Long Tail Variation or Old Norwegian Cast On

A springier version of the long-tail cast on, ideal for socks, sweaters, or any project that needs a bit of stretch along the edge.

Pros: stretchy

Cons: requires a longer tail than the long tail cast on, calculating out the proper length of tail prior to beginning is imperative

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Long Tail Cast On

The long tail cast on is the most common cast on, creating both a firm foundation and an elegantly braided finished edge.

Pros: quick and easy to master, it is a versatile cast-on useful for most projects

Cons: it is vital that the proper length of tail is calculated prior to beginning, there’s nothing worse than running out of yarn before all of the stitches have been cast on

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How to calculate the length of tail in long tail casting on?

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Knitting - Long-Tail Cast-on

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Double Cast-On

aka Long-Tail Cast-On

aka Continental Cast-On

My favorite cast on method.

This creates a nice, stretchy edge that works well for stockinette stitch or for ribbing. Easy to knit from, easy to pick up stitches from, this is also the fastest cast-on I know, once you get the hang of it. It's even faster than Single Cast-On when you take into account that this method creates an already knitted row. (By the...

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How to cast on with a crochet hook

I had to use 3 strands of yarn and I did not feel like calculating how much yarn I need for a long tail cast on. So I tried to cast on with s hook. And it's very easy. The edge looks smooth, perfectly shaped. It's another way to cast on when using multiple strands of yarn.

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From: Liliana Ianculescu

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