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Casting on
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Casting on
There are several ways to cast on stitches. We have chosen to show you the most common method which will give you an even, but at the same time elastic edge.
When casting on, the stitches should glide effortless along the needle. If you feel your stitches are too tight, use thicker needles or 2 needles,
but remember to change back to the correct needle size when you start knitting.
Measure out a loose yarn end (the length will depend on the number of sts you need to cast on,
the yarn quality and needles size). Hold the loose yarn end in the palm of your hand and twist the yarn round your index and middle finger.
Pull the yarn end from the yarn ball through the loop between your index and middle finger and make a loop.
Put the stitch on the needle and pull both yarn ends to tighten the stitch. You’re now ready to cast on.
Place the loose yarn end round your left thumb as shown in the illustration. Put the yarn end from the ball over your left index finger and keep both yarn ends in place in the palm of your hand using your ring and little finger.
Put the needle under the thread on your thumb and using the needle pull the thread from the yarn ball (the yarn end on your index finger) through the loop to create a stitch.
Remove your thumb from the loop and tighten the stitch. Cast on the number of stitches required.
