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Casting On - Loop Method

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Uploaded by on Jun 18, 2008

This video will show you how to cast on stitches for knitting using the "backwards loop" method.

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

  • @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.

  • 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?

  • @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.

  • Do I cast on down the whole two needles?

  • @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.

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  • 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.

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

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

  • Thank you! Very helpful.

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

  • 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

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