Cast-Ons You Should Know: An Article Round-Up

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As knitters, we know the value of picking the right cast-on. While the long-tail cast-on is often the go-to (I know it is for me), there are many different cast-ons to choose from. Depending on what you are knitting, a different kind of cast-on might be called for. Which is why we wanted to create a round-up of our favorite knitted cast-ons.

We’ve written a lot on the topic of cast-ons. From tutorials to lists, we’ve got you covered.

All You Need to Know: The Tubular Cast-On

Our knitting experts walk you through the tubular cast-on: what it is, why you’d use it, and how to do it. Plus, find a few projects to try out your new cast-on skills. Read more

Get the Perfect Edge

For an even deeper dive into the tubular cast-on, read the first post in Larissa Gibson’s series of articles about tubular cast-ons. Read more

New Year, New Techniques: 3 Knitting Cast-Ons You Might Not Have Tried

This article covers three different cast-on types: the Channel Island Cast-On, Old Norwegian Cast-On, and Double-Twist Loop Cast-On. Each technique has step-by-step tutorial to guide you through it, as well as some project suggestions. Read more

Ralph Is Not the Provisional Cast-On

Ah, provisional cast-ons. Whether you love them or hate them, they are essential to the knitter’s toolkit. This post provides step-by-step instructions for a provisional cast-on. There’s even a video, and a humorous snake named Ralph to help show what ISN’t a provisional cast-on. Read more

Three Must-Know Gansey Cast-Ons

If you find yourself inspired to knit a gansey, then this is the perfect post for you. The article covers three cast-ons: the Channel Island Cast-On, Knotted Cast-On, and Multistrand Cast-On. Get ready to make a cozy gansey for yourself this year. Read more

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We’ll round-up more cast-ons to this page as we keep exploring the world of knitted cast-ons. Do you have a favorite cast-on and why is it the long-tail cast-on? Just kidding! In any case, let us know your favorite cast-ons in the comments and, as always,

Happy Knitting,
Julia

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