The 1x1 rib cast-on allows for an attractive and flexible cast-on that follows the ribs. It will be clean and give a very nice finish. Make sure to maintain a regular and flexible tension to avoid an overly stiff and uneven cast-on.
It will be just as useful for assembling the ribbing of sweaters and cardigans bottom-up (constructed from the bottom up) as the cuff of mittens or the ribbing of socks starting from the upper.
How to knit this cast on in 1x1 ribbing
Step-by-step explanations of 1x1 ribbing
First things first, step 1: Make a slip knot in the yarn and place it on the needle. Place your fingers between the two threads (thread attached to the ball on the index finger) to form a triangle.
Second, step 2: Insert the right needle from the bottom up between the two strands on the index finger.
Third, step 3: Pass the right needle under the thread on the thumb. From back to front.
Finally, step 4: Pass the right needle back through the loop created on the index finger. Pull to form the stitch.
Steps 2-4 form a purl stitch.
First, step 5: Insert the right needle from back to front between the two strands on the thumb.
Next, step 6: Pass the right needle under the thread on the index finger. From the bottom up.
Finally, step 7: Pass the needle straight through again:
Steps 5-7 create a knit stitch.
Repeat steps 2 to 7 until you have the desired number of stitches. Here you will finish with a step 4 (a purl stitch)
