How do you knit after long tail cast on?

If you knit the first row after a long-tail cast-on, you’ll get a series of purl bumps on the right side (the knit side). Instead of knitting the first row, simply purl the first row (a wrong side row), and continue with stockinette stitch.

How long should tail be for long tail cast on?

Convert to inches (1” per 2.54cm) and you’ve got roughly 10” minimum for the tail to cast on. Add a few more inches so that you’ll have yarn to hold on to at the end; four to five inches should do it.

What is the difference between long tail cast on?

Just like other long tail cast ons, it uses (go figure) a long tail. The big difference between a regular long tail cast on and the long tail tubular cast on is the way you wrap the yarn around the needle as you cast on. The videos are the easiest way to see those differences in action.

Is the long tail cast on stretchy?

The long tail cast on is the best all-purpose cast on: it’s stretchy, but not too stretchy; it’s firm yet flexible; it lays flat and looks pretty.

What’s the best cast on for ribbing?

The alternating cable cast on is also quite stretchy, making it nicely suited for ribbing. In fact, I sometimes refer to it as my “ribbing cast on”! While this cast on is more advanced than a long tail cast on, it’s a great technique to use for hats, mittens, socks and sweater sleeves.

What is the advantage of a long tail cast on?

Your thumb essentially becomes your left needle. This cast on combines the backwards loop cast on and the first row of knitting into one motion. The advantage of the long tail cast on is that it is easier and faster to work and you only need the size of needle you are using for the project.

What’s the best way to cast on a long tail?

Begin knitting with the uncut strand of yarn and when you come to the other end of your CO, slide the slip knot off the needle and pull out the knot. If you are casting on fewer stitches, check out the traditional method.

How to determine how much yarn for a long tail cast on?

To determine how much yarn for a long tail cast on, there are a few steps to take: First, unravel a small amount of yarn from your yarn ball. Second, wrap the yarn around your knitting needle as many times as possible. Third, unravel the wrapped yarn marking the distance from start to finish.

Which is the long tail cast on edge?

The standard long-tail cast-on edge is defined by a twisted loop at the base of every stitch column except for the first one, which has a slipknot. Start the long-tail cast-on with a twisted loop on the needle rather than a slipknot.

Can you cast on with both ends of yarn?

It requires you to long tail cast on with two strands or to long tail cast on with both ends. So you can use either both ends of the same skein of yarn or one end from two separate skeins of yarn. You start by making a slip knot with both strands of the yarn and leaving a 3” – 4” tail.