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Video Tutorials: Casting On

The Long-Tail Cast On

Learn how to do the long tail cast on with this video tutorial. This is one of the most common cast-on methods for beginning your knitting projects. In this video, the PurlQueen will demonstrate two approaches to the long-tail cast on.

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The Provisional Cast On

Learn how to do a provisional cast on with Planet Purl's how-to video. In this technique you will also need to know how to create a crochet chain. The crochet chain is used as a starting point to cast on stitches, which will later be removed.

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The Cable Cast On

Learn how to knit the cable cast on with this video tutorial. In this video, the Purlqueen will demonstrate how this technique differs from the knitted cast on, as well as show how it results in a very clean, inelastic edge that doesn't budge.

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Knitting and Crochet
How-To Videos

Video Tutorials: Casting On

The Long-Tail Cast On

The Provisional Cast On

The Cable Cast On

The Knitted Cast On

The Backward Loop or E-Cast On

How to Make a Slip Knot

Double-Knitting - Part 1: Casting On and Solid Colors

Invisible or Open Cast On

Seamless Turkish Cast On with Two Circular Needles

Judy's Magic Cast On

Knitting and Crochet How-To Videos

Video Tutorials: Casting On

Knitting and Crochet
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