Zig Zag Cast On (ribber) for machine knitting

Zig Zag Cast On technique for ribbing in machine knitting

Zig Zag Cast On (ribber)

The foundation row for all ribbing. The yarn travels back and forth between the main bed and ribber needles.

Basic Ribber cast on:

  • Swing "P"
  • Needles in desired needle arrangement
  • Knit a zig zag row (tension 0 on both beds)
  • Insert Ribber Cast On Comb
  • Knit selvage (3 rows Tubular )
  • Set for plain knitting (or pattern or choice)
  • Continue knitting