OMG - I LOVE this - thank you for speaking at a pace I don't have to adjust! And not a lot of wotds that don't pertain - just the facts ma'am - THANK Y OU - concise, clear, to the point. I will bookmark THIS channel!!! =:-]]
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As a crocheter learning to knit a top down hat this is perfect! In the crochet world this is what we call the magic loop , magic circle or magic ring. So if you’re like me and you like to watch multiple videos on a single technique you can look up magic circle crochet. I wasn’t confident in how to switch from the hook to the needles so this video was great! Thank you!
Thank you for all of your videos. Elizabeth Zimmerman taught Emily Ocker's cast-on years ago but having videos that I can re-run as many times I need them makes life so much easier. You have helped this on again, off again so many times as I try to get my knitting skills back up to snuff.
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Genius! I've always loved how neat the start of a top down crocheted hat is and dreaded doing top down knitted ones. Maybe I'll pick it up again. Thanks!
Wonderful! I had only the printed instructions on the 'Center Out Baby Blanket' ... you saved the day. (I needed the visual and your calming voice). Cheers.
This is super easy for crocheter. It is as if you are making a magic circle, but instead of having one stitch on the hook you are making it somewhat Tunisian crochet style (with all of your stitches on the needle). Transfer to knitting needles of choice and voila! This is helpful. As a crocheter and continental knitter it is super easy and beautiful.
I was wondering what I was doing wrong! It turns out I just wasn't knitting through the back loop. Subtle difference in the long run, but a little noticeable. Thank you!!!!
you are the best!! I've watched many Emily O. cast on tutorials. yours is my favorite. I'm a pretty good knitter. But for some reason this cast on gives me a mental block all the time. you make it fun & I , love the sound effects❄
If you did this in "normal speed" people would complain "You're going too fast! Slow down!" but for me it is so slow, that it is unnerving to me. lol! I want to speed it up so I can learn it. It is so slow, that I forget what was the last step before another step is (slowly) coming along. ANYWAY THAnks for posting this how to.
Please slow down. The Initial yarn on your hand we can't really what you are doing to set up the yarn. Parts of the Video were great but but much of what I need to see I cannot. Maybe add at the beginning what Tools you would be using. If we knew how to do magic look we wouldn't need to learn how to cast on. I guess I am frustrated because I am trying to learn but Videos like this are more for people that already know what they are doing. I am clueless. I cannot make sense of most of anything you were doing. Best of luck to you.
I am so sorry, Alison. I absolutely understand what you are talking about. I made this video a long time ago, before I understood how to really show all aspects of a technique. I am no longer making knitting videos for a living but if I were I would re-do this one for you. My sincerest apologies.
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OMG - I LOVE this - thank you for speaking at a pace I don't have to adjust! And not a lot of wotds that don't pertain - just the facts ma'am - THANK Y OU - concise, clear, to the point. I will bookmark THIS channel!!! =:-]]
Hooray! I'm so glad my teaching style connects with you! My motto is "when you watch videos designed for your success, learning is inevitable and fun." Our free newsletter at knitfreedom.com/newsletter has twice-a-week video tips to your inbox. Hugs!
As a crocheter learning to knit a top down hat this is perfect! In the crochet world this is what we call the magic loop , magic circle or magic ring. So if you’re like me and you like to watch multiple videos on a single technique you can look up magic circle crochet. I wasn’t confident in how to switch from the hook to the needles so this video was great! Thank you!
This is the first time (after way too many unfortunate false starts....) that this has made sense; thank you SO SO much! ❤
Yay! This is the only video of seven that showed clearly how to hold the yarn and begin the first few stitches.
Thank you for all of your videos. Elizabeth Zimmerman taught Emily Ocker's cast-on years ago but having videos that I can re-run as many times I need them makes life so much easier. You have helped this on again, off again so many times as I try to get my knitting skills back up to snuff.
Liat,
So good to hear your lovely voice. So glad you are well enough to keep us knitting.
Thanks!
I'm a lefty and doing this was quite awkward but following your instructions and constantly rewinding got me there. Thanks for the helpful vid.
Thank you! Looked at several videos for this CO. Yours is so clear and simple. Glad I found it!
Hooray! Thank you so much! We specialize in clear, no-nonsense, encouraging videos at KnitFreedom. I invite you to get more free videos in your email inbox - just sign up at KnitFreedom.com/newsletter 🙌🏼🙏🏼☺️
Took me a few tries to get this but then I got that satisfying ziiipp when I pulled the tail! Thank you for this video! Very helpful. :)
A million thanks! Best explanation to be fou d. I almost gave up on the pi shawl because I could not get the start right. You saved the project.
Genius! I've always loved how neat the start of a top down crocheted hat is and dreaded doing top down knitted ones. Maybe I'll pick it up again. Thanks!
Wonderful! I had only the printed instructions on the 'Center Out Baby Blanket' ... you saved the day. (I needed the visual and your calming voice). Cheers.
This is super easy for crocheter. It is as if you are making a magic circle, but instead of having one stitch on the hook you are making it somewhat Tunisian crochet style (with all of your stitches on the needle). Transfer to knitting needles of choice and voila! This is helpful. As a crocheter and continental knitter it is super easy and beautiful.
I loved the clear instructions you gave!!!....Thank u!!!😃
You are so welcome! We love to do clear videos at KnitFreedom.com
Welcome back, hope you're feeling better. You were missed. As always, love your videos/course.
Still being a beginner, I realky enjoy stuff like this. It makes me wanna learn more! Thanks a lot from Denmark, Scandinavia
I was wondering what I was doing wrong! It turns out I just wasn't knitting through the back loop. Subtle difference in the long run, but a little noticeable. Thank you!!!!
Thank you so much. Good choice of yarn color for your demo. Easy, clear instruction.
Thanks for helping me master this technique...
Aw, you're so welcome!! Thanks for watching!
you are the best!! I've watched many Emily O. cast on tutorials. yours is my favorite. I'm a pretty good knitter. But for some reason this cast on gives me a mental block all the time. you make it fun & I , love the sound effects❄
Thanks so much! I had tried using double pointed but was not co ordinated enough. You saved the day!!
I just started a new pet project: preemie hats (stash busting) and, it calls for this cast on. Thanks for teaching me how to do it. 😁
Love it! You explained it so clearly.
Welcome back!!! I needed this when I threw that hat across the room!! Those first few rounds on those DPNs drove me nuts!! I am so happy you are back!
Very good instructions. You have great nails!!!
I only just discovered this video. It's really good. You have a great speaking voice. :-)
You are so welcome! I'm so glad that I could help. :)
this saved my life just now! thanks
Excellent tutorial. You have made my day!
This is awesome! I will never start a circular pattern another way. PS. I'm obsessed with your voice.
Thanks to your video, I finally understand this cast on! Thank you for sharing this!!
Really very helpful and clear. Thanks!
You are totally the best !!!!!!
If you did this in "normal speed" people would complain "You're going too fast! Slow down!" but for me it is so slow, that it is unnerving to me. lol! I want to speed it up so I can learn it. It is so slow, that I forget what was the last step before another step is (slowly) coming along. ANYWAY THAnks for posting this how to.
Thank you for this video!
oh my my my. that is awesome! thank you!
Thank you!!!
Lovely! You make it look super easy, as usual!
Oh, good, I'm so glad this helped you!
Thank you! Much appreciated.
very helpful ... thank you
You lovely awesome yarn nerd 🥰
Oh no! Are you using Magic Loop? Check out the tips in knitfreedom (dot) com / classes / magic - loop.
Is it Croshet? It says Cast on in the title. 😓
It's a cast on technique that you use for circular knitting. Like if you want to knit a circular shawl or a doily. Hope that helps!
Thank you 😃
At 2:13 you see the DPNs enter the scene. ;)
Please slow down. The Initial yarn on your hand we can't really what you are doing to set up the yarn.
Parts of the Video were great but but much of what I need to see I cannot.
Maybe add at the beginning what Tools you would be using.
If we knew how to do magic look we wouldn't need to learn how to cast on.
I guess I am frustrated because I am trying to learn but Videos like this are more for people that already know what they are doing.
I am clueless.
I cannot make sense of most of anything you were doing.
Best of luck to you.
I am so sorry, Alison. I absolutely understand what you are talking about. I made this video a long time ago, before I understood how to really show all aspects of a technique. I am no longer making knitting videos for a living but if I were I would re-do this one for you. My sincerest apologies.