Kristen teaches how to cast on needles to knit. Learn how to knit in this Beginner's series. Learn how to knit in this beginners knitting series on basic needle knitting techniques and stitches. Check for links below to learn how to cast on, knit, purl, bind off or cast off, & check gauge. Happy Knitting!
The longtail cast on is a great all-purpose cast on. It's stretchy, lays flat and looks pretty darn nice too! Because it's all-around awesome, make the longtail your default cast on. It won't fail you. But it can be a bit tricky to do at first. So, follow along and take it slow: clamp down, make a diamond shape, touch your thumb.
For any knitting project you are starting, the FIRST thing you must do is cast on. Casting on is a term that describes the process of getting your yarn on to your knitting needle. There are many different ways to cast on; in this video, I show you how to do the long-tail cast on.
Welcome to my very first knitting tutorial on this channel where today I shall be showing you how to cast on in two ways. The first cast on method is the best for getting you used to knitting and creates a neater finish, but I also show you a simpler method which can be your second option. It also great for looser projects