This is perhaps the easiest cast on to learn and master. It creates a very loose and thin edging to the knitted fabric and is a good all-purpose cast on. It is also known as the backward loop cast on, …

The knitted cast on is easy to do, especially if you already know how to make a knit stitch. This is a good all-purpose cast on and creates a stretchy edge to your work. Start with a slip knot on …

This cast on is fast and neat once you get the hand of it. You may also see it referred to as the slingshot cast on. Before you make your slip knot you will need to leave a “long tail” …

This cast on creates a solid edge. It is quite similar to the Knitted Cast On.  The difference is in where you insert your needle and draw the loop through. In the Knitted Cast On, you are drawing it from …

This method allows you to remove the original cast on row in order to pick up and use the live stitches at a later time. Particularly handy for adding a decorative border, or for increasing the length of a sweater …

This cast on, much like the crocheted provisional cast on, leaves some waste yarn in the first row that can be removed to reveal live working stitches. For reference, you can watch this video to see how Kerin works her …