I learned so much about cast-ons while recording this video guide. I know that every time I start a project from now on, I’m going to pick a new cast-on from among these techniques. I hope you are as inspired as I was by all these options. Happy knitting! There are some basics in this section and the next that you should review before you start exploring the cast-ons in this course.
Course content:
Introduction to Cast-Ons
- Getting Started
- What Is a Cast-On?
- Short-Tail vs. Long-Tail Cast-Ons
- Choosing The Right Cast-On
- List of Matching Bind-Offs and Cast-Ons
Basic Cast-On Techniques
- Estimating Tail for Long-Tail Cast-On
- How To Make A Slipknot
- Slingshot Position
Cast-On Tips and Tricks
- Never Run Out of Tail Casting On
- Casting On Without A Slipknot
- Count Cast-On Stitches Fast
- Casting On To Two Needles
Troubleshooting Your Cast-On
- What to Do If You Run Out Of Tail
- Fixing a Dropped Cast-On Stitch
- Casting On Too Tight or Too Loose
Basic Long-Tail Cast-Ons
- Long-Tail Cast-On
- Long-Tail Cast-On: Thumb Method
- Grandma’s Cast-On
- Old Norwegian/Twisted German
Basic Short-Tail Cast-Ons
- Backwards Loop (Child’s) Cast-On
- Double-Twist Loop Cast-On
- Knitted Cast-On
- Purled Cast-On
- Cable Cast-On
- Chain (Crochet) Cast-On
Stretchy Long-Tail Cast-Ons
- Alternating Long-Tail Cast-On
- Alternating Old Norwegian Cast-On
- Double-Start Cast-On
- Channel Island Cast-On
- Italian Tubular Cast-On for 1×1 Rib
- Italian Tubular Cast-On for 2×2 Rib
Stretchy Short-Tail Cast-Ons
- Alternating Cable Cast-On
- Slipknot Cast-On
- Tillybuddy’s Cast-On
- Chinese Waitress Cast-On
Center-Start Cast-Ons
- Emily Ocker’s Circular Cast-On
- Invisible Circular Cast-On
- Garter Tab Cast-On
Decorative Cast-Ons
- Lace Cast-On
- Picot Cast-On
- Hemmed Edge Cast-On
- I-Cord Cast-On
Double-Sided Cast-Ons
- Judy’s Magic Cast-On (JMCO)
- JMCO for Two-at-a-Time
- Turkish Cast-On
- Figure-8 Cast-On
Multicolor Cast-Ons
- One Contrasting-Color Edge
- Two-Color Cast-On
- Three-Color Cast-On
- 3-Color Cast-On for 2-Color Ribbing
Provisional Cast-Ons
- Provisional Cast-On
- Crochet Provisional Cast-On
Special Shapes
- Moebius Cast-On
- Two-at-a-Time Top-Down Cast-On