Click here to learn how to do the intarsia cast on.
How to do an intarsia cast on
Braided cast on
Looks really pretty in more than one color, but can be done in one color.
Five ways to cast on in the middle of a row.
Learn how to do a backwards loop cast on, knitted cast on, cable cast on, purling on, and Chinese waitress cast on. This article includes pros and cons for each method.
Crochet Chain Provisional Cast On
Directions for doing a crochet chain provisional cast on.
Three ways to start a shawl
Here are the directions for three garter tab cast on’s for a shawl.
AN EASY LONG-TAIL CAST-ON CALCULATION
Give this a try and see if it works!
https://basketsofyarn.com/blogs/notebook/put-a-stop-to-long-tail-cast-on-chicken
If you use 16 inch circular needles this should help.
Stretchy cast on
This is a cast on that I’ve never seen before, but certainly will have to try it! It looks easy, but will take a little time getting use to.
Knitting cast on methods: definition guide
Lots of ways to cast on. This is just a definition of a few to give you an idea of how they work.
https://www.thespruce.com/knitting-cast-on-methods-definition-guide-2115697
Intarsia-cast-on
This link has very clear pictures showing how to get a very neat edge when casting on several different colors.
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