Learning to knit: how to cast on knitting needles

2024 Author: Sierra Becker | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-26 03:46

When deciding to do this type of needlework as knitting, the first thing you have to do is master the complex science of making a type-setting edge. And for this, study in detail the descriptions telling how to dial loops. It turns out that you can even start knitting socks or a sweater by crocheting loops. And, if it is a convenient tool for you, then by tying the air chain and putting each link on the knitting needle, you will get a ready-made typesetting edge. Then it remains only to continue working, following the description and the picture.

But the most common method is called "long host". Using it, you will get a beautiful, neatly made first row, which will be elastic enough, but not subject to stretching, and will protect your product from deformation. For those who are just learning to knit, experienced craftswomen recommend practicing how to cast on loops, paying special attention to the thread tension. After all, the rigidity (softness), density (freedom) of the execution of the type-setting edge determines the appearance of the finished product and the convenience of everyday wear. Duringworkout, you can do the necessary work with a single needle, but in the future we recommend that you cast on by folding two knitting needles together.

So, we start the set of loops on the knitting needles by measuring the required amount of free thread from the main skein. The length of the "tail" is calculated as follows: for each loop you will need from 1 to 2.5 cm (depending on the thickness of the knitting needle and yarn), and for a free tip that allows you to conveniently cast on the last loops, add another 15-20 cm.

Lay the thread around the thumb and forefinger of the left hand, holding both ends in the palm of your hand. A free "tail" entangles the thumb, and leading to the ball - the index finger. Hook the thread between the thumb and forefinger with the knitting needle (Fig. 1).

Pulling it with the needle towards you, slip under the yarn at the thumb (Fig. 2).

Next, hook the thread in front of the index finger (fig. 3) and pull it through the loop on the thumb (fig. 4).

Tightening made a loop on the thumb. Lower it and put the thread on it again (fig. 5). Make sure that the 2 loops resulting from the manipulations done do not come off the knitting needle at this moment.

Figures 6-10 clearly show how to dial further loops, up to the required number.

If this option of starting the cast on seems difficult and difficult for you, then below we will give a description and illustrations of how to cast on using the “ready first loop” method:

holding the “free end” of the thread, wind it around your fingers once (Fig. 11);

remove the resulting loop from your hand (Fig. 12);

put the center thread on the needle, pull it out and tighten the loop (fig. 13).

Next, continue casting on as shown in figures 6 to 10. We hope that this description will help you master the science of cast-on easily and without problems.