I watched several videos by other people and could not figure out how to cast on until I found your video. Thank you so much! I really appreciate the pace and even the tone of your voice as you explain and repeat the explanation. So grateful I found your videos!
FINALLY!! I'd watched at least six other videos on this technique and they just weren't making sense. This is the one that finally clicked. Thanks for talking through the steps so gradually. Super helpful!
Oh my how bout that I am knitting. I have watched several beginner videos for casting on and your method works. I am actually knitting. Nothing in particular, but practicing the knit stich. I love it. I got frustrated trying to crochet so I am trying my hand at knitting. So far I like it. I count the steps in my head lol but its working. Thank you
Thank you!! I've been trying to learn how to do this for so long and your video is the only one that made sense! Have now successfully cast on with this method for the first time! Great tutorial.
Thank you so much! I've been struggling to learn the long tail cast on, and I nailed it on the first try after watching your video. You are so clear and articulate, and the video has the perfect amount of detail! :)
Let me make sure this is correct. When casting on, the shorter tail yarn is between the index and middle finger and the longer yarn (the working yarn that comes from the skein) is the one that rests on the palm of your hand. Is this correct? I am confused because you keep saysing the yarn on the right side and I'm not sure if you mean the longer piece or the shorter piece. Please answer asap as I am anxious to continue. Thank You!!
MEW MEW - I thought this exact same thing but After this video I watched her slip knot video and she explains the opposite. The skein of yarn is on the right (held between the left index and middle fingers) and the tail is the one wrapped around the thumb.
Hi! I have watched 2 or 3 of your videos so far. I love that I can actually follow what you’re doing. Glad you don’t speed through the steps. Thank you. Yes, I subscribed.
So are you holding the smaller string with your firat 2 fingers and your bottom 2 fingers are holding the string attached to the ball of yarn?? Some one please help
A heartfelt thank you for your instructions on long tail cast on for beginners. After trolling utube x I have lost count and always not able to work out what I was doing wrong. (Unable to have both tails remaining together). Eg. One of the two woollen tails would remain at the beginning of the cast on row!!! Was becoming so so frustrated so once again a big thank you. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I wrap my needle regularly with the yarn (just around and around) for either the # of stitches I need OR if I need a lot of stitches, I'll wrap my needle with 10-20 stitches & then hold the yarn so when I take it off the needle, I know I need that much yarn & that's where I need to make my slipknot OR I use that as a rough measurement of how much I need for say 15 stitches and will then pull that amount of yarn for the # of stitches I need... I always add a little extra too just in case. Sorry, I'm horrible at explaining things. Let me know if this makes sense or if I should try to explain a little better for you. Hope this helps! 😊
Great replies from Lynda and Elizabeth, thanks! Yes, those are great ways to do it. I also have a Knitting Hack video on how to figure out the length of your yarn tail. th-cam.com/video/zu1RuBouX0Y/w-d-xo.html
Hello! Not really related to the vid, but im just asking if u can make a vid explaining stitch markers like the one i saw in ur hogwarts scarf vid as i am making my own amd dont really understand how to knit with the markers on😓 Thanks!
I have a question please, is the short yarn is on the mother finger or the other side? Coz i tried few times, i keep doing it on the short yarn one 🤣 need help pls 😭
I have always preferred the 2 needle cast on, as you don't need to estimate the number of stiches before. Perhaps because when working with thin needles I find holding the yarn with one hand not tight enough, my fingers can never grip 😂
Which string is the tail and which is from the yarn ball?
I need answer to same question
Looks like the tail is on the left and the ball or yarn is on the right
@@theozzy4717 I'm so lost 😢
stop i watched so many other videos on how to cast on and i was so confused but THIS ONE WAS A GAME CHANGER THANKU SO MUCH
I watched several videos by other people and could not figure out how to cast on until I found your video. Thank you so much! I really appreciate the pace and even the tone of your voice as you explain and repeat the explanation. So grateful I found your videos!
FINALLY!! I'd watched at least six other videos on this technique and they just weren't making sense. This is the one that finally clicked. Thanks for talking through the steps so gradually. Super helpful!
Great to hear! 💖
Oh my how bout that I am knitting. I have watched several beginner videos for casting on and your method works. I am actually knitting. Nothing in particular, but practicing the knit stich. I love it. I got frustrated trying to crochet so I am trying my hand at knitting. So far I like it. I count the steps in my head lol but its working. Thank you
Congratulations, Julie!
I am trying to start knitting these days and these videos are the most easy clear I had ever seen thank you
Wow how simple and convenient. I've never cast on this way but it's great. I'll be using this method from now on, thank you so much.
I had never heard of this type of casting on before. Really appreciate how well you explained it! Thank you so much!
Glad it was helpful!
Finally I can cast on! Great instructional video. Thank you!
Glad it helped you!
Read a book and tried for 30 minutes without it working watched your video and got it the first time. So happy I could cry!
Happy my video was so helpful!
Thank you for the slow speed and knowledge. You are a God send.
Thanks I'm a complete beginner and your videos are great.
Have watched several videos but this is the one that cracked it for me!
Thank you!! I've been trying to learn how to do this for so long and your video is the only one that made sense! Have now successfully cast on with this method for the first time! Great tutorial.
Thank you so much! I've been struggling to learn the long tail cast on, and I nailed it on the first try after watching your video. You are so clear and articulate, and the video has the perfect amount of detail! :)
How do i know which string is the tail and the other is not? Im so confused
same but i just cant do it and it is soo confusing!
Let me make sure this is correct. When casting on, the shorter tail yarn is between the index and middle finger and the longer yarn (the working yarn that comes from the skein) is the one that rests on the palm of your hand. Is this correct? I am confused because you keep saysing the yarn on the right side and I'm not sure if you mean the longer piece or the shorter piece. Please answer asap as I am anxious to continue. Thank You!!
MEW MEW - I thought this exact same thing but After this video I watched her slip knot video and she explains the opposite. The skein of yarn is on the right (held between the left index and middle fingers) and the tail is the one wrapped around the thumb.
Good instructions except you don’t mention which side the tail is and which side the ball of yarn is. Do we put the tail around the thumb?
Thank you I've been kintting since a child but never learn this I will cast on this way now.
Ahhh thank you!! First timer here... kept casting on with the ball strand and couldn’t figure out why first row was so loose. :)
Your video how to's are excellent easy to follow and easy to see ALWAYS PERFECT!😀🎵🎶
Hi! I have watched 2 or 3 of your videos so far. I love that I can actually follow what you’re doing. Glad you don’t speed through the steps. Thank you. Yes, I subscribed.
Awesome! Thanks, David!
Wawww .....so simple nd unique 👌👍
Yes 😊
I just love you! Your videos are the best!
Back in February, march or April I did the long tail and nailed it. Do you know the German twist cast on
Is the tail end on the left and the working end on the right?
So are you holding the smaller string with your firat 2 fingers and your bottom 2 fingers are holding the string attached to the ball of yarn?? Some one please help
A heartfelt thank you for your instructions on long tail cast on for beginners. After trolling utube x I have lost count and always not able to work out what I was doing wrong. (Unable to have both tails remaining together). Eg. One of the two woollen tails would remain at the beginning of the cast on row!!! Was becoming so so frustrated so once again a big thank you. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
You are so welcome!
How do you know how long a tail you need to cast on? Thanks, Lorraine
I use an inch a stitch, so 12 stitches, 12 inches etc but leave a bit extra. It makes it a bit easier. Hope that makes sense.
I wrap my needle regularly with the yarn (just around and around) for either the # of stitches I need OR if I need a lot of stitches, I'll wrap my needle with 10-20 stitches & then hold the yarn so when I take it off the needle, I know I need that much yarn & that's where I need to make my slipknot OR I use that as a rough measurement of how much I need for say 15 stitches and will then pull that amount of yarn for the # of stitches I need... I always add a little extra too just in case. Sorry, I'm horrible at explaining things. Let me know if this makes sense or if I should try to explain a little better for you. Hope this helps! 😊
Great replies from Lynda and Elizabeth, thanks! Yes, those are great ways to do it. I also have a Knitting Hack video on how to figure out the length of your yarn tail. th-cam.com/video/zu1RuBouX0Y/w-d-xo.html
Thanks! This was very helpful. I just wish I didn't have such short fingers! 🙃
Hello!
Not really related to the vid, but im just asking if u can make a vid explaining stitch markers like the one i saw in ur hogwarts scarf vid as i am making my own amd dont really understand how to knit with the markers on😓
Thanks!
I have a question please, is the short yarn is on the mother finger or the other side? Coz i tried few times, i keep doing it on the short yarn one 🤣 need help pls 😭
Do you have how to make babies or little kids cardigans
I have always preferred the 2 needle cast on, as you don't need to estimate the number of stiches before. Perhaps because when working with thin needles I find holding the yarn with one hand not tight enough, my fingers can never grip 😂
Thank you so much
I have tried the long tail by watching other peoples videos but l find it a bit tricky after many failed attempts. It is easily forgotten.
Id like to know what the difference is between this and a simple slip knot one. Does it keep from going undone? Is it to hide the end of the yarn?
Hello. Someone told me I should drop the first stitch of each row to end up with better edges. What say you?
Yes, that does help! Here's a video about it th-cam.com/video/TVVJZwUg67s/w-d-xo.html
I prefer to use the thumb method as l find it the easiest out of all the others. It is easier to remember
I just bought my first pair of needles and yarn (5 1/2 mm needles and 4mm yarn) and I'm excited to start! Thank you so much for these tutorials!
Thank u !!!really helped a lot now my casting on is even 🧶
Love this ❤
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