Tutorial on how to do a knitted cast on

The knitted cast on was the first one I learn how to do when I first started knitting.  It is quite a good cast on as it doesn't unravel like a long tail cast on can if you drop a stitch on the first row, perfect for learning how to knit.  Though it can be slower than a long tail cast on. In this tutorial, you will learn how to do a slip knot and how to do a knitted cast on step by step.   

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What is casting on?

Casting on in knitting is how you start knitting, by adding loops onto the knitting needle.  The loops create a row of stitches and once you have cast on you are ready to start learning how to knit. 

What is a knitted cast on?

A knitted cast off is the most common cast on used in knitting and is usually the first cast on knitters learn when they first start knitting.  There are many cast on methods in knitting, the knitted cast on, long tail cast on, cabled cast on, wrap cast on, rib cable cast on and single cast on.  

How to do a knitted cast on

Make a slip knot

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To download free printable tutorial (pictured above) click here.

1. With the yarn make an n shape

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2. Bring the yarn from the left side over to create a hole.

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3. With the same yarn make a loop like an n as pictured below:

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4.  Put the loop through the hole you made in step 2. 

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5. Pull the loop through the hole and you’ve made a slip knot.

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How to do a knitted cast on

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To download free printable tutorial (pictured above) click here.

1. Make a slip knot following the previous tutorial above for a slip knot.  Place the slip knot on the needle (this is the needle you hold in your right hand) and you are ready to begin the knitted cast on.

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2. Place the right needle through the first loop.

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3. Take the yarn and put it around the back of the right needle.

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4. Hold it tight and bring the needle back towards you.

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5. Place the stitch on to the left hand needle.

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6. You have now created your first two stitches - the slip knot and the knitted cast on.

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7. Repeat steps 2 -5 until you have the right amount of stitches on your knitting needle.

                        


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Have fun learning how to cast on, if you get stuck please message me or leave me a comment.

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