How to do the German twisted cast-on (in slow-motion) + easy alternative and purlwise method
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- A step-by-step tutorial on the German twisted cast on. Creates a super stretchy edge perfect for socks and hats
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The German twisted cast on, also known as Old Norwegian Cast On, creates a super stretchy edge. It's a variation of the standard longtail cast-on and works in a similar way. But because you twist stitches as you cast them on, you get a stretchier edge. It's a bit more difficult to knit that's why I included a couple of slow-motion repeats of me doing the German twisted cast on.
But i will also show you a super easy alternative. You can also do a single cast on and knit across one row. It will create the exact same results as the German twisted cast on but might be a bit easier to knit - especially as you don't need a tail and can never run out of yarn.
I also included a way to do the German twisted can on purlwise in case you want to knit ribbing.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:58 How to do the German twisted cast-on
5:01 Easier way to knit the German twisted cast-on
7:04 German twisted cast-on purlwise.
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I did it!!!🎉🎉
Thank you for this tutorial! I didn’t think I’d ever learn it, but I did! 🎉😊
I remember Mutti doing this when she knitted all our socks. Unfortunately I was too busy with work that she said thought it better to concentrate on my work as I did not have enough time to learn knitting. Now that I started learning how to knit, I miss her support. I know that she would not hesitate to pass on her knowledge in knitting. Thanks Norman for being there to share your experiences. ❤️
it's my pleasure, Len! I may not be your "Mutti" but if we all help each other, then I'm sure this amazing craft will persist for another 2.000 years :)
This is so lovely and sad. My mum taught me how to knit, and she got it from her mother who passed away about 10 years ago. I only just realised that for some reason, we all knit the English way, which makes 0 sense because we're Dutch. I would love to ask my grandmother how this came to be. We all have a deep connection with Scotland especially but as far as I know this only started when my grandmother was in her 30s and my grandfather took a job there.
Easiest way online that I finally was able to comprehend. Thank you
How come your videos are so much easier to follow than the others! Thank you!
heh. I dunno...maybe because I have a script and use proper camera equipment. I dunno..but glad I was able to help you!
This is the third video I’ve watched trying to learn how to do this cast-on and it’s the first one that’s clicked with me! Now I can do it! Thank you 😊
After watching several other videos on this topic I found yours, and it was the first one to make this clear to me. Thank you for the great instruction!
I just tried this. I like the fact that the bottom edge isn't curling at all. I think it's a little complex, but not difficult, for those familiar with the long-tail cast-on. After the first couple of stitches, I found my thumb in motion, untwisting its loop, as I was picking up the working yarn with the needle, and that wasn't even a conscious thought. I'm holding off on the purl-wise version for the moment, because I'm still on my first cup of coffee (I just woke up), and I want to get this right. Thanks for helping me increase my knowledge base!
Yeah, at first it IS a bit difficult, but after a couple of repeats it's remarkably easy and you fall into a "trance"
I have now watched two of your videos to learn a couple of techniques for a new pattern I am using. I have to say, you are an excellent teacher. I love your videos. Thank you for making two completely foreign concepts clear and precise for me!
The best videos on knitting instructions. Thank you so much, Norman!
Happy to hear that 🥰
I am mostly self-taught, and don't have a lot of experience. I have struggled with casting on ever since I first learned. A friend suggested I try the German twist, and I happened to stumble over this channel first. The method was so clearly explained and demonstrated that I understood it after watching it once. I had to watch several times to memorize the steps, of course, and it took some practice to get comfortable with it, but this was incredibly easy to learn and I like the method. It’s a real tribute to you as a teacher. Thank you!
The Old Norwegian is my favorite cast on. I use it for most of my projects, except for those needing a specialty cast on. Thank you for sharing the purl alternative, I’m going to try it out 😊
definitely do that! it'S really worth it!
This is the only cast on I learned when I was sitting on mom's lap many moons ago. I think it being the first I learned made it easier--I struggle t demonstrate it to others.
thank you for this awesome tutorial! i've tried over 20 videos trying to figure out how to do this cast on, you were the only one that really helped me master this technique. so excited to use this for my new knitting project, thanks again!!❤️
Hi Norman, great to see you today! I've started looking forward to your Sunday uploads! Thanks for the video! Have a great day.
I try to keep it as regular as I can...even though it can be quite exhausting to do all the recording
@@NimbleNeedles I can't even imagine how challenging and exhausting it must be to come up with ideas, and then film them! You do such a great job. Thank you for taking the time to spread your knowledge. I sure do appreciate it.
I like this cast on, and since I do not have"nimble" fingers, is going to take some practice for sure. Thank you so much for another wonderful tutorial. I love that you show an easy alternative as well.
yeah...it DOES take time to get used to..especially as these are not exactl motions you are familar with from other stitches. But it's worth to practise!
Thank you! I watched a few other videos to learn this technique but your's is the best! The slight twist of your thumb in the final step was the difference, makes it almost easy!
Thank you. This was the second video I watched on Norwegian/German twisted cast on and your video was so much clearer & logical.
Glad it was helpful!
❤❤ I love this. I did not think I was smart enough to do it. What a game changer to my knitting this will be. Thank you, again for your excellent instruction. All the best, Joyce
I love the German twisted cast-on! I didn’t know there was a way to cast on for purl stitches that way. Thanks!
yeah, purl casts on are not very widely known..which is such a shame!
I re-taught myself to knit again after almost 25 years (I learned as a child, but then didn't stick with it) entirely by watching videos. That was over 20 years ago, and now there are so many great teachers online! But, my dear man, you are my absolute favorite. Your videos are very comprehensive, explaining not just how, but also why things work the way they do. I appreciate all the work you put in for all of us internet strangers. Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge. ❤❤❤
By far the easiest method for this cast-on. Thanks so much!
ooo a fresh pot of coffee, a hot stack of buttermilk pancakes and a fresh new Nimble Needles video....great way to start a Sunday Morning
Heh..already afternoon here 🧶😅
Agreed!🤗
Thank you so much! You explained this very clearly. My grandmother taught me this cast on over 60 years ago but I never connected that it was a combination of a backwards-e cast on with the first row. Vielen Dank!
yeah...it chanced upon it myself when doing some research for this video and then I looked at my swatches and I was like...wait a second...!
@@NimbleNeedles It's brilliant. You've inspired me to really examine my knitting. Thank you! I'm having so much fun!
Thank you Norman for making this video. I have watched several videos and yours is the only one that makes sense to me. 😊
In the past I have been reduced to tears by this stitch - no tutorial was slow enough, and I had to learn from the beginning with each sock. I am so surprised to see that it can be deconstructed as shown in the easy method! I love this channel!
Wonderful! always a pleasure to help a fellow knitter along.
Norman I am sending you a HUGE CALIFORNIA HUG! I finally mastered the German Twisted cast on displayed in the green yarn towards the end of your tutorial. I got it! You have so much patience and the slow motion helped me immensely! God Bless You and THANK YOU for creating this tutorial! 🤗🥰🧶
I recently started a 3x3 ribbing project and even though this would have taken a few repetitions to learn, it would have been so much easier than the tubular cast on I used. But now I’ll know for next time. Thank you Norman!
I'll share a secret with you. the tubular cast on is my personal nemesis! :P
@@NimbleNeedles I just started another project that starts with 3x3 ribbing and tried this cast on. I love it! It didn’t take long at all to learn it, even the purl version. It looks great and it was so easy. Thank you!
Norman, you are an awesome teacher!! Thank you for being so clear and easy to follow! Between the audio and visual instructions you provide, learning new knitting things is so easy!! I always check your page first when I need to figure out how to do something on a pattern that I’d never before heard of 💕 Thank you!
Wow, thank you! very happy to hear that Rachel
Hi from Tucson AZ. I really appreciate your teaching. I’ve learned different stitches and techniques
Thanks, Norman. This is the only time I've been able to make sense of the instructions for this cast-on. Being a self-taught knitter, I appreciate your clear directions. Love your videos! Following from New Zealand.
Excellent! You're very welcome Lauren!
Best instruction for this cast-on; thank you for the slow motion!!
Thank you so much for another tutorial that beats all others!
I enjoy your videos so much, thank you! I've just started knitting a few weeks ago, and after learning the basics, I wanted to refine things I feel need some improvements. Your videos are so clear and easy to follow and so nicely explain WHY one should do things in a certain way to get a certain result, it makes a world of a difference. Thank you so much and all the best :)
welcome to my channel & happy to hear you find them helpful :)
Thank you for showing how to purl the cast on. I never knew there was such a thing!
After 5 other videos and 45 minutes of trying, yours was the one! I have three sweaters this year, but for every single project I forget the cast on. I grew up in Germany, but had forgotten this method. Vielen Dank!
Thank you so very much for a very thorough demonstration and explanation of this cast on. I always use this cast on for my socks. Never, ever knew there was a purl version. WOW! Then comes the two part demonstration. Blown away! I knew I was knitting something and there you are doing it. Amazing video. Thank you again!
ha! always love to hear when I can help fellow knitters along and "blow them away" :)
Your teaching techniques are the best I have found. I especially like the slow motion tutorials. You have taken my basic skills to where I now have the confidence to attempt more advanced projects. Keep up the good work. Cheers from Canada.
Aha! This is brilliant. Thank you SO much. Great presentation skills and presentation. You have a gift! Cheers from Jane in England.
Wow, thank you!
Thank you! I'm trying to start my first sock and this cast on was recommended (plus long tail cast on just wasn't being stretchy enough). The video that the pattern recommended didn't help me at all, but this worked. I think what helps me is the way you give a name to each step and clearly describe what you're doing. Somebody who shows you but just says generic things like "put it under" "pull it through" really wasn't helping my brain to connect.
I've watched half a dozen videos on this cast on and just couldn't get it until I found yours. Thank you so much!
I always used German cast on , but never know how to cast purl German cast on . So glad to learn from you thanks 👍
That is the best ‘trick’ I have seen Norman! Thank you for your slo mo work and clear explanation!
Many thanks! I have tried so many videos trying to learn this over the years and none "clicked " until yours just now. I always ended up just doing a long-tail caston and hoping for the best! 🙋🏽♀🧶💜
Finally, I got it. Watched several videos on how to do this, but couldn’t get. Thanks to your video I finally mastered it! Thank you 😊👏
OMG! I have watched several other "celebrity" knitters slo- mo and always ended up with 2 loops instead of one. Watching your video was so easy and finally clicked. You're the best!
Yay, thank you!
First video that showed EXACTLY what to do and I was able to do it...and I haven't even gotten three minutes in! Thanks. Fantastic teaching!! You add the little extras in the explanation to go with the movements that others don't.
Glad it helped, sandy. always trying my best!
I watched so many videos on German cast on before I found yours. I was tearing my hair out because I couldn’t see all the steps. Your video is FANTASTIC!!!! Thank you! 12:01
Thank you! Tried to learn through a few others but yours is the first that explains all the steps clearly. Now I got it!
you are very welcome :)
Oh wow!! You taught me how, , finally, to complete The German ribbed cast on. Thank you, thank you. Wahoo. A stretchy Pretty, caston for my hat and socks.
You described the pearl as wonky perfectly. But, your calm slow repeats did the job. Bless you. 😁
Beautiful. I absolutely love that you go in slow motion ❤ Thank-you
You are the only person that could get me to figure this out! I am elated! This is the best intro video I could find and I really really appreciate you!
Haha..maybe cuz I am German? Either way, glad u figured it out 🥰
Absolutely the best tutorial!
Thank you so much.
I watched a ton of video's before I checked your channel DUH!!! I should know better.... I am also a continental knitter so your video's are always spot on!
Your explanation and video of turning my thumb down for the last step did the trick. I was casting on like a pro! My new socks look amazing already!
THANK YOU! Your instructions are so clear and easy to follow. Thanks. Love your channel! 💕
yay! I just learned how to do this twisted cast-on purlwise! what a handy tutorial, having all the necessary info together in one package .. thanks again Norman 😃
congratz! it's not the easiest technique...and glad you like my approach of teaching and found it helpful. happy knitting, avril!
Thank you!! I watched several videos and it wasnt really clicking until I watched your explanation and clear video. Thanks again for helping me get it!
heh. it can be a bit tricky, yes. glad you finally made it work!
Thanks! This is the third tutorial I've tried for this and the firs one that made it very clear.
aww...happy to hear you were finally able to do it. and thank you so much for supporting my work
You always do such an excellent job of explaining the steps. Thanks so much!
You are very welcome barb 🥰
Thank you for providing multiple options!
Very clear instructions and photography. Thanks! 👍
Norman coming through once again!! Thank you so much for your videos, this helped me so much!
When I wrap my brain about this new to me cast on I shall be delighted ! It is much neater and very even so thank you for a new method of casting on.
i agree, it takes a while to wrap one's mind around it! But it's a very useful method, so definitely give it a try!
This helped me actually be able to do more cast on than just a long tail. I can't wait to see how my hat turns out with the pretty edge
I’ve been looking for a good video for this cast on. Thank you!!
Ah..great. make sure to comment in case you need any further help
Genius!! So happy I found you. Thank you.
Thank you so much!!! Such a clear and to the point explanation and tutorial. This is exactly what I needed.
My pleasure 😊🧶
I really like the purl stretchy cast on to use for ribbing, my socks will look really neat now, thank you ☺️
Your videos are so helpful! I absolutely LOVE your style and patience! THANK YOU😍🙌🏻❤️🧶
Thank you so much, Maria! :)
I got it! The German twisted cast on Very excited I love the edging, thank you Norman your video and your professionalism.
awesome, Jane!
I had seen your video few days ago and I do the German twisted cast on all the time now.
What a precious tutorial. Thank you
nice, you make this co look simple....thank you....now if you combine the knit (string from the thumb) and alternate it with the purl (string from the index finger) you can do the 1x1 ribbing co and you can also do the 2x2 by casting on 2 from the thumb than 2 from the index finger.....so on and so forth...the German Twisted cast on is very versatile and strechy
Exactly, perfect for ribbing, moss stitch, etc. 😎
Thank you! I had tried a couple of other videos to learn this cast on, was about to give up thankfully I tried one more - got it!!
Glad it helped, pat!
Very interesting. Thank you for showing the alternative methods too. ❤
I loved this video, very informative, slow and detailed in how to show all 3 versions of this cast on 🥰
Glad it was helpful!
I finally managed to get it thanks to your video! Thank you so much!
Another great tutorial. I learned the German twisted cast on fro Very Pink knits here on you tube. But I have never seen the purl cast on, which looks great by the way. I have used this cast on for hats and it is brilliant. One thing is tutorials always say you can start with a slip knot or not but they always use a slip knot. I like to start without a slip knot when I work in the round but honestly I think I am never very sure about it and I think it looks different every time
I did try to use this for my beginner socks but as I'm knitting them on 2mm needles it was very fiddly so I gave up and used your 2 needle method which worked much better than I expected. Thank you again. Always something new to learn from you 😊
At the end of the video I show a simpler alternative, so you can always use that instead. And in the round i would definitely start without a slipknot. you just start with a simple backward loop.
Beautiful stitch🤗 I practiced a few times and I love it. Thank you.
Wonderful! Pam..it's a very nice cast-on alternative to have in ones repertoir!
thank you, a great, slow and detailed explanation!
Thank you! Very well done as always.
beautifully articulated, the slow motion was exceptionally helpful... thank you
Glad it was helpful Carrie!
Hi Norman. Wonderful tutorial! Your instruction is stellar! Everything is so clear, concise and easy to understand. You truly have an amazing gift! I was amazed to learn that the backwards loop or single Cast On comes out the exact same way as the German Twisted Cast On once you i it the first row as you demonstrated! Fascinating information! That was the first Cast On I ever learned as a little girl many moons ago, lol. Thank you for another great tutorial! Happy Sunday and have a wonderful week! I agree with everyone here that watching your videos on Sunday is a real treat!🤗🤗
yeah, I only accidentally stumbled upon it as I was preparing some more extensive video on cast on and I was...wait a moment!
You are very perceptive!! Now I can brag about this knowledge to my knitting group if we ever meet up again!!😂😂
Thank you, Norman! ❤️❤️❤️
Always the best ❤
Best explanation of this method of cast on out there. I
Wow, thanks!
Thank you, Norman!
Perfect timing! I was just looking for a stretchy cast on for my next project!
It can be a very great choice. There's the two needle cast on as well. nimble-needles.com/stitches/how-to-cast-on-knitting-with-two-needles/
You are so clever! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you! Cheers!
So helpful, thank you!
Danke mein Herr. Love this method and thanks to your excellent 'slow motion' I have picked it up in about 15 minutes. Purlwise is next then I want to try continental style (I need to speed up, I have 2 ponchos to finish by Christmas 🤞
2 ponchos....wow...well..it's 2 months...that's managable ..barely so but manageable :P
Thankyou! So much easier to understand 😊
Just came across your channel! And I'm happy to learn new things from you
I'm happy to have you here 😊😊
Great.....Many Thanks... Love your tutorials. I've learned so much from you...Thanks
My pleasure Beverly!
Thank you for that alternative method, Norman! The pattern I am starting, asks for the German twisted cast on, but I have partially torn my radial collateral ligament in my left thumb, making it painful to bend my thumb and release the yarn at the end. I can still manage the backwards loop cast on by turning my wrist a bit, so I’m set! I’m only doing a few lines a day since my injury, but even that little is a comfort. Thanks for another wonderful video. Keep ‘em coming!
That was perfect!!!!!!
Thank you so much for this! You made it so easy to follow both the knit and purl. =]
I learned this with the needle reversing through the twist on your thumb. It serves the same purpose but is easier for those of us with stiff joints.
Yeah, that's why I showed the super easy alternative at the end 🙏
I love the German twisted cast on; it is one of my go to cast ons!
really? wow...most ppl just complain how complicated it is, haha!
@@NimbleNeedles this cast on and the italian cast on. I hardly use others unless they're asked for in a pattern.
Great video thank you