Helpful? Whassat?

I am starting a special stranded sweater for my mother. I wanted the neat edge a tubular cast on gives, but the information I had was for 1x1 ribbing. I was fairly sure it could be done, and willing to wing it, but this is going to be a gift and I wanted it perfect. So I went to a knitting social site and asked if anyone had done this in the past. One reply. The writer said yes, and that she used the method in Davy Jones' Useful Knitting Trivia (not the real name). The person did get someone to hit the "love" button. I don't have that book. Excerpts aren't available on line. My library has never heard of it. I think she meant well. Truly I did. At any event, after work I wen ahead with a google search. I found a designer who has blogged a number of easy to follow tubular cast ons, with either video or clear directions. I adapted one to fit my needs. So a HUGE and heartfelt thanks to Ysolda original patterns (www.Ysolda.com)!! I'll be prowling through her patterns too!