No guessing tail for long tail cast on! #knitting #knit #tutorial #howto

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[pokey]

Mind = blown! This is AMAZING! Thank you.

[lesliecrockett]

This is very useful. I always judged the length by making a tiny 'jerk', on the yarn, for each planned cast on stich and a final pull, of at least 8 inches at the end. Usually had too much but I never came up short. Yours is definitely better. Thank you.

[lindas]

Oh lord finally someone has solved this problem! Thank you!

[twiggyjali]

you saved my life. i have a blanket of around 500 stitches to cast on and i was wondering how to even start that

[thedorothyng]

this is such a life saver! thank you so much for sharing! ❤

[beanixdorf]

This is truely brilliant, thank you so much for sharing ❤

[Carola-By-The-Bay]

Life Saver!! Coming at just the right time! I’m starting this scarf of 99 stitches over for the EIGHTH TIME! 🫣🧶 (Beginning Knitter) Thank you! 💖

[dreamlvr]

This is a great idea if you’re using a solid color. If you’re ends are different colors don’t fret. Simply wrap your yarn lightly around your needle the number of stitches you need, leave yourself a little extra just in case. 😊

[wprofesora]

Then what?
Do I have to use the pulled end to knit or the ouside end to knit?
The ball I have has been wound from a skein Does the strand I use to knit really matter or will I have a curl to deal with in my finished scarf? “A Good Scarf” is my pattern. What other CO can be used well with your pattern?

[brendajohnson]

Great tip but this is why I never use a long tail cast on and I’m fine with not using it. 😁