Double Chain (aka Chinese Waitress) Cast On Without Fiddling and Without Slip Knot

This is a step by step tutorial for beginners and more skilled knitters about a simple way to make double chain cast on without crossing the hook and the needle, without maneuvering the yarn wrap through the stitch from underneath the needle, and without making and then unravelling a slip knot.
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[@InquirywithHelena]

I really appreciate how you get straight to it with no preamble about yourself or anything else. Then you teach with clear succinct directions and demonstrate with large needles and thick yarn so that it is easy to see every detail of the process. Masterly!

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you for the kind words. I am happy you enjoy my tutorials. Thank you!

[@tangledthreadworks]

Your tutorials are the best! Nothing but clear instructions with great demo. Your channel/site is my go to for new techniques.

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you so much, Sue 🙏 It means a lot to me to know that you find my tutorials helpful. Thank you, my friend!

[@julianne2654]

Another great tutorial Maryna. Thank you so much!

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you, Julianne :-) Happy knitting!

[@nildamuniz1388]

I love it and, as always your explanations are so clear and easy to follow.

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you, Nilda! Happy knitting, my friend :-)

[@soheilas1936]

Best tutorial! Thank you❤

[@jgread5716]

As usual you are genius!

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you, my friend 🙏

[@deborahhobbins7878]

Your videos are so great. Articulate, clear, so easy to follow! Thank you!

[@chocolateriveryarnsfibres3471]

Beautiful! So simple. Thanks so much!

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you, my friend 🙏

[@theastewart6721]

Great tutorial Maryna. Thank you for sharing. Have a wonderful weekend!❤

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you, Thea 🙏 You too have a wonderful weekend 🌺

[@theastewart6721]

Thank you!💗

[@nildamuniz1388]

Fantastic, and I think I can knit this stitch. Thanks so much.

[@maggiepatterson7949]

WOW! love it! perfect tutorial!

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you, Maggie :-)

[@smidgentigre]

This is great! Thank you! Guess what cast-on will be going on my new sweater ❤❤

[@vskywark]

Thank you for providing the little details that make the process crystal clear. I wonder, can this be done in mirror fashion for lefties?

[@10rowsaday]

That's a good question, Vicki. The way the yarn is wrapped around the tools is crucial. You can probably make the wraps with the yarn in your left hand, but make sure the direction of teach wrap is the same - from right to left. Good luck!

[@andrearoosth564]

Brilliant! Thank you!

[@HugsXO]

Such a great cast on.

[@criticalmass5402]

I use this cast on a lot. It's great to see a super easy way to do it that I've never seen before so many thanks for this.

[@Karen-kw4jl]

I will be trying this to create a foundation chain for Tunisian crochet - I'll just use a crochet hook on each side, so I'll have my loops for my first row on my working hook. I've been struggling using the standard chain method, working in the back loop (spine) of the chain, resulting in a row that ends up too tight and sometimes uneven due to the size of each chain stitch. Cross your fingers that this will work (my fingers will be too busy to cross for myself) - LOL. 😊

[@10rowsaday]

It's a great idea to use this method as a foundation for Tunisian crochet! You are so creative my friend!

[@lindsypenney3064]

I’ve been using this cast on for years and it’s my favorite cast on for Tunisian crochet

[@fairygodfatherknits]

So cool! I had never heard of this cast on before; it looks gorgeous!

[@esmekaffen4961]

Wow! Another very clear explanation. You really are the best. Thanks and have a great weekend ❤

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you, my dear Esme :-) You too, have a wonderful weekend!

[@louisej1905]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@justbe7791]

You are an amazing instructor, thank you so much!

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you, my friend 🙏 You are very kind.

[@manuelaplattner2833]

Danke!

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you, my friend 🙏

[@nildamuniz1388]

I pressed the comment area twice.😒

[@10rowsaday]

It happens :-)