Lucy Neatby on Knitting: German Twisted Cast On

From the "Learn with Lucy" series of DVDs: how to do the German Twisted Cast On (from Knitting Gems 4)

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[gossemerwings]

I just started learning to make socks, wouldn't this cast on make the edge more bulkier? I'm up to the heel part of my socks, but now I have to go find a video to do the heels and the toes, but I think doing toe up socks might be easier in the end, but I find it so interesting that there are so many ways to cast on!

If I did a German cast on for ribbing on sweaters, do you think the edging will hold it's shape better, or would it be too stretchy? Thanks so much ~ Dora :)

[lucyneatby]

Dora,

This is a wonderful cast-on for socks, it makes the edge slightly thicker (not a problem). It would also be a good cast-on for sweaters,giving a more defined cast-on edge with somewhat less stretch than long-tail cast-on. Yes, there are many cast-ons, all with their own special qualities: see my Knitting Essentials DVDs for more on this.

You can knit socks either way, up or down: do what you find most comfortable! See my book Cool Socks Warm Feet for the many ways to knit a sock.

Lucy

[ChantChorales]

Is it possible to slow down the video seeing your hands and fingers do this German Twisted Cast On.

Thank you..

[Karen Richard]

I have recently returned to knitting after zillions of years and have developed an addiction to socks on sock no ten today. I think this will improve my socks so much. Have you got a tutorial for more than one strand to help me with the pattern for bicycle socks that I bought from the sock yarn company that I plan to make for one of my sons.

So clear. Youtube is so great!

[Paula Fuessle]

You are a natural born teacher. I like the way you showed what was going to happen with the twist and then the mechanics of it. Brilliant.

[ADRIELE6268]

Thank you so much I couldn't manage without this video!!!! A big hug from Italy. Elena

[shekatt71]

Thank so much for this video! I'm a new knitter and I want to make the Rikke Hat from Ravelry.....It calls for this cast on....this is the easiest video to understand!! Others were saying go thru the bottom X..What????????? Yours is super easy!!!

[Jacquie vonHunnius]

This was the only video that helped me learn german cast-on. Thank you!

[cobaltcanarycherry]

Thank you so much for putting your hands in front of a black drop. It makes everything so much clearer. Those of us that don't have a LYS nearby or the opportunity for quality instruction are more grateful than you can know.

More please!!

[tashaluv2]

I found this cast on to be very interesting, I like the fact that it gives it a thicker look.

Your explanation is right on! Thank you so much, I think this will work for me.

Pauline

[saffronskyesaffy]

Totally agree. 

[razzyjazzblue]

Brilliant! I've been knitting casually for several decades, but German twist is new to me. I love the way you explain this, and I love the way you demonstrate it step by step. I look forward to watching your other videos.