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<img src="https://r2cdn.perplexity.ai/pplx-full-logo-primary-dark%402x.png"; style="height:64px;margin-right:32px"/> # Teach me to knit this “easy” pattern from this yarn store that still features my great grandmother. How do I “CAST ON 3 sts.”? To "CAST ON 3 sts." in knitting, you'll begin your project by putting three stitches onto your needle using a method called "casting on." This is the essential first step for most knitting patterns and there are a few beginner-friendly ways to do it. The following is the simplest approach, often called the "single" or "backwards loop" cast-on: ### Step-by-Step: Single Cast-On for 3 Stitches 1. **Make a Slip Knot** - Take your yarn and create a slip knot (loop the yarn, pass one end through it, and tighten) and place it onto your knitting needle. This counts as your first stitch.[^1_1][^1_2] 2. **Add the Next Two Stitches** - Hold the needle with the slip knot in your right hand. - With your left hand, wrap the working yarn (the yarn connected to the ball) around your left thumb so it forms a loop over your thumb.[^1_1] - Slide the tip of your needle under this loop (from bottom to top).[^1_1] - Remove your thumb from the loop and gently pull the yarn to tighten, forming the next stitch on your needle.[^1_2][^1_1] - Repeat these steps so you have a total of three stitches on your needle. ### Visual Reference - If you’d like to see this process, video demonstrations (like the one on YouTube titled "How to CAST ON Knitting for Total Beginners") are very helpful.[^1_3] ### Alternative Methods Other easy beginner cast-on methods include: - **Long Tail Cast-On:** Requires a bit more preparation but gives a neater edge.[^1_4][^1_5] - **Knitted Cast-On:** Involves making a slip knot and then using your needle as if to knit to add new stitches.[^1_4][^1_1] Any of these will work nicely for three stitches, and you can choose whichever feels easiest or matches the style your pattern suggests. ### Encouragement Remember, with knitting there’s always another way—if this method doesn’t feel "easy," try a video or written guide for another technique, keeping in mind that every demonstration is just one path and it’s always possible to invent a new way that works for you.[^1_6][^1_4] If you share more details or your preferred technique, instructions can be tailored even further! <span style="display:none">[^1_10][^1_11][^1_12][^1_13][^1_14][^1_15][^1_16][^1_17][^1_18][^1_19][^1_20][^1_7][^1_8][^1_9]</span> <div align="center">⁂</div> [^1_1]: https://www.instructables.com/Knitting-Lessons-Cast-On-Techniques/ [^1_2]: https://www.instructables.com/How-to-Cast-On/ [^1_3]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vm6oaYzHyA [^1_4]: https://nimble-needles.com/stitches/how-to-cast-on-knitting-stitches-for-beginners/ [^1_5]: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/long-tail-cast-on/ [^1_6]: https://www.facebook.com/groups/knittingmadeeasy/posts/1273977840569722/ [^1_7]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ca9zcA6H5yE [^1_8]: https://blog.clover-usa.com/2023/01/06/beginner-knitting-casting-on-knit-and-purl-stitches/ [^1_9]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y25unqM42cs [^1_10]: https://www.facebook.com/groups/knittingmadeeasy/posts/1201963971104443/ [^1_11]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cb4fXwBNUkA [^1_12]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez-WnenTGxw [^1_13]: https://forum.knittinghelp.com/t/cast-on-3-stitches-at-beg-of-next-2-rows/57882 [^1_14]: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/cable-cast-on/ [^1_15]: https://www.reddit.com/r/knitting/comments/1cfn956/overthinking_cast_on_3_stitches_work_in_round/ [^1_16]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzVy8fRfOw0 [^1_17]: https://www.facebook.com/groups/knittingmadeeasy/posts/902042507763259/ [^1_18]: https://www.facebook.com/groups/knittingmadeeasy/posts/1033505247950317/ [^1_19]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXA3gBNiSiM [^1_20]: https://forum.knittinghelp.com/t/how-do-i-cast-on-an-extra-stitch-middle-of-row/81495 --- # Your instructions seem nice, but it’s unclear which orientation the loops and knots should be in, there are two different directions each can go. Can you think of a way to make it clear what should pass in front of what, in which direction, and what should be over what after, and how it should look, and such? Or does it not matter? The exact direction and orientation of loops and knots in casting on does matter for both appearance and ease of knitting, but for most beginner techniques (like the single/backwards loop cast-on), following the steps in a clear way will get you predictable results. Here is how to make it visually clear: ### Loop Orientation in Backwards Loop Cast-On - Hold the needle in your right hand and the yarn in your left.[^2_1][^2_2] - The working yarn (connected to the ball) passes *in front* of the needle as you form a loop around your left thumb—so the yarn goes from the back of your thumb, around to the front.[^2_3][^2_4] - The loop you create should look like a circle that opens towards you, with the strand attached to your ball of yarn coming out on the left (if right-handed), and the strand coming from your needle pointing right.[^2_3] - Pass the needle tip *from the back to the front* through this loop on your thumb.[^2_2][^2_4] - When you slide the loop onto your needle and tighten, the yarn is laying *over* the needle, looped from front to back.[^2_4][^2_3] ### Visual Landmarks Afterward - Each new stitch should look like a clean, simple ring sitting on the needle—no twists.[^2_2] - The working yarn should always be at the needle’s tip, going away from you as you add stitches.[^2_3] ### Does Direction Matter? - **Yes, for appearance and structure**. If you reverse the loop direction (say, wrap yarn behind instead of in front of your thumb), the result may be twisted, making knitting harder and the edge look different.[^2_5][^2_6] - For single loop cast-on, each stitch should be open (making a loose ring). Twisted stitches (loops facing the opposite way) will make knitting harder and may look uneven on the row below, but for a very small edge (like just 3 stitches), it won’t break the pattern—it just feels and looks slightly different.[^2_4][^2_3] - For most basic patterns, what matters most is *consistency*: pick one direction and use it for all loops you cast on.[^2_7][^2_8] ### How It Should Look - The resulting needle should have 3 neat, uniform loops sitting openly on the needle, with the yarn spiraling gently around each.[^2_1][^2_3] - The loops should not cross themselves or overlap awkwardly. ### Further Notes - If you use videos or step-by-step image guides, pay special attention to whether the working yarn is always passed in the same direction. - If your edge looks uneven or twisted, it’s not “wrong”—it just means the loops went on differently, but you can always work with what you have for tiny projects.[^2_9][^2_5] Knitting (especially with cast-ons for small numbers of stitches) is flexible, and anything is possible—a different orientation simply makes a different edge. It’s always fine to experiment with loop directions and to adjust for what looks and feels best for you.[^2_8] <span style="display:none">[^2_10][^2_11][^2_12][^2_13][^2_14][^2_15][^2_16][^2_17][^2_18][^2_19][^2_20]</span> <div align="center">⁂</div> [^2_1]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PdY-JW-XWo [^2_2]: https://tutorials.knitpicks.com/loop-cast-on/ [^2_3]: https://www.lavisch.com/site/tutorial-working-the-backward-loop-cast-on/ [^2_4]: https://cocoknits.com/blogs/knit-tutorials/how-to-backward-loop-cast-on [^2_5]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez-WnenTGxw [^2_6]: https://www.reddit.com/r/knittingadvice/comments/1h74nkh/does_the_direction_i_go_in_a_loop_for_a_knit/ [^2_7]: https://nimble-needles.com/stitches/how-to-cast-on-knitting-stitches-for-beginners/ [^2_8]: https://www.susannawinter.net/post/2018/10/26/5-ways-to-cast-on-in-the-middle-of-a-row-tutorial [^2_9]: https://www.reddit.com/r/knitting/comments/m1eyod/working_yarn_in_front_on_long_tail_cast_on/ [^2_10]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DBmb_BLgrY [^2_11]: https://stolenstitches.com/blogs/knit-basics/how-to-pick-your-cast-on [^2_12]: https://www.interweave.com/article/knitting/how-to-disappearing-loop-cast-on/ [^2_13]: https://toniaknits.com/knitting-cast-on-techniques/ [^2_14]: https://nimble-needles.com/stitches/how-to-kfb-knit-front-back/ [^2_15]: https://techknitting.blogspot.com/2006/11/how-best-to-cast-on-long-tail-method.html [^2_16]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojOU7Bco4dM [^2_17]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8rdkITZ8r8 [^2_18]: https://www.anniesattic.com/how-to-cast-on/ [^2_19]: https://www.facebook.com/groups/knittingmadeeasy/posts/1516207623013408/ [^2_20]: https://www.garnstudio.com/video.php?id=4\&lang=us --- # should it be like a loose overhand knot for each stitch (one cross) or just a spiral around the needle (no crosses) or something else …? What about this next line: “Row 1: K all sts” For the backward loop cast-on, each stitch should look like a simple spiral or open loop sitting on the needle—**not like an overhand knot** with a visible cross or twist. You simply wrap the yarn gently around the needle, making sure the loop does not cross itself. The only "knot" is the initial slip knot you use for the first stitch; after that, just plain loops are added. If you cross the yarn so it forms an actual knot, the cast-on stitches become harder to knit and the edge less neat.[^3_1][^3_2][^3_3][^3_4][^3_5][^3_6] For your pattern: **Row 1: K all sts** means "Knit all stitches"—when you come to your first row after casting on, insert your needle into the front of each loop and knit each one, using the basic knit stitch. This creates a garter stitch if you repeat knit rows. Go gently with the first row after a backward loop cast-on, as the stitches are loose and can unravel if tugged too hard.[^3_3][^3_7][^3_8] So: - The cast-on loops should look like simple spirals, not knots or twists. - For "K all sts," knit every stitch on the needle normally in that first row—one at a time, from left to right.[^3_7][^3_8] This is how your work should appear on the first row after casting on using the backward loop method.[^3_6][^3_3][^3_7] <span style="display:none">[^3_10][^3_11][^3_12][^3_13][^3_14][^3_15][^3_16][^3_17][^3_18][^3_19][^3_20][^3_9]</span> <div align="center">⁂</div> [^3_1]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8rdkITZ8r8 [^3_2]: https://cocoknits.com/blogs/knit-tutorials/how-to-backward-loop-cast-on [^3_3]: https://knitwithhenni.com/2020/04/23/backward-loop-cast-on/ [^3_4]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90xUfck7YFo [^3_5]: https://littleredwindow.com/learn-knit-backward-loop-cast/ [^3_6]: https://littleredwindow.com/the-complete-guide-to-comparing-easy-knitting-cast-on-methods/ [^3_7]: https://www.craftyarncouncil.com/standards/how-to-read-knitting-pattern [^3_8]: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/how-to-read-a-knitting-pattern/ [^3_9]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojOU7Bco4dM [^3_10]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMKfwZe1CR8 [^3_11]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPtTiWL9AP4 [^3_12]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FQYBjIU8Bs [^3_13]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez-WnenTGxw [^3_14]: https://forum.knittinghelp.com/t/what-do-you-mean-patt-7-sts/66833 [^3_15]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QLJ1clHSUc [^3_16]: https://stolenstitches.com/blogs/knit-basics/how-to-pick-your-cast-on [^3_17]: https://www.reddit.com/r/knitting/comments/14yl8y/can_you_help_me_better_understand_this_pattern/ [^3_18]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzhFWQO4BI8 [^3_19]: https://forum.knittinghelp.com/t/work-sts-as-they-appear/61644 [^3_20]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suNOrhuflSw --- # OK, I visited your cocoknits citation and the cast-ons _do_ look like overhand knots. But it also said not to start with the backwards loop cast-on! Can you sort this out? You're absolutely right to call this out—there's definitely some confusion here! Let me sort through what's happening: ## What the Backwards Loop Actually Looks Like When you wrap the yarn around your thumb and place it on the needle, it **does** create what looks like a simple overhand knot or a loose half-hitch—the yarn crosses itself once as you twist it onto the needle. So yes, you're seeing it correctly: each stitch has one cross where the yarn wraps over itself.[^4_1][^4_2][^4_3][^4_4][^4_5] However, this is different from a *tight* overhand knot—it's more like a loose loop that happens to cross itself once. The key is that it shouldn't be knotted tightly, just gently twisted onto the needle.[^4_2][^4_6] ## Why NOT to Start with Backwards Loop Here's where the Cocoknits page (and many other sources) agree: **the backwards loop cast-on is actually not ideal for beginning a project**. Multiple expert sources confirm this:[^4_7][^4_1][^4_2] - It's "bad for beginners" and "a mistake" to learn this method first because "it's difficult to knit from this cast-on".[^4_2] - It's "not ideal for the beginning of a knit project" but rather for adding stitches in the middle of work.[^4_8][^4_7] - The cast-on is "quite difficult to knit into, and usually results in big, loose loops".[^4_9] - It tends to twist, has inconsistent tension, and creates excess yarn between needles when you try to knit the first row.[^4_10][^4_11][^4_2] ## What Should You Use Instead? For starting a project with just 3 stitches, try one of these beginner-friendly alternatives: 1. **Long-tail cast-on**: More stable, creates neater edges, and is much easier to knit from.[^4_12][^4_13][^4_2] 2. **Cable cast-on**: Sturdier and more structured, though slightly more involved.[^4_13][^4_14][^4_12] 3. **Knitted cast-on**: Simple and stable, good for small stitch counts.[^4_14][^4_9] ## When IS Backwards Loop Good? The backwards loop cast-on is specifically useful for: - Adding a few stitches at the **end or middle of a row** (like sweater underarms or thumb gussets)[^4_4][^4_12][^4_13][^4_2] - Situations where you already have knitting on the needles[^4_1][^4_7] - When you need only 3-5 stitches and want flexibility[^4_12][^4_13] ## Bottom Line The backwards loop does create what looks like one-cross loops (loose overhand knots), and you're right that it's not recommended for starting projects. For your "easy" pattern starting with "CAST ON 3 sts," I'd suggest learning the **long-tail cast-on** instead—it's only slightly more complex but vastly easier to work with.[^4_2][^4_12] <span style="display:none">[^4_15][^4_16][^4_17][^4_18][^4_19][^4_20]</span> <div align="center">⁂</div> [^4_1]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90xUfck7YFo [^4_2]: https://knitwithhenni.com/2020/04/23/backward-loop-cast-on/ [^4_3]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BR80xakCfUU [^4_4]: https://stolenstitches.com/blogs/tutorials/backwards-loop-cast-on [^4_5]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMKfwZe1CR8 [^4_6]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRlU1mXoZrg [^4_7]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojOU7Bco4dM [^4_8]: https://verypink.com/2010/10/26/backwards-loop-cast-on/ [^4_9]: https://www.susannawinter.net/post/2018/10/26/5-ways-to-cast-on-in-the-middle-of-a-row-tutorial [^4_10]: https://www.reddit.com/r/knitting/comments/1gegsl0/whats_the_deal_with_the_backwards_loop_cast_on/ [^4_11]: https://www.reddit.com/r/knitting/comments/kt3mj5/knitting_help_backwards_loop_cast_on/ [^4_12]: https://www.moderndailyknitting.com/community/skill-builder-two-cast-ons/ [^4_13]: https://www.reddit.com/r/knitting/comments/1ai9fgk/is_there_any_reason_to_use_backwards_loop_instead/ [^4_14]: https://forum.knittinghelp.com/t/backwards-loop-cast-on-issue/81115 [^4_15]: https://techknitting.blogspot.com/2006/12/casting-on-by-looping-on-method.html [^4_16]: https://www.facebook.com/groups/knittingmadeeasy/posts/1282219686412204/ [^4_17]: https://cocoknits.com/blogs/knit-tutorials/how-to-backward-loop-cast-on [^4_18]: https://www.theknittingcircle.com/video/backwards-loop-cast-on-018605 [^4_19]: https://www.facebook.com/groups/knittingmadeeasy/posts/1462934181674086/ [^4_20]: https://www.tiktok.com/@lionbrand/video/7003745564655373573 --- # What cast on does my family heritage likely use here, affiliated with green mountain spinnery, quakers, and knitting garments for family members? Could you tech me one likely to be what my great grandmother would recommend? Based on your family heritage with Green Mountain Spinnery, the Quaker tradition, and knitting garments for family members, your great grandmother would most likely have used and recommended the **Long-Tail Cast-On** (also called the "Thumb Cast-On" or "Grandma's Cast-On").[^5_1][^5_2][^5_3] ## Why This Is the Traditional Family Method **Historical Context**: The long-tail cast-on has been the standard method passed down through generations of American families, especially in New England traditions like those associated with Green Mountain Spinnery in Vermont. It's literally called "Grandma's Easy Thumb-Knit Cast-On" in many tutorials because it was the method grandmothers traditionally taught.[^5_4][^5_5][^5_2][^5_6][^5_3][^5_1] **Quaker Tradition**: Quaker women historically knitted practical, useful items for family members—stockings, sweaters, and warm garments. They would have used efficient, sturdy methods that produced durable results, and the long-tail cast-on fits this perfectly.[^5_7] **Green Mountain Spinnery Connection**: The Spinnery was founded in 1981 with a mission to support traditional regional crafts and American sheep farming, using vintage equipment from the early 1900s. Their patterns reflect classic New England knitting traditions, and the long-tail cast-on would have been the standard method in these regional traditions.[^5_8][^5_9][^5_5][^5_10][^5_4] ## How to Do the Long-Tail Cast-On (Grandma's Method) This method creates both the cast-on edge and essentially knits the first row simultaneously, making it efficient and sturdy—perfect for practical family garments.[^5_10][^5_3] ### Step-by-Step Instructions: 1. **Estimate Your Tail Length** - You need a "tail" of yarn before you start. For chunky yarn, allow about 1 inch per stitch you'll cast on.[^5_1] - For 3 stitches, pull out about 5-6 inches of yarn as your tail (being generous doesn't hurt).[^5_10][^5_1] - Alternative method: Wrap the yarn around your needle 3 times, then that length is your tail.[^5_2][^5_11] 2. **Make a Slip Knot** - At the point where your tail meets the working yarn (yarn connected to the ball), make a slip knot and place it on your needle. This counts as your first stitch.[^5_2][^5_1] 3. **Position Your Hands** - Hold the needle in your right hand. - The tail end goes over your left thumb. - The working yarn (from the ball) goes over your left index finger. - Hold both strands in your left palm with your remaining fingers.[^5_11][^5_10] 4. **Cast On Each Stitch** - Wrap the tail yarn counterclockwise around your left thumb to make an X.[^5_2] - Insert the needle tip under the bottom strand of the X on your thumb (going from bottom to top).[^5_1][^5_2] - Then bring the needle over to grab the strand from your index finger.[^5_11][^5_2] - Pull this strand back through the loop on your thumb, creating a new stitch on the needle.[^5_10][^5_2] - Release your thumb from the loop and gently tighten.[^5_1][^5_2] - Repeat until you have 3 stitches total (counting the initial slip knot).[^5_2][^5_1] ### What It Looks Like - Each stitch creates a neat, rope-like edge at the bottom with loops sitting on the needle.[^5_11][^5_10] - The edge is sturdy, elastic, and perfect for garments that will be worn and washed frequently.[^5_10][^5_2] - It's called "Grandma's" method because this is how generations of knitters learned and taught their families.[^5_3][^5_1][^5_2] This method would absolutely be what your great grandmother would have used for practical family knitting with natural fibers like those from Green Mountain Spinnery. It's efficient, creates a beautiful edge, and has been the standard for American family knitting traditions for generations.[^5_9][^5_5][^5_6][^5_4][^5_10] <span style="display:none">[^5_12][^5_13][^5_14][^5_15][^5_16][^5_17][^5_18][^5_19][^5_20][^5_21][^5_22][^5_23][^5_24][^5_25][^5_26][^5_27][^5_28][^5_29][^5_30][^5_31][^5_32][^5_33][^5_34][^5_35][^5_36][^5_37][^5_38][^5_39][^5_40]</span> <div align="center">⁂</div> [^5_1]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfScyx3ZkoQ [^5_2]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1SiYJvsudY [^5_3]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Teo8JETmi4 [^5_4]: https://www.interweave.com/article/crochet/article-knitting-yarnco-green-mountain-spinnery/ [^5_5]: https://www.knittersreview.com/the-green-mountain-spinnery-knitting-book/ [^5_6]: https://www.spinnery.com/shop/books/the-green-mountain-spinnery-knitting-book/ [^5_7]: https://stumblingstepping.blogspot.com/2013/05/quaker-alphabet-blog-week-21-k-for.html [^5_8]: https://www.averbforkeepingwarm.com/blogs/news/horizon-from-sheep-to-shelf-part-three-the-green-mountain-spinnery [^5_9]: https://www.principlesofknitting.com/about-those-names/ [^5_10]: https://magdamakes.com/long-tail-cast-on/ [^5_11]: https://tkga.org/article/estimating-yarn-tail-length-by-joyce-jones/ [^5_12]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDaBJpYJxNU [^5_13]: https://stolenstitches.com/blogs/knit-basics/how-to-pick-your-cast-on [^5_14]: https://www.ravelry.com/stores/green-mountain-spinnery [^5_15]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxZsKMouKgA [^5_16]: https://www.ourdailycraft.com/2023/08/30/knitting-cast-on-methods/ [^5_17]: https://www.spinnery.com/events/2019/02/weve-got-a-new-book-to-share-with-you/ [^5_18]: https://www.datocms-assets.com/75076/1665766466-knitting_traditions.pdf [^5_19]: https://www.knittingforcharity.com/little-known-cast-on-methods.html [^5_20]: https://www.spinnery.com/yarn/2014/07/another-knit-along-to-jump-start-our-fall-knits/ [^5_21]: https://www.needlenthread.com/2020/07/quaker-stitch-tutorial-perfect-for-embroidered-writing.html [^5_22]: https://nimble-needles.com/stitches/how-to-cast-on-knitting-stitches-for-beginners/ [^5_23]: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DCaf1wZIYzX/?hl=en [^5_24]: https://www.discoverbritain.com/heritage/crafts/fair-isle-knit/ [^5_25]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez-WnenTGxw [^5_26]: https://www.spinnery.com/project-inspiration/2021/08/a-tale-of-two-slippers/ [^5_27]: https://www.vam.ac.uk/articles/the-history-of-hand-knitting [^5_28]: https://littleredwindow.com/the-complete-guide-to-comparing-easy-knitting-cast-on-methods/ [^5_29]: https://farmfiberknits.com/sweater-weather/ [^5_30]: https://www.ebay.com/itm/256917402466 [^5_31]: https://knitthreetogether.wordpress.com/tag/wendy-johnson/ [^5_32]: https://cocoknits.com/blogs/knit-tutorials/how-to-long-tail-co-without-estimating-tail-length [^5_33]: https://www.spinnery.com/product-category/patterns/classics/ [^5_34]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4OFO7vokjo [^5_35]: https://techknitter.blogspot.com/2007/01/chronological-index-for.html [^5_36]: https://www.spinnery.com/product-category/patterns/ [^5_37]: https://www.moderndailyknitting.com/community/introducing-ask-patty/ [^5_38]: https://www.universalclass.com/articles/self-help/knitting-tools-and-a-brief-knitting-history.htm [^5_39]: https://letissierdesigns.wordpress.com/yarn-reviews/wool-worsted-yarns/yarn-over-green-mountain-spinnery/ [^5_40]: https://www.tiktok.com/@cozyfaeriecraft/video/7161085825462193414 --- # Nice explanation. It didn’t work quite right for me — I have a very big loop instead of the tight rope like loops. Guide me on steps to follow to learn it right, even if that means visiting other resources. You're experiencing a very common issue with the long-tail cast-on! Big, loose loops typically mean you need to adjust your tension and spacing. Here's a clear path forward to learn it properly: ## What's Happening The big loop issue usually comes from one of two things: 1. **Not tightening the thumb strand** after each stitch[^6_1][^6_2] 2. **Leaving too much space between stitches** (or conversely, if they're all bunched together, the slack accumulates into one big loop)[^6_3][^6_4] ## Step-by-Step Fix ### Immediate Adjustments 1. **Pull ONLY the thumb strand to tighten** - After forming each stitch, pull gently on just the strand coming from your thumb (the tail), not both strands. Pulling both strands makes stitches too tight; not pulling makes them too loose.[^6_2][^6_5][^6_1] 2. **Space stitches evenly but not too far apart** - Each new stitch should sit about one stitch-width away from the previous one on your needle. Use your right hand fingers to hold the new stitch in place as you tighten.[^6_6][^6_1][^6_2] 3. **Check mobility** - After casting on a few stitches, slide them along the needle. They should move smoothly but not fall off. If they won't budge, they're too tight; if they're super loose, adjust your tightening technique.[^6_7][^6_1] ## Learning Path - Video Resources Since written instructions didn't quite work, here are the best step-by-step video tutorials to follow: ### Best Beginner Videos (in order of recommendation): 1. **Purl Soho - Long Tail Cast On** ()[^6_8][^6_9] - Very clear, slow demonstration with both "Thumb Method" and "Slingshot Method" - Shows exactly where yarn should go 2. **Studio Knit - Long Tail Cast On** ()[^6_10] - Uses a memorable rhyme: "Scoop from the left, scoop from the right, up up up and done" - Great for building muscle memory 3. **Sheep and Stitch - Long Tail Cast On for Beginners** ()[^6_11] - Emphasizes the "diamond shape" hand position - Very detailed about finger placement ### Tension-Specific Videos: 4. **"Make Sure Your Long Tail Cast On Isn't Too Tight"** ()[^6_1] - Specifically addresses spacing and tension issues - Shows comparison between too-tight and just-right 5. **"Long Tail cast on Loosely - 2 Knitting Tips!"** ()[^6_12] - Two methods: using two needles together, or using a larger needle - Good visual comparison ## Alternative Approach: Use Two Needles If you're still struggling, try this beginner modification:[^6_2][^6_6][^6_12] - Hold **two needles together** as you cast on - This automatically creates the right amount of space and prevents over-tightening - After casting on all stitches, remove one needle and knit with the remaining one[^6_7][^6_2] ## Practice Strategy 1. **Cast on 10-15 stitches** (not just 3) so you can see the pattern develop[^6_10] 2. **Check your work every 3-4 stitches** - slide them on the needle to test tension[^6_1] 3. **Don't pull tight immediately** - the stitches will look loose at first but will settle after you knit a few rows[^6_2][^6_7] 4. **Focus on consistency** rather than perfection on your first tries[^6_5][^6_2] ## Technical Deep Dive (Optional) For the full technical explanation with diagrams, TECHknitting has an excellent illustrated tutorial that shows exactly which yarn strand goes where and emphasizes not over-tightening that bottom loop.[^6_7] The long-tail cast-on is definitely learnable—it just takes practice to find your rhythm with tension. Many knitters find that watching someone do it repeatedly in a video helps more than reading instructions, so don't hesitate to pause and rewind those videos as much as needed.[^6_9][^6_5][^6_10][^6_2] <span style="display:none">[^6_13][^6_14][^6_15][^6_16][^6_17][^6_18][^6_19][^6_20]</span> <div align="center">⁂</div> [^6_1]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4A_y_kVDMZw [^6_2]: https://nimble-needles.com/stitches/how-to-long-tail-cast-on/ [^6_3]: https://forum.knittinghelp.com/t/help-fixing-tension/50762 [^6_4]: https://forum.knittinghelp.com/t/long-tail-cast-on-woes/126720 [^6_5]: https://magdamakes.com/long-tail-cast-on/ [^6_6]: https://holliyeoh.com/tutorial/cast-on-too-tight/ [^6_7]: https://techknitting.blogspot.com/2006/11/how-best-to-cast-on-long-tail-method.html [^6_8]: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/long-tail-cast-on/ [^6_9]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5ScPtAPmrI [^6_10]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5YfbpeRAJ8 [^6_11]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXA3gBNiSiM [^6_12]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Z9cP9b9uQM [^6_13]: https://www.reddit.com/r/knitting/comments/1984kk0/do_you_struggle_with_your_long_tail_cast_on_being/ [^6_14]: https://www.skeinwalker.com/a-loose-cast-on-for-lace/ [^6_15]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiaqWWvtapA [^6_16]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fg5vksQhvyQ [^6_17]: https://forum.knittinghelp.com/t/cast-on-too-tight/36484 [^6_18]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vm6oaYzHyA [^6_19]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sN9cNEozOLc [^6_20]: https://kateatherley.com/2014/02/10/on-the-long-tail-cast-on-staying-loose-and-busting-a-myth/ --- # I liked techknitting! i casted on 13 practice stitches. Does techknitting have a good clear page for the next step? Excellent! Yes, TECHknitting has great tutorials for the next step. Based on what you've accomplished (casting on 13 practice stitches with the long-tail method), here's what to look at: ## The Perfect Next Step on TECHknitting Since you've cast on using the long-tail method, you're ready to learn the **knit stitch**. Unfortunately, TECHknitting doesn't appear to have a single dedicated "how to knit stitch" tutorial page in the same detailed style as their cast-on guides. However, they have excellent resources that touch on knitting basics:[^7_1] ### TECHknitting Resources for You: **Understanding Your First Row:** - **"How to count rows"** page - This explains an important detail: since you used long-tail cast-on, the first row is already knitted at the time of the cast-on. So when you knit your first row, you're actually knitting the *second* row of your work. This is helpful to know for pattern reading.[^7_2] **For Advanced Techniques (save for later):** - Their **chronological index** lists all tutorials - bookmark this for future reference as you progress[^7_1] ## Better Resources for Learning the Knit Stitch Since TECHknitting doesn't have a basic knit stitch tutorial, here are the clearest step-by-step alternatives that match TECHknitting's detailed style: ### Written Tutorials with Detailed Photos: - **Nimble Needles - "How to Knit the Knit Stitch"** - This has extremely clear step-by-step instructions with slow-motion video and detailed explanations of exactly what your fingers should be doing. Very similar detail level to TECHknitting.[^7_3] - **Studio Knit - "How to Knit Stitch"** - Another excellent photo tutorial broken into 4 clear steps: prepare needles, wrap yarn, pull through, slip off.[^7_4] ### Video Tutorials (if you prefer visual learning): - **"The KNIT STITCH for Total Beginners"** by Sheep \& Stitch - Clear, slow demonstrations[^7_5] - **"HOW TO KNIT for TOTAL BEGINNERS"** - Has slow repeats and shows common mistakes[^7_6] - **"Beginning Knitting: What to Do After You Cast On"** - Short and directly addresses your exact question[^7_7] ## The Basic Steps (Quick Reference) Since you have 13 stitches cast on: 1. Hold the needle with stitches in your **left hand** 2. Hold the empty needle in your **right hand** 3. Insert right needle into first stitch from **left to right, going under the left needle**[^7_3][^7_4] 4. Wrap yarn around right needle **counterclockwise** (back to front)[^7_4][^7_3] 5. Pull the new loop through the old stitch[^7_3] 6. Slide the old stitch off the left needle[^7_4] 7. Repeat for all 13 stitches[^7_8][^7_4] When you finish the row, switch hands (left needle now empty, right needle has all stitches) and knit back across.[^7_8][^7_7] The Nimble Needles tutorial would be my top recommendation since it has the same technical depth and clarity as TECHknitting's cast-on guide.[^7_3] <span style="display:none">[^7_10][^7_11][^7_12][^7_13][^7_14][^7_15][^7_16][^7_17][^7_18][^7_19][^7_20][^7_21][^7_22][^7_23][^7_9]</span> <div align="center">⁂</div> [^7_1]: https://techknitter.blogspot.com/2007/01/chronological-index-for.html [^7_2]: https://techknitting.blogspot.com/2007/05/how-to-count-rows.html [^7_3]: https://nimble-needles.com/stitches/how-to-knit-the-knit-stitch/ [^7_4]: https://www.studioknitsf.com/knit-stitch/ [^7_5]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Egp4NRhlMDg [^7_6]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpfLTb56fMc [^7_7]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svfjytkEs-8 [^7_8]: https://forum.knittinghelp.com/t/what-is-the-next-step-after-cast-on/19748 [^7_9]: https://techknitting.blogspot.com/2008/12/casting-on-additional-stitches-at-end.html [^7_10]: https://techknitting.blogspot.com/2021/03/ [^7_11]: https://techknitting.blogspot.com/2025/05/double-knitting-intro-basic-methods-for.html [^7_12]: https://techknitting.blogspot.com/2006/12/casting-on-by-knitting-on-method-also.html [^7_13]: https://www.reddit.com/r/casualknitting/comments/qww5ft/beginning_knitter_last_stitch_in_row_is_like/ [^7_14]: https://techknitting.blogspot.com/2016/04/duplicate-stitching-on-knitting-how-to-plus-tricks.html [^7_15]: https://www.facebook.com/groups/strandedknits/posts/5028866823831218/ [^7_16]: https://techknitting.blogspot.com/2012/ [^7_17]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlsBgtU2PqY [^7_18]: https://forum.knittinghelp.com/t/how-to-write-pattern-containing-short-rows/84638 [^7_19]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vm6oaYzHyA [^7_20]: https://www.facebook.com/groups/knittingmadeeasy/posts/1279176760049830/ [^7_21]: https://techknitting.blogspot.com/2014/09/ [^7_22]: https://nimble-needles.com [^7_23]: https://www.studioknitsf.com --- # The next instruction says “Row 2: Slip the first st as if to purl. Increase in the second st by knitting into the loop of the st in the row below and then knitting the st on the needle; k to end of row.” However, my casting on was very floppy loose and inconsistent, unlike the pictures from tech knitting and nimble needles. I’m also unsure which knitting method from nimble needles would be the traditional one. My great grandmother‘s family immigrated from germany I think although I don’t think they were born there, they were scholarly, and integrated into this area and culture. Can you write clear instructions maybe with small practice patterns, explanations, and links to nimble needles and/or tech knitting or such, for me to learn all the skills needed to learn to do these first 2 rows skillfully? Perfect! I'll create a comprehensive learning guide for you that addresses your German heritage knitting style, fixes your tension issues, and teaches you all the skills needed for those first two rows. Let me organize this clearly with practice exercises and direct links. *** ## Complete Learning Guide for Your First Two Rows ### Part 1: Your Traditional Knitting Method (German/Continental Style) Given your great grandmother's German heritage and scholarly background, she would have used **Continental knitting** (also called German knitting or "picking"). This is the traditional European method where you hold the yarn in your **left hand** rather than the right.[^8_1][^8_2][^8_3][^8_4] **Why This Matters**: Continental knitting was revolutionized by Germans in the early 1800s and is faster and more efficient than English-style knitting. It's the method passed down through German immigrant families.[^8_3][^8_4][^8_5] **Key Characteristics**: - Yarn held in left hand, wrapped around your pinky and index finger for tension[^8_4][^8_1] - Right needle "picks" the yarn rather than "throwing" it[^8_2][^8_1] - Smaller, more economical movements[^8_1][^8_3] - Better for preventing repetitive stress injury[^8_3] **Learn Continental Knitting**: - Nimble Needles has excellent continental knitting tutorials with detailed photos[^8_6] - Search for "Continental knitting tutorial" videos to see the hand positions clearly[^8_7][^8_8] *** ### Part 2: Fixing Your Loose, Inconsistent Tension Your floppy, loose cast-on is a very common beginner issue. Here's how to fix it: #### Immediate Solutions from TECHknitting: 1. **Use smaller needles for your practice** - This is the simplest fix and will automatically tighten everything[^8_9][^8_10] 2. **Actually hold the yarn** - Make sure you're wrapping the yarn around your left pinky finger for tension control, not just letting it hang loose[^8_11][^8_9] 3. **Don't pull after wrapping** - When you wrap yarn around the needle, pull it through gently without yanking[^8_12][^8_9] 4. **Keep stitches bunched together** on your needle - Don't spread them far apart; this creates excess slack[^8_12] 5. **Work on needle tips, not the barrel** - Keep your working stitches near the needle tips for tighter tension[^8_13][^8_10] #### TECHknitting Resource for Tension: - **"Uneven knitting part 3--fixing the loose knit column"** - This explains exactly how to control tension and why needles matter[^8_10] #### Practice Exercise for Tension: **Tension Control Swatch** (10-15 minutes) - Cast on 15 stitches using long-tail method - Knit 10 rows, focusing ONLY on keeping even tension - Try to make each stitch the same size as its neighbors - If too loose: use needles 1-2 sizes smaller[^8_9][^8_10] - If too tight: relax your left-hand grip slightly[^8_9] *** ### Part 3: Skills Breakdown for Your Pattern's First Two Rows Your pattern says: - **Row 1**: K all sts (Knit all stitches) - **Row 2**: Slip the first st as if to purl. Increase in the second st by knitting into the loop of the st in the row below and then knitting the st on the needle; k to end of row. You need to learn **three new techniques**: *** #### **Skill 1: The Basic Knit Stitch (Continental Method)** **Tutorial Links**: - Nimble Needles - "How to Knit the Knit Stitch" (with slow-motion video)[^8_6] - Studio Knit - "How to Knit Stitch" (4 clear steps)[^8_14] **Steps** (Continental style): 1. Hold needle with cast-on stitches in left hand 2. Hold empty needle in right hand 3. Yarn stays in left hand, wrapped around pinky and over index finger 4. Insert right needle into first stitch from left to right, going **under** the left needle[^8_14][^8_6] 5. Use right needle tip to "pick" or scoop the yarn from your left index finger[^8_8][^8_1] 6. Pull new loop through the old stitch[^8_6] 7. Slide old stitch off left needle[^8_14] **Practice Exercise**: **Basic Knit Row Practice** (15-20 minutes) - Use your 13 cast-on stitches - Knit across the row slowly, focusing on the motion - At the end, switch hands and knit back - Repeat for 10 rows total - Goal: Consistent, even stitches (don't worry about speed)[^8_15][^8_16] *** #### **Skill 2: Slip Stitch Purlwise** "Slip the first st as if to purl" means you move the stitch from left needle to right needle **without knitting it**, and you insert your needle as if you were going to purl (but you don't actually purl).[^8_17][^8_18][^8_19] **Why Purlwise?**: This keeps the stitch from twisting and maintains proper orientation[^8_20][^8_17] **Tutorial Links**: - The Knitting Circle - "Slip As If To Knit vs. Slip as if to Purl"[^8_17] - "How to Knit: Slip One Purl-wise" video[^8_18] - Tin Can Knits - "How to slip a stitch purlwise"[^8_19] **Steps**: 1. Keep yarn in back (behind your work)[^8_21][^8_18] 2. Insert right needle into first stitch from **right to left** (same direction as if you were going to purl)[^8_18][^8_17] 3. Simply slide the stitch from left needle to right needle[^8_19][^8_21] 4. The stitch stays in the same orientation - not twisted[^8_17][^8_19] **Practice Exercise**: **Slipped Edge Practice** (10 minutes) - Cast on 10 stitches - Row 1: Slip first stitch purlwise, knit to end - Row 2: Slip first stitch purlwise, knit to end - Repeat for 10 rows - You'll see a neat chain-like edge form on the sides[^8_18][^8_17] *** #### **Skill 3: Knit Into Stitch Below (Special Increase)** This is the trickiest technique. "Knitting into the loop of the st in the row below and then knitting the st on the needle" creates **two stitches from one** - an increase.[^8_22][^8_23][^8_24] **Tutorial Links**: - Purl Soho - "Working Into The Stitch Below" (excellent detailed tutorial)[^8_24][^8_25] - "Increasing Stitches Knit Stitch On Row Below Tutorial"[^8_22] - "Knit in Stitch Below (Lifted Increase)"[^8_23] - "Knitting Help - Make 1 Below (M1B)"[^8_26] **Steps**: 1. Look at the next stitch on your left needle 2. **Don't knit that stitch yet** - instead, look at the stitch **directly below it** in the previous row[^8_24][^8_22] 3. You'll see a "V" shape or purl bump below[^8_23][^8_24] 4. Insert your right needle tip into the **center of that V** (or into the purl bump at the base of the stitch)[^8_23][^8_24] 5. Wrap yarn and pull through, creating a new stitch[^8_26][^8_24] 6. **Now** knit the stitch that's actually on your needle normally[^8_22][^8_24] 7. You've turned 1 stitch into 2 stitches - that's your increase![^8_24][^8_22] **Visual Tip**: It's "nerve-wracking the first time" because you're knitting below and letting the regular stitch drop off - but that's correct![^8_25][^8_24] **Practice Exercise**: **Increase Practice Swatch** (20 minutes) - Cast on 10 stitches - Row 1: Knit all stitches - Row 2: K2, *knit into stitch below, then knit the stitch on needle*, repeat between * until 2 stitches remain, K2 - Row 3: Knit all stitches (you'll have more stitches now) - Repeat rows 1-3 three times to practice the increase motion[^8_27][^8_22] *** ### Part 4: Putting It All Together - Your Actual Pattern Rows Now combine everything: **Row 1: K all sts** - This is straightforward - just knit every stitch on your needle using the Continental method you practiced[^8_28] **Row 2: Slip the first st as if to purl. Increase in the second st by knitting into the loop of the st in the row below and then knitting the st on the needle; k to end of row.** Translation: 1. **Slip first stitch purlwise** (yarn in back)[^8_17][^8_18] 2. **On the second stitch, do the special increase**: knit into the stitch below it, then knit the actual stitch[^8_22][^8_24] 3. **Knit normally** to the end of the row[^8_22] **Complete Practice Pattern**: **Mini Practice Version of Your Pattern** (30 minutes) - Cast on 5 stitches - Row 1: K all sts (knit 5) - Row 2: Slip 1 purlwise, knit into stitch below + knit the stitch (increase made), K to end (you now have 6 sts) - Row 3: K all sts - Row 4: Slip 1 purlwise, increase in second st, K to end (you now have 7 sts) - Repeat rows 3-4 five more times This mini-pattern practices all three skills in the exact sequence your real pattern uses.[^8_29][^8_15] *** ### Part 5: Additional Resources **For Overall Skill Building**: - Sheep and Stitch - "What to Knit Next? Knitting Ideas to Grow Your Skills" - Shows progressive skill-building projects[^8_15] - Studio Knit - "52 Knit Stitch Patterns for Beginning Knitters" - Simple practice patterns[^8_16] **For Tension Help**: - "5 Tips to Correct Tension Problems in Continental Knitting"[^8_11] - "How to Fix Your Tension in Knitting (Beginner Tips That Actually Help)"[^8_30] **For Increases (alternative tutorials)**: - Tin Can Knits - "Make One Stitch: How to m1, m1R and m1L" (different increase, but good to know)[^8_31] - Nimble Needles - "Knitting increases - The ultimate list" (comprehensive reference)[^8_27] *** ### Summary: Your Learning Path 1. **Fix tension first** - Use smaller needles, hold yarn properly, practice tension control swatch (15 min)[^8_10][^8_9] 2. **Learn Continental knit stitch** - Practice on your 13 stitches for 10 rows (20 min)[^8_1][^8_6] 3. **Practice slip stitch purlwise** - Make slipped edge practice swatch (10 min)[^8_18][^8_17] 4. **Learn knit into stitch below increase** - Practice increase swatch (20 min)[^8_24][^8_22] 5. **Combine skills** - Work mini practice pattern (30 min)[^8_15] 6. **Start your real pattern** - You're ready for those first two rows! Total practice time: about 2 hours spread across multiple sessions. Take breaks between skills to let muscle memory develop.[^8_29][^8_9] Remember: Everything is possible with practice - loose tension doesn't seem reasonable to continue once you've worked through these exercises systematically![^8_30][^8_12] <span style="display:none">[^8_32][^8_33][^8_34][^8_35][^8_36][^8_37][^8_38][^8_39][^8_40][^8_41][^8_42][^8_43][^8_44][^8_45][^8_46][^8_47][^8_48][^8_49]</span> <div align="center">⁂</div> [^8_1]: https://biscotteyarns.com/blogs/knitting/continental-knitting-and-english-knitting-two-techniques-one-passion [^8_2]: https://www.handylittleme.com/continental-vs-english-knitting/ [^8_3]: https://feelgoodknitting.wordpress.com/2013/01/24/knitting-my-german-heritage/ [^8_4]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continental_knitting [^8_5]: https://www.abeeinthebonnet.com/blog/continental-or-english-which-knitting-style-is-best/ [^8_6]: https://nimble-needles.com/stitches/how-to-knit-the-knit-stitch/ [^8_7]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYiVXZ1omaM [^8_8]: https://thecozycuttlefish.com/trying-five-different-knitting-styles-finding-the-best-method/ [^8_9]: https://www.allfreeknitting.com/Knitting-Tutorials/Knitting-Tension-Problems [^8_10]: https://techknitting.blogspot.com/2010/03/uneven-knitting-part-3-fixing-loose.html [^8_11]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qBK-K5qqaI [^8_12]: https://www.reddit.com/r/knitting/comments/jga90q/knitters_with_loose_tension_how_did_you_fix_it_i/ [^8_13]: https://nimble-needles.com/stitches/how-to-knit-ssp-slip-slip-purl/ [^8_14]: https://www.studioknitsf.com/knit-stitch/ [^8_15]: https://sheepandstitch.com/pattern/what-to-knit-next-knitting-ideas-to-grow-your-skills/ [^8_16]: https://www.studioknitsf.com/stitch-patterns-beginner/ [^8_17]: https://www.theknittingcircle.com/video/slip-as-if-to-knit-slip-as-if-to-purl-018358 [^8_18]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUQ9HqCpy4U [^8_19]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ge__3lHGRIs [^8_20]: https://www.reddit.com/r/knitting/comments/1ogz80/slipping_stitches_purlwise_vs_knitwise/ [^8_21]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okYBERKg3us [^8_22]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CezlfM3nMsw [^8_23]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCuIX3M8qow [^8_24]: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/working-into-the-stitch-below/ [^8_25]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uoscSPwaGU [^8_26]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csLvFl11SGY [^8_27]: https://nimble-needles.com/stitches/knitting-increases/ [^8_28]: https://forum.knittinghelp.com/t/what-is-the-next-step-after-cast-on/19748 [^8_29]: https://blog.theloopyewe.com/2024/06/best-knitting-projects-for-beginners [^8_30]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ml4xkfFdz1s [^8_31]: https://blog.tincanknits.com/2013/10/03/m1/ [^8_32]: https://www.garnstudio.com/video.php?id=9\&lang=us [^8_33]: https://elizabethsmithknits.com/2022/11/04/5-tips-for-m1-increases/ [^8_34]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wxoi4Bs3ao [^8_35]: https://kshandknitdesign.com/m1bl-m1fl-tutorial [^8_36]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDU1Ws6Xmw8 [^8_37]: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/_y6mVbICYUs [^8_38]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0V359rMUTs [^8_39]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIc-6V_sy04 [^8_40]: https://www.tastefullyeclectic.com/easy-knitting-patterns-to-help-you-learn/ [^8_41]: https://techknitting.blogspot.com/2007/10/fixing-errors-at-sides-edges-of-your.html [^8_42]: https://elizabethsmithknits.com/2022/03/25/from-beginner-knitter-to-advanced-beginner/ [^8_43]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOziIfeXhhs [^8_44]: https://nimble-needles.com/tutorials/how-to-knit-for-beginners/ [^8_45]: https://tincanknits.com/support/category/project-tutorials [^8_46]: https://www.youtube.com/studioknit [^8_47]: https://www.theknittingcircle.com [^8_48]: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/knitting-tutorials/ [^8_49]: https://sheepandstitch.com/how-to-knit/
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