Casting On - Loop Method

[Eltheria]

ty so much..this was the only video where I *got* how to cast on!! I know it is simple once you practice but for a total begininer like me I was very confused until I saw this and heard the instructions.

[karinabeanz]

it got confusing when u used both sticks i dont know how to knit but this helped me a little bit thanks

[sarahxxmhn]

what type of knot do you tie befornyouvstart casting or does it really not matter?

[knitpicks]

@sarahxxmhn you use a slip knot to create to first loop that you put on the needle before casting on. If you search the Knit Picks channel for "slip knot" you will find a video on how to make one. The video is in reference to crochet, but the technique is the same.

[happybunnie6]

this is so helpful been trying to cast on and this video helped so much :D

[dolldazed68]

Is there anyway that you can slow down on how to do the next step when you "turn around your work?" It seems to be too fast and having trouble with it. Or do you have anything available elsewhere to explain this step?



[knitpicks]

@dolldazed68 If you are having trouble after casting on, you might want to watch a separate video on the knit stitch - this part is not really explained since it focuses on casting on. however, you can search the knit picks channel for knit stitch for a detailed video that explains that stitch only.

[jaydock1]

Thank you! Very helpful.

[pokeyRAWR]

I always knew how to knit. I just never knew how to start it xD

[sakuramiyuki00]

CAn you do a video where you put the second sitck? Im confuse on the last part on how you put the stick together and round it

[525Candycane]

This was so helpful!

[knitpicks]

@mamasandlesamesa Yes, you can...it works exactly the same for straight or circular needles :)

[NaturalsoapsbyESC]

THANK YOU SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH. I can't believe i've just learnt to knit in under 5 minutes....

[zeebee74]

thi sis exsactly what i needed no other vid taghut me this!!!!!!1 thank youuuuuu

[AshPashokayy]

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[Zyhmer]

This is an easy cast on. Awesome!

[SwitchboardLIFE]

Do I cast on down the whole two needles?

[knitpicks]

@SwitchboardLIFE You only need to cast on for one needle. And how many stitches you cast on depends on the yarn and what you are making.

[SweetRefreshment]

thank you! this is amazingly easy!

[bluejuiseritsma]

omg!! this is so much easier!!!!! thx!!!

[springtimepoet]

I love her clear voice and her many examples! Cheers, knitpicks!

[IAmViviLee]

this was a great video.

the only thing i would add is a little segment on how to tie that first little slipknot, so people like me who are entirely inept wont have to go look it up elsewhere. otherwise, it was a very easy-to-follow video. thanks

[DrSeussThing1]

Could someone tell me how to do a "left-handed" backward-loop cast on instead of the right-handed one shown here?

[marmiteminx]

Wow that is so much easier and quicker then what i've been doing thanks!

[DeReAnMe]

panderz123 : If you want a tube for a scarf -yes!

[panderz123]

is it good for making a scarf?

[chiz1110]

Thank you so much I 've been knitting since Father's day 06-21-09

[gossemerwings]

Wow~ and I've been using 2 skeins of yarn, tying a knot, and casting on that way for years, this is so much easier- and only ONE skein! I just love your company and your videos, I'm hoping to get your Harmony wood circs soon, they are so cool looking and look very easy to work with! I do have a few circ needles, but they are tough to work with, I end up wrestling with the coils alot, do the cords on the Harmony's do that too, or are they easier to work with? Thanks so much~ Dora ~ NYC :)

[mounttazneen]

Thanks; great instructions.