How to Knit Left handed: The Single Cast On

http://www.newstitchaday.com/backward-loop-cast-on/ This video will teach you how to knit the single cast on left handed. The single cast on is one of the simplest ways to cast on and one of the few that does not begin with a slip-knot. However, this method is often difficult to keep an even tension with when knitting from it. It is a good cast on stitch for beginners because it is quick and easy to learn. This is a good cast on for sweaters and socks because it is stretchy. It is also nice for lace projects because it does not have an edge to detract from the pattern.Also known as: ;loop cast on, e-wrap cast on, wrapped cast on, backward loop cast on.

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[miamimooneys]

oh wow, I loved it! It was so much faster than the other ways! I think I finally figured out how to knit the first row and am about to try the purl (I think that's when you go back the other direction??)

[newstitchaday]

@miamimooneys it is faster, its just more difficult to knit from evenly. Purling is often done one the wrong side of the fabric (side not facing the public) but can be used in lots of different patterns. If this one works well for you then don't let me deter you. If you have any questions email me anytime. contact form is on the website.

[miamimooneys]

Yes, I am left handed! This is a great video.

[newstitchaday]

@miamimooneys ok, I only ask because this is probably my least favorite way to cast on. I don't know if I have left handed versions of the others, but I'd try the knitted on cast on or the long tail. Much better techniques for everyday.

[miamimooneys]

TY! I just started knitting today and this is a fantastically easy video to understand and follow! Well done! Now I'm off to view more of your videos!!!

[newstitchaday]

@miamimooneys awesome. are you left handed?

[msgorange]

thanks for this! my mom taught me this cast on method when i was a kid but i'd forgotten. i like the step by step, very easy to understand.

[newstitchaday]

@kwlmegan I don't really make videos of specific patterns, just stitches and techniques. If you have a pattern with a stitch you don't understand I'd be a happy to make a video of it.

[kwlmegan]

can you do one for a phone case