Does the cast on count as a row?

Actually, what you shouldn't be counting is the “row” formed by the cast on. The cast on doesn't count as a row. But it's easier to count all the rows in the worked fabric, below the needle, and just not count the loops on the needle.

Is the cast on row considered Row 1?

The cast on itself is not counted, however, some cast on methods create both a cast on and a knitted row. For example, the most popular cast on, the long tail method, creates both a cast on and a knitted row. So in this case, you would count that as the first row.

What counts as a row in knitting?

Left to right on a needle is one row. a row is made up of however many stitches. As you knit, you create row after row stacked on top of each other, so counting rows is counting the number in that stack. Hope that helps you.

Do you count the first loop when casting on?

1. COUNT THE CAST-ON? Whether to count the cast-on depends on HOW you cast on. If you cast on with a loop method (such as backwards loop or forwards loop) the first row you knit is the first row of the work--the loop cast-on is not usually counted as a row.

Should you knit a row after casting on?

When you cast on stitches with the cable cast on method, the stitches are on the left needle at the completion of the cast on. The right side of the cast on is facing you, and you don't have to turn the needle around to start the first row. Therefore, knit the first row to avoid the bumps.

How to Count Rows

Is the cast on row the right side?

The tail at the bottom of your work (the yarn leftover from the cast-on row) should fall to the right of your work. When knitting in stocking stitch, this is what the right-side of your work will look like. If your pattern tells you to end on a RS row, your final row would start with the tail on the right-hand side.

Is Row 1 the right side in knitting?

The first row of a knitting pattern is considered the right side, and the second row is considered the wrong side. Since one is an odd number, all of the odd rows are right side facing.

What does every following 4th row mean in knitting?

To do something every fourth row means that you're working a four-row pattern, and one of those is a decrease row. So it goes like this: Work that initial decrease row. Then work a four-row pattern with a decrease at the end (three even rows, then decrease row).

Is thumb cast on same as long tail?

Yes! The result from the Thumb Method is identical to the Long-Tail Cast On. This technique uses your left thumb to more easily wrap your yarn than the traditional Slingshot hold.

What does cast on mean in knitting?

In knitting, casting on is a family of techniques for adding new stitches that do not depend on earlier stitches, i.e., having an independent lower edge. In principle, it is the opposite of binding off, but the techniques involved are generally unrelated.

How many rows of knitting is an inch?

To figure out the number of stitches and rows you need in 1 inch, simply divide the listed gauge by four. For instance, a yarn with a gauge of 18 stitches and 24 rows per 4 inches is the same as 4.5 stitches per inch and 6 rows per inch.

Which cast on method is best?

The long tail cast-on is one of the most common cast-on methods. This is because it's extremely versatile. While it helps create an even edge (something that can sometimes be difficult to create with the single cast-on method), it's also a great cast-on to use on projects in which you may want a fairly elastic edging.

Does the slip knot count as a stitch in long tail cast on?

The slip knot does not count as a stitch.

Why is my first row of knitting so loose?

If you are still experiencing excess yarn

Choosing a cast-on method where the stitches are secure on the needles will greatly help when you knit your first row, but as a new knitter you are still very likely to build up a slack of yarn between the knitting needles. Not just on your first row, but on every row.