Daily Archives: May 1, 2010

CO Swatch 7: Simplified Cast On

Posted on May 1, 2010 by Alarid

The Simplified Cast On is found on page 67 of RD KH. The Simplified Cast On uses two strands of yarn and one needle. The little twists on the very edge run the opposite way the basic long tail cast … Continue reading →

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CO Swatch 6: Italian Cast On

Posted on May 1, 2010 by Alarid

The Italian Cast on is found on page 67 of RD KH. I can’t find a video online for this cast on (all searches for italian cast on lead to a tubular cast on) – but I think it is … Continue reading →

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CO Swatch 5: Thumb Cast On

Posted on May 1, 2010 by Alarid

The Thumb Cast On is found on page 67 of RD KH. You can find a video for this cast on on KnittingHelp.com, titled “Alternative Cast On.” This is a long tail cast on worked with two strands of yarn … Continue reading →

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