OLD DOG LEARNS NEW TRICK

one of the things i love about knitting is that there is always something new to learn, even if you've been knitting for fifty years.


when casting on a project i've generally gone to that old standby, the long tail cast on. it's fast and easy, and moderately elastic for ribbed cuffs, hems and necklines, but i never really liked the look of that little ridge that forms along the edge of the garment. i tried other methods over the years but never found a suitable replacement method, and had just about decided that i'd have to live with it...until now!


the other day i stumbled on a tutorial for an awesome alternative - the tubular cast on. suitable for 1x1 or 2x2 ribbing, it lays flat and creates a lovely, finished-looking edge. here's a link to the tutorial:  tubular cast-on


hooray! don't you love new techniques? got one to share? i'd love to hear about it!


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