Circular Cast-ons

[magmalin]

Very awkward way of doing it - seems typical for the "anglosaxon" world

[WhippetLuvs]

Thank you very much, it makes the cast on very clear. Also enjoyed your kitty in the background.

[lisamr40]

THanks for this info. I have been struggling for about a week now on how to get started with the DPN's and you have made it very clear and easy how to do that. Thank you so much. I actually just did the magic loop method (1st way) and I did it, I actually was able to continue knitting in the round! The magic loop in crochet is done that exact way you showed, someone said you did it backwards but it's not. Thanks again!!!

[pegschr]

what type of increase do you use? Looks like a bar or k1b and k1f. I do not like the yo because it leaves a Lacey like hole.

peggy

[marlster13]

Thank you for a clear tutorial, I'm about to start on my first top-to-bottom hat and this is very very helpful!

[awkwardgirl]

Thanks so much! Finally made sense to me :D

[spinel20]

thanks ..

very useful

[swelow2]

I have been doing this for years (learned when I was a child in Hong Kong). In order to keep the center hole from opening, I loop the yarn twice. It will be a little more tricky to pull it tight but you just have to pull at the right place. The good thing is that it will stay close. I also saw another video here that she knit the first couple of rows like an i-cord so you don't have to fumble with 4 dpn at the beginning.

[meezerfan]

Thank you so much... very helpful!

[pyxiekit]

omg!!!!!! this makes it so much easier for me! ty ty ty ty ty

[txmom01]

Thanks so much for this video! Techknitter's website has the instructions with pictures, and I just couldn't get it, but with the video I can work along with you, and it's really helped. I finally get it!

[jmfknits]

Thanks for showing both types of circular cast ons in your video. Your pacing and wording were exactly what I needed, and I've added this as a favorite :-) As for showing it "backwards," as suggested by a previous comment, I did find a Eunny Jang description of Emily Ocker's CO that has the tail to the right. Either way, left or right, the method's still the same. So the way you did it didn't confuse me at all. Thanks again!!!

[tightKnit]

Thanks for this video. I just started using this technique a few weeks ago, when I decided that I will no longer be knitting hats from the rim up. I forgot how to start out the invisible version and this video helped refresh my memory :)

[09141967]

You should really call it cast on with crochet needle, not circular needle. It's too complicated for a beginner knitter who has never crocheted.

[knittygrade]

cool

[bronx58]

I can't thank you enough for this. I finally get it -- thank you so much!

[amchappell]

Thank you for this wonderful video! It's one thing to read about a new technique and see still pictures of how to do it -- but a narrated video where I can work along at the same time is invaluable. Your explanation is perfect. As far as fabfusion's comment -- I know Magic Loop in crochet, and while similar, it is a different technique, because in Magic Loop, you crochet the stitches on. Both techniques are for the sole purpose of being able to pull the tail and completely close the circle.

[fabfusion]

In the Crochet world it's actually called a Magic Loop and it would seem you're doing it backwards.. I've also used this method in my circular knitting all the time when needing to cast on because it gives it a tighter closure.

[Numenorean77]

I know some crochet, but not lots. How is this "backwards"? If there is a better, neater, more effective way to work this cast on, I would like to know about it.

[chickenyarn]

Now I get it! Thanks for posting this!

[beadtailor]

Very helpful! Thank you.