A MUCH EASIER alternative to the TUBULAR CAST-ON

Step-by-step instructions on a super simple alternative to the tubular cast-on that's much easier to knitin the round.

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The tubular cast-on is super pretty and creates a lovely edge for a 1-by-1 rib stitch. But when you want to knit it in the round, the edge constantly twists around and it quickly becomes a nightmare. This version may be less stretchy but it's so much easier to knit. If you know the longtail cast-on and how to do a yarn over, you are basically set!

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[raeburnjessica]

Thank you so much Norman - I've been struggling with a tubular cast on in the round (thought as I understood the tubular cast off I wouldn't have any problems - how wrong I was 😂) this is a great alternative & looks so much better than many other cast ons in the round❤

[francescaa]

This is a fantastic tutorial. Thank you so very much.😍

[mixedandknot]

I know the yo knit, but I learned with you the long-tail stretchy two needle cast-on today. Your voice is always nice and melodic so it helps learning with you. Thank you very much.

[christenaeriksen]

Your vast knitting knowledge just amazes me 😮

[ByHookorbyNeedles]

Over the last months your videos have encouraged me to try DPNs again and each time I do I have more success, thank you. I just need to purchase some wooden or bamboo ones, because the stitches don't slip off as easily.

[ayfkm_nope]

This is brilliant. I have such a hard time with the italian cast on

[dianneevans]

I always enjoy your videos, thank you!

[Ohmygoodness]

This is amazing, and you are a GENIUS!! This I can do. I really like your channel, and the content you put out is very technical. Thank you so much for this. 👍😊

[karendiesner]

Thanks Norman! Another super technique video! Your tips make my knitting life so much easier x

[carolebelgo]

Norman I owe you so much! This is so smart and intuitive made really my project reachable, thank you again for sharing in such a pedagogic and friendly manner😊

[tinalusiany]

HOW DID YOU KNOW WHEN TO DROP THIS VIDEO?!?!
I literally watch your tutorial for tubular cast on, over and over and over and over again. Yet, I'm still confused. And you dropped this. Thank you soooo muuuccchh 🙏🏻👍🏻🫰🏻

[Baghwanita]

This was really good, how elastic is it? And the other method to do a super elastic, how to continue on that one, is it another video?

[kathygao]

Thanks for this helpful tutorial, Norman! Quick question: since you don't double up the first 2 stitches, don't you have to cast on half the number of desired stitches + 2 extra stitches?

[wellerachel]

Do you have a video for the stretchy version in the round on circular needles. I'm getting completely twisted up!

[Kris_Van_Allen]

I am missing something: when you cast on initially, for flat knitting, if you cast on half the number you need plus one stitch, when/how do you get rid of that added stitch in the cast on?

[battenburg]

My pattern asks me to cast on an odd number of stitches using the tubular cast on (77 stitches) what changes would I make to this method to end up with an odd number of stitches? X

[Cedardale_craft]

So I testing
I have avoided the tubular cast on because of how much it twists.
How stretchy is this compared to other cast ons? I'm wondering if it ends up a bit tight?