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A step-by-step tutorial on the German twisted cast-on from a local. A super stretchy cast-on technique that creates a neat edge.
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The german twisted cast on is the stretchiest knitting cast on you can use! Socks, sweaters, hats, and mitts are perfect projects for this technique!
Aug 11, 2020 · If you need a stretchy edge for your knitting, learn how German twisted cast-on could be the right choice for you! Also known as the Old Norwegian cast-on, his method is similar to the long-tail cast-on, but with a literal twist.
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- 1. To get started, you need only one of your knitting needles. This method uses a long tail, so you need to estimate how much yarn you need for the...
- 2. Dip the needle around and under both strands of yarn that are wrapped around your thumb.
- 3. To complete the twist, insert the needle down into the loop near your thumb. Catch the side of the yarn loop that's away from you and then b...
- 4. Next, bring the needle to the outside of the yarn looped around your finger. Dip the needle under the yarn to catch it.
- 5. Bring the needle with the yarn toward you and draw it through the small gap in the twisted loop from your thumb. Depending on how you are holdin...
- 6. Once the yarn is through the twisted gap, let the loop of yarn drop from your thumb. Use your thumb and finger to pull the strands of yarn, tigh...
- 7. Repeat the steps above to add more stitches to your needle. Because this cast-on method twists the loop to add stretch, it's possible and ev...
A step-by-step tutorial on the German twisted cast on. Creates a super stretchy edge perfect for socks and hats READ THE FULL TUTORIAL HERE: My knitting n...
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Jun 8, 2023 · My go-to cast-on for socks is the Twisted German cast-on. It is a simple variation on the long-tail cast-on that puts an extra twist in the strand that wraps around the base of your stitches. That extra twist builds a little bit of extra yarn into the cast-on, allowing the edge to stretch.
VIEW THE FULL BLOG POST: https://sheepandstitch.com/library/how-to-do-the-german-twisted-cast-on/A stretchy cast on is a useful knitting skill. If you're...
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