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When you begin to work
on a pattern placing the first row of
stitches on the needle is known as "casting
on". All further rows are working
into these initial loops. This can be
done on one or two needles and the method
may be specified in the pattern. Single
cast on is often used for fine knitting
and baby clothes because it produces
a loose, soft edge.
Making a slip loop
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1
Wrap your yarn around two fingers
twice and pull through the twisted
yarn with a knitting needle. |
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2
Pull both ends of the yarn to
tighten the slip loop. |
Single cast on
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1
With the slip over loop on your
right hand needle wrap the working
end of the yarn around your left
thumb and hold it in the palm
of your hand. Put the needle through
the yarn behind the thumb. |
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2
Lift the yarn and slide the new
"stitch" towards the
slip loop. Tighten the working
end to secure the stitch until
you have the required number. |
Two-needle method
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1
With the slip loop on your left
hand needle, insert your right
hand needle through the loop from
front to back. |
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2
Bring the yarn under and over
your right hand needle. |
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3
Draw up the yarn through the slip
loop to make a stitch. |
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4
Place the stitch on your left
hand needle. Continue to make
stitches drawing the yarn through
the last stitch on your left hand
needle |
Stitch
Gauge |
Casting
On |
Casting
Off |
Holding
the needle & yarn |
Basic Stitches
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Increasing
Stitches |
Decreasing
Stitches |
Cables
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Knitting
in the Round |
Working
with More Than One Yarn Colour
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Button
Holes |
Edges
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Seams
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Finishing
Techniques |
Abbreviations
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