Knitting Tutorial: Turkish Cast On

The Turkish cast on seems almost too good to be true. It's quick and arguably easier than any other method for casting on.

Before You Begin

The Turkish cast on is considered a double-sided cast on because it creates two rows of stitches that are connected in the middle. This method is primarily used for projects that are knit in the round starting with an enclosed end (e.g., toe up socks, top down hats or mittens, bottom up bags).

Materials

Thanks to Skacel for providing the addi Turbo Rocket circular needles and Schoppel Zauberball Crazy yarn used in this tutorial. These products are available locally at many yarn shops and online at Makers' Mercantile.

Turkish Cast On

Recommended Pattern

Ready to try this technique in a pattern? The Little Birds Phone Pocket Pattern shown in this lesson has videos to help you learn more about:

• Turkish Cast On
• Finchley Graft
• Knit I-Cord
• Spool Knitting

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