Become a Knitting Superstar™
Become a Knitting Superstar™
Become a Knitting Superstar™

Getting Started

This chapter is part of our Cast-Ons Video Class. Click here to learn more.

Getting Started

There are some basics in this section and the next that you should review before you start exploring the cast-ons in this course.

Important Concepts (below):

  1. What is a cast-on?
  2. Choosing the right cast-on
  3. Understanding the difference between short- and long-tail cast-ons

Basic Techniques (next section):

  1. Estimating how much tail you’ll need
  2. Making a slipknot
  3. Putting your hands in the “slingshot” position

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