Kelley's Mitten Class - Casting On (Part 1)

Kelley Petkun from Knit Picks talks about the basics of knitting mittens. Follow along and learn how to knit a pair of mittens! This video is Part 1 of 2 that teaches you how to cast on for your perfect mitten.

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[AnitaGaar]

Hi! how much yarn do I need to make a pair of mittens?

Super video!

[knitpicks]

@AnitaGaar Depending on the size of your hands and how long you want the ribbing to be, I would suggest between 150-200 yards of worsted weight yarn. Good luck and happy mitten knitting!

[aveyowyns]

This is a question about your needles; I was thinking of buying a whole set of aluminum needles from your website, but I'm not sure about the unnecessarily long length of the round needles. How hard/easy is it to manipulate the round needles even when knitting something with as little a circumference as gloves? Thanks a lot!

[knitpicks]

@aveyowyns The cables of our Knit Picks needles are very flexible and work wonderfully for doing projects in the magic loop method! We love how easy it is to use the larger needles for small circumference projects like hats, gloves, mittens, and even hats! We also have videos on Magic Loop if you need more info about using the larger needles with small circumference knitting.

[natashastacia]

GRRRRR getting frustrated at 6.05, I don't get it! aaargghhhh

[knitpicks]

@natashastacia Hi! kelley uses both the tail and working yarn for the first couple stitches to make sure that everything is nice and tightly knit together, then drops the tail and continues with the working yarn. She then moves into the purl part of the ribbing. Are you having trouble with what yarn to drop/use or with the purl stitch?

[cheezymouseful]

Thank you so much for doing this series! I couldn't do this without these videos!

[QueenTrista]

This was the most helping instruction ever! Thank you! Is there a way to knit a flower (not crochet)... I subscribed and hope for more useful instruction... I am in love with knitting already! Best regards

[damerosalyn]

Love it

[myruca23061186]

This was very helpful ... When I get a knitting needle with a cable which will be this Friday I will let u know when they are done

[knitpicks]

@sportsgirl466 Sometimes your stitches may be a tad looser where you switch needles, but it should not be anything super noticeable. When you do your first stitch on the next needle after switching, make sure to pull your working yarn extra tight to help close the gap. Hope this helps and good luck!