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.
The video above can be used in the following patterns
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Comments (40)
Julia Fletcher wrote:
When you cast on this way is your next row of knitting a right or wrong side
29.07.2022 - 22:03DROPS Design answered:
Dear Julia, unless otherwise stated, the first (after cast-on) row would be from the right side. Lately, some patterns start from the wrong side but it's always indicated in the pattern. The side of the next row is independent of the cast on method you use. Happy knitting! 31.07.2022 - 17:06
Maria wrote:
Obrigado pela ajuda, este vídeo é fantástico e fácil de compreender... Gostei muito!
10.11.2021 - 22:44
Helle Vibeke Hansen wrote:
Hej. Jeg har nu prøvet at slå op som I beskriver i jeres standard slå op video og hvis jeg følger den så passer det ikke med den video om at undgå et hak i starten af et arbejde når man strikker rundt. I den video er tråden der hænger fast i garnnøglet den der sidder forrest og kan strammes til modsat den anden video. Er det ligegyldigt? Vh Helle
04.04.2021 - 15:30DROPS Design answered:
Hei Helle. Denne videoen viser hvordan du legger opp med den kontinental metoden med 13 masker. Om du bruker denne metoden og skal strikke rundt og unngå hak i starten vil begge trådendene være i overgangen og du bruker begge trådenenden å strammer trådene etter å ha flyttet den løfte masken tilbake til venstre pinne. mvh DROPS design 12.04.2021 - 10:44
Caterina Bargellini wrote:
Gradirei sapere se c'è un sistema per calcolare quanta lana usare per mettere su i punti. Ringrazio in anticipo per la Risposta.
20.02.2021 - 18:02DROPS Design answered:
Buongiorno Caterina, per sapere quanto filato usare per l'avvio può considerare 3 volte la lunghezza dell'avvio finito oppure avviare 10 maglie e calcolare quanto filato ha utilizzato. Buon lavoro! 20.02.2021 - 19:05
Caterina Bargellini wrote:
Gradirei sapere se c'è un sistema per calcolare quanta lana usare per mettere su i punti. Ringrazio in anticipo per la Risposta.
20.02.2021 - 17:26DROPS Design answered:
Buongiorno Caterina, per sapere quanto filato usare per l'avvio può considerare 3 volte la lunghezza dell'avvio finito oppure avviare 10 maglie e calcolare quanto filato ha utilizzato. Buon lavoro! 20.02.2021 - 19:05
Nanna wrote:
Et godt fif, da jeg selv er totalt nybegynder. Slå maskerne op med begge strikkepinde, og pil den ene ud, når de er slået op. Mine bliver nemlig meget stramme og med 2 pinde, får de en flot finish :-)
06.01.2021 - 22:01
Silvia Villalva wrote:
Bárbara la explicación, pero estoy muy acostumbrada a las agujas tradicionales y me cuesta aprender esta nueva técnica
05.09.2020 - 19:58
Diana wrote:
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)
13.06.2019 - 21:36
Anka wrote:
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...
02.05.2019 - 18:44DROPS Design answered:
Liebe Anka, dieses Video zeigt, wie man beim Anschlagen genügend Faden zur Verfügung hat. Viel Spaß beim stricken! 03.05.2019 - 09:05
Jørgen Brevik wrote:
Jeg liker kuk
14.01.2019 - 09:25
Jan wrote:
Jeg dør
14.01.2019 - 09:22
Bertha wrote:
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.:)
03.10.2018 - 17:09
Roald wrote:
Jeg likte videoen din.
06.12.2017 - 09:04
Ivan Bentzen wrote:
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?
15.10.2017 - 19:43Jackie Bonfield wrote:
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
19.05.2017 - 22:25DROPS Design answered:
Dear Mrs Bonfield, would you please be so kind and post your question under the pattern you are currently working on? It would be easier to help you further. Happy knitting! 22.05.2017 - 10:01
Susan Pod wrote:
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.
01.09.2016 - 22:16DROPS Design answered:
Dear Mrs Pod, to read all comments/to write a new comment click on "Write a comment" at the bottom of the page. Happy knitting! 02.09.2016 - 08:52
Nessa wrote:
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
15.08.2016 - 17:16DROPS Design answered:
Dear Nessa, when a pattern says: Size: 3 - 6/9 (12/18 - 24) months it is available in 4 sizes: 1st size (smallest) = 3 months, 2nd size = 6/9 months, (3rd size = 12/18 months and 4th size (largest) = 24 months). When you read Jacket: Cast on 130 -140 sts, this jacket is in 2 sizes, in the smallest size cast on 130 sts and in the largest size cast on 140 sts. Happy knitting! 16.08.2016 - 09:33
Mary wrote:
Als je gaat breien op een rondbreinaald moet je dan de steken opzetten op een gewone naald en dan overzetten op de rondbreinaald?
18.02.2016 - 14:40DROPS Design answered:
Hoi Mary. Je kan opzetten op een rondbreinaald, maar vind je het prettiger om op te zetten op een rechte naald en daarna overzetten op de rondbreinaald, dan kan dat ook. 19.02.2016 - 15:03
Rita Hanlon wrote:
Thanks for this video it has made my work neat and very professional looking. I love casting on this way. Rita
28.01.2016 - 14:33
Dee wrote:
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!
30.11.2015 - 01:42Ma. Del Rocio wrote:
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.
07.12.2014 - 20:03DROPS Design answered:
Hola Ma.Del Rocio. Puedes ver las medidas de las zapatillas y el patrón para realizarlas en DROPS 134-38, DROPS 117-32, DROPS 111-9, DROPS 109-57, DROPS 12-41 13.12.2014 - 11:18
Elsa Máximo wrote:
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
28.10.2014 - 11:47
Linda wrote:
Hoe meet je de lengte van de draad die je nodig hebt om het benodigde aantal steken op te zetten?
18.10.2014 - 12:46DROPS Design answered:
Hoi Linda. Meestal doe je dat een beetje op gevoel. Ik zet altijd eerst 10 st op en meet hoeveel draad ik hiervoor nodig had, dan kan ik vervolgens berekenen hoeveel m ik totaal nodig heb. 20.10.2014 - 12:00
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26.08.2022 - 10:21