Long Tail Cast On for Beginners

Learn the long tail cast on with me, in this tutorial I walk you through the long tail cast on step by step. From how to choose the right size needles for your yarn, to getting started with your slip knot and cast on.

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[neenaj]

Best long tail cast on tutorial I’ve seen. Many thanks 🙏

[brendaogara]

Thank you . I tried a few YouTube channels and this one makes more sense to me . I got it now

[clbell]

Just learning the art of knitting. I'm coming from years of crocheting and the last year of mosaic crochet.
I have found your long tail cast on invaluable and the Continental way of knitting very easy to adapt. Now to get this plastic line to quit hitting me in the face and my yarn from wrapping around it😂 Thank you.

[dianamccabe]

Thank you! I always do cable cast on bc that’s what my mom taught me but I wanted to learn long tail. Your explanation is very clear and worked for me! (I tried two other videos but this was best for me!)

[marshastrand]

Thank you so much. I've watched other videos that said it was easy, but made it so complicated. This is so much easier!

[farmwife]

thanks so much for this tutorial. I stopped and rewound so many times, this old lady burst out laughing over how inept I was, but I did finally get it! Now on to knitting, which I learned 62 years ago but at that time I learned to do the easy cast on. Rumor has it that learning new skills is important for my old brain, so this satisfies that challenge for today. Now, time to see if I remember how to do this after my ramble!😂. Postscript, I did, while chanting “Under, Over, Grab the loop and pull her through”. ( will put that to a musical tune which is my go to trick for remembering new skills)❤️

[Ravenseer]

This is brilliant. I"ve tried a few methods for this, and this one I got it, and I"m casting on! Thank you so much!

[iimuffinsaur]

im trying to learn how to knit and literally was on the verge of tears because i could figure out and this is the explaination that made me get it. i think the saying 1st tail, 2nd, 3rd, helped me understand it a lot better. and the heart comparison at the front

[angelikarusso]

Best instruction I’ve watched. Thank you. It really is simple and fast. Thank you!!!

[lovethelordjesuspraisethel]

I am getting back into knitting and I am relearning Very VERY Easily with you demonstrating. Explaining so well. I look through your Videos and The Absolutely Beautiful Creations you do.Thank You..🤗🙏🤟🕊

[patsystone]

Thanks for this wonderful and easy to understand explanation. Very helpful! 🙏🏼❤️

[melaniekennedy]

Fabulous demo !! Chrystal clear both visually and verbally.
I cannot wait to start my next project casting on this way !! .
Thank you for showing on you tube and please keep up the great work.

[sarahw]

you made this so simple! I got it right on my first try. thank you for making such a great video

[UnicornDirtBiker]

thank u do much i can finally do the cast on stich meathed kniting

[ladysarahs]

Hi thanks for the vlog you teached it so easy i was struggling do this method, that yarn is so lovely i have brought so many of that yarn from you in so many colours x

[christinevoss]

ok too funny you did this tutorial. Every time I start doing this I struggle to remember what strand goes where when you start. It just clicked like the working yarn starts where it stays on er your finger. lol

[charlotteburton-bellchrisb]

Hi - one question - how long should the long tail be? I haven't done much knitting for quite some time but am about to start a cable vest for my husband.

[JoycieG]

What do you do with the remaining tail?