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Learn to Knit: Knitted Cast-On

25th May 2017 Cast-on 5 min read
Learn to Knit: Knitted Cast-On Tutorial | Stolen Stitches

Learn to Knit: Knitted Cast-On Tutorial

This was the very first Cast-On I was taught in school! This is a very basic cast-on. If you can knit you will be able to work it without a problem.

    1. Create a slip knot on the needle.
    2. Knit into slip knit.
    3. Move the resultant stitch from the right to the left needle.
    4. Knit into the first stitch on left needle.
    5. Move the resultant stitch from right to left needle.
    6. Repeat steps 4 & 5 until you have the desired number of stitches.

      You can see it in action here:

      This cast-on would be useful for the underarm of sleeve and can be substituted easily in any place that calls for a Cable Cast-On as they are worked in a similar manner.

      Why not give this technique a try in one of the following patterns: 

      Read more about knitting cast on methods.

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      Carol Feller

      Carol trained as a structural engineer, and she brings that love of analysing structure into her knitting, creating complex patterns that are easy to understand, while her approach to process is all about testing and playing, and making mistakes along the way. That’s where the joy lies!

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