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A step by step tutorial on how to knit the knitted cast on. Also inclused variations like knitted cast on purlwise and how to do in the middle of a project.
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Some of us rely on just two techniques, the long-tail cast-on and the standard bind-off, which are included here, but there are all kinds of cast-on and bind-off techniques that knitters should be familiar with. Choosing the right cast-on can enhance the success of a project.
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CASTING ON. The first step in knitting is to cast the yarn onto the needle. This provides the first row of stitches which is usually the bottom edge or selvedge of the piece you’re knitting.
- How to basic cast on in knitting. The knit cast on is a great method for beginners and also useful when casting on mid-project. A variation of this, called a cable cast on, is where you put the knitting needle between two stitches instead of in the stitch.
- Cable cast on technique. The cable cast on is great for beginners, producing a beautifully straight edge which is perfect for visible hems and edges. It is similar to working a knitted cast on, but instead of knitting into each stitch to create a new one, you work between the stitches.
- Long tail cast on. Casting on with your thumb is a fast way of working a long-tail cast-on, perfect for yarn with a firm twist. This method follows the knitted cast-on method, but uses a thumb instead of one needle.
- German cast on. A German cast on, also known at the Norwegian cast on, uses two strands of yarn and is great for casting on quickly. Typically, you’ll pull out a length of yarn from the ball, divide it in half and start the cast on at that point, using both the long tail and the working yarn.
- Help! I Keep Running Out of Yarn!
- How Tight Should My Stitches be?
- How to Make An Even Long Tail Cast on Edge…
We’ve definitely had this happen to us too… many, many times. The rough estimate for how much yarn you need (see About Yarn Tailssection above!) is just that: an estimate. Here are a few tips to avoid running out of yarn when doing the long tail cast on: 1. Watch out for loose cast on stitches.How loosely you’re casting on will make a difference. L...
Each cast on stitch should be tight enough to touch the needle but not so tight that the fibers look stretched. A stitch that is too tight on the needle will be hard to work on the next row, and one that is too loose might not look smooth and even on your finished edge.
You will hear us say it a million times, but practice makes perfect! The tightness of your yarn strand is called “tension” and is an important part of forming the perfect stitch. Casting on with consistent tension is the key to creating a perfect edge. For the long tail cast on technique, you can either grasp both strands in a closed fist in step 1...
Sep 22, 2022 · The knitted cast on is a great beginner-friendly method for most knit projects! While it’s helpful to be familiar with the knit stitch before trying this technique, this tutorial will give you enough instructions to work this cast on without knowing how to knit already.
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Dec 17, 2018 · In this post, I’ll show you how to cast on for beginners. There are many ways to cast on knitting, but this is my favourite. It’s the long tail cast on using the thumb method, which is great for absolute beginner knitters.
