Knitting cast on methods

Take a look at some common ways to start your knitting and compare easy knitting cast on methods with photos and tutorials!

The knitted cast-on method creates a loose edge that is perfect for starting lace knitting or to use for picking up stitches.

A step-by-step tutorial on the single cast on - A basic and super-easy way to cast on knitting stitches for beginners - video included

In this video I show you how to cast-on using 2 needles and hold the yarn in your left hand, as if to knit Continental style.

The many ways to cast on I’ve been meaning to write a post about cast on methods for ages as it is something that comes up regularly at workshops. Many of us have a favourite cast on. If you …

This is similar to the long-tail cast-on method. You'll need to guess as how long of a tail you'll need.If you knit English style and "throw" your

These four cast ons are easy to learn, even for beginning knitters.

A step-by-step tutorial on the Italian tubular cast-on method for beginners including a slow-motion video and tons of big pictures.

The crochet cast-on method creates a really neat edge that resembles a chain cast-off edge; it is sometimes known as the cast-off cast-on method.

This video knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the guernsey cast on. This method of starting a project is a decorative cast on traditionally used when making Guernsey sweaters.