Confident Knitting: Long-Tail and German Twisted Cast-On Method

This video shows you how to work a perfect cast on for ribbing. The combination of the long-tail method for knit stitches and the German twisted method for purl stitches gives a stable but stretchy edge. This video is part of our Confident Knitting series. The pattern featured in this video is the Stellar Hat by Gudrun Johnston which can be found, along with in-depth photo tutorials, in our book, Confident Knitting. You can purchase Confident Knitting at: UK retailers: Modern Daily Knitting (USA): Strickmich (EU): 0:00 Introduction 0:40 Uses of Long-Tail and German Twisted Cast-On Method 1:15 Measuring Your Long Tail 2:35 Arranging Your Yarn to Cast On 2:58 The Slingshot or ’Y’ Base Position 3:20 Using Long Tail Cast-On Method to Cast On a Knit