As part of our new GH Stitch Club, we’re showing beginners all the basic techniques for knitting! And the first thing you need to do to get started on any project (FYI: we have a bunch of great options to choose from here), is to learn how to cast on a.k.a place your stitches on your needle.
There are a few different techniques for casting on, including provisional, frilled and long tail, but we advise using the backwards loop method as seen in the video above, especially if this is your first knitting project.
It’s super simple and can be done in just a few of steps:
Step 1: Make a slip knot
Make a loop with your yarn and slip it on one of your needles. Then, tighten it just a bit, making sure it’s not too stiff.
Step 2: Cast On
Take your yarn and loop it around your thumb. Thread your needle underneath, and create a loop on your needle, again making sure it’s not too tight.
Step 3: Repeat
Depending on how many stitches your project requires, you’ll repeat step 2.
Before you know it, you’ll be on your way to knitting like a pro!
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