Support my work and become a patron: www.patreon.com/nimbleneedlez Believe it or not, but the first cast-on i learned was the longtail cast-on and it's still my favorite and go to method. And check out my second channel as well: ua-cam.com/channels/DUgpVfqgFHcFGq-AkhktoQ.html It has short & crisp slow-motion videos for almost all important knitting techniques.
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Until recently, I thought there was only one cast-on method, the longtail cast-on, as that's the one my mother taught me. It's amazing how many there are. Thank you for the tutorial! I love how simple you make everything sound, no unnecessary complications. I'm sure I'll reference this one often in the future.
My grandmother taught me over 50 years ago-she did a series of slip knots to cast on. Even she complained about how tedious it was but never let on there were better ways, so I’m sure she was unaware. I think back to my childhood and regret not knitting more only because I hated the casting on! Now I mostly do longtail-a real game-changer!
Absolute best cast-on tutorial I've ever seen. Concise, efficient, no waffle, and somehow managed to thoroughly show 10 methods in about the time other tutorials show 1 or 2! Thank you!
I suspect I’ll be revisiting this video often - what a treasure trove of information! I love how you break down and simplify things Norman, you’re a gifted teacher. I’m a new knitter and first learned the Long Tail Cast On but I never use it. I don’t like the long tail, I usually end up wasting yarn so that I don’t run short, and I just don’t like the way it looks, on ribbing projects especially. One of my go-to’s is the Crochet Cast On. I was a first a crocheter so I find it very familiar to reach for a hook and start casting on, but I also like that I don’t need a long tail, and it makes a pretty edge. I like the German Twisted Cast On for ribbing but you just taught me the tubular cast on - which I know now is based on the Italian Cast On - and I LOVE it!
The single cast-on was my first and then I learned (as you have shown) that every cast-on has its own characteristic (i.e. firm or stretchy); so, now I am able to carefully choose the cast-on perfect for each project. I LOVE the provisional cast-on which is currently my new favorite. I tend to 'design on the needle' as I knit along and so being able to grow the work from both ends is appealing to me and magical! And the picot cast-on using the provisional yarn is such a beautiful effect...again, like magic! I will come back to this vlog again and again...what a great resource it is...thank you, thank you!
you are most welcome Michael. And I too love provisional cast-on projects. It's a bit of a pain in the.... but the outcome more than makes up for it ^^
I learned the long tailed cast on. I still use it for almost everything. I often run out of tail yarn and need to start all over again. I knew there were substitutes but I haven’t used them much. When I teach kids to knit I teach them the e cast on with the thumb. I hope this is the right name. It gives them an easier start than the long tail. I also teach them my first rule of knitting ( math, spelling, reading, playing a musical instrument and just about anything else) “Don’t say anything about yourself you wouldn’t say to your best friend.” It works for grownups too except adults are used to saying things inside their heads.
I started knitting two months ago and crocheting a week ago and I learned the knitted cast on and always used that, and the tubular cast on for working in circular with straight needles (I still have to buy circular needles!) Thank you for explaining very well all the differences between these cast on!
I never knew that how you casted on was important for the basis of the next row of stitches! I've been knitting for almost a year now and I've always used single cast on or German twisted cast on for stretchy knits. Just goes to show you learn something new every day :) Thank you for another wonderful tutorial, Norman!
KUDOs! You are an excellent teacher! Every one of these techniques are explained so well that even a beginner will be able to learn these! I was taught knitting by my neighbor at the age of 4... that was 67 years ago! I am still learning new techniques! Thank you!🤩
I actually let out a surprised "ooh~" out loud when you showed the knitted cast-on. Every one of your videos I've seen feels like an entire class' worth of knowledge! My first cast-on, and the one I've been using all my lif,e is long-tail - I learned it at school when I was 7, and I didn't even know there were other cast-ons until I seriously got back into knitting about five years ago. I've had to rip out my starting stitches because of miscalculating how much of a tail I need more times than I care to count, but on the other hand, my muscle memory for it is unparalelled.
I usually always use the Longtail CO because it's so easy I can do it without even thinking lol...... I can't afford to waste ANY yarn so I've done the same as you,ripped off my CO to shorten the tail 😄And yeah,,muscle memory is an awesome gift~!!
I learned the knitted cast on first. That way I didn’t have something to learn that I only used once in a project and I didn’t have to calculate a ‘long tail’. My favorite cast on is the Chinese Waitress cast on, it gives you a cast on that looks crocheted on both sides. There is no wrong side, so it works for patterns that start with a right side as well as a wrong side.
You do an excellent job of explaining how to do things. I've been knitting for more than 60 years and learned several new techniques from this video. Thank you for sharing your expertise. My grandmother taught me the long-tail cast on and that's the one I've been using most of my life. Now I have some "new" methods to try.
Being from the UK I learned everything knitting the UK way. I don't know what it would be called. I'm opening an Etsy Store with handmade gifts. On the pair of baby mittens the cast on had a huge knot which was the slip knot and it was all loopy. The cast on itself looked ugly. So now I'm looking for a better alternative. I found a nice stretchy method which I've been using but it produces almost a double row of cast on stitches which I think would be too bulky for these tiny baby mittens. I love your technical explanations. I'm somewhat dyslexic and struggle to maintain correct stitch/pattern placement. You taught me to learn how to 'read' my work and it has made such a big difference to my accuracy and the quality of my finished products. But perfection is hard and if you are going to sell your projects they need to be perfect. Thank you for your incredible teaching!!!
My mother taught me the knit cast on and I never used anything else. I had heard and seen in my knitting books other techniques, especially the single cast on, but I couldn’t wrap my head around it without a live demonstration & explaination to follow. I am hoping to teach a beginner knitting elective to 7th and 8th graders next semester where I teach, so I came here to learn at least one other cast on method. Now I can teach the students both single and knit cast on, so they will have a stretchy and a solid technique to use. And now I do too! Thank you! 😊
I just started seriously knitting after trying to learn and giving up several times, and your videos are so helpful and easy to understand! Definitely the best channel I’ve stumbled upon, thank you for making these tutorials :)
This is wonderful Norman! You know what would also be wonderful? If you did an Ultimate Guide version of all the "cast off" methods that you know :) I usually struggle to figure out what cast off to do for a stiff bind off vs. stretchy one, how to bind off brioche knitting or double knitting? I know you already have a series of individual videos for this, but a single video that we can go to everytime (like this one) would be amazing :)
I used the German cast on the most for years until recently I bought several of Kutovakika Finish pattern and she used all Single cast on.. You are right the first row is a little difficult to start. You are the very best teacher on line . What Admired you the most is how even your finishes products almost like a machine knits.
First method my mother taught me was the cable cast on, as we knit the British way it's a bit easier for us. Love the picot edge, I'll use it for socks. You are an inspiration!
Wow! So many new ways of casting on! I first learned the wrap around a single needle (similar to Turkish cast-on) with the first row in knit stitch. I was 7 years old, and was taught it in elementary school in England. When I came home and showed my mother how I cast on, she was horrified! She then proceeded to teach me the longtail cast-on (2 needle method). It was rather arduous, as she had been taught to knit in Poland, plus I was left-handed (she was right-handed). A lot of tears and frustration but we both managed to survive (!!) and that's the way I've been casting on ever since (60+ years!). I've only recently discovered your videos, but thank you so much! You've given me a renewed love for knitting!
My mum taught me the knitted cast-on when I was small. Around 50 years later, I started knitting again using the thumb cast-on method, as all the other methods seemed so complicated. Your wonderful video has de-mystified the cast-on techniques, and I'll definitely be using it to help me start using some different methods.
This is the most amazing knit guide/tutorial I’ve ever found. I’m glad it was only made 10 months by this point so I wouldn’t feel bad about missing it for years 😆 I’m so SO appreciative about the notes on the stretchiness, the variations, and warnings. It’s all I could want in a lesson!! I’m grateful to have this knowledge. Now onward into figuring out how to make my cast-off end of my scarves match my cast-ons
Absolutely fascinating. Thank you. I was taught to knit by my gran when I was a child but never had the patience for it until 30+ years later. She taught me the knitted cast on using 2 needles. I've recently found the long tail cast on method which had become my favourite, but now after watching this I am going to experiment with some of these methods. I never knew there were so many different cast on methods. I have only recently found your YT channel and love it. Your explanations are perfect. Thank you for all the time you spend on it
Thank you so much Norman! I used to hate casting on but this slingshot technique combined with the two-skeins trick is brilliant! Will never have to worry about a too short tail again. Thank you
I really appreciate how you make such an effort to actually *teach* instead of just showing us how to do it. Your skill is truly inspiring and every time I see a video of yours I'm itching to pick up my needles
I've been knitting for a year and the long tail method has been my go-to so far unless I need something specific, but the purled knitted cast-on you show here is just beautiful! I'd never seen it by purling before and I'm definitely going to start implementing it from now on.
I started with long-tail cast on and had been using it for decades, until I learned to crochet. Then I found a cast on using a crochet needle, loved the simplicity and am now using it for all projects, unless the pattern requires something else. Thank you for your videos, I've learned so much from you 🌻
I first learned the knitted cast on. I am now using the long tail cast on, switching between knit and purl stitches as per pattern, which is a technique I learned from one of your videos. Thank you so much for sharing all of your knowledge. I'm an advanced beginner, and every time I find myself getting frustrated or confused I look up what you have to say on the subject and you get me right back on track! BTW, sooo happy I found your Patreon!!
Thank you for such an interesting and enlightening video, it's the first time I've viewed your channel (but it won't be the last). I've spent many years machine knitting and whilst the techniques are different, the end result often looks the same. I'm just starting to get back to hand knitting, I can do this sitting on the sofa 😉, so I'm brushing up on methods etc. I'm an 'awkward' but neat hand knitter but impatient so I like chunky yarns. With severe arthritis in my hands (the joys of aging) and a upper limb disability some of the methods you show would be too difficult for me but I was fascinated watching techniques I've never seen before. When I learned to knit, I used the 'thumb' method to cast on but now use the cable one; I'm English so for me, it's easy & neat.
I learnt the cable cast-on first when I was about 8, though I didn't know what it was called - it's just the way Nana showed me. The only difference between "my" cable cast-on and yours is that I twist the stitch as I'm putting it on the needle. I knit English style so this is a very easy cast-on for me. Fifty-two years later, it's still my most used cast-on and my favourite. I didn't even know there were other ways until 10 or so years ago when I started using the internet. I do use many others, but this is my favourite.
I too learnt cable cast on first. My Mother taught me and also at school. Now I use lon tail cast on because it is a bit more stretchy. However, when I use the long tail cast on, the tail end starts to un-twist and the ball end gets tighter. On a long piece of work this becomes a problem. Have you a solution?
@@beckysherman2987 you have to stop every couple of stitches and let the yarn balance itself, then pick the yarn up again. Or be very careful not to twist it as you wrapit around your thumb.
I read Cheryl's comment and thought she was talking about me! My mum taught me how to knit, about 53 years ago and snap! Cable cast on and still my go to method.
Same here. 62 yo. Taught the cable cast on by my mother in England. She had been taught by her mother and never knew there was another way. I wish she had, because our sweater necks were always so hard to get our heads through when we were kids! 😁
Fascinating tutorial! My mom taught me the long tail cast on over 2 needles almost 60 years ago. Then, learning how to relax in the process, I only used one needle. This method lasted me over 50 years until I began knitting socks. Toe up with Turkish cast on, then top down. I soon realized I needed a stretchier cast on. I chose the twisted German cast on. After knitting close to 500 baby hats with the long tail, I very recently discovered the knit & purl twisted German cast on which is simply stunning on baby hats ~ both visually & in stretchiness. Thank you, Norman for your inspiring YT tutorials!
Thank you Norman, this was an informative video and I appreciate having the different options all in one video! When I started to knit, I learned the single cast-on. Now, my go-to cast-on is the longtail cast-on.
I learned to knit from a booklet I bought in a yarn shop(40 or so years ago). It only showed the single cast on. I somehow learned the long-tail cast on later on, but I do admit, I have played 'yarn chicken' with the tail and have frogged a cast on that was just a few stitches lacking. Thanks so much for explaining and demonstrating, I look forward to trying some of these.
“I love you Norman”, is my response whenever I start to watch one of your videos. The first time I said it my husband turned and said “Who’s Norman?” 20 years ago I owned a knitting shop and taught knitting. What I wouldn’t have given to have had your videos. I would have sat my customers down, had them watch your video on the skill in question and THEN worked with them to perfect it. What a great thing that would have been. I have been knitting for sixty years and still learn something every time I watch. Keep it coming.
hope he is not of the jealous type *smirk* And yeah..i can totally udnerstand that sentiment. i learned knitting with books and the basic from my relatives..that definitely was harder!
I began with the single cast on, shown to me by my grandmother. However, instead of using my thumb, I'd use my 1st finger. Now, I typically use the knitted cast on or the German tail cast on. This being said, I was thrilled to discover that I've actually learned all of these cast on stitches with the various lessons and projects I've taken over the past few years. Thank you for the video, so helpful! ❤
I am a half German half Scottish Australian. I learned continental knitting from a German cousin when l was about 5, (62 years ago) but she always cast on for me. A Scottish cousin taught me the English method of knitting and the cable method of casting on soon after, but with twisting the new stitch as I put it on the needle. I’ve tried various other methods for various projects and will try some new ones from your wonderful video; but generally l cast on cable in English and knit the rest in German. 😂
I learn at 7 the single cast on....I started knitting again a few years ago and with UA-cam a learn so much.....the long tail casting is what i use now....almost finished my second sweater.....🤗🤗🤗
I oiginally learned with the knitted cast-on now I always use the cable cast-on, I'm an english knitter. I love your provisional cast-on method! How good is you tube to help us find people like you!!
My Grandma taught me single cast on with throw style (or English...not completely sure) back when I was in my teens. I got so frustrated with how "SLOW" knitting was that I set it aside and haven't touched it again for a VERY LONG time! I've become an avid crocheter instead. However, I recently saw a video on YT where it showed someone knitting. As I watched it, I realized that he wasn't knitting the way I was taught! "WAIT.....there's more than one way to knit????!!!" After doing some more research, I tried Continental style and (with minor personal adjustments) I LOVE it!!! It is SOOOO much faster for me! It has given me hope that I may actually be able to learn how to knit now as well. I stumbled on your channel(s) through my research and I LOVE what you are teaching! This video especially, I was like, "wait....you can cast on purl-wise as well??!!" I will DEFINITELY be going back to this video LOTS in the future to try new things! I'm currently working on a simple stockinette shawl that I will crochet an edge around when I get done, but I already am debating which of the several projects I've found I want to start next! I'm leaning towards a pair of socks, but I don't have any circular needles, so we'll see. I'm hoping maybe Santa will assist with that. ;) ;) Keep up the GREAT videos and know that there is someone "across the pond" who is eagerly learning new things from you. :) --Trudi in Mid-Missouri, USA
yeah, a lot of "hookers" (:p) say the same thing...continental is so much easier for them as they can hold the yarn the same way. Keeping my fingers crossed santa brings the right thing..and you know..a little nudge might help *grin*
I learned the single cast on when I was 10 and always hated how my yarn would start to unravel when casting on many stitches. The German twisted cast on is one of my current favorites because it is stretchy. I love this video! So helpful to learn so many more methods and their uses.
My mom & school taught me English knitting. Cable cast on is the first technique I was taught and I use it to this day. I want to expand my horizons though which is why I am watching this video. Thanks for your detailed explanations Norman.😊
When I was a child, probably 7 years old, I was given a little beginner kit by my eldest sister. She was learning to knit from her new friend who was an expert continental knitter. So my sister taught me the long-tail cast on and that’s all I ever knew existed until You Tube captured my inquisitive exploration. Nowadays I am only knitting prayer shawls and I can’t tell you how many times I have had to unravel my cast-on because I ran out of yarn before reaching the required number of stitches. 😠 So I went searching for alternatives. I appreciate this video with so many variations in one place. I will definitely be trying those cast-on methods that use the working yarn only, leaving just that short tail at the beginning. I also used the two-ball method once but forgot about it. Thanks for the reminder!
I learnt cable cast on as a child from a book - Mum knitted too fast to teach me her cast on which she said was better. I absolutely love this video! You have solved my biggest problem with long tail cast on. I never thought to use another ball. Also, I am AMAZED at the stretchiness of the Italian cast on. I have been showing my partner my little swatch - "See how stretchy it is! And I didn't use a double needle!" They're not impressed but their next pair of socks should slip over their heel like a bought one.
Mind is blown!! This excites me to pick up my needles again... I have been devoting my spare time to crochet but have been missing my circulars! Thanks for the inspiration and amazing tips and techniques!
Fantastic video Norman! Definitely a go to resource for all of us! When I first learned to knit as a child I learned the single or backwards loop cast on. Then as a young adult I learned the knitted cast on twisting the stitch. It’s so much faster than removing the needle all the time. Then about 10 years ago or so I learned the long tail cast on when I started taking knitting and crochet lessons. I had never heard of it! I would say it is my go to cast on. Since taking classes, which we only stopped due to the pandemic, I’ve learned all of these cast ons except for the ICord Cast on and the Picot Cast on! Who knew! You’ve already taught me the Picot Bind Off! Your video encourages me because I have learned a lot these past 10-15 years yet there is still so much to learn! I consider myself an intermediate knitter. When we made a mobius cowl we used something like the Tubular cast on. It was wild!! Thank you for going into so much detail about all of these methods. I’m sure expert knitters will agree that you’ve taught us all something! I first learned Judy’s Magic Cast On the way you show it, but then one of my tutorials showed how to do it where all the stitches are properly oriented so I do it that way. The late Cat Bordhi figured it out. Not that knitting through the back loop is any big deal but I was impressed that it could be tweaked! Thank you again for such an amazing video! So full of useful information! Have a wonderful week!🤗🤗
yeah...you can knit these italian cast-on variations in quite a couple of different ways. I just didn't want to confuse people too much with yet another different version, so that'S why I stuck to the classic "judy's magic cast on".
That makes sense. This is just such a well thought out video filled with very useful information. I have a question. When doing the cable cast on do you ever enter the stitch in both ways like with the knitted cast on, either straight in or underneath thereby twisting the stitches? I’m just curious. I have only used it a few times and frankly can’t remember. Thanks again for all of your hard work!
oh my god thank you so much 😭😭 i'm really bad at making anything with my hands and of all the tutorials i've seen this is the easiest to follow and helps me understand why i'm doing what I'm doing!
Since I do Portuguese style knitting, I learned the Portuguese cast-on first. I love it because it's based on the Portuguese style purl, which is so super easy (we prefer purling over knitting!), and the cast-on is also super easy.
I liked the clue about using two balls of yarn, one as long tail. The other as knit pattern. I have miscounted my long tail so many times and had to start again !!!
I learned the long tail cast on as 8 yo from my grandmother, I still use it almost every time I start a knitting project. This way I can mirror the stitches to get the purl or knit cast on stitch for rib edges as needed. Just so simple. I always hold the tail around my thumb, but I don’t know if it really makes any difference. Also when I cast on more than 40-50 stitches I start with 10 stitches, then undo them and measure the yarn length used to multiply to get a sufficient tail length for my total number of cast on stitches. Also I always cast on on either bigger or two needles. Thank you Norman for another brilliant video 🤩 you rock! 🤟
I'm a knew knitter, and I love all of this different cast on. I think you're AWESOME taking your time to show us all this Wonderful cast on. Thank you.
Getting back into knitting for the first time in a while and I've been binging your video series. Your stich marker tips and tricks video has been a lifesaver, I love threading my lightbulb markers though my circular needles instead of putting on stoppers every time. I learned the knit on methods from my grandmother. She tried to teach me another method when I was a kid, but the knit on was what stuck. I make a lot of scarves and such (I live in a cold area so everyone needs them) and I love the eyelets it creates for when it comes time to add a fringe. It also looks good with a feather and fan or anything with nice big open stitches.
A very interesting and informative tutorial. Thank you. I first learned to knit at school (age 5), Scottish style with long straight needles, one tucked under the armpit. We were taught the knitted cast on and I hated it because it always looked loopy and loose and I thought I was a bad knitter. Then my mother showed me how to cast on using the thumb method, but the stitch was knitted off the thumb, not just placed on the needle as in the backward loop. I’m 72 now and still learning new things. I knit a lot of socks nowadays, and always use the German twisted cast on which I learned through tutorials such as yours. Incidentally, I only recently discovered that the knitted cast on is used in Shetland for the knitting of fine lace shawls, and now I see that there is a purpose for that loopy edge!
I learned to cast on with a slightly modified long tail cast on which uses the left thumb as a needle which you wind yarn around and insert a needle through as if to knit. Very Pink Knits is only other person I know that uses the same method. Nowadays I use a variety depending on project. Great video and thanks!
I first learned the single cast on. I quickly learned the long tail cast on, which is my go to cast on. I do enjoy learning anything new when it comes to knitting and crocheting.
I am an avid crocheter and have been trying to learn how to knit for a while now--this video helps a lot and for some reasons makes me very happy when I see how you do the different methods of casting on. thank you very much for this!
I was taught the knitted cast on method by my mother when I was 15 (50 years ago). Until the advent of the computer and UA-cam I didn't know there was another way to cast on. I didn't have a community of knitters so wasn't learning anything different. Now I like the long tail cast on and the cable cast on is my favorite.
I was so engrossed with this video I forgot to take notes! It's a good thing I can save it as I will be watching it many times over! You have excellent speaking skills! I've watched many others lately as I'm trying to teach myself how to knit. You stayed on target: named the stitch, taught us how to achieve it, and showed the end result for each one! I'll definitely be looking for more of your videos! I just want to make a simple sweater and a pair of socks. I can crochet, but I've never made those items. Knitting has always looked difficult to me, but I'm able to make a knit stitch and just started the purl stitch yesterday! Trying to find my comfort zone with my hands. Watching you work the thread through your hands definitely made a difference for me!💙
i am an absolute novice but I feel that soon I'll be picking up the needles again. This is the boost I need, the inspiration to kick me in the seat. Thank you so much.
frustrated with the tightness of the single cast on, and never confident in determining a length for a long-tail cast on, i came here only in search of a new method that would avoid these problems. you are supremely knowledgeable and your talent for teaching in such a clear, understandable manner is so admirable. i learned far more than i came here for! thank you for this wonderful video :)
Norman you are an excellent knitter. I am very new to knitting. Watching you I know I will learn a lot. I am so glad I found you. I am from San Diego. Thank you I will continue to watch you and will update you of my progress. ❤
Your techniques are fascinating. I will be trying some of them for sure. I was taught basic knitting by my Mom over 60 years ago. I have used the long tail cast on using my left thumb & one needles & it has always served me well but I want to see if I can master some of your techniques. You have the best site for learning so many different knitting techniques. You should really do a book as I am sure it would fetch you a lot of buyers! Thank you for being such a thorough teacher.
Yeaaah. The long tail is the only one that I have ever seen. I'm a newbie, however. I find it's not stretchy enough for hats. Thanks. This is a great resource
I've been Crocheting for 45 years and * finally * learned to Knit this last year! Of course, my favorite Cast-on is with the crochet hook. But I 😘 be the idea of some of these!
I was taught the longtail cast-on method when I was five years old and I still love that method. But the German cast on method is competing to become my favourite.But the Turkish cast on is just amazing - thank you for showing us this method.
I use the long-tail cast on and the tubular cast on for most of my knitting projects. Thank you for sharing the various cast on methods as well as the many tips and tricks available to the knitter. I learned quite a lot from this video as usual.
Thank you very much for posting your videos. My husband is trying to learn to knit to have something to do while confined to our home from COVID and his recent diagnosis. I do truly appreciate the simplicity in which you describe how to knit.
I was taught the long tail cast-on 55 years ago. So interesting to see all the other ways to cast on. I am teaching one of my granddaughters to knit so the easier method of casting on will be so much better for her!
My mom taught me the long tail cast on with the twisted loop of the italian cast on at the beginning so it kinda feels like you're doing two loops at the same time with the first slingshot movement. Thank you for the guide, it's perfectly explained and clear. I even learned the long tail cast on makes knits, i was surprised and amazed about all the variations. You're an amazing teacher!
Coming back to knitting after more than a decade (I only learned garter stitch then). First cast on I learned was the long tail/double cast on, which I'm still using, since I haven't learned any others (yet, that's why I'm watching this video ^_^). Thank you for all the work you do, its helped me a lot.
My mother in law taught me the knitted cast in first - I then learned the long tail cast on which I use a lot - I have recently learned Jenny’s stretchy cast on and it is wonderful where you need a little give
I have been knitting for over 60 years and consider myself an expert, but I sure learned a lot from this video. Awesome job of explaining different cast-ons. I will definitely be using these in my next projects. I first learned the simple cast-on but my favorite for many years has been the long tail cast-on - but who knew you could do some of these purl-wise!!! Thank you so much for this video. I give it 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟.
Learned the single cast on from my Mother but she used her index finger. I knit mostly socks and use the old Norwegian cast on. Great video. Thank you.
Another brilliant video. I was always terrified of trying to do a pico edge but you showed it so brilliantly I am going to start my new project with this edge. WONDERFUL 👏👏👏👏👏👏
I learned the German Twisted method as an adult. However I hold the yarn differently. It is my preferred method of cast on. I learned the 2 needle cast on as a child but slipped the stitch back on twisted. (4 years old). I do not use it often because I find GTM is faster. I love your channel. I’ve been knitting for about 60 years and I am still learning. I love finishing projects meaning sewing pieces together. I think proper finishing really makes the garment really look professional. I was wrong I do not use the GTM, I use method that you used the 2 coloured edge, it is so fast but you can end up running out of yarn as you said. I like your first stitch cast on for knitting in the round. I never saw double stockinette stitch before. 🤩 haven’t tried double knit yet. Provisional cast on, is beautiful for the picot hem which I love. ~~~
I'm an Australian and knit using the English method and learned to cast on using the cable cast on. Thanks for this great tutorial. I loved learning some of the different methods to cast on
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Believe it or not, but the first cast-on i learned was the longtail cast-on and it's still my favorite and go to method.
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It has short & crisp slow-motion videos for almost all important knitting techniques.
hello i started knitting about 4 years ago i am now 16 and love it. im trying ot make a busniss out of my hobby. i have made around $100. do you have any tips for me
also just subbed thanks for the cool videos
@@rjsyarnbarn4596 I'm sorry. For many reasons, some of them legal, I can't give business advice here in the comments. thank you for your understanding.
@@NimbleNeedles i understand!
Are you going to do a video like this one about binding off as well?
@@shannongwiazda4678 possibly yeah. it's on my list at least :)
Until recently, I thought there was only one cast-on method, the longtail cast-on, as that's the one my mother taught me. It's amazing how many there are. Thank you for the tutorial! I love how simple you make everything sound, no unnecessary complications. I'm sure I'll reference this one often in the future.
please do...that's why I sort of created it!.
same here only ever used long-tail but I knew that there were other. just not how to do them.
A great book with tons of different ways is Cast On, Bind Off. I bought all kinds of books because I only learned about 10 years ago.
@@NimbleNeedles Thank you soooooo much!🙏❤ I found your Etsy shop. I will send the picture there. Thanks again!🙏😊
@@tlojewelrylove hmm..my etsy store is for buying stuff. It's not meant as a conversion channel.
Dude, you rule. I love your teaching technique. My first cast on was a disaster.
My grandmother taught me over 50 years ago-she did a series of slip knots to cast on. Even she complained about how tedious it was but never let on there were better ways, so I’m sure she was unaware. I think back to my childhood and regret not knitting more only because I hated the casting on! Now I mostly do longtail-a real game-changer!
Absolute best cast-on tutorial I've ever seen. Concise, efficient, no waffle, and somehow managed to thoroughly show 10 methods in about the time other tutorials show 1 or 2! Thank you!
Thank you for sharing your experience with the lovely tips and techniques.
I use the different techniques depending on project.
I suspect I’ll be revisiting this video often - what a treasure trove of information! I love how you break down and simplify things Norman, you’re a gifted teacher. I’m a new knitter and first learned the Long Tail Cast On but I never use it. I don’t like the long tail, I usually end up wasting yarn so that I don’t run short, and I just don’t like the way it looks, on ribbing projects especially. One of my go-to’s is the Crochet Cast On. I was a first a crocheter so I find it very familiar to reach for a hook and start casting on, but I also like that I don’t need a long tail, and it makes a pretty edge. I like the German Twisted Cast On for ribbing but you just taught me the tubular cast on - which I know now is based on the Italian Cast On - and I LOVE it!
it's truly perfect for ribbing and looks sooooo neat!
How come it’s all blokes who are the best knitting tutors?
😂 Woolly mansplainers!
@@Threemore650 Norman is great, but there are some wonderful women teachers too, like Roxanne Richardson.
@@tracyvision I like mansplain.
As someone who is back here for like the fifth time now, this checks out!
The single cast-on was my first and then I learned (as you have shown) that every cast-on has its own characteristic (i.e. firm or stretchy); so, now I am able to carefully choose the cast-on perfect for each project.
I LOVE the provisional cast-on which is currently my new favorite. I tend to 'design on the needle' as I knit along and so being able to grow the work from both ends is appealing to me and magical! And the picot cast-on using the provisional yarn is such a beautiful effect...again, like magic!
I will come back to this vlog again and again...what a great resource it is...thank you, thank you!
you are most welcome Michael. And I too love provisional cast-on projects. It's a bit of a pain in the.... but the outcome more than makes up for it ^^
I learned the long tailed cast on. I still use it for almost everything. I often run out of tail yarn and need to start all over again. I knew there were substitutes but I haven’t used them much. When
I teach kids to knit I teach them the e cast on with the thumb. I hope this is the right name. It gives them an easier start than the long tail. I also teach them my first rule of knitting ( math, spelling, reading, playing a musical instrument and just about anything else) “Don’t say anything about yourself you wouldn’t say to your best friend.” It works for grownups too except adults are used to saying things inside their heads.
I started knitting two months ago and crocheting a week ago and I learned the knitted cast on and always used that, and the tubular cast on for working in circular with straight needles (I still have to buy circular needles!)
Thank you for explaining very well all the differences between these cast on!
I never knew that how you casted on was important for the basis of the next row of stitches! I've been knitting for almost a year now and I've always used single cast on or German twisted cast on for stretchy knits. Just goes to show you learn something new every day :) Thank you for another wonderful tutorial, Norman!
KUDOs! You are an excellent teacher! Every one of these techniques are explained so well that even a beginner will be able to learn these! I was taught knitting by my neighbor at the age of 4...
that was 67 years ago!
I am still learning new techniques! Thank you!🤩
You're very welcome!
I actually let out a surprised "ooh~" out loud when you showed the knitted cast-on. Every one of your videos I've seen feels like an entire class' worth of knowledge!
My first cast-on, and the one I've been using all my lif,e is long-tail - I learned it at school when I was 7, and I didn't even know there were other cast-ons until I seriously got back into knitting about five years ago. I've had to rip out my starting stitches because of miscalculating how much of a tail I need more times than I care to count, but on the other hand, my muscle memory for it is unparalelled.
ha..that's the spirit. Always look at the bright side of things!
I usually always use the Longtail CO because it's so easy I can do it without even thinking lol......
I can't afford to waste ANY yarn so I've done the same as you,ripped off my CO to shorten the tail 😄And yeah,,muscle memory is an awesome gift~!!
Wrap the yarn around your needle as many times as the number of stitches you want to cast on (then unwrap it 😅), that will be the length you need
@@isabelg6841 an interesting tip, thank you.🧶
I learned the knitted cast on first. That way I didn’t have something to learn that I only used once in a project and I didn’t have to calculate a ‘long tail’. My favorite cast on is the Chinese Waitress cast on, it gives you a cast on that looks crocheted on both sides. There is no wrong side, so it works for patterns that start with a right side as well as a wrong side.
Oh, thanks for mentioning the Chinese Waitress cast on! I just looked it up and I love it already!
I love the Chinese waitress cast on as well. It makes a beautiful cast on edge. Very neat and clean.
You do an excellent job of explaining how to do things. I've been knitting for more than 60 years and learned several new techniques from this video. Thank you for sharing your expertise.
My grandmother taught me the long-tail cast on and that's the one I've been using most of my life. Now I have some "new" methods to try.
Being from the UK I learned everything knitting the UK way. I don't know what it would be called. I'm opening an Etsy Store with handmade gifts. On the pair of baby mittens the cast on had a huge knot which was the slip knot and it was all loopy. The cast on itself looked ugly. So now I'm looking for a better alternative. I found a nice stretchy method which I've been using but it produces almost a double row of cast on stitches which I think would be too bulky for these tiny baby mittens. I love your technical explanations. I'm somewhat dyslexic and struggle to maintain correct stitch/pattern placement. You taught me to learn how to 'read' my work and it has made such a big difference to my accuracy and the quality of my finished products. But perfection is hard and if you are going to sell your projects they need to be perfect. Thank you for your incredible teaching!!!
My mother taught me the knit cast on and I never used anything else. I had heard and seen in my knitting books other techniques, especially the single cast on, but I couldn’t wrap my head around it without a live demonstration & explaination to follow. I am hoping to teach a beginner knitting elective to 7th and 8th graders next semester where I teach, so I came here to learn at least one other cast on method. Now I can teach the students both single and knit cast on, so they will have a stretchy and a solid technique to use. And now I do too! Thank you! 😊
This is such an unique channel! Thank you sooo much for all the free information!! - Crocheter here learning to knit 🙋🏼♀
I just started seriously knitting after trying to learn and giving up several times, and your videos are so helpful and easy to understand! Definitely the best channel I’ve stumbled upon, thank you for making these tutorials :)
aww..thank you so much Emmeline
I learned to cast on by wrapping yarn around left thumb, inserting needle
throwing yarn around it. This was about 55 years ago. Things have improved!
This is wonderful Norman! You know what would also be wonderful? If you did an Ultimate Guide version of all the "cast off" methods that you know :) I usually struggle to figure out what cast off to do for a stiff bind off vs. stretchy one, how to bind off brioche knitting or double knitting? I know you already have a series of individual videos for this, but a single video that we can go to everytime (like this one) would be amazing :)
other's have already expressed this need. I'll see what I can do :)
Yes, I agree, that would be awesome🤗🤗
Truly casting off has so many ways I’ve forgotten! I’d love an “Ultimate” compilation video.
I used the German cast on the most for years until recently I bought several of Kutovakika Finish pattern and she used all Single cast on.. You are right the first row is a little difficult to start. You are the very best teacher on line . What Admired you the most is how even your finishes products almost like a machine knits.
First method my mother taught me was the cable cast on, as we knit the British way it's a bit easier for us. Love the picot edge, I'll use it for socks. You are an inspiration!
Norman its great tutorial as usual. I can't thank you enough for helping us beginners love knitting. God bless you
Wow! So many new ways of casting on! I first learned the wrap around a single needle (similar to Turkish cast-on) with the first row in knit stitch. I was 7 years old, and was taught it in elementary school in England. When I came home and showed my mother how I cast on, she was horrified! She then proceeded to teach me the longtail cast-on (2 needle method). It was rather arduous, as she had been taught to knit in Poland, plus I was left-handed (she was right-handed). A lot of tears and frustration but we both managed to survive (!!) and that's the way I've been casting on ever since (60+ years!). I've only recently discovered your videos, but thank you so much! You've given me a renewed love for knitting!
My mum taught me the knitted cast-on when I was small. Around 50 years later, I started knitting again using the thumb cast-on method, as all the other methods seemed so complicated. Your wonderful video has de-mystified the cast-on techniques, and I'll definitely be using it to help me start using some different methods.
This is the most amazing knit guide/tutorial I’ve ever found. I’m glad it was only made 10 months by this point so I wouldn’t feel bad about missing it for years 😆 I’m so SO appreciative about the notes on the stretchiness, the variations, and warnings. It’s all I could want in a lesson!! I’m grateful to have this knowledge. Now onward into figuring out how to make my cast-off end of my scarves match my cast-ons
Absolutely fascinating. Thank you. I was taught to knit by my gran when I was a child but never had the patience for it until 30+ years later. She taught me the knitted cast on using 2 needles. I've recently found the long tail cast on method which had become my favourite, but now after watching this I am going to experiment with some of these methods. I never knew there were so many different cast on methods. I have only recently found your YT channel and love it. Your explanations are perfect. Thank you for all the time you spend on it
a somewhat belated welcome to my channel then. glad my explanations work so well for you.
Thank you so much Norman! I used to hate casting on but this slingshot technique combined with the two-skeins trick is brilliant! Will never have to worry about a too short tail again. Thank you
Likewise! So many times I would come up short. Now, no worries.
I really appreciate how you make such an effort to actually *teach* instead of just showing us how to do it. Your skill is truly inspiring and every time I see a video of yours I'm itching to pick up my needles
I've been knitting for a year and the long tail method has been my go-to so far unless I need something specific, but the purled knitted cast-on you show here is just beautiful! I'd never seen it by purling before and I'm definitely going to start implementing it from now on.
I started with long-tail cast on and had been using it for decades, until I learned to crochet. Then I found a cast on using a crochet needle, loved the simplicity and am now using it for all projects, unless the pattern requires something else. Thank you for your videos, I've learned so much from you 🌻
I first learned the knitted cast on. I am now using the long tail cast on, switching between knit and purl stitches as per pattern, which is a technique I learned from one of your videos. Thank you so much for sharing all of your knowledge. I'm an advanced beginner, and every time I find myself getting frustrated or confused I look up what you have to say on the subject and you get me right back on track! BTW, sooo happy I found your Patreon!!
and i am happy to have you. i always feel so humbled that I can be part of so many fellow knitters' knitting journey!
Thank you for such an interesting and enlightening video, it's the first time I've viewed your channel (but it won't be the last). I've spent many years machine knitting and whilst the techniques are different, the end result often looks the same. I'm just starting to get back to hand knitting, I can do this sitting on the sofa 😉, so I'm brushing up on methods etc.
I'm an 'awkward' but neat hand knitter but impatient so I like chunky yarns. With severe arthritis in my hands (the joys of aging) and a upper limb disability some of the methods you show would be too difficult for me but I was fascinated watching techniques I've never seen before.
When I learned to knit, I used the 'thumb' method to cast on but now use the cable one; I'm English so for me, it's easy & neat.
I learnt the cable cast-on first when I was about 8, though I didn't know what it was called - it's just the way Nana showed me. The only difference between "my" cable cast-on and yours is that I twist the stitch as I'm putting it on the needle. I knit English style so this is a very easy cast-on for me. Fifty-two years later, it's still my most used cast-on and my favourite. I didn't even know there were other ways until 10 or so years ago when I started using the internet. I do use many others, but this is my favourite.
interesting. I thought it would be one of the rarer cast-ons that's not taught to beginners.
I too learnt cable cast on first. My Mother taught me and also at school. Now I use lon tail cast on because it is a bit more stretchy. However, when I use the long tail cast on, the tail end starts to un-twist and the ball end gets tighter. On a long piece of work this becomes a problem. Have you a solution?
@@beckysherman2987 you have to stop every couple of stitches and let the yarn balance itself, then pick the yarn up again. Or be very careful not to twist it as you wrapit around your thumb.
I read Cheryl's comment and thought she was talking about me! My mum taught me how to knit, about 53 years ago and snap! Cable cast on and still my go to method.
Same here. 62 yo. Taught the cable cast on by my mother in England. She had been taught by her mother and never knew there was another way. I wish she had, because our sweater necks were always so hard to get our heads through when we were kids! 😁
Fascinating tutorial! My mom taught me the long tail cast on over 2 needles almost 60 years ago. Then, learning how to relax in the process, I only used one needle. This method lasted me over 50 years until I began knitting socks. Toe up with Turkish cast on, then top down. I soon realized I needed a stretchier cast on. I chose the twisted German cast on. After knitting close to 500 baby hats with the long tail, I very recently discovered the knit & purl twisted German cast on which is simply stunning on baby hats ~ both visually & in stretchiness. Thank you, Norman for your inspiring YT tutorials!
Thank you Norman, this was an informative video and I appreciate having the different options all in one video! When I started to knit, I learned the single cast-on. Now, my go-to cast-on is the longtail cast-on.
Thank you so much 😘 knitting techniques are much easier today than 50+ years ago. Thank you for all that you do.🌺🌹🇵🇷🇺🇲🙋🏽🥰❤️
I learned to knit from a booklet I bought in a yarn shop(40 or so years ago). It only showed the single cast on. I somehow learned the long-tail cast on later on, but I do admit, I have played 'yarn chicken' with the tail and have frogged a cast on that was just a few stitches lacking. Thanks so much for explaining and demonstrating, I look forward to trying some of these.
“I love you Norman”, is my response whenever I start to watch one of your videos. The first time I said it my husband turned and said “Who’s Norman?” 20 years ago I owned a knitting shop and taught knitting. What I wouldn’t have given to have had your videos. I would have sat my customers down, had them watch your video on the skill in question and THEN worked with them to perfect it. What a great thing that would have been. I have been knitting for sixty years and still learn something every time I watch. Keep it coming.
hope he is not of the jealous type *smirk*
And yeah..i can totally udnerstand that sentiment. i learned knitting with books and the basic from my relatives..that definitely was harder!
I’ve always been doing the long tail cast-on but hopefully I can expand my repertoire after this video! Great video as always Norman 😊
I began with the single cast on, shown to me by my grandmother. However, instead of using my thumb, I'd use my 1st finger.
Now, I typically use the knitted cast on or the German tail cast on. This being said, I was thrilled to discover that I've actually learned all of these cast on stitches with the various lessons and projects I've taken over the past few years.
Thank you for the video, so helpful! ❤
I am a half German half Scottish Australian. I learned continental knitting from a German cousin when l was about 5, (62 years ago) but she always cast on for me. A Scottish cousin taught me the English method of knitting and the cable method of casting on soon after, but with twisting the new stitch as I put it on the needle. I’ve tried various other methods for various projects and will try some new ones from your wonderful video; but generally l cast on cable in English and knit the rest in German. 😂
I learn at 7 the single cast on....I started knitting again a few years ago and with UA-cam a learn so much.....the long tail casting is what i use now....almost finished my second sweater.....🤗🤗🤗
I oiginally learned with the knitted cast-on now I always use the cable cast-on, I'm an english knitter. I love your provisional cast-on method! How good is you tube to help us find people like you!!
yeah..it's such a great place to connect with other knitters
My Grandma taught me single cast on with throw style (or English...not completely sure) back when I was in my teens. I got so frustrated with how "SLOW" knitting was that I set it aside and haven't touched it again for a VERY LONG time! I've become an avid crocheter instead. However, I recently saw a video on YT where it showed someone knitting. As I watched it, I realized that he wasn't knitting the way I was taught! "WAIT.....there's more than one way to knit????!!!" After doing some more research, I tried Continental style and (with minor personal adjustments) I LOVE it!!! It is SOOOO much faster for me! It has given me hope that I may actually be able to learn how to knit now as well. I stumbled on your channel(s) through my research and I LOVE what you are teaching! This video especially, I was like, "wait....you can cast on purl-wise as well??!!" I will DEFINITELY be going back to this video LOTS in the future to try new things! I'm currently working on a simple stockinette shawl that I will crochet an edge around when I get done, but I already am debating which of the several projects I've found I want to start next! I'm leaning towards a pair of socks, but I don't have any circular needles, so we'll see. I'm hoping maybe Santa will assist with that. ;) ;)
Keep up the GREAT videos and know that there is someone "across the pond" who is eagerly learning new things from you. :) --Trudi in Mid-Missouri, USA
yeah, a lot of "hookers" (:p) say the same thing...continental is so much easier for them as they can hold the yarn the same way.
Keeping my fingers crossed santa brings the right thing..and you know..a little nudge might help *grin*
Cast on that I use the most is the slip over the thumb. I'm thankful for your video as it has taught me how to have some quiet time to myself. 😊
Love, love, love that picot edge folded hem! Very clever and beautiful.
It sure is!
Thank you for your tutorials. I just started knitting three days ago and I’ve made so much progress because of you.
Thank you!!!
I learned the single cast on when I was 10 and always hated how my yarn would start to unravel when casting on many stitches. The German twisted cast on is one of my current favorites because it is stretchy. I love this video! So helpful to learn so many more methods and their uses.
Ohhh! That edge for ribbing is so cool!
I learned longtail and that's really all I know so I appreciate this video.
My mom & school taught me English knitting. Cable cast on is the first technique I was taught and I use it to this day. I want to expand my horizons though which is why I am watching this video. Thanks for your detailed explanations Norman.😊
When I was a child, probably 7 years old, I was given a little beginner kit by my eldest sister. She was learning to knit from her new friend who was an expert continental knitter. So my sister taught me the long-tail cast on and that’s all I ever knew existed until You Tube captured my inquisitive exploration. Nowadays I am only knitting prayer shawls and I can’t tell you how many times I have had to unravel my cast-on because I ran out of yarn before reaching the required number of stitches. 😠 So I went searching for alternatives. I appreciate this video with so many variations in one place. I will definitely be trying those cast-on methods that use the working yarn only, leaving just that short tail at the beginning. I also used the two-ball method once but forgot about it. Thanks for the reminder!
I learnt cable cast on as a child from a book - Mum knitted too fast to teach me her cast on which she said was better.
I absolutely love this video! You have solved my biggest problem with long tail cast on. I never thought to use another ball. Also, I am AMAZED at the stretchiness of the Italian cast on. I have been showing my partner my little swatch - "See how stretchy it is! And I didn't use a double needle!" They're not impressed but their next pair of socks should slip over their heel like a bought one.
Mind is blown!! This excites me to pick up my needles again... I have been devoting my spare time to crochet but have been missing my circulars! Thanks for the inspiration and amazing tips and techniques!
Fantastic video Norman! Definitely a go to resource for all of us! When I first learned to knit as a child I learned the single or backwards loop cast on. Then as a young adult I learned the knitted cast on twisting the stitch. It’s so much faster than removing the needle all the time. Then about 10 years ago or so I learned the long tail cast on when I started taking knitting and crochet lessons. I had never heard of it! I would say it is my go to cast on. Since taking classes, which we only stopped due to the pandemic, I’ve learned all of these cast ons except for the ICord Cast on and the Picot Cast on! Who knew! You’ve already taught me the Picot Bind Off! Your video encourages me because I have learned a lot these past 10-15 years yet there is still so much to learn! I consider myself an intermediate knitter. When we made a mobius cowl we used something like the Tubular cast on. It was wild!! Thank you for going into so much detail about all of these methods. I’m sure expert knitters will agree that you’ve taught us all something! I first learned Judy’s Magic Cast On the way you show it, but then one of my tutorials showed how to do it where all the stitches are properly oriented so I do it that way. The late Cat Bordhi figured it out. Not that knitting through the back loop is any big deal but I was impressed that it could be tweaked! Thank you again for such an amazing video! So full of useful information! Have a wonderful week!🤗🤗
yeah...you can knit these italian cast-on variations in quite a couple of different ways. I just didn't want to confuse people too much with yet another different version, so that'S why I stuck to the classic "judy's magic cast on".
That makes sense. This is just such a well thought out video filled with very useful information. I have a question. When doing the cable cast on do you ever enter the stitch in both ways like with the knitted cast on, either straight in or underneath thereby twisting the stitches? I’m just curious. I have only used it a few times and frankly can’t remember. Thanks again for all of your hard work!
I started with long tail cast on, and is the only one I have ever used. It's fun to see these interesting cast on's. I plan on trying them as I can.
My grandmother taught me the knitted cast on when I was 7, and I've been using it ever since. I haven't needed to learn anything else so far
oh my god thank you so much 😭😭 i'm really bad at making anything with my hands and of all the tutorials i've seen this is the easiest to follow and helps me understand why i'm doing what I'm doing!
Since I do Portuguese style knitting, I learned the Portuguese cast-on first. I love it because it's based on the Portuguese style purl, which is so super easy (we prefer purling over knitting!), and the cast-on is also super easy.
I am English and was only taught the cable cast on. Thank you for sharing so many other options Norman 😁
I liked the clue about using two balls of yarn, one as long tail. The other as knit pattern. I have miscounted my long tail so many times and had to start again !!!
Fabulous video. I now have several new ways to CO along with tricks to help my usual ways of doing it.
I learned the long tail cast on as 8 yo from my grandmother, I still use it almost every time I start a knitting project. This way I can mirror the stitches to get the purl or knit cast on stitch for rib edges as needed. Just so simple.
I always hold the tail around my thumb, but I don’t know if it really makes any difference. Also when I cast on more than 40-50 stitches I start with 10 stitches, then undo them and measure the yarn length used to multiply to get a sufficient tail length for my total number of cast on stitches. Also I always cast on on either bigger or two needles.
Thank you Norman for another brilliant video 🤩 you rock! 🤟
I'm a knew knitter, and I love all of this different cast on. I think you're AWESOME taking your time to show us all this Wonderful cast on. Thank you.
Hello Norman I’m new to knitting 🧶 but I do crochet 🧶 I never had anyone to teach me how to knit 🧶 so thank you so very much for teaching me how ❤
I was taught the two needle cast on 50 years ago but I now use the long tail cast on. ❤️
Getting back into knitting for the first time in a while and I've been binging your video series. Your stich marker tips and tricks video has been a lifesaver, I love threading my lightbulb markers though my circular needles instead of putting on stoppers every time. I learned the knit on methods from my grandmother. She tried to teach me another method when I was a kid, but the knit on was what stuck. I make a lot of scarves and such (I live in a cold area so everyone needs them) and I love the eyelets it creates for when it comes time to add a fringe. It also looks good with a feather and fan or anything with nice big open stitches.
A very interesting and informative tutorial. Thank you. I first learned to knit at school (age 5), Scottish style with long straight needles, one tucked under the armpit. We were taught the knitted cast on and I hated it because it always looked loopy and loose and I thought I was a bad knitter. Then my mother showed me how to cast on using the thumb method, but the stitch was knitted off the thumb, not just placed on the needle as in the backward loop. I’m 72 now and still learning new things. I knit a lot of socks nowadays, and always use the German twisted cast on which I learned through tutorials such as yours. Incidentally, I only recently discovered that the knitted cast on is used in Shetland for the knitting of fine lace shawls, and now I see that there is a purpose for that loopy edge!
I learned to cast on with a slightly modified long tail cast on which uses the left thumb as a needle which you wind yarn around and insert a needle through as if to knit. Very Pink Knits is only other person I know that uses the same method. Nowadays I use a variety depending on project. Great video and thanks!
yeah, you can actually knit the longtail cast-on a couple of different ways. And for english throwers her version makes a bit more sense.
Learned the single cast on when I was five. 50+ years later I mostly use long tail. You added to the possibilities!
I first learned the single cast on. I quickly learned the long tail cast on, which is my go to cast on. I do enjoy learning anything new when it comes to knitting and crocheting.
same here. that evena fteall these years there is still something new to learn is just so amazing!
Great teacher. Can't say enough how much I've learn watching this episode.
I am an avid crocheter and have been trying to learn how to knit for a while now--this video helps a lot and for some reasons makes me very happy when I see how you do the different methods of casting on. thank you very much for this!
I was taught the knitted cast on method by my mother when I was 15 (50 years ago). Until the advent of the computer and UA-cam I didn't know there was another way to cast on. I didn't have a community of knitters so wasn't learning anything different. Now I like the long tail cast on and the cable cast on is my favorite.
I was so engrossed with this video I forgot to take notes! It's a good thing I can save it as I will be watching it many times over! You have excellent speaking skills! I've watched many others lately as I'm trying to teach myself how to knit. You stayed on target: named the stitch, taught us how to achieve it, and showed the end result for each one! I'll definitely be looking for more of your videos! I just want to make a simple sweater and a pair of socks. I can crochet, but I've never made those items. Knitting has always looked difficult to me, but I'm able to make a knit stitch and just started the purl stitch yesterday! Trying to find my comfort zone with my hands. Watching you work the thread through your hands definitely made a difference for me!💙
welcome to my channel then! I do have a beginner video here on my channel as well, just in case, right?
This video is a gold mine of information. I have already recommended it to several of my knitting friends!
i am an absolute novice but I feel that soon I'll be picking up the needles again. This is the boost I need, the inspiration to kick me in the seat. Thank you so much.
frustrated with the tightness of the single cast on, and never confident in determining a length for a long-tail cast on, i came here only in search of a new method that would avoid these problems. you are supremely knowledgeable and your talent for teaching in such a clear, understandable manner is so admirable. i learned far more than i came here for! thank you for this wonderful video :)
AWESOME, Norman. Thank you! Now I can select the best cast on method for my project(s)....❤
Norman you are an excellent knitter. I am very new to knitting. Watching you I know I will learn a lot. I am so glad I found you. I am from San Diego. Thank you I will continue to watch you and will update you of my progress. ❤
Your techniques are fascinating. I will be trying some of them for sure. I was taught basic knitting by my Mom over 60 years ago. I have used the long tail cast on using my left thumb & one needles & it has always served me well but I want to see if I can master some of your techniques. You have the best site for learning so many different knitting techniques. You should really do a book as I am sure it would fetch you a lot of buyers! Thank you for being such a thorough teacher.
One day I'll find the time 😅
Yeaaah. The long tail is the only one that I have ever seen. I'm a newbie, however. I find it's not stretchy enough for hats.
Thanks. This is a great resource
I've been Crocheting for 45 years and * finally * learned to Knit this last year! Of course, my favorite Cast-on is with the crochet hook. But I 😘 be the idea of some of these!
ha..nothing wrong with that. :)
I was taught the longtail cast-on method when I was five years old and I still love that method. But the German cast on method is competing to become my favourite.But the Turkish cast on is just amazing - thank you for showing us this method.
I use the long-tail cast on and the tubular cast on for most of my knitting projects. Thank you for sharing the various cast on methods as well as the many tips and tricks available to the knitter. I learned quite a lot from this video as usual.
Wonderful! then it served its purpose :)
Thank you very much for posting your videos. My husband is trying to learn to knit to have something to do while confined to our home from COVID and his recent diagnosis. I do truly appreciate the simplicity in which you describe how to knit.
oh how awesome that you teach your husband knitting...always lovely if a couple can share a hobby!
I was taught the long tail cast-on 55 years ago. So interesting to see all the other ways to cast on. I am teaching one of my granddaughters to knit so the easier method of casting on will be so much better for her!
My mom taught me the long tail cast on with the twisted loop of the italian cast on at the beginning so it kinda feels like you're doing two loops at the same time with the first slingshot movement.
Thank you for the guide, it's perfectly explained and clear. I even learned the long tail cast on makes knits, i was surprised and amazed about all the variations. You're an amazing teacher!
I learned to use the long tail cast on and these alternates are blowing my mind!
Coming back to knitting after more than a decade (I only learned garter stitch then). First cast on I learned was the long tail/double cast on, which I'm still using, since I haven't learned any others (yet, that's why I'm watching this video ^_^). Thank you for all the work you do, its helped me a lot.
My mother in law taught me the knitted cast in first - I then learned the long tail cast on which I use a lot - I have recently learned Jenny’s stretchy cast on and it is wonderful where you need a little give
I have been knitting for over 60 years and consider myself an expert, but I sure learned a lot from this video. Awesome job of explaining different cast-ons. I will definitely be using these in my next projects. I first learned the simple cast-on but my favorite for many years has been the long tail cast-on - but who knew you could do some of these purl-wise!!! Thank you so much for this video. I give it 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟.
yeah, you can do any cast-on purlwise...you can even do them twisted but that's probably a bit too esoteric. haha
Learned the single cast on from my Mother but she used her index finger. I knit mostly socks and use the old Norwegian cast on. Great video. Thank you.
you're welcome & thx for sharing, Marie
Another brilliant video. I was always terrified of trying to do a pico edge but you showed it so brilliantly I am going to start my new project with this edge. WONDERFUL 👏👏👏👏👏👏
Hello! As for me, the cable cast on seems perfect. Thank you for your explanations.
I wonder if you are still looking at your comments? In case you do I appreciate your videos. I’m learning at lot. 😊
yes, I still see the comments :)
I've lost count of how many times I've come back and referred to this one
I learned the German Twisted method as an adult. However I hold the yarn differently. It is my preferred method of cast on. I learned the 2 needle cast on as a child but slipped the stitch back on twisted. (4 years old). I do not use it often because I find GTM is faster. I love your channel. I’ve been knitting for about 60 years and I am still learning. I love finishing projects meaning sewing pieces together. I think proper finishing really makes the garment really look professional. I was wrong I do not use the GTM, I use method that you used the 2 coloured edge, it is so fast but you can end up running out of yarn as you said. I like your first stitch cast on for knitting in the round. I never saw double stockinette stitch before. 🤩 haven’t tried double knit yet. Provisional cast on, is beautiful for the picot hem which I love. ~~~
oh you are absolutely right. finishing makes all the difference between selfmade and handmade!
I'm an Australian and knit using the English method and learned to cast on using the cable cast on. Thanks for this great tutorial. I loved learning some of the different methods to cast on