How to knit the crochet cast-on - Step-by-step for beginners

Step-by-step instructions on casting on knitting with a crochet hook. A super simple technique for beginners.

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If you own a crochet hook (and every knitter should!), then you can also cast-on knitting with a crochet hook. It basically boils down to crocheting a simple chain stitch around your knitting needle starting with a slipknot. You can also start with a chain stitch and pick up the ridges on the back of the chain with your knitting needle. But I find that technique a little bit too fiddly.
Still this cast-on technique creates a moderately stretchy edge and is quite pretty. Looks a bit braided!

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[valeriehowden]

As a long time crocheter who doesn't like casting on, this will become my go-to method! Thanks from Canada!

[Haul_Away]

Norman, you are very quickly becoming my favorite teacher for new techniques! You explain everything so well. 😁 Danke schön!

[MickeyMallone.]

This works great for people like me who just can't cast-on without making it super tight! Thanks!!

[gwendyrose]

As a "long-time crocheter, " this gives me a BUNCH of ideas of ways you could do a knitting cast-on using other crochet stitches as well! :D I may have to go do some experimenting. ;) ;) I will definitely be using this in the future. :) GREAT video as always! :D

[KieraTaylor-ve]

I’ve always been frustrated trying to estimate how many stitches for the length I need. I can see this technique being incredibly helpful. Thank you so very much!

[kowaikaiju]

I'm so glad this is a thing! I hate casting on straight to the needles, so I started transferring stitches from my Tunisian crochet hook to start. It helps so much. :D

[gailaltschwager]

What a pretty cast on! Thank you, Norman! It's always a delight to see you on Sunday.

[barbararosselot]

Thanks, Norman! Very clear and easy to follow!

[mayolson]

You are a knitting treasure. Besides knitting I am crocheter also and never thought of casting on this way.

[micheleprice]

Omg thank you so much. I crochet but have been trying to learn to knit. The casting on was so hard for me i gave up but with this method i can try again. Thank you. ❤

[Violinstef]

Thank you for the clear demonstration of a very neat cast-on method!

[ROBYNCROCKER]

Best method I’ve ever seen for crochet cast on. Thank you

[theastewart]

Hi Norman. Thanks for another great tutorial! Thanks for the tips on the slip knits as well. There are so many different ways to make them!🤗

[sheenidyasfalco]

Love that you reviewed both methods! Thank you ❤

[JustFluffyQuiltingYarnCrafts]

Just found out about this cast on technique today. Thank you, Norman. ❤

[letitiasokoll]

I’m a long time knitter and a long time user of the long tail cast on. I’m really liking this crochet cast on, hopefully it works left handed.

[kittykat]

This has a lovely look to it, Thank you.

[TeacupTSauceror]

very comprehensive and easy to follow and also very quick! i don't know how you manage it

[Ravencall]

I love the look of this cast on, plus I am terrible at estimating the proper length of tail in a long tail cast on!

[charissango]

I love this and your expertise soooo much!! ❤❤❤