A step-by-step tutorial on the cable cast-on knitting methods for beginners and some important tips and tricks for neater edges.

If you want to learn knitting, you’ll first want to know how to cast on! Casting on is the first step in any knitting project. It’s a technique of creating the first stitches on your knitting needle. When you’re just starting, casting on may seem a little daunting - but with a clear tutorial and a bit of practice, you’ll be ready to go and create your first project!

A step-by-step tutorial on the single cast on - A basic and super-easy way to cast on knitting stitches for beginners - video included

Learning how to cast on is the first step in learning to knit. In this post, I have put together how 4 cast on methods that are easy to learn, even for new knitters. There

Knitting Lessons: Cast on Techniques: All knitting starts with casting on. This creates loops on the needle which will become the first row of stitches. Here I present four cast on techniques which are the most commonly used. These techniques include: Single Cast On Longtail Cast On K…

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, […]

Learn how to start your knitting project with a knitted cast on! Knitted Cast on is a great cast on for beginning knitters. Often when someone learns to knit, the teacher casts on for the

The many ways to cast on I’ve been meaning to write a post about cast on methods for ages as it is something that comes up regularly at workshops. Many of us have a favourite cast on. If you …

The knitted cast-on method creates a loose edge that is perfect for starting lace knitting or to use for picking up stitches.

In this video I show you how to cast-on using 2 needles and hold the yarn in your left hand, as if to knit Continental style.