Everything About Long Tail Cast On LTCO

Learn all the ins and outs of Long Tail CO. Why it does what it does and how to make it better.

O:00 Introduction
00:40 How to do the long tail CO : position and movement of the fingers
2:20 Actions of finger yarn and thumb yarn
3:31 Casting on according to the stitch gauge : living space between stitches
5:19 Finding where the cast on is in the fabric
7:57 The two sides of the cast on : smooth side and bumpy side
9:40 Debunking a myth : casting on two needles

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[jillsmithson]

I just discovered your channel and am on my knees in gratitude for your phenomenal gift of wisdom sharing and guidance! THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart!

[carolynpatitucci]

I learned so much from watching this video. I will watch it again with yarn in hand and practice what you are demonstrating .

[ginetterichard]

You are a genius! I have been knitting for about 8 years now and honest to God, never I would have thought of "spacing" my stitches when using the long tail cast on method! Thank you so much for sharing this video and all your other so helpful videos! I have been a subscriber to your channel for some time now and it is one of the best "knitting" decision I have made so far! Thank you so much!😊

[dianatharp]

I’m an engineer and you are my knitting queen. What an amazing, simple presentation that clears up the the mire of unasked questions about long tail cast on. Bravo! Art and science are inseparable.

[jaynebrown]

This is by far the best presentation I have ever seen about the mechanics of the long tail cast on. Thank you so much - the visual effect of using the two colors helps me to understand what's going on with the stitches. What an "aha" moment for me. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[pattyfox]

This is a brilliant demonstration ! It is the only time I ‘ve ever seen two colors tied together to illustrate the actions of the tail and ball ends of the yarn. Great visual.

[selina]

Love not hearing the drivel and rubbish just great knitting advice and instructions. Keep it going 👍❤️

[elizabethromano]

I am a g.g. (Great grandma)….I love regular old fashioned knitting, loom knitting, and my favourite crocheting..
Now I’m ready for a change…I want to learn how this long-tail-cast-on in both knitting and purling…I can already tell your method is quite easy to follow….thank you Suzanne!!!! Keep up the great work!

[lovethelordjesuspraisethel]

I am going to do YOUR CAST ON WITH SPACE!! YOU MA'AM are the ONLY one who has explained this to me.. I have torn so many stitches out of my Knitting because the cast on was WAY TOO TIGHT!. I Will let you know..THANK YOU & I have subscribed...Also, I Like how you Teach, .. Easily and SHOW us what we NEED.. To the Point!

[masz]

Absolutely the best knit PHD. Now I understand so much of little knit stuff I've done wrong. Luv ur instruction with great AV.

[victoriacouso]

I am just about to knit a gauge swatch for a project that calls for a long-tail cast-on, but I couldn't recall how it went… Thank goodness I have found and watched this video of yours!! Thank you so much for recording it and sharing it.

[beatricepersson]

Thanks, you killed the myth of two needles very scientifically!

[cheriecornick]

I love the way you use two colors to show what looks like the first row is actually part of the cast on and what it looks like when you knit the first row. I am embarrassed to say how long it took me to realize that.

[TeresaNTaylor]

This is such a great way of doing the long tail cast on (two balls of yarn). I have a sweater that calls for a LTCO with 234 stitches. I HATE running out of tail or having too much; this is perfect. I usually do a cable cast on or knitted cast on when there are more than 30 stitches to cast on, but I think this will be my new way of casting on. I also now understand the mechanics of the LTCO and why many of my projects call for a CO row and a couple of “set up” rows. Most importantly, I now know my CO is NOT my first row.

[thomas]

dispelling the myths with actual visible proof ...great as always ...thank you ...just tried something I hadn't seen before ...casting for a triangle shawl ...the cast on is only the slip knot ...row 1 kfb ...row 2 kfb k to the end of row ...and so it goes ...a beautiful sharp point or corner for a diagonal scarf / shawl ...hint or comments always appreciated ...t.

[barbarascott]

This is such an excellent tutorial. Using the two colors helped me to finally understand how to count rows correctly. Thank you for NOT chitting and chatting but instead getting right to the point.

[yettaoshea]

Thank you for showing and explaining the technical aspect of knitting! It’s so much easier to make a good product when you understand how it’s put together.

[flyingcloud]

Your videos are FABULOUS, I go to your tutorials first before I try anything I am not familiar with thankyou!

[lorialma]

This is EXACTLY the problem I’ve been having with the 2 needle cast on. The result reminds me of the stitches you get when making broomstick lace in crochet. Your instruction just saved me! Thank you!

[lindahenderson]

You are inspirational teacher of technique....keep sharing I am loving it! Your technique sticks to my brain! Thank you