Broken Toe Cast On for smooth ribbing edges in machine knitting

Broken Toe Cast On

Popular ribber Cast on Method


A "Broken Toe" cast on is an improvement over the tubular ribber cast on that is offered in most machine manuals. The method provides a beautiful non-wavy edge for your ribbing.

Done correctly, the cast on comb stays in place.
Done incorrectly, the cast on comb (and weights) will fall, potentially on your toe (get it? broken toe )