Need help with Right front border of cardigan Rib 5, cast on 2 sts

#1

Hi,

I am knitting a cardigan and just need a bit of clarification when it comes to the right front border.

I have completed a row whereby I Rib 4, cast off 2sts, (rib 8, cast off 2 sts) 3 times, rib 4.
The next row is then telling me to Rib 5, cast on 2 sts, (rib 9, cast on 2 sts) 3 times, rib 4.

My row starts with a knit stitch and I would like to know how best to go about casting on the extra 2 stitches each time.

I know how to increase a stitch in either a knit row or purl row, however, as the row is rib, it is throwing me off slightly.

Any help would be much appreciated!

Thanks in advance

Sarah

#2

You won’t be using an increase to add these sts, but a cast on which is what makes the buttonhole. Work the 5 rib sts, then move the R needle to the L hand, knit into the first st except leave the st on the needle and put the new st on the needle too. Repeat, then move the needle back to the R hand and work the rest of the sts.

#3

Thanks suzeeq, thats exactly what I needed to know :slight_smile: