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A 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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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.
If you knit English style, you hold the yarn in your right hand and "throw" it over your needle.
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If you knit English style, try this tutorial for purling.
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If 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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If you are a Continental style knitter, use this tutorial to learn to Purl.
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The 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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Russian Join
This is an easy join and works well on those yarns that cannot be felted.
This is an easy join and works well on those yarns that cannot be felted.
Pattern Reading
How to understand a knitting pattern.
How to understand a knitting pattern.
How to weave in the ends of your project securely and invisibly.
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