Long Tail Cast On
This block uses a long tail cast one.

Here is a link to video demonstrating this type of cast on:
LONG TAIL CAST ON VIDEO

Knitting Cables
The pattern uses three different crossed cable stitches that are defined in the stitch glossary of the pattern. All three of the cable stitches in this pattern are variations on basic crossed cables.

Here is a link to a video that demonstrates the concept of crossed cables:
CROSSED CABLES VIDEO