FINALLY!!! Someone who actually shows how to do it so you don't have to knit through the back loop! I've shown all of my beginning knitters that way as they always forget to knit in the back loop when I'm not sitting right there. Now I can give them a video to bookmark!
Thank so much for this tutorial!! I have tried this type of cast on several times but just couldn’t get. This looks so simple. I’m definitely saving this so I can find when I’m ready!
Hi Norman. Great tutorial! Thanks for showing us all the different ways to do this as well as the provisional cast on. I don’t like a slip knot either. I also prefer to do this cast on where the stitches are all properly oriented, although knitting the first row through the back loop really is no big deal. Thanks again. Very thorough! Have a wonderful week!🤗😊
So helpful to have the vaccine deo AND the written directions . Together they presented all the information I needed to do this cast on😄. Thanks Norman!
wonderful demo but you don't address when you start which finger holds the tail and which the working yarn don't know the "regular" way??? I am visually challenged to see mechanics, can you please say how you start in first example, where are each yarn strand? thanx for your help all thru the years!
Sorry for seeing this a bit too late. I always hold the tail around my thumb. THat being said, it doesn't really matter and some people will show you this technique with the tail around their index finger.
thank you I will wtch again with that in mind somehow I lose the rhythm and find two in a row on the same needle, the idea of alternate needles and alternate fingers somehow throws me . I had a great video by Knitting Circle but it is only for Premium members which I no longer am they said some kind of wording mantra with it so I didn't get lost.Your guidance is always helpful but this time still confused. I will practice it. thanx again.@@nimbleneedlestwo
thank you I will watch again with that in mind somehow I lose the rhythm and find two in a row on the same needle, the idea of alternate needles and alternate fingers somehow throws me . I had a great video by Knitting Circle but it is only for Premium members which I no longer am they said some kind of wording mantra with it so I didn't get lost.Your guidance is always helpful but this time still a bit confused at least reading it. I will practice it. thanx again. @nimbleneedlestwo @@nimbleneedlestwo
Where is the end of the working yarn at the beginning of the tutorial? Am I missing where we're told to use the end length for the top or the bottom? At the end of my making stitches I'm told the ball is supposed to be attached but that isn't what's happening so I assume I'm doing this with the working yarn reversed. Thanks for the info on how to turn to start the first row which several other tutorials omit and everything falls apart.
Hey, i try to knit the marseille sweater von Petiteknit. She is using the judy's magic cast on as provosional cast on. What happen then with the button needle? I dont understand how to knit the sweater with this technique:(
Thank you for clearly explaining the differences in how/why people wrap the yarn the way they do with this cast-on method. I had seen 3 different videos each with their own variation and was frustrated about which one was right, but you addressed them all here and now I can choose the one I prefer. Thank you!
I'm kind of beginner in magic loop and now want to try judy's cast-on. I was confused after a few video's because I saw people doing differnt things. You cleared that up !!! One thing I don't understand is the difference with magic loop when you do cuff down. You always pull out the back needle and knit the front needle. Here you knit the back needle with the front needle. Do I keep doing this all the way up to the cuff?
there is really no difference. However, you can hold your project upside down or knit it inverted. But that boils down to preferences. For some, one method or the old yields a better stitch definition and fewer ladders.
I don't do my longtail cast on like this so I had to figure that part out and how to hold the yarn like that but I love the rest of the video. You always make things understandable!
Love this cast on method. I once used it to make a small felted purse. It was like a big sock to start and worked great. I dislike grafting as I have trouble seeing if I’m doing the process correctly. Thank you for tutorial
Great tutorial! I have a question--would this work if I use the two circular technique for making socks? It seems like it would but just wanted to double check. Thanks
Thank you Norman for the always great videos! I was wondering, would you be able to show how to do it on DPNs? I'd like to make some toe up socks but I just hate knitting in the round with circular needles! Thank you in advance 💖
but it's the exact same thing. I mean you just hold those two needles parallel and cast-on those stitches. ANd then, as you knit across you just join in a second needle when you reach the center. So you start with the same two needles and join in the other 2 in the first round.
Omg! I am so glad I watched this. I could never figure out why after knitting through the back loop actually twisted the yarn up. Now I will retrain myself to do the third cast on method and be done with it. ☺️
Thank you, Norman! This looks great! I might be making it more complicated, but when I use this, am I counting just the stitches on 1 needle, or the total stitches combine on both needles?
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FINALLY!!! Someone who actually shows how to do it so you don't have to knit through the back loop! I've shown all of my beginning knitters that way as they always forget to knit in the back loop when I'm not sitting right there. Now I can give them a video to bookmark!
awesome. Happy to hear that! :)
Finally! You have explained the difference between all the Judy's Magic Cast On variations and their outcomes. Thank you!
awesome. glad I could shed sosme light on it! :)
Thanks Norman. The best tutorial I have seen on this.
wow. very happy to hear that!
Wow you are such a wonderful teacher! Thank you for this great guide as I learn & explore knitting.
Thank so much for this tutorial!! I have tried this type of cast on several times but just couldn’t get. This looks so simple. I’m definitely saving this so I can find when I’m ready!
Norman, so many videos on the Tube on the same subject but yours are always incredible! You always take it up a notch- thank you!
glad to make a difference!
Thank you for a easy to follow instruction. I especially appreciated finding out the differences between the different versions of this cast on
Hi Norman. Great tutorial! Thanks for showing us all the different ways to do this as well as the provisional cast on. I don’t like a slip knot either. I also prefer to do this cast on where the stitches are all properly oriented, although knitting the first row through the back loop really is no big deal. Thanks again. Very thorough! Have a wonderful week!🤗😊
have a wonderful start into the new week as well, Thea!
Thank you!!😊
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So helpful to have the vaccine deo AND the written directions . Together they presented all the information I needed to do this cast on😄. Thanks Norman!
no sure what you mean by "vaccine deo" :P
I have found your videos yesterday and already love them. Thank you so much
The 3rd way is how I always do it. Interesting to see different ways. Thank you
definitely stick to whatever feels right to you, Isa!
All of your divergent were very helpful. Thank you so much! 🥰
I'd love to hear you decode knitting terms that are bottom up vs top down.
hm...not sure I understand what you mean, steven.
wonderful demo but you don't address when you start which finger holds the tail and which the working yarn don't know the "regular" way??? I am visually challenged to see mechanics, can you please say how you start in first example, where are each yarn strand? thanx for your help all thru the years!
Sorry for seeing this a bit too late.
I always hold the tail around my thumb. THat being said, it doesn't really matter and some people will show you this technique with the tail around their index finger.
thank you I will wtch again with that in mind somehow I lose the rhythm and find two in a row on the same needle, the idea of alternate needles and alternate fingers somehow throws me . I had a great video by Knitting Circle but it is only for Premium members which I no longer am they said some kind of wording mantra with it so I didn't get lost.Your guidance is always helpful but this time still confused. I will practice it. thanx again.@@nimbleneedlestwo
thank you I will watch again with that in mind somehow I lose the rhythm and find two in a row on the same needle, the idea of alternate needles and alternate fingers somehow throws me . I had a great video by Knitting Circle but it is only for Premium members which I no longer am they said some kind of wording mantra with it so I didn't get lost.Your guidance is always helpful but this time still a bit confused at least reading it. I will practice it. thanx again. @nimbleneedlestwo @@nimbleneedlestwo
Where is the end of the working yarn at the beginning of the tutorial? Am I missing where we're told to use the end length for the top or the bottom? At the end of my making stitches I'm told the ball is supposed to be attached but that isn't what's happening so I assume I'm doing this with the working yarn reversed. Thanks for the info on how to turn to start the first row which several other tutorials omit and everything falls apart.
it says pick up the yarn the way you would for a standard longtail caston. so the tail is on the side of your thumb.
As always, a brilliant demonstration Norman! Thanks so much for your excellent instruction.
it's my pleasure, shari :)
Hey, i try to knit the marseille sweater von Petiteknit. She is using the judy's magic cast on as provosional cast on. What happen then with the button needle? I dont understand how to knit the sweater with this technique:(
then kindly ask petiteknit :)
For the provisional cast on, how would you increase
i am not sure what you mean? any way you like. But the first row should always be a knit row witout any other stitches.
@nimbleneedlestwo im sorry! I should've clarified, increasing by grabbing the stitch below....or a M1L, M1R? Or the GSR....
@@genevastevens400 there is no answering this..that's a bit like asking me which color you should paint your living room ;-) all are possible
Norman….. you are an incredible teacher ! Thank you for all your work 💜
Thank you, Norman! This is a good explanation of one of my favorite cast ons.
Thank you!! I somehow forgot how to do this and couldn’t even follow *Judy’s* video (super brain fog). I knew you’d sort me out.
Thank you for clearly explaining the differences in how/why people wrap the yarn the way they do with this cast-on method. I had seen 3 different videos each with their own variation and was frustrated about which one was right, but you addressed them all here and now I can choose the one I prefer. Thank you!
You are so welcome!
I'm kind of beginner in magic loop and now want to try judy's cast-on. I was confused after a few video's because I saw people doing differnt things. You cleared that up !!! One thing I don't understand is the difference with magic loop when you do cuff down. You always pull out the back needle and knit the front needle. Here you knit the back needle with the front needle. Do I keep doing this all the way up to the cuff?
there is really no difference. However, you can hold your project upside down or knit it inverted. But that boils down to preferences. For some, one method or the old yields a better stitch definition and fewer ladders.
I don't do my longtail cast on like this so I had to figure that part out and how to hold the yarn like that but I love the rest of the video. You always make things understandable!
Thank you, that's way easier than the way I was taught! Thank you for the unravel trick! I have given up on Judy because of that!
yeah, actually I would say it'S one of the easiest cast-ons - once you understand what you are doing.
Always LOVE watching your videos
I appreciate that!
My favorite provisional cast on! I love it for hats with a doubled cuff.
yeah...great choice. Tho personally that's the one thing I don'T do..i just...well my brain won'T allow me to count those stitches correctly. Haha!
Ah, if only I could handle my needles like chopsticks. I’m betting that, with practice, I can 😊
Thank you so much for clearing the many confusing advices from all the other podcasts about this special cast on. You are a wonderful teacher!
Love this cast on method. I once used it to make a small felted purse. It was like a big sock to start and worked great. I dislike grafting as I have trouble seeing if I’m doing the process correctly.
Thank you for tutorial
Thanks again! Love how you teach so many variations. I always watch your tutorials before starting something new!
Brilliant, picks up some of the points I needed further information on. Thank you.
Thank you for clearing that up, I found it confusing until I viewed your video.
Thank you! You are such a good teacher! I am learning so much from your videos. Just subscribed!
Thank you! I don't know why I was so nervous to try this out - you made it easy and stress-free!
I like the way you show the many variations to do that special cast-on.
Thank you so much. You made it so easy to understand
Thx for all the videos - so easy to follow! Liebe Grüße aus Berlin
Excellent ! Thank you so much !
Great tutorial! I have a question--would this work if I use the two circular technique for making socks? It seems like it would but just wanted to double check. Thanks
i wouldn't know why it can't work. Sure. lots of ppl knit socks toe up with two circulars!
Thank you Norman for the always great videos! I was wondering, would you be able to show how to do it on DPNs? I'd like to make some toe up socks but I just hate knitting in the round with circular needles! Thank you in advance 💖
but it's the exact same thing. I mean you just hold those two needles parallel and cast-on those stitches.
ANd then, as you knit across you just join in a second needle when you reach the center.
So you start with the same two needles and join in the other 2 in the first round.
Norman...you rock!! I love all your videos, beautifully demonstrated techniques that every knitter that wishes to improve must watch ❤😊
Thank you so much!
Thanks for the tips.
Omg! I am so glad I watched this. I could never figure out why after knitting through the back loop actually twisted the yarn up. Now I will retrain myself to do the third cast on method and be done with it. ☺️
heh...happy to be of help
Thank you, Norman! This looks great! I might be making it more complicated, but when I use this, am I counting just the stitches on 1 needle, or the total stitches combine on both needles?
both needles combined (except you want to use it as a provisional cast on).
Thank you so much Norman. I have been knitting for 60 years and have never seen this before. Makes for more comfortable toes.
yes, it's a very great technique for sure! and hey..i learn knew things about knitting every day as well :)
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You‘re a good teacher! Best wishes !
Thank you! 😃
Great tutorial as always. Thanks.
My pleasure!
Counter clockwise. Those two words explained why I was having such a problem when I was trying to knit the stitches. Thank you so very much!!!