I casted on two sts at the end of the the row I was working per the directions. Then I flipped the work so RS is still facing me and cast on edge is on top. Now the directions say to pick up sts along the cast on edge. 
But my lead yarn is now at the bottom, opposite the cast on edge my, so how can I pick up stitches from the cast on edge? Do I need to use another ball of yarn? This is how my work looks after I have added the two stitches and turned the work around:
What is the name of your pattern and designer?
It could possibly be that you slide the current sts to the cable part of the needle then use the needle to pick up the sts but that’s just a guess. Knowing what you’re working on will help.
The pattern is from Ravelry. It’s called Shawl Collar Vest by Jennifer Miller.
The pattern says to work rib pattern A for 10 or 13 inches before casting on these 2 stitches.
You will need to undo the 2 you cast on and continue in rib until the length given. At that point cast on 2, then turn, the 2 sts bridge the gap between where your working yarn is, and where you pick up along the cast on edge, forcing the fabric to fold over, 2 more cast on at the end of the pick up row, then continue to knit across the original stitches working in the round.
My guess is these will form the arm holes.
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This seems to be a kind of tab to start the vest. It might help to pick up the two sts at the edge instead of casting on sts on each end.
This is a small example of the idea of the tab (see 2:00min). It’s not exactly your situation but close. See also where 2sts are picked up at the end (~4:30min).
It’s a very clever pattern worked sideways. Should be fun to do once you get this part started!
Salmonmac, if my post is wrong I’ll delete it to reduce confusion.
The pattern says
Begin at upper back:
Cast on 62 (78) sts. Work back and forth in Rib Pattern A for 10” (13”), starting with a
right side (RS) row.
Rib Pattern A (rows):
RS row: k2, p2 repeat until last 2 sts, k2
WS row: p2, k2 repeat until last 2 sts, p2
Which is why i thought it was not a tab.
Don’t delete your post. This may well be the armholes on the vest and I’m wrong in suggesting the pick up of sts at the ends. My point was only that this is “like” a tab, that the position of the working yarn isn’t a problem. Especially since the following steps join in the round. Sorry if that was confusing.
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Ah, ok, thanks.
This would have been clearer with the directions in a different order!
Begin at upper back:
Cast on 62 (78) sts.
Rib Pattern A (rows):
RS row: k2, p2 repeat until last 2 sts, k2
WS row: p2, k2 repeat until last 2 sts, p2
Work back and forth in Rib Pattern A for 10” (13”), starting with a
right side (RS) row.
Work one more RS row, and do not turn. Cast on 2 sts using the backward loop method.
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