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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2015 19:44:40 GMT
Hi Knitters...I am knitting a hat. The cast on method I use works fine, but I'd like your opinions on which method creates the cleanest, most professional looking edge. Or is there one?
If you have a preferred method and have a you tube link ( I'm a visual learner ), that would be great. Thanks....  |
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Post by Muller's Lane Farm on Apr 29, 2015 20:00:31 GMT
I use a long tail cast on the majority of the time. There are multiple cast-on videos on Knitting HelpThe cast on I like the least is the backwards loop cast on. I find is very sloppy. If I need to cast on a few stitches in the middle of the work (like making a few stitches on mittens after putting the thumb gusset/hole on a holder, I'll do a knitted cast on. |
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Post by jamiecatheryn on Apr 30, 2015 21:14:37 GMT
I think mine is called the cable cast on, it's quite easy and a little stretchy, looks good, and I don't have to estimate how much yarn I'll need ahead of time. It is in the list here as are several other great ones. www.knittinghelp.com/videos/cast-on |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2015 22:19:39 GMT
I think mine is called the cable cast on, it's quite easy and a little stretchy, looks good, and I don't have to estimate how much yarn I'll need ahead of time. It is in the list here as are several other great ones. www.knittinghelp.com/videos/cast-on |
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Post by Maura on May 3, 2015 22:38:12 GMT
It depends on what I’m doing. If I want a very stretchy cast on, like for ribbing, I use a cable cast on. I’ve recently learned a double tail cast on where you create the cast on 2 different ways. This is also very stretchy. Otherwise I use a knit on or slingshot (double tail).
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Post by TommyIce on May 4, 2015 12:24:16 GMT
I use a cable cast on for everything also. I hate having to estimate what I would need to cast on a project and this one allows me to just cast on and go.
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Post by jacki on May 5, 2015 17:37:26 GMT
I use a number of cast ons depending on what I am knitting. For shawls I use the backward loop cast on that MLF dislikes. It is perfect for the type of shawls I do, because I like no hard edges. For sweaters and socks, I use a more defined cast on, and which I use varies with my mood, the yarn, and the pattern. I think it is important to learn a variety, and the strengths of each.
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Post by Skandi on May 5, 2015 21:21:20 GMT
You know what? I have no idea what my caston is called! though the amount of times I've underestimated how much yarn I need.. ARGGHS
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Post by claytonpiano on May 5, 2015 23:10:19 GMT
You know what? I have no idea what my caston is called! though the amount of times I've underestimated how much yarn I need.. ARGGHS Me neither! Actually, I am usually knitting when sitting in front of the TV or in the car. It is mindless so I guess that's why I don't know. |
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Post by bopeep on Jun 12, 2015 13:56:36 GMT
I enjoy reading about your cast ons ....I am just getting back into knitting ...I knitted a little in my teens ... and lets just say that was some time ago ... as in a LONG time ago.... at that time I think I did the backwards e ... that was what they showed me to do ...and then someone else showed me the knit on way .. I used that a little too .....in those days there was no youtube or internet ..so you just did what someone else showed you.... my sister uses the long tail .... I watched a bunch of youtubes before I could do it ..but I do like the way it looks now ..... I am looking forward to reading about how you all do your knitting ....
Thanks
bopeep
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