Not Your Grandma’s Long-tail Cast-on

Not Your Grandma’s Long-tail Cast-on

Did you know the long-tail cast-on comes in many flavors? Learn variations that create superior sproing (yes, that’s a technical term), a comfy rounded edge, and extra decorative appeal. Find out how to cast on so that you can work your first row as a right-side row, and still get the smooth side of the cast-on on the outside of your work. Discover ways of getting the long-tail cast-on to blend in with ribbing.

Not Your Grandma’s Long-tail Cast-on is a quick, 90-minute class. Compare it to the three-hour Cast-on Cornucopia.

Duration:
90 minutes
Skills required:
basic knitting experience
Materials:
smooth, light colored, worsted-weight yarn in two colors; needles of a size appropriate to your yarn
Homework:
none