Cast On

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5 Tips for Casting On in the Round

Making sure your stitches aren't twisted and more.

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Alternating Long Tail Cast On for Ribbing

Casting on both knits and purls.

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Backward Loop Cast On

One of the easiest ways to get stitches onto your knitting needle.

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Cable Cast On in the Round

Two things to do differently when using the cable cast on in the round.

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Cable Cast On Two Ways

Create either a dimensional edge or a flatter, more subtle edge.

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Chained Cast On

If you are a crocheter, this method will be easy to pick up.

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Channel Island Cast On

A decorative, flexible long tail type cast on.

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Disappearing Circular Cast On

A pinhole style cast on for knitting in the round.

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Double Lifted Increase

Decoratively adding two stitches.

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Double Start Cast On

Related to the long tail cast on, this method creates a decorative edging with wrapped stitch pairs.

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Emily Ocker's Circular Cast On

Using a crochet hook and magic ring.

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Figure 8 Cast On

A double-sided CO that works well for toe-up socks and more.

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German Twisted Cast On

Also known as the Old Norwegian or elastic long tail CO

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Invisible Circular Cast On

A cross between a provisional cast on and a crochet magic ring.

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Judy's Magic Cast On

A simply elegant double-sided cast on.

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Judy's Magic Cast On for Short Row Sock Toes

Instead of beginning at the tip of the toe, this method allows you to start at the base of the toe.

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Long Tail and Reverse Long Tail Cast On

Cast on from right to left or left to right.

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Long Tail Cast On (Thumb Version)

Avoiding the sometimes dreaded "slingshot" position.

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Möbius Cast On

Similar to a provisional cast on, the Möbius cast on has an extra dimensional twist.

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Möbius Cast On | Photo Tutorial

Similar to a provisional cast on, the Möbius cast on has an extra dimensional twist.

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Old Norwegian Cast On

Also known as the German Twisted CO, this is a stretchier kind of long tail cast on.

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Pinhole Cast On

Also known as a circular cast on, disappearing circular cast on or invisible circular cast on.

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Pinhole Cast On for Flat Knitting

Starting a shawl with a pinhole cast on.

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Pinhole CO and How to Divide Your Stitches

A pinhole cast on may feel less fidgety if you begin with a crochet hook then transfer the stitches to your knitting needles.

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Provisional and Double-Sided Cast Ons

They're not suitable for every project, but can give knitters some unique construction options.