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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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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For very visual learners, an addition to my slow motion playlist. The German Twisted Cast-On is my go-to whenever I need a CO with extra stretch. You can see my other slow-motion videos here. The needles I’m using in this video are Knitter’s Pride Ginger. The yarn is Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Bulky.
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In this video, I demonstrate how to recover a dropped cast-on stitch when you are using the long-tail cast-on. I hope you never need this technique, but I’m putting it out there for your reference in case this ever happens to you! The needles I’m using in this video are Knitter’s Pride Ginger. The yarn […]
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Something new for visual learners! In this video, my producer slows the long-tail cast-on way, way down – for a close-up and slow demonstration of the stitch. The yarn I use in the video is Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Bulky in Crush. The needle is a Knitter’s Pride Bamboo double-pointed needle. (It isn’t […]
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This technique can be used for hat cuffs, sleeve cuffs, and neckbands – any time you’re working from a cast-on row in-the-round. The yarn I used for demonstration is from Marigold Fibers, and the hat pattern I’m using (but modifying with this cuff) is Branta. My in-progress fair isle hat is Coronal, using Quince & […]
Check This OutIn this video we take a look at how using or not using a slip knot in your cast-on changes the look of your knitting, and I demonstrate how to cast-on without a slip knot in a couple of different long-tail COs. The yarn I use for demonstration is Spud & Chloe Outer. The needles […]
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This cast-on is great for the brim of hats, and can be easily substituted in if the hat pattern calls for a regular 2×2 rib. You can see my 1×1 Tubular Cast-On video here. Instructions for working this cast-on: 1. Using a provisional cast-on and scrap yarn, cast-on HALF of the total number of stitches […]
Check This OutThis cast-on is stretchy and nearly invisible, and a good choice for things like cuff-down socks and hat brims – items that have ribbing and require some extra stretch. A question came up when I was working this cast-on – can any rib combination work? I’ve tested it out, and the answer is yes. Just […]
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Provisional cast-ons are important in knitting, especially when knitting toe-up socks. Here is an alternative to picking up stitches from a crochet chain, by creating stitches directly on the needle. The Knitter’s Pride tools I use in this video are Symfonie Dreams Crochet Hooks, and Symfonie Dreamz Double-Pointed Needles from Knitter’s Pride Sock Needle Set. […]
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