Crochet cast on for knitting

The crochet cast-on method creates a really neat edge that resembles a chain cast-off edge; it is sometimes known as the cast-off cast-on method.

The crochet cast-on method creates a really neat edge that resembles a chain cast-off edge; it is sometimes known as the cast-off cast-on method.

If you want to knit a cast-on that’s quick, neat and matches your bind-off edge, follow our simple crochet cast-on tutorial.

A step-by-step tutorial on how to knit the tubular cast-on (+ slow-mo video). It creates super stretchy and seamless edge for ribbings.

Use a crochet hook to do a provisional cast-on directly on your knitting needle.

Learn how to work a provisional cast on in knitting. This popular method uses scrap yarn and a crochet hook, and it's known by a few names: one-step provisional cast on, scrap yarn method, crochet provisional cast on, etc.

A step-by-step tutorial on the cable cast-on knitting methods for beginners and some important tips and tricks for neater edges.

The crochet cast on is a fabulous cast on to have in your knitting tool kit. And I've made you a video to show you how to do it! It uses a 'waste' piece of yarn that you'll pull out when you're finished knitting: leaving a row of live stitches on the first row! It's

In this video I show you how to cast-on using 2 needles and hold the yarn in your left hand, as if to knit Continental style.