Draft
Decorative Cast Ons
An edge that is part of the design.
Sometimes the edge is the point. These cast ons leave something to look at: a row of loops, an i-cord running along the bottom, the knotted edge of a gansey, or the braid of the Chinese waitress cast on, which is the same on both sides.
They take longer than a plain cast on and they are worth it on the pieces where the edge shows: blankets, scarves, the hem of a cardigan. Most of them have a bind off that matches, so the two ends of a piece can look the same.
The methods, side by side
| Method | What it gives you | Good for | Video |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loopy Edge Cast On | A cast on with a row of loops along the edge. | decorative edges | 4 min |
| I-Cord Cast On | A cast on with an i-cord running along the edge. | decorative edges, blankets, scarves | 7 min |
| Channel Island Cast On | A traditional cast on with a knotted, beaded-looking edge. | decorative edges, ganseys | 5 min |
| Chinese Waitress Cast On | A cast on with a braided, reversible edge. | decorative edges, reversible pieces | 7 min |
