How to Cast on in Knitting (Thumb Method)

Make a Knot., Thread one of your knitting needles into the knot., Pull on the working string so the knot is secured on the needle., Place out two fingers on the working string., Grab the working string connected to your needle with your other hand...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Make a Knot.

    Don't pull it yet, you'll do that later.

    Slip your finger into it if you think you might pull.
  2. Step 2: Thread one of your knitting needles into the knot.

    Remove your finger first. , The working string is the string that comes from the yarn ball. , Starting from your thumb. , Leave the needle alone. , Make sure the bottom string on your fingers are lined up with the top string. , Don't do it from the way facing front, it's from the way facing you. , If you don't, You'll hurt yourself on the next step. ,, How long the loop chain is how wide the knit is. ,
  3. Step 3: Pull on the working string so the knot is secured on the needle.

  4. Step 4: Place out two fingers on the working string.

  5. Step 5: Grab the working string connected to your needle with your other hand.

  6. Step 6: Turn your fingers sideways and under the working string.

  7. Step 7: Thread the Needle into the loop.

  8. Step 8: Remove your Fingers.

  9. Step 9: Pull on the working string while the loop is on the Needle.

  10. Step 10: Repeat steps until you have got to the size you want.

  11. Step 11: Start knitting!

Detailed Guide

Don't pull it yet, you'll do that later.

Slip your finger into it if you think you might pull.

Remove your finger first. , The working string is the string that comes from the yarn ball. , Starting from your thumb. , Leave the needle alone. , Make sure the bottom string on your fingers are lined up with the top string. , Don't do it from the way facing front, it's from the way facing you. , If you don't, You'll hurt yourself on the next step. ,, How long the loop chain is how wide the knit is. ,

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