Looking forward to these cast on’s…..I usually use the long tail but would like to learn others as knowledge is always a good thing ! The ebook is launching on May 10th, so you won’t have long to wait at all. Liat, I disagree — you can use long tail anywhere! Your email address will not be published. I explain it in-depth in the upcoming ebook, but the short answer is: for long-tail cast-ons, you are creating the first right-side row as you cast on. If you are in the middle of a project and your pattern calls for you to cast on more stitches, choose a short-tail cast-on. 3. I always learn something new from you…even if it’s something I forgot a long time ago! Have a question? Have a great day! Liat, I so enjoy hearing from you. Yes, there are certain cast-ons that are meant specifically for ribbing, like the Italian tubular cast-on. It is particularly useful when followed by garter stitch or stocking stitch. And here you’re coming handy… awesome!!! Leave the end of the yarn about 8 inches (20.3 cm). :). Glad you’re back. Also known as the "German Twisted cast-on" and similar to the "long-tail cast on" but uses a longer tail due to a second twist in the thumb loop. Because of the way the long-tail cast on is formed, you're working with both ends of the yarn, and you need length from both the tail end and the ball end. I’m so glad you are finding this all useful. Wrap yarn around needle the same number of times as the number of stitches I need to have. It is quick … Make a slipknot in the middle of the loose yarn. To prepare for the long-tail cast-on, estimate how much tail you’ll need and make a slipknot that far into the working yarn. Thanks so much!! What do I do with the remainder of the long tail once the row is cast on? I wrote a bit more about how much yarn you need for a long tail cast on here.As a rule of thumb, you can guestimate it 4 times as much yarn as your work will be wide.. Great info always clear . Thanks! :), Liat, At my local yarn shop the owner Sandee taught me that you can do the long tail cast on without having to estimate by using the yarn from both ends of the ball. Mary. I’m so happy you like my videos! I really like the crochet cast-on, too. Make sure you start out with enough yarn in your "long tail" to complete all the stitches you need to cast on. Thank you so much, I learn a lot from your e-mails., had never used the long tail cast on for anything. The Double-Twist Loop Cast-On is an attractive short-tail cast-on that is relatively fast to do. Longtail Cast-on Thumb Method Flash doesn't appear to be installed on your computer. When you are casting on for the beginning of a project, you will generally be casting on a large amount of stitches, so choose a long-tail cast-on unless there is a short-tail cast-on whose edge you greatly prefer. “It’s Time to Knit!” Leftover Sock Yarn Wall Clock Pattern, Fixing a Dropped Long-Tail Cast-On Stitch, Never Run Out Of Tail Casting On – The Infinite-Tail Method, The Chinese Waitress Cast-On – A Stretchy, Reversible Cast-On, The Garter Tab Cast-On for Triangular Shawls. It is fairly easy to learn. For this method of casting on, you need start by estimating how much yarn you will need to cast on all your stitches. I don’t know if you address this in your future video offering, but I learned a trick for a long tail style cast on that never wastes yarn. Looking forward for more info . It takes a bit of getting used to, but if you practice, you'll get the hang of it. Thanks Mary! In this case, 93% of readers who voted found the article helpful, earning it our reader-approved status. It’s confusing. You can alternate 1 knit and 1 purl to prepare for 1×1 rib, or you can alternate 2 knits and 3 purls to prepare for 2×3 rib, etc. I have recommended your videos to more people. I haven’t tried toe-up socks yet, but I really want to. Approved. ... German Twisted Cast-On Worked in a similar way as Long-Tail Cast-On,... How to Cast On: LongTail Cast-On This is my favorite cast on method, I... Backward Loop Cast-On This is the easiest method to learn and... Invisible (Provisional) Cast-On We missed you!!!!! But your instructions and videos were spot on. Use the knitting rule of three. Just make a tail that's about 1 inch for every 2 stitches. Thank you for that. wikiHow marks an article as reader-approved once it receives enough positive feedback. I’m so happy you like these little tips. :). I use it if I need to cast on more than 50. I always forget and simply use the pattern but always wonder if both ends of, say a wrap, will look the same. :), Please note my new e mail address. These are simple instructions, but sometimes it's just easier to see how it's done. Aw, thank you Sandi! % of people told us that this article helped them. There are so many fun cast-ons. This type of information is invaluable and it’s the stuff no one ever tells you. Really I didn’t know there were so many different cast on’s . [email hidden] Former. Yay! I was taught to wrap the yarn around the needle ten times ,one loop for each stitch , then pull off of needle and use the length to measure more yarn from until you have the amount needed .Say I need 30 stitches, I hold the yarn that I wrapped and bring more yarn up to match the same length two more times. Not this time…but, I love and enjoy your emails. If you look at the Long Tail Cast On tutorial in this post, you can use the same tail estimation trick for the German Twisted, but for every ten stitches’ worth of tail you estimate, add two more wraps (a.k.a. Hooray! Slide the slipknot into one of the knitting needle. I also use the 2 ball long tail (or either end) for large COs. When I have to add on stitches, I used the short tail method. Instead of knitting off an already formed row on the left needle, you are knitting stitches as you form them off your left thumb. Like a few have already said, I didn’t realize there were so many different ways to cast on. I'm finding the stitch really hard to do. If it is super long, you could cut it - but that isn't necessary. I never realized there were so many cast-ons. Learned two things – so always grateful knit-on cast on will stretch with use – and when knitting the knit-on cast on, knit through the back to strengthen. Does it make a difference which caston I use? Leaving 6 inches on each ball, make a slip knot using both. All the cast-ons in the world can be divided into two categories: short-tail cast-ons and long-tail cast-ons. Stretch the needle back over the other strands and behind the yarn around your index finger (the long-tail). You will totally get it. Thanks, my speling is not good bud in german i am i am so hppy i found you i never know about the short row i feel so lucky nou if i culd find inaxspency jahrn i have it maed also wher cud i find a videos four c swether ? Does slipknot stitch count as the first stitch? I’m so glad! Do you need our top-rated knitting patterns for free? Liat, looking forward to the video in May. Put your left index finger and thumb between the two strands of yarn, as if you were going to do the long-tail cast-on. It has a sturdy double-twisted edge and, like all short-tail cast-ons, it … If you really can’t stand to see another ad again, then please consider supporting our work with a contribution to wikiHow. I was just starting a new project and it has buttonholes and I’m going to have to do cast ons right in the middle of it. The relatively well-known rule of thumb is to leave a tail that is 3 times the width of the knitting plus a few inches to secure into the knitting later by weaving in. Oh, good! Joanne, in the upcoming ebook I teach two different provisional cast-ons, one with a crochet hook and one without. You would use a separate piece of your yarn as the tail. It makes looking at videos a challenge sometimes. By using our site, you agree to our. The working yarn should be over your index and the waste yarn over your thumb. I had no idea the knit CO was not sturdy in the long run and tended to stretch out over time. We know ads can be annoying, but they’re what allow us to make all of wikiHow available for free. Cindy. 1. stage by stage method was perfect - got it! This is because it's extremely versatile. This video knitting tutorial will teach you how to knit the long tail thumb cast on. If you need to cast on in the middle of a project, you can always do a short-tail cast-on, in other words, a cast-on that requires only one strand of yarn. Good info to know and has helped in my knitting. "I could not get the hang of the long tail cast on method, no matter how many YouTube tutorials I watched. This is a GREAT tip! By adding an extra twist while casting on, this method gives a little more stretch to your edging. Hold as for the long tail cast on and cast away! Watch your email inbox for updates! This cast on is fast and neat once you get the hand of it. It perfectly matches the traditional bind-off, which I love. We're closing at our current location on 12/18! I will! Hey Cindy, I absolutely have this tip in the upcoming video. I have definitely included this trick in the upcoming ebook- it’s a brilliant one! Great tip! I’m hoping you will cover the tubular cast on in this video. It’s slow going & fiddley, but good for so many edges….it’s like a double-edge….quite pretty. Hi Pamela, I think you really will find them helpful. While it helps create an even edge (something that can sometimes be difficult to create with the single cast-on method), it's also a great cast-on to use on projects in which you may want a … I don’t have a badge but it would be great if you could link to me on your blog like this: “A great knitting videos website” or something like that. Casting on with your thumb is a fast way of working a long-tail cast-on, perfect for yarn with a firm twist. Woohoo! Put the slipknot on your right-hand needle, stabilize the slipknot with your right index finger, and position the yarn in slingshot position. Many are new to me. Right-click [PC] or option-click [mac] to save it to your hard drive to watch it as much as you need to, and save Knitty a little bandwidth. Felted Slippers Class + FREE Knitalong, How to Calculate How Many Yards of Leftover Yarn You Have, Correction: Yardage Info for Felted Slippers. I learned how to knit when I was 8, many, many, moons ago, I haven’t done any for about 20 years and this past year have restarted. Make the Loop. Then, knit the cast-on stitches through the back loops to tighten the cast-on. If I want a long tail for sewing I just leave 6″ extra. Yes, would love reviews of Tubular, & Invisible cast on. It is fast and easy to do and is moderately stretchy and sturdy. Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 171,119 times. Hold the tail yarn in your left thumb and hold the working yarn in your left index finger. I am so glad you are back —- I am starting a new pair of socks and I am using the “Judy’s Magic cast-on. No knot and immediately you have two stitches on the needle. This is probably because it sits in between the two discussed above, being more stretchy than the cable cast on and firmer than the thumb cast on. The long-tail cast-on is a beginner cast-on.. I specify to dangle the tail from your thumb for two reasons: 1) Your tail length will … I can’t wait to see these, as I don’t know most of them. Liat, I am so happy you are back and hope you feeling much better. Yes, the slipknot always counts as a stitch. Thanks so much for the tip!!! Hi Anita! Your explanations are always so clear and logical. Step 4 states: Hold the tail yarn in your left thumb and hold the working yarn in your left index finger. I use long tail for everything. What causes this. Many thanks. Wrap the yarn around your knitting needle one time for each stitch, then pull out 5 or 6 extra inches. This is also an easy way to cast on your stitches if you are a beginner. I knew about wrapping for each stitch but never knew about the ten stitch trick. Liat! KnitCompanion: A Great App for Following Charts, “C.A.R.E. Either use two balls of yarn or use each end of the same ball. Love all the ones I’ve bought so far. Attachment The maximum upload file size: 12 MB.You can upload: image.Links to YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and other services inserted in the comment text will be automatically embedded. I bet you will get the hang of both of them! It’s SO good to be back!! Now I add about 2 inches and it works out perfect. Looking forward to whatever you have for us next – it is sure to be great! This article has been viewed 171,119 times. The long tail cast-on is one of the most common cast-on methods. I don’t get it! The Chinese Waitress cast on? Good point! Someone asked the question of How do you estimate for long tail? Your thumb essentially becomes your left needle. 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