Finally Finishing Baby Bolero Cardigan

#1

First, let me say thank you to everyone for responding to all my questions regarding this pattern. I normally stick to blankets because I can figure out the pattern. This is the first time I am trying a cardigan so I have had a lot of questions.

I am working on the border and I have picked up and knitted the correct number of stitches. After working in 2x2 rib for 2 rows the pattern now states the following:

Next Row. Rib 20, cast off 1 st, rib to end
Next Row. Rib 33, cast on 1 st, rib to end

Does the rib 20 mean work in 2x2 rib for 20 stitches or 20 times? I think it is 20 stitches but wanted clarification.

Also, how do I cast on 1 st for the 2 row? I have done cast on at the end of a row but not in the middle. Any help would be great!

Thanks again for everyone’s help!

#2

Work the ribbing over 20 sts. To cast on one stitch, you can just do a backward loop or put the needle in your left hand and knit one on.

#3

Thanks and I need a little clarification. Is this the same thing as yarn over? If not can you give a little more detail on how to do a backward loop or how to do the putting the needle in your left hand and knit one on. Can I switch my right hand needle to my left hand and cast on one and then switch back and contine in my 2x2 rib pattern?

#4

You can do a YO and knit it closed on the next row. The Increases page shows the backward loop as a M1, which is just done on the right needle without swapping. To do a knit cast on yes, just put the needle in your left hand, cast on the st, and then make it your right needle again.

#5

Thanks again suzeeq! You have been such a great help throughout this project!