What is a provisional cast-on in knitting?

A provisional cast-on is a temporary cast-on method that holds onto live stitches so that they can be knit into later. Designed to be removable, you cast on using waste yarn or knotting cord. We recommend using a smooth, firm yarn that’s in a contrasting color—easy to see and unzip from your live stitches.

What is the Stretchiest cast-on knitting?

The stretchiest cast-on methods add in extra yarn to create an elastic–rather than rigid–edge that will grow to accommodate an wider circumference than the knitting. Knowing a few types of stretchy cast-ons gives you more flexibility (literally and metaphorically) in your knitting.

How do you knit first row after provisional cast on?

Take the waste yarn and do a chained or crochet cast on. Then work those stitches with your working yarn – this is your first row of the pattern. It’s easy to do, but you should have a crochet hook of similar size than your knitting needles, and your waste yarn should also be close in thickness to your working yarn.

Why do you use provisional cast on?

A provisional cast-on is a way to cast on stitches using waste yarn as a temporary cast on so that it can be easily unraveled after the knitting is complete, leaving you with live stitches which you can then place on your needle.

What is the best cast on method for knitting?

The long-tail cast-on method is probably the most popular among experienced knitters. It does take a bit of practice to get this method down, but once you understand what you’re doing it’s quick and easy to get stitches on the needle. Uses: The long-tail cast-on also counts as a row of knitting, which is nice.

Is long tail cast on good for hats?

The long tail tubular cast is ideal for projects that need a stretchy trim, such as socks and hats. It works very well in situations where you need a firm edge, but it is useless when used on something that needs a stretchy ribbing, such as socks or a hat. The edge is too firm to stretch adequately.

What do you need to know about cast on knitting?

For any knitting project you are starting, the FIRST thing you must do is cast on. Casting on is a term that describes the process of getting your yarn on to your knitting needle. There are many different ways to cast on; in this video, I show you how to do the long-tail cast on. This is definitely a beginner-friendly tutorial! Happy Knitting!

How to cast on long tail method for knitting?

Knitting Lesson Playlist: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=… The Long Tail Cast On method creates an even, stretchy edge, is quick and fun! Casting on adds the very first stitches onto your knitting needle before starting to knit. VIDEO PRODUCTION by Kristen McDonnell of Studio Knit. Loading…

Which is the best cast on method for socks?

German twisted cast on is a great choice for socks. It is a similar method to the long-tail cast on but builds in an extra twist that gives the cast on edge more elasticity. Uses: Knitters rave about this cast on method for socks because it is both stretchy and neat.

Do you bind off stitches or cast off stitches in knitting?

The standard way of casting off your stitches is very versatile and perfectly suitable for almost all works, stitches, and yarns. It also creates quite a neat finished edge. ⓘ In knitting patterns, it usually says “bind off all stitches” or “cast off the remaining stitches”.