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How to cast on with loops

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In this DROPS video we show how you can cast on your work with loops.

This is a simple cast on alternative that is easy for beginners. This is also how we cast on new sts at the side of the work e.g. when we are knitting a front piece and sleeves in one, and cast on new sts each side for the sleeves.

You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns where you can use this technique by clicking on the pictures below.

Patterns using this technique

DROPS Children 23-39

DROPS Children 23-39
DROPS Children 23-13

DROPS Children 23-13
DROPS 142-13

DROPS 142-13
DROPS Baby 21-1

DROPS Baby 21-1
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Video #4, listed in: Learn to knit, Learn to knit, Cast on, Other

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Country flag Marianne Mathier wrote:

Dieser Anschlag ist sehr schön und elastisch. Gibt es auch eine Methode um abzuketten mit gleichem/ähnlichen Maschenbild? Besten Dank!

02.12.2022 - 18:21

DROPS Design :

Liebe Frau Mathier, genau das gleiche haben wir nicht, aber hier finden Sie alle Video zum abketten. Viel Spaß beim stricken!

06.12.2022 - 11:58

Country flag Anita wrote:

How do I cast on 3 sts behind the stiches on the stich holder for the thumb ?

08.03.2021 - 18:22

DROPS Design :

Dear Anita, this video shows (time code 02:35) how to cast on new stitches for thumb over the stitches increased/put on a stitch holder for thumb. Hope this will help. Happy knitting!

09.03.2021 - 08:09

Country flag Marie Barthelson wrote:

Enkelt och pedagogiskt som alla de andra videorna som hjälpt mig genom många stickprojekt! Tack!

19.07.2020 - 08:44

Country flag Natalie wrote:

Jeg elsker og strikke men har aldri klart og lage løkker men etter denne videoen så har jeg klart det❤️❤️❤️Tusen takk

13.11.2019 - 15:40

Country flag Janice wrote:

I learned the thumb cast on, but it had one more step. Before I slip the yarn off the left thumb, I take the other strand of yarn. And cast over the needle with right hand. Then slip the thumb loop over the top of the needle and pull both strands snug. It make a good solid cast-on, almost like the cast-on was a knitted row. Hope this makes sense. Not sure how to do a video, but hope you try to see if it works for you.

09.02.2015 - 00:11

Country flag Aaltje wrote:

Heel goede instructiefilm, ik kan breien sinds mijn zesde en dit is hoe je moet opzetten

08.08.2014 - 15:25

Country flag Sara Jane wrote:

Bedankt erg handig.

29.09.2012 - 22:15

Country flag Sar wrote:

Dere blir bare bedre og bedre

25.09.2009 - 21:13

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