How to knit the cable cast on - step by step for beginners [+slow-mo]

Can you do this cast on with the right hand throwing technique?

I grew up using the twisted cable cast on thinking that it was the only method. It wasn't until the internet became popular that I learnt about other ways to cast on. It's still my favourite method despite it's limited stretch. I never thought to do it purlwise or a mixture of both. Thanks for the tip about how to avoid the rounded edge. Never too old to learn! Have a great day, Norman.

Thanks for clearing demonstrating another new-to-me technique. I might 'cheat' on this one by using a crochet hook. Lol.

Great tutorial Norman! Thanks for showing us all the various ways in which we can use the cable cast on. I can’t remember if I twist my stitches when I use it, lol. I know I do with the knitted cast on. Thanks again for all the options! Have a wonderful week!😀

Great tip to avoid round edge on the right corner. Thanks ! the knitted cast on in pattern really looks like a tubular cast on, good to know it is not as stretchy though.

Great tutorial! Would you use the cable cast on for hats or socks?

Is the cable cast-on good top down socks? What is a better / best stretchy cast-on for socks?

Hi, Norman!
Your second channel is exactly what I need!
Thank you, thank you, thank you❤

I really appreciate how you simplify complicated cast ons. I have so much more confidence now. Thank you!

Norman, you are a genius! Love that you don't have to estimate how much yarn to allow when casting on with this method. You are now my 'go-to' knitting guru.

I started knitting about 25 years ago, then fell out of the hobby. Just getting back into it now. I've never used the cable cast-on method before, but I will certainly use it from now on!!

I love this because you don't have to keep track of the "long tail" or "short tail". It just works. In the last few hours, I've cast on a hundred rows, one at a time. This is flawless! And, it keeps a tight edge!

And, I'm an American knitter, and my stitches are very tight. But, I'm hoping this will get me to loosen up!

I consider myself advanced. You are guru. Without question. I've knitted Kafe Fasset's sweater pattens, which are nearly impossible, also very complex cable sweaters. You make me smile, because you speak to me.

Thank you, Norman!
I needed to refresh my memory of this cast on method so turned to you first. Once again, you taught me something new in the process (i just love that you do that! 😆). I hadn't thought about trying this cast in purlwise but, it completely makes sense. Thank you so much for always being so thurow and inlightening. I truly appreciate what you do.
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Norman, how do you keep your cable cast-on loose? My first two or three loops are ok, but I hen I get tighten up so much that I can't slide them down the left needle. 😮

The best instructions!

Bless—a tutorial in continental. Super great, thank you!

Thank you - this is super helpful! What cast off would you use to match this cast on exactly? I’ve tried the “cable cast off” but it doesn’t seem to have as much stretch and the cast off tends to flare out. Thank you!

Thank you so much for this video!! I like the look of the tubular cast on edge, but it seems very complicated to me. But I can do this one!!

How do i make rows?

Norman, your videos are so helpful and thank you so much for no annoying music! :-)

This is so much easier with a crochet hook. I just can't seem to pull the loop through without it flipping off my needle. 😩 So I grabbed my crochet hook instead and easy peasy. You make it look so simple. I'm not sure what I'm missing.

Very nice tutorial thank you so much

I am so happy to find your 2nd channel too!

I always appreciate seeing the variations and knowing what their purpose is. For anyone looking to learn to knit I recommend your channel.