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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):
- What is a cast-on?
- Choosing the right cast-on
- Understanding the difference between short- and long-tail cast-ons
Basic Techniques (next section):
- Estimating how much tail you’ll need
- Making a slipknot
- Putting your hands in the “slingshot” position
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