The Essential Guide to Knitting Cast-On Methods (For Beginners)

Casting on is an essential skill for all knitters! Learn nine basic cast-on methods that you can use in a variety of knitting situations, when you would want to use each one, and how to work each of them - as well as a bonus tenth method!

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📌 CHAPTER LINKS:
00:00 Favorite Cast-On Methods
0:54 Backwards Loop Cast On
2:09 Long-Tail Cast On (Thumb Method)
4:04 Long-Tail Cast On (Slingshot Method)
5:02 Knit Cast On
6:22 Cable Cast On
7:16 Alternate Cable Cast On
8:16 2x2 Alternate Cable Cast On
9:37 Crochet Cast On
10:55 Lace Cast On
12:08 German Twisted Cast On

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