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How to Cast on Stitches

By Sarah E. White, About.com

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Long-Tail Cast On - Finishing Up

The final step in making a stitch for the long-tail cast on method is simply to slide the loop of your left thumb and pull the thread so that the loop holds onto the needle, again making sure not to do so too tightly.

To continue making stitches, loop the yarn that is attached to the ball back around your thumb and repeat as many times as needed for your project.

The great thing about the long-tail cast on is that once you get the hang of it you can complete the stitches very quickly.

Long tail cast on last step
A finished long-tail cast on stitch
Sarah White
  1. Getting Started Learning to Knit: The Cast On
  2. Making a Slip Knot
  3. Knitted Cast On - Opening the Loop
  4. Knitted Cast On - Wrapping the Yarn
  5. Knitted Cast On - Pulling the Loop Through
  6. Knitted Cast On - Finishing the Stitch
  7. Long-Tail Cast On Preparation
  8. Long-Tail Cast On - Making the Loop
  9. Long-Tail Cast On - Finishing Up
  10. Finishing Your Casting On

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