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anang310
Chatty Knitter
USA
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achrisvet
Permanent Resident
USA
5986 Posts |
 Posted - 03/06/2005 : 8:47:52 PM
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Originally posted by MrsD1
I use the cable cast-on and knitted cast-on for most everything. When I do the long-tail cast-on my edge is too tight and my e cast-on or backward loop is too loopy or messy. Maybe I just need to practice more. I have the instructions for the German twisted cast-on, but I haven't used it yet. I've practiced it and I think the edge it makes is very nice.
Patsy
I tried the German twisted as described by Meg Swansen in - was it Vogue? I ued it on a lace scarf and it worked great. The cast on stretchedout to match perfectly the width of the lace pattern. I'll use it again for anything I want to be really stretchy.
Anita
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Atavistic
Permanent Resident
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Posted - 03/07/2005 : 08:09:44 AM
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I am starting to use the provisional crochet cast on the most because I have a short torso and long arms and I'm sick and tired of things being too short or too long. Plus, if it DOES work out to the correct length I can make the cast off edges the exact same. Nice.
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SusanT
Seriously Hooked
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Posted - 03/07/2005 : 08:12:59 AM
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MrsD1
Chatty Knitter
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Posted - 03/07/2005 : 09:23:34 AM
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Fran, Thanks for the heads up on using two needles to do the long-tail cast on. I'll give that a try.
Anita, I saw the German twisted cast-on in Vogue. It's good to hear you like it on an actual project. I haven't used it on anything yet.
I like learning new things in knitting even if I won't use them very often. Hopefully it creates new brain cells! :)
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ladyamythyst69
Gabber Extraordinaire
372 Posts |
Posted - 03/07/2005 : 10:05:48 AM
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I use the long tail or thumb method because it is the only one I know and I have been too busy or lazy to learn any others! I want to learn provisional and the German method.
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Lanea
Permanent Resident
USA
5158 Posts |
Posted - 03/07/2005 : 10:23:25 AM
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I used to use a long-tail cast-on frequently, but it makes my left hand cramp up something fierce. For the last few months, I've been using either a knitted cast-on or a basic loop cast-on, depending on what I'm making and how I feel. I want to start doing picot edges on socks, so I have some reading to do.
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busygirl
Permanent Resident
Australia
1672 Posts |
Posted - 03/07/2005 : 1:32:47 PM
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I use the 2 needle knitted cast on, as that is the way I was taught years ago. I would like to try the cable cast on for my next project, as it looks so neat.
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blwinteler
Permanent Resident
USA
3145 Posts |
Posted - 03/07/2005 : 1:58:29 PM
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I only know how to do a knit-on cast on. I taught myself with a lion brand kit and that is how I learned it. Eventually I may teach myself something else, but this has not failed me yet.
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elizh
Permanent Resident
USA
1248 Posts |
Posted - 03/07/2005 : 2:06:55 PM
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Cable cast on because I can do it the most evenly. But I like doing the provisional one with the chain stitch on waste yarn too, but it takes longer.
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sweetgeorgia
Chatty Knitter
Canada
101 Posts |
Posted - 03/07/2005 : 2:40:58 PM
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It depends... mostly long-tail cast on. For 1x1 rib, I use the tubular cast on. If I need to graft something, then it will be provisional cast on...
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LauraLee
New Pal
USA
36 Posts |
Posted - 03/10/2005 : 12:23:23 PM
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I use the knitted cast on primarily because it goes quickly. Also, the cable cast on.
If I'm doing something small and/or the edge doesn't matter, I sometimes use the loop cast-on.
Also use the crochet cast-on from time to time.
Laura
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kyench
Chatty Knitter
USA
205 Posts |
Posted - 03/10/2005 : 12:41:42 PM
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How do you do a long tail cast on with 2 needles? Is there a picture somewhere or is this your own method?
KC
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achrisvet
Permanent Resident
USA
5986 Posts |
Posted - 03/10/2005 : 1:43:26 PM
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Originally posted by kyench
How do you do a long tail cast on with 2 needles? Is there a picture somewhere or is this your own method?
KC
http://boiknit.blog.com/
You just hold the 2 needles together as if they were one large needle. It's just to make the cast on looser. When you are done you carefully slide one needle out. It's much the same as just using a larger needle, but this way you don't have tohave an extra needle, you just need the 2 you were planning to use for your project.
Anita
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kyench
Chatty Knitter
USA
205 Posts |
Posted - 03/10/2005 : 1:58:19 PM
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Ahhh, I must have misread, I thought using 2 needles to knit the long tail cast on....DUH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I need to go home!!
KC
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fmarrs
Guardian angel
USA
9776 Posts |
Posted - 03/10/2005 : 2:07:47 PM
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When you use two needles the size your are going to knit with, you are getting a more exact measurement than just going up a size or two in your needle or guessing at how much larger to make it. And as Anita said, you always have that size with you. You can even cast on over both ends of a circular needle withich is the method I use most often. I also use this method to count my cast on, this way. Cast on 50 stitches, count them, then cast on 5 more, pull one needle out, slip it under the last 5 stitches you cast on. You now have 50 stitches on the cable and 5 over two needles, cast on 55 stitches again, check your count, remove one needle and again slip it under the last 5 stitches. Continue this way, adding 50 stitches at a time to your needle until you have completed your cast on.
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edelsma
Permanent Resident
Canada
1182 Posts |
Posted - 03/10/2005 : 3:38:21 PM
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I use 2 needles long tail and the provincial (crochet) cast on's.
I like them as I have not had any problem.
Margaret in Waterloo, Ontario
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When you meet someone better than yourself, turn your thoughts to becoming his equal. When you meet someone not as good as you are, look within and examine your own self.... Confucius~~~
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Sabrina
Chatty Knitter
USA
341 Posts |
Posted - 03/10/2005 : 7:06:25 PM
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| I just recently learned there were other cast on's (I learned long tail). I have a love/hate relationship with long tail because I haven't learned how to pull the right amount of yarn and usually have to cast on more than once. |
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knittingewe
Chatty Knitter
USA
219 Posts |
Posted - 03/13/2005 : 09:29:28 AM
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Hi all,
I use long tail cast on most frequently but I have to learn provisional cast on for a knitting retreat I'm going to in April.
I can't wait!
Jenny
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knitz2
Permanent Resident
USA
1800 Posts |
Posted - 03/13/2005 : 6:44:09 PM
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| For years I used the long tail cast on exclusively. Within the past 6 mo I've learned the cable cast on and will sometimes use it. Either I don't use it enough to get good at it or it is just plain slower than the long tail! |
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