Braided Cast On Step by Step

Let’s take a look at a cast on method that is based on i-cord but forms an edge that looks more like a braid than a cord.

This happens because we reduce the width of the i-cord to two stitches, and this little tweak completely changes the outcome.

Instead of an i-cord, we see a set of braids that decorate every facet of the edge—one braid at the front, one at the back, and one at the bottom of the edge.

This structure makes this edge fully reversible and very neat. It looks great on scarves, blankets, sweaters, cardigans, and all other projects that do not require highly elastic edges.

Here’s how this simple method works step by step.

To make sure none of the stitches forms a hole in the first row of the project, knit or purl each stitch as usual through the front loop.

If the pattern instructions include twisted stitches worked through the back loop, replace those stitches with regular knits and purls as you work the first row.

To make a bind off edge that looks exactly the same as this cast on edge, use the braided bind off method.

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