How to Use the Long-Tail Cast On as the Provisional Cast On

Here's a simple trick that allows us to use the long-tail cast on as a provisional cast on, without a crochet hook or any special skills.

For more details about this method, go to

The full step-by-step photo tutorial about this method is at

[Geekino]

Another tutorial with Maryna's hallmarks - relevant, clear, and succinct. Many thanks for making knitters' lives easier!

[judet]

Myrna I always look forward to your weekly tutorials and find them very helpful. Thank you so much for sharing you're excellent knitting knowledge. Take care and thank you

[maetaylor]

Maryna - I watched your latest and greatest "How to use the Long Tail cast on as a provisional, etc. Well I went net to a knitter who was showing "How To make a tubler cast on. There were sooo many steps. Obviously they were not aware of your lastest Gem. Thank you

[carolynblack]

This is so timely, simple and helpful. Thank you!

[pattigove]

I LOVE this!! So much simpler. Off to give it a try.

[NaomiPollock]

Amazing! SO much easier than using the crochet technique. Thank you!

[ginapowell]

Thank you, I never liked the provisional cast on, now I can work patterns that call for it.😊

[maryberg]

Fantastic! I usually avoid a provisional cast on because of the fussy work but this is wonderful. Thank you.

[sueannettesmith]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! This makes perfect sense! You are a Knitting Genius! 🧶

[merrylrosenthal]

Another great tutorial. Thanks so much!

[jenniferbarrett]

Brilliant! I am going to use this truck for sure! Thank you.

[esmekaffen]

Maryna, you are a knitting genius! What a simple and elegant method. I’m hopeless with a crochet hook, so just avoided patterns requiring a pc. Never again. THANK YOU for this!❤❤❤

[mirandaflores]

Muy buena idea, efectiva, fácil y rápida. Gracias!💜

[julianne]

Anazing! So simple… I can now use this cast on with confidence! Thank you 🫶🏼

[theastewart]

Hi Maryna. I hope you are well. This is such a great technique! Thank you for sharing with us. Have a lovely weekend.🧡🧡

[franwright]

In what situations would you use this type of cast on?

[mirjamkuhl]

Awesome, thank you!!! I also tried this by knitting in the round with the magic loop. I can't figure it out because where do I start picking up the stitches? at the tail? or do you perhaps have a tutorial for that?