What is the point of a long tail cast on?

The long tail cast on serves to cast on stitches onto the needles and it results in a very flexible rim. It works well in projects where you knit in stockinette stitch or rib stitch at the beginning. In addition, it results in a rim that is both consistent and beautiful.

Is long tail cast on better?

The long-tail cast-on method is versatile and will work for almost any knitting project. Better yet, the cast-on makes a row of bumps that count as a row of knitting. If you're working the stockinette stitch, you can start with a purl row instead of a knit row when you cast-on with this method.

What is the difference between long tail cast on and regular cast on?

You can ONLY use a long-tail cast-on to START a knitting project, because when you're in the middle of a project, you only have one strand of yarn available to you. If you need to cast on in the middle of a project, you can always do a short-tail cast-on, in other words, a cast-on that requires only one strand of yarn.

What is the advantage of casting on thumb method?

The advantages of the thumb cast on: It creates a stretchy cast on and therefore is suitable for garments that need give e.g. sock and mitt cuffs (a revelation for me as hinted at in the introduction above!) It is simple to do in the middle of your knitting as you continue to work in the same direction.

Does casting on count as the first 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.

Longtail Cast On for Beginners

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.

Is long tail cast on stretchy?

The long tail cast on is the best all-purpose cast on: it's stretchy, but not too stretchy; it's firm yet flexible; it lays flat and looks pretty.

Does long tail cast on use more yarn?

Lily Chin, who is the master of the clever knitting shortcut, says to be extra sure you have enough yarn for your cast on, make the long tail three times the width of your finished project, plus 10 percent.

What's the best cast on for ribbing?

Simpler to work than a tubular cast on, the 1x1 Rib Cabled Cast On is a great choice for any ribbed edge – the alternating knit and purl stitches of this cast on blend smoothly into your ribbing, giving a more polished appearance than a standard long-tail cast on.

What is the best cast on for garter stitch?

Also known as the old Norwegian cast-on. It is stretchy and makes a good pair with garter stitch.

Is German twisted cast the same as long tail cast on?

The German Twisted Cast On is a variation of the Long Tail Cast On. By adding an extra twist while casting on, this method gives a little more stretch to your edging. It is also a deeper cast on making it more durable. It works well for socks, mittens, and other ribbing that will get a lot of wear and tear.

What is the right side after cast on?

Right-side = tail on the right

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.

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.

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

The slip knot does not count as a stitch.

What's it known as when you knit every stitch and row in a project?

Garter Stitch

If you knit every row, you'll end up with rows and rows of ridges. This is called garter stitch and it is the most basic of all knitted fabric. It's knitting at it's simplest form.

What is the best cast on method for knitting socks?

Cuff-down is the most popular way to knit socks. The cast-ons for this method are endless since you can cast on just like you would for any other project.

Should you cast on bigger needles?

Option two: cast on using a larger needle

Casting on with a larger needle is a great option if you are needing using thicker yarn and needles that match, generally US size 4 (3.5 mm) and up. In this situation, casting on over two needles will result in a stitch that is too large and floppy.

Why is my cast off row tight?

There are two reasons your bind-off would be too tight: you're knitting too tight or you picked the wrong bind-off.