Cast-Ons

Knit*Minute – Slingshot or Thumb?

The long-tail cast-on, and the two ways to work it. Slow-motion videos demonstrating the two ways to work the long-tail CO: Slingshot Thumb Nearly 1000 knitting videos on my channel! If you’re looking for help with a technique, I probably have a video for you. 🙂

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Slow-Motion Casting On to DPNs

With the Knitted Knockers tutorial coming out next week, I want to release this slo-mo video to cover the trickiest part of the project. If you’d like to get ready for the Knitted Knockers tutorial, here is more info. The free pattern we’re using List of approved yarns You can use magic loop or flexible […]

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Slow Motion Knitted Cast-On

In this video I demonstrate the knitted CO, a standard cast-on. The other “mother” cast-ons: Long-Tail CO Cable CO The hat and cowl on the mannequin is called Moorings by Vanessa Ewing. It is the current “perk” for Brioche Tier patrons of the audio podcast. You can listen to the VeryPink Knits Podcast in your […]

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Slow Motion Backwards Loop Cast-On

In this video, I demonstrate the Backwards-Loop CO in slow motion. This is not a sturdy CO, like one you would use to start a new project, but it is handy for adding a few stitches. Sturdier cast-ons, good for starting a project – Long-Tail CO Knitted CO The shawl on the mannequin is Lilli […]

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Slow Motion Slingshot Cast-On

You can see my other slow-motion videos here. Here is another way to work the long-tail CO. Knitted CO The shawl on the mannequin is Autumn Crunch by Vanessa Ewing, a pattern exclusively for Brioche Tier patrons of the VeryPink Knits Podcast (an audio production). More information here. The needles I used are Knitter’s Pride […]

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Slow Motion Cable Cast-On

In this video I demonstrate Cable Cast-On in slow motion. This cast-on is often called for in patterns when you only have one strand of yarn to work with. The scarf on the mannequin is Mentolat (not my design, pattern on Ravelry) using Kramer Perfection DK yarns. The yarn I’m using for demonstration is Paintbox […]

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Slow Motion Provisional Cast-On

Provisional cast-ons are a way to create a cast-on that can be removed later, leaving you with live stitches. This video just demonstrates working the provisional cast-on. The next steps after the cast-on should be explained in your pattern. (Like what to knit next, when to remove the provisional cast-on, etc.) If you are unclear […]

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Slow Motion Pinhole Cast-On

This cast-on is a way to create stitches when you’re starting at the center of a piece, and knitting out. (You’ll need this cast-on for next week’s new sock tutorial!) The circular swatch I knit uses the Pi Circle technique, video coming soon! You can see my other slow-motion videos here. You can see my […]

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Provisional Cast on Using a Circular Needle Cord

Another provisional cast-on for your knitting quiver – using two circular needles to begin a piece with live stitches on both sides. The poncho on the mannequin is my Rodeo Drive Poncho, pattern and video tutorial. The needles I’m using are Knitter’s Pride Zings from an interchangeable set. The yarn I’m using is Paintbox Wool […]

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Tubular Cast-On in the Round

In this video, I demonstrate the 2×2 tubular cast-on, and how to join this CO in-the-round. Instructions for working this cast-on: 1. Using a provisional cast-on and scrap yarn, cast-on HALF of the total number of stitches you need. 2. Starting at the slip knot end with a knit row, knit 4 rows of stockinette […]

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