Thumb cast on knitting

In this post, I’ll show you how to cast on for beginners. There are many ways to cast on knitting, but this is my favourite. It’s the long tail cast on using the thumb method, which is great for absolute beginner knitters. The long tail cast on is the best all-purpose cast on: it’s stretchy, […]

This is an easy way to start a knitting project. While it doesn’t give a firm edge, read to get our tips and reasons for when to use it!

This video knitting tutorial will teach you how to knit the long tail thumb cast on. This method uses both hands to manipulate the yarn onto the needle.

This simple knitted slipper pattern is ideal for anyone who is still learning how to knit. It is easy to make, it is knitted in garter stitch (so it is all knit stitches) and simple decreases at the toe.

Use it for a firm edge, and when adding stitches to your work A great all rounder, use it to cast on stitches quickly and easily Follow our simple steps to make the most important stitch you’ll learn Now wind the yarn anticlockwise around the point o

The wrap cast on (e wrap, thumb, half hitch, etc.) is the quickest and easiest cast on for people new to knitting to learn. Here's how it's done, plus the pros and cons of using the wrap cast on.

I was working on a project today, a project with thumb gussets. Inevitably in such a project there’s that certain spot when you have to cast on extra stitches in the middle of a row. In the past, I’ve always used the half hitch (a.k.a. backwards-loop or single cast-on) method. I don’t like the half hitch. Yeah, it’s quick and easy but looks like crap. It’s unstable. And it’s nigh on impossible to pick up the stitches from the edge when you’re working on the thumb. I was looking for better…

The m1bl increase is also known as “Make 1 with Backward Loop” or the “Backward loop increase”. And when worked correctly it’s almost invisible! Visit the tutorial to see how it's done.

Lina Løvdal on Instagram: "Old Norwegian cast on (aka Elastic cast on / aka German twisted cast on) A great way to start a project with a bit elasticity in the first row 👌🏻 (if you are trying this out- pay attention to the thumb movement) Have you tried it? #knittingtips #knittinghacks #knittingnerd #strikketips #strikkehacks #strikkenerd #nordiskstrikk #knittinginspiration #strikkibruk #yarn #weareknitters #strikkedilla #knittinginspiration #instastrikk #strikkeinspo #knitinspo…

Learn this Cast On Thumb Method in 5 quick steps to easily begin your knitting stitches with a variation on the Long-Tail technique.