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Loop Cast OnA loop cast (also called an backwards E cast on) is an easy way to cast on stitches at the beginning or middle of your knitting project!
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Knitted Cast On
The knitted cast on is easy to do, especially if you already know how to make a knit stitch. This is a good all-purpose cast on and creates a stretchy edge to your work.
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The knitted cast on is easy to do, especially if you already know how to make a knit stitch. This is a good all-purpose cast on and creates a stretchy edge to your work.
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Long Tail Cast On
This cast on is fast and neat once you become comfortable with it. You may also see it referred to as the slingshot cast on.
This cast on is fast and neat once you become comfortable with it. You may also see it referred to as the slingshot cast on.
Knit Stitch EnglishIf you knit English style, you hold the yarn in your right hand and "throw" it over your needle.
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Purl Stitch EnglishIf you knit English style, try this tutorial for purling.
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Knit Stitch ContinentalIf you knit Continental style, you hold the yarn in your left hand and "pick" it with your needle. If you already crochet or are left handed, you may find this style easier.
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Purl Stitch ContinentalIf you are a Continental style knitter, use this tutorial to learn to Purl.
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Basic Bind OffThe Basic Bind Off is the most commonly used method, especially for beginners. As you work each stitch, you will pass the previous stitch over it and off of the needle.
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Double Knit In
This is perhaps the trickiest 2-color join to maneuver, but it works out the nicest in the end. Practice it a few times and you should be well on your way. If you knit in the English style, anchor the old yarn with your left hand. If you knit in the Continental style, anchor the old yarn with your right hand.
This is perhaps the trickiest 2-color join to maneuver, but it works out the nicest in the end. Practice it a few times and you should be well on your way. If you knit in the English style, anchor the old yarn with your left hand. If you knit in the Continental style, anchor the old yarn with your right hand.
Duplicate Stitch
This join introduces the second color of yarn by securing it to the first color of yarn with a slip knot. The yarn ends are worked back into the fabric later on using duplicate stitch.
This join introduces the second color of yarn by securing it to the first color of yarn with a slip knot. The yarn ends are worked back into the fabric later on using duplicate stitch.
