There are different methods to cast on. This one is the most common that gives a firm but still elastic edge. It’s called the continental method.
The cast on should be firm but not too hard. If you feel it becomes too tight you can use larger needles or cast on around two needles and then pull one needle out afterwards. Remember to use the correct needles when starting your knitting.
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Comments (33)
Diana
13.06.2019 - 21:36:
For people who don't have strong fingers there is an easyer way to make this one. I learned to use my thumb as a "needle", wich means you don't have to stretch your fingers this much. (learned that in school 40 years ago)
Anka
02.05.2019 - 18:44:
Wie weiß ich wie lange der Faden sein soll beim Anschlagen... es ist mir schon oft passiert, das bei vielen Anschlagmaschen der Faden nicht gereicht hat und ich nochmal neu anfangen musste... danke auch im Voraus auch für die vielen tollen Tipps...
DROPS Design
03.05.2019 - 09:05:
Jørgen Brevik
14.01.2019 - 09:25:
Jeg liker kuk
Jan
14.01.2019 - 09:22:
Jeg dør
Bertha
03.10.2018 - 17:09:
Ik heb het op deze manier geleerd vroeger op school. Mijn moeder zette altijd al breiend steken op, maar is later overgestapt op deze methode (moest ik voor haar doen...) omdat ze de opzetrand mooier en steviger vond.:)
Roald
06.12.2017 - 09:04:
Jeg likte videoen din.
Ivan Bentzen
15.10.2017 - 19:43:
Tak for videoen. Er der en tommelfingerregel for hvor startløkken skal sættes på garnet? Jeg skal slå 234 masker op på pind nr. 3,5 og arbejder med 50g /100 meter og oplever hele tiden, at der mangler garn til de sidste masker og det er irriterende at skulle starte forfra med opslagningen, når der er tale om så mange masker. Så, findes der en formel til udregningen af startstedet for den første Løkke?
Jackie Bonfield 19.05.2017 - 22:25:
I've completed the pattern but it doesn't seem right the back does is not the same length as front I have read the pattern but cannot work out if I've gone wrong . Please could you help me sort it out thank you J.Bonfield
DROPS Design
22.05.2017 - 10:01:
Susan Pod
01.09.2016 - 22:16:
The video is quite good but I would like to access the written answers how do I do that? Thanks your patterns are wonderful and the help you provide is great now I have to start knitting. Thanks for your help.
DROPS Design
02.09.2016 - 08:52:
Nessa
15.08.2016 - 17:16:
When the pattern says Size: 3 - 6/9 (12/18 - 24) months. Does this mean there are just two pattern sizes which fit this age range? To knit the smallest size does the 3 - 6/9 months fit this category? Also it says Jacket: Cast on 130 -140 sts. How do you decide which amount and can it be any amount between these two numbers. I apologise if this is a silly question but I love the Drops patterns and the yarn and hope to learn more about the instructions. Thank you. Nessa from Scotland
DROPS Design
16.08.2016 - 09:33:
Mary
18.02.2016 - 14:40:
Als je gaat breien op een rondbreinaald moet je dan de steken opzetten op een gewone naald en dan overzetten op de rondbreinaald?
DROPS Design
19.02.2016 - 15:03:
Rita Hanlon
28.01.2016 - 14:33:
Thanks for this video it has made my work neat and very professional looking. I love casting on this way. Rita
Dee
30.11.2015 - 01:42:
Thank you for having this video. The simplicity of the complete method is evident and the angle of viewing made it possible for me to do it!
Ma. Del Rocio 07.12.2014 - 20:03:
Vi su vídeo donde monta de 8 cuadrados un zapato, quisiera saber: para que medida de pie es? y de que medida es cada cuadrado? Muchas gracias y bonito fin de semana.
DROPS Design
13.12.2014 - 11:18:
Elsa Máximo
28.10.2014 - 11:47:
Bom dia. Sou entendida em tricot mas faço a montagem simples com a linha à volta do pescoço. Finalmente, vi claramente como se montam malhas "ao dedo". Obrigada por ter aprendido mais uma coisa. Falta-me agora saber montar malhas alternadas em liga e meia. Bem hajam. elsamáximo
Linda
18.10.2014 - 12:46:
Hoe meet je de lengte van de draad die je nodig hebt om het benodigde aantal steken op te zetten?
DROPS Design
20.10.2014 - 12:00:
Lamelo
27.05.2014 - 21:15:
Merci beaucoup pour vos vidéos. Celle ci est encore parfaite, simple claire et me fait gagner du temps ! Et finalement sans son, c'est plus simple !
Diane
09.05.2014 - 23:58:
Merci pour tous vos vidéos ils sont indispensable Diane
Ghislaine
03.02.2014 - 10:29:
Bonjour, oui je suis d'accord avec Joanne c'est vraiment une methode très simple à faire, merci beaucoup pour vos vidéos qui sont extremement bien faite
Joanne 14.11.2013 - 08:34:
Superbe video et quelle belle methode de montage de mailles. Merci beaucoup de votre generosite ;)
TACOS
29.08.2013 - 15:08:
TACOS BURRITOS
Maria 09.03.2013 - 19:37:
That's how my grandmother taught me when I was young, here in Brazil. I find it easy, but I think that's because I'm used to it...!
Marie
24.02.2013 - 19:15:
Le plus souvenet je les monte ainsi mais en tenant le fil sur l'index droit comme souvent en France je pense. Est ce en Angleterre ou dans les pays nordiques que l'on fait ainsi ? merci pour la réponse
Bárbara la explicación, pero estoy muy acostumbrada a las agujas tradicionales y me cuesta aprender esta nueva técnica