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Sep292006

Cast On: Long Tail Method

Knitting begins with the cast on.  Like many knitting techniques, there are lots of ways to cast on; we thought we'd just start with this one.  Any yarn and any needles will do.  Just be patient and don't pull too tight on the yarn. 

Reader Comments (4)

I just got done visiting your we site and found it facinating. I had seen it mentioned at other sites and decided today was going to be the day that I checked it out. Needless to say, I am going to be a frequent visitor. Keep up your amazing work! Thank you very much.
April 23, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterSue
I just found a pattern where they ask for casting on with two threads. You seem like someone who knows a lot. Have you ever heard of such a method? And if yes, do you know where I could find a good tutorial? Thanks.
February 2, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterKatarina
Hi Katarina,
Can you give us a little more info? Does the pattern give the cast-on a name, does it have any directions at all? What is the pattern for?
February 3, 2009 | Registered Commenterpurl bee
Hi, just been looking at the pattern for needle/hook bag and I have no idea how to start off casting onto three needles? Could you post sone pictures or steps how to do that?
Thanks
A/x
P.S. I stumbled across your site today and love and will be recommending it to all of my craft-friends here in the UK!
August 3, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterAngelika

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