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Long-Tail Cast (see below)

Long-Tail Cast On

The last of these methods, long-tail cast on, is possibly the favorite method for beginners and experienced knitters alike. This method uses two strands of yarn; a long tail and the strand of working yarn connected to the ball. New stitches are made by drawing loops of the working yarn through loops from the long tail. In this way a foundation of loops...

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Jackie E-S 10 Comments

People sometimes ask what my favorite cast on is. Out of all the many cast on methods I know and sometimes use (and would specify in my HeartStrings patterns if I used something special), the Long Tail Cast On is my work horse - i.e. the default cast on I use unless there is a reason to use something else.

If you need a refresher about what the Long Tail Cast On is, or how...

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Date: 2017-04-03 02:53:56
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Knit Purl Hunter KAL | Knit-Along with Michelle

Welcome to the fall installment of the Progressive Needles Knit Along. �I'm excited to get back to sock knitting with you, especially one with so many great techniques and new videos! �As always, continued praise for our sponsor, Skacel Collection, whose support makes these KALs possible.

Before we begin, here is an overview of the KAL:

A portion of the 4-part mystery pattern is revealed here...

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