This video will show you hoThis video will show you how to work the long-tail cast-on. The Long Tail Cast-on method is a classic knitting technique that’s known for its speed and stretchiness. It's one of the most popular ways to teach new knitter's to cast on, and for good reason!
This method uses a long tail of yarn along with one needle and your hand to establish the stitches that you’ll knit from. The Long Tail Cast-on is structurally identical to a backwards loop cast on plus a row of knitting, making it sturdier and less prone to stretch out as you knit than a simple loop cast on. You can use the Long Tail Cast-on for just about any knitting project. If you’re just learning how to cast on and knit, the Long-tail cast on is an indispensable skill for your toolkit!
This video includes tips on estimating the tail length and controlling whether your cast-on is tight, loose or in between.
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VIDEO CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
01:04 Estimating tail length
02:00 Setting up for the cast-on
03:12 Casting on the first stitch
05:30 Getting the tension right
07:42 The completed cast-on
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At Ysolda we believe in the power of making, slowly and by hand, and that everyone should be able to access that magic. We aim to provide knitting and making inspiration and patterns to fuel your creativity, steady your days, and make beautiful projects. With over 15 years of blogging and designing experience, Ysolda and our team know a thing or two about knitting and craft techniques. To empower you to confidently tackle new skills, and knit the projects you dream of, we're sharing our experience in an extensive library of free tutorials that's growing all the time. ysolda.com/w to work the long-tail cast-on. The Long Tail Cast-on method is a classic knitting technique that’s known for its speed and stretchiness. It's one of the most popular ways to teach new knitter's to cast on, and for good reason!
This method uses a long tail of yarn along with one needle and your hand to establish the stitches that you’ll knit from. The Long Tail Cast-on is structurally identical to a backwards loop cast on plus a row of knitting, making it sturdier and less prone to stretch out as you knit than a simple loop cast on. You can use the Long Tail Cast-on for just about any knitting project. If you’re just learning how to cast on and knit, the Long-tail cast on is an indispensable skill for your toolkit!
This video includes tips on estimating the tail length and controlling whether your cast-on is tight, loose or in between.
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LEARN MORE
Step by step photo tutorial: ysolda.com/blogs/journal/tubu...
All of our tutorials: ysolda.com/blogs/journal/tuto...
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VIDEO CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
01:04 Estimating tail length
02:00 Setting up for the cast-on
03:12 Casting on the first stitch
05:30 Getting the tension right
07:42 The completed cast-on
__________________________________________
ABOUT US
At Ysolda we believe in the power of making, slowly and by hand, and that everyone should be able to access that magic. We aim to provide knitting and making inspiration and patterns to fuel your creativity, steady your days, and make beautiful projects. With over 15 years of blogging and designing experience, Ysolda and our team know a thing or two about knitting and craft techniques. To empower you to confidently tackle new skills, and knit the projects you dream of, we're sharing our experience in an extensive library of free tutorials that's growing all the time. ysolda.com/