Multicolor Cast-Ons
There are seven multicolor cast-ons to choose from in this section, and most of them are dead easy. I encourage you to try these because they are way easier than they look – there’s absolutely no reason not to start your next two-color project with a multicolor cast-on.
The twined cast-on is the toughest, but that’s only because it’s designed for two-color ribbing, so knitting the first row gets complex and requires familiarity with Fair-Isle techniques.
One Contrasting-Color Edge – Two Ways
The easiest way to create a contrasting-color edge is to tie two colors of yarn together in a slipknot and use them to do any kind of long-tail cast-on.
The yarn that goes over your thumb will be the color that creates the contrasting edge.
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In the example on the left, the Long-Tail Cast-On was used. This creates a simple stripe.
In the example on the right, the Old Norwegian cast-on was used. This creates a thicker stripe.
Two-Color Cast-On with Corded or Braided Edge
To make a two-color edge, two colors of yarn are used together in a Long-Tail Cast-On and the strands are rotated between each cast-on stitch.
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To create the two-color corded cast-on (left), rotate the yarns counterclockwise.
To create the two-color braided cast-on (right), rotate the yarns clockwise.
Three-Color Cast-On with Corded or Braided Edge
To make a three-color edge, three colors of yarn are used together in a Long-Tail Cast-On and all three strands are rotated between each cast-on stitch.
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To create the three-color corded cast-on (left), rotate the yarns counterclockwise.
To create the three-color braided cast-on (right), rotate the yarns clockwise.
Twined Cast-On for Two-Color Ribbing with Contrasting Edge
The twined cast-on sets you up for two-color ribbing and creates a contrasting edge in a third color.
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To Do the Twined Cast-On for Two-Color Ribbing with Contrasting Edge:
- Tie three colors of yarn together in a slipknot and use the Old Norwegian cast-on to rotate between the two colors you will use for your ribbing. The yarn that goes over your thumb will be the color that creates the contrasting edge.
- Place your hands in the slingshot position with the third yarn hanging down.
- As you cast on each stitch with the Old Norwegian cast-on, drop the yarn from your index finger and replace it with the yarn that was hanging down.
