Extra Long, Long Tail Cast-On Knitting Tip

I needed to be sure I wouldn't run out of yarn when casting on 404 stitches for my next project.

This might not be ideal for every project. A fine lace baby blanket, for example, might not suit having that little extra bulk of yarn sewn into the corner, but for something with a seam, like a garment or a cushion cover, I think it would be fine.

For another method and some great tips, here's a video by VeryPinkKnits.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ca9zcA6H5yE

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From: Karen Wrai Karn

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How to Knit Long Tail CO in Purl

How to Knit Long Tail CO in Purl. This is a video demonstrating how to use the Long Tail CO in Purl. This is a handy technique to add to your knitting repertoire. You can use it for cast on in pattern such as k1p1 or k2p2 ribbing or for a decorative edge for the beginning of other stitch patterns. This is demonstrated using the Continental Knitting method.

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From: Knitting with Suzanne Bryan

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Slingshot Maine Cast on aka German Twisted Cast on aka Norwegian Cast on

Maine method cast on from Robin Hansen's Favorite Mittens book. Only followed the illustration in the book for the first stitch. Use slingshot like regular long tail cast on for the subsequent stitches. The Maine caston is supposed to be more stretchy. Turns out it's as same as German twisted cast on or Norwegian (twisted) cast on.qQ

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From: Vicky Chang

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How to: Long Tail Cast On

How to work the long tail CO (cast on), one of the most common methods for casting on stitches. It is stable, neat and easy, once you get the hang of it.

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From: kyarns

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How-to-Knit - K1/P1 Long Tail Cast-on – Part 3: 2-Color

In this video I show how to work the long tail cast-on in 2 colors, and alternating k1, and p1 stitches . This alternating method yields a very stable and stretchy cast-on. It is suitable for hats, scarves, cowls, and many other items.

If you're interested in the Nested Diamonds cowl pattern, it is available for sale on Ravelry at this link: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/nested-diamonds

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From: knitandlive

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Double-Wrap Long Tail Cast On

I developed this cast on to work with the Double Garter stitch pattern which can be viewed as a separate video. Both are used in the Breakers cowl pattern found in my book, Tempest and sold individually on my website (http://holliyeoh.com/designs/breakers/) and Ravelry.

Two different methods of working the cast on are demonstrated.

Tempest is a collection of handknit patterns by Vancouver knitwear designer, Holli Yeoh, for the artisan hand-dyed yarn company, SweetGeorgia Yarns. This video,...

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From: Holli Yeoh

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How to Cast On Long Tail Method

This video will teach you how to cast on, the long tail method and is intended for beginners. It will show you step-by-step how to create a slip knot and stitches so that you can start knitting.

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From: Knit This Purl That

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