How to Cast On in Knitting - Two Ways 

I am a man of 80 bored rigid in lockdown, decided to make a scarf, figured I would be done by winter, followed some other videos but after knitting about 4 inches the result was a mess then found your tutorials pulled it apart and started again. Now well pleased with the progress I am making thanks to you. Awesome tutorials.

This is the best cast-on tutorial on RU-vid. I don't need music and fancy swipe transitions, I need clear instructions and repetition. THANK YOU!

Knitting rocks since I found this lady and does help get through lockdown 😎 stay safe everyone 👍🙂❤️🌸

Really easy video to follow. Thank you!!! Spent an hour with my grandmother today and she taught me how to get started simply (knitting pro of 80 years lol)... then went home and messed it all up and had to start again and finally found this video that showed the same way she showed me. 👍❤️

I was relearning how to knit. This video helped me remember really quickly bc of how slowed down it is. This is amazing for beginners AND people trying to get their muscle memory to remember

your videos allowed me to knit a scarf for my grandma with cancer, thanks 😊❤💖

I LOVE this. The 2nd way to cast on is my fave and so much less awkward from the one I was taught. Thanks.

Wow...I’m sure Your told this often, but you have an amazing talent. Not only your craft, but Your teaching method is simply wonderful. Knowing how to do something such as knitting is one thing, to give such clear and concise instructions is another thing completely! The demonstration was so engaging and easily followed in real time. I love how you taught the classic method first, then threw in a “cheat” just to be sure everyone could do it, but wanting people to try first the proper way. Your very patient and you definitely make me wanna keep learning. Thank you!

Knitted decades ago when my children were little and forgot how to cast on 😊. You’re a great teacher.

Thank you so much for the second cast on method you showed. I am 61 and still needed my mother to cast me on and off... Embarrassing, I know. Try as she may, for 50 years, I just didn't get it. My mom passed away last month, and I can't let her love of knitting pass with her. I learned knitting with pencils when I was 8 and I want to teach my grandchildren and great nieces and nephews. Now I can, thanks to you! I'm so happy I found you❤

Thank you so much for making these videos. My mom tried to teach me to knit when I was a kid, but I lost interest before she could teach me to cast on and cast off. Now, she’s gone, but I decided to keep her knitting basket and see if I could figure out how to use her supplies. I think she’d be really happy to see me knitting.

THANK YOU!!! I am trying to pick up knitting again after a break of at least 40 years. I had 3 different learn-to-knit booklets--all showing a different way to cast on, none of which was the way a relative had shown me as a teenager. I've learned the method you showed and when you showed that easier way--I recognized it as the way my Cousin Margaret had shown me. I've learned the more advanced way, but it was nice to have confirmation that there was a easy way that I remembered from way back in the day. :-) Going to watch the knitting and purling videos today and am on my way to knitting again. I have subscribed and am truly appreciative. You are an excellent teacher.

Great tutorial for beginners. My mom taught me to knit, but she had a difficult time because I am left handed. I do knit right handed but crochet left handed ( I taught myself - and it’s easier than knitting). My mom taught me a different way. Around the thumb and fore finger of the opposite hand and pick up stitches. Even though I can sort of knit intermediate level, I forgot how to cast on. Duh! I forgot the slip stitch and was able to finish casting on. I appreciate that you go slow enough to follow AND you give different options. BTW, you have a pleasant voice to listen to. Thanks so much.

Excellent tutorial! I just started to knit and this tutorial helped a lot. Your instructions are very clear.

i’ve searched the whole internet looking for a good video for beginners. most videos were so frustrating and hard that i almost gave up knitting. but i must say your videos have taught me so much then any other videos. i’m glad i stumbled upon it. you’re doing great..thanks a lot ❤️❤️❤️

0:53 slip knot 3:00 cast on type 1 10:52 cast on type 2

👏Yeah👏. Thank you Happy Berry🤗👏. I did it👏👏👏. For the first time in years I’ve been trying to cast on the very fist cast but had no luck, but the way you explained how to do the first one was SO EASY TO UNDERSTAND that I cast it🎉🙌🎉I did it👏😁🙌!!! Thank you🎉!!!

I just did my first knitted cast on ever!!! Thank you Laura!!! I did it. I am smiling and soooooooo happy!!! I can't wait to learn a stitch now. My 14" needle is full of cast on stitches (5mm) and Red Heart SS yarn and 120 sts.

Finally! I have learnt to knit! Been frustrating me for ages as I can crochet really well, but could not knit!! Your video's are brilliant! I actually understand what I am trying to do now and am on my way to knitting confidently. Thank you so much!

I was so happy to see you doing knitting tutorials! You taught me how to crochet.

Thank you!! I only knew the 2nd method and my edges were always loose. It didn't work well with ribbing at all. I can understand and follow your demonstrations!!! What a relief! Now I know where to go to for help. You're amazing!!!

Hi! I’ve been crocheting for years but never thought I could knit. I was given some knitting needles, so I decided to try. I used your videos after trying a few others. Your instructions are really clear and I figured it out!! Thank you! It’s day 3 and I have started a scarf. Thank you for your help!

I just found your channel. You're such an amazing talented teacher. I've given up of knitting until I found your channel. Thanks so much,may your effort b rewarded.

Thank you so much. I could not figure how to cast on until I came across your video. I looked at 3 or 4 other vids, I cast on only one other time but forgot. Thank you. Again

This was perfect! She went at a slow enough pace, and showed the technique very close up so you can follow very easily and successfully!

Thank you !! I wanted to learn knitting and after watching other tutorials found yours!! Amazing thank you for clear instructions. I am so happy with my progress😃

Many thanks! Just semi retired, wanting to get crafting again, sat down with my needles, and yarn and thought ‘crumbs, what do I do now!’ 😂, brilliant tutorial, thank you!

OMG the first method you teach is awesome im a beginning knitter but expert crocheter & this was soooo simple to follow i was about to give up until i found your video ty ty ty

This is the 6th cast-on tutorial I've watched and the only one that actually made it click for me. Thanks!

You are so very clear in your instructions on this video. I’m taking a class an found I understand you much better than the instructor. Thanks so much, I might stick with this. ❤️

Thankyou so much!!! This was so easy to get the hang of! I'm easily confused by written directions (I'm very much a visual learner, so videos are super helpful so I can copy hand movements!) and had gotten frustrated with trying to follow written instructions and that's why I looked up how to cast on with knitting. I was taught how to knit when I was 11 by my Nanna and all she had taught me was the basic knit stitch and was in the process of teaching me how to cast on & off as well as mend any dropped stitches, when she passed away shortly after my 13th birthday from cancer. I haven't touched any knitting since, until today, almost 16 years later (I'm almost 29). I must admit, I cried a little finally getting the hang of casting on, and doing my 1st row of knit stitch immediately got the urge to call my Nanna to tell her before realising I couldn't. ❤ Thankyou for helping me remember her. My first project is a lace stitch baby blanket & I'm so excited to continue on my knitting (and eventually adding crocheting to the mix) journey ❤️

Thank you for making this video, I love casting on this way. It makes starting to knit so much easier. I am a crocheter but I am starting to like knitting more and more.

my grandma taught me how to knit ages ago, and i still remember how to knit but i never learnt how to cast on but this video was very helpful im going to make some simple hand warmers :D

Brilliant tutorial. Not only is it super clear, it’s inspirational. I feel really encouraged to have a bash!!!

Thank you so much for the clear instructions. I've always been confused about how to start knitting and have finally managed to cast on successfully!

had to remind myself how to cast on lol, doing a really cool hooded shawl and legit forgot how to cast on. thank you so much for this video

i was interested but had absolutely no idea whatsoever how to even start knitting. tutorials here helped me immensely.

Thank you so much for the wonderful tutorial! I am a beginner knitter and have been using the tail-on cast-on method. This became very difficult when working with my circular needles to cast on 192 stitches. You are a good teacher.

Best vidéo I’ve seen by far. Starting from scratch and I must say this is a true beginners video. It’s one thing to know how to knit but an entirely different thing to know hot to teach it. Thank you for the slow speed, clear explanation and repetition. Truly thank you.

Great video thanks. It was so easy for my granddaughter to understand. She can knit with me now. Great tutorial

Thank you! Your methods are great for people who have had a stroke or issue with a hand. It's almost impossible to do a long tail cast on with basically 1 hand:-) Thank you much!!!

I thought I knew how to knit. I self taught when I was 9 from an old knitting magazine. I wasn’t even going to watch this video because I thought I knew how to cast on. I’m glad I did watch it though because now I realise I taught myself all wrong! I always worked in the back loop and my knitting would always be so tight and twisted and I’d get frustrated and give up. I haven’t knitted for 15 years because of that but with your tutorials I think I’ll give it another go. Thank you for taking the time to make such excellent videos.

Perfect! A crocheter learning knitting from a crocheter. You’re the best.

I actually found this one of the easier cast on methods. I've decided to take up knitting and have been watching hundreds of videos. I've tried a lot of cast on methods and this one is the easiest so far. I always have trouble with either making the cast on too loose or too tight. ANd keeping all the stitches the same size. It looks so easy when I see other people do it, but it is a lot harder than it looks. I'm not giving up, though, I really want to do ithis. Maybe this time next year I'll be knitting my christmas gifts for my family.

You are such a good teacher!!

2 things: 1) your voice is sooo soothing 2) your videos are so easy to learn from unlike other videos like this And 3, wait didn’t I say 2, well whatever: 3) what type of yarn do you use?

This video was super helpful! I went from being unable to cast on to managing to do both methods! Super beginner friendly, thank you for making this video

i thought i was actually incapable of absorbing information bc i was trying to learn knitting from an Am*ric*n. couldnt do it for weeks. today i find my (your) english tutorial and i get it straight away. this is why i look for uk recipes, thank you for saving me xxxxx

Thank you so much I absolutely could not grasp "bring it under" no matter how many times I watched other videos until I saw this.

I watch every knitting video in the world and still can't knit....I watch your tutorial .....and I'm knitting everything.........how? 😂😂 lol ur amazing 😂😂😂

I've watched many videos on how to cast on and they've gone way to fast or they don't identify where the tail should be or what side to put the needle through, or they keep unraveling and they don't crack on with the video... it's the small details and the moderate pace that are so helpful. You did that, you made it practical, simple, but still fun! Thank you for zooming in, as well. I needed to see it zoomed in and to see where the pieces of yarn needed to be. I had it in an awkward position before, but after this video I am so comfortable and confident!!!💛

I am coming here after trying several others. This lady is fantastic.

Thank you from a crocheter learning to knit! This was the best I've found on RU-vid. You patient little pixie. 😍

I took my first ever knitting class and when I got home I dropped a stitch so in frustration I ripped my practice piece out. Then I could not remember how to Cast On! I tried may videos but YOURS was the only one I could follow! I am back at it with your help rather than crying about it in frustration (I was close) and quitting! Thank you!

This was the third knitting video I attempted on how to cast on. I've finally managed it. So thank you thank you thank you (x 100)! This was ridiculously easy (compared to the others).

Always had trouble with casting on instructions. Until...... one day......I found you. Thank you so much. Nice and slow with all the repetitions. Loved it, so easy to follow.

Watched so many videos but I failed to understand it until I actually watched this video. I just started learning how to knit and this was the easiest tutorial.

Oh my Gracious!!! Thank God and Goodness for women, such as yourself! I simply had NO IDEA casting on could be so simple! I cannot wait. for my next tutorial with YOU😀

I asked a friend who doex grest knitting to teach me so i csn.make some scratch cloths. She is great, but your videos are much more clear. You are an excellent teacher. Thanks for sharing.

quarantine has brought out the grandma in me

Thank you so much for these videos, I am recovering from a major operation, and have started knitting again! My Grannies taught me when I was little, but that was a long time ago, it's all coming back to me now!

Im finally getting to grips with my project,using your videos has helped me out so much .keep doing what you do.Thanks Ive learned so much from you .Stay awesome x

I was trying a different method from another channel and continually had double stitches. Nearly gave up. Then searched and found your channel and this method. You saved me from the defeat. I actually casted on successfully!! Thank you very simple easy to follow 🙏🏼❤️

A very wonderful explanation, my beloved friend. I am proud of you

I have such a short attention span and find it SO hard to follow tutorials. I know now to knit, but never knew how to cast on. This was so helpful, thank you!

Following your very well explained video and your lovely soothing voice I have been able to do a beautiful scarf...my first knitting work!!! I am very proud!!!

I am so glad that you have a few beginner friendly videos ! Now maybe I can catch onto knitting. I already watch your crochet tutorials and picked up a little of the Tunisian crochet as well 😁 Thank you so much Laura !!

My sister and I are trying to stay positive/safe/sane - we live 2 miles from eachother but can't hang out. She wrote me a list of daily challenges and one included "learn to cast-on" with a big ball of fluffy maroon yarn and those exact knitting needles. I am left handed, right eye dominant, have some tremor problems in my hands and vision difficulties. This video was good to follow along to, especially at the end after you've messed up and are about ready to quit! haha

This was so helpful! I’ve just started knitting again and you made it so easy. Thank you!

You should be happy to know.. Years later this video is still helping people.. THANK YOU!!

This is THE BEST cast-on tutorial🎉👏🎉🙌🤗

Thank you for this video. I've been wanting to learn knitting and the other videos I tried watching did not seem to take into account an absolute beginner. I need to see something several times to get it and this is great.

thank you so much for showing this way to cast on. I have a hard time with the other type of casting on with making sure I have enough yarn. I end up with not enough of a tail or way too much left after casting on the amount that I need. so thank you so much. plan on watching all of your videos.

Hi there Laura 🥰🌻💖 your crochet fan here 😂 so Laura for a while I've been wanting to learn how to knit and so today I decided to buy a pair of knitting needles🥰 and I am very proud to say that I've already learnt how to cast on and its actually not all that hard 🥰 thank you Laura for your amazing tutorials 🥰🤗💖🌻

I love this. Learnt to knit when I was 6 years old. Now in lockdown in New Zealand, taken this up again. Thank you. I look forward to working through your videos.

Out of all the knitting tutorial yours techinques was simple to handle and very happy to learn through your videos ☺️👍

I’ve been knitting for getting on 45 years but have never managed to get my head round the first way of casting on. Now knitting one of the simplest items ever - squares for a baby blanket - but felt the need for really neat edges & it’s finally clicked (if you’ll pardon the pun) - thank you!

I was having such a hard time figuring out how to cast on until I watched your video. It still makes my fingers super uncomfortable but I can definitely move through the motions much quicker! Thanks for saving me from quitting! 🙌🏽🎉🎊🙏🏽

I have been knitting for years on and off (only make baby blankets) and I've always got my mum or daughter to cast on for me, and after this video, I have finally learnt, even did your first method ❤️

OMG, came to this 6 year old vid after watching a tutorial that felt like diffusing a timebomb. Finally I have more than two stitches on my needle! I love your crochet videos so now that I’m trying knitting it’s a pleasant surprise to find out you also teach it!

OMG. The 2nd method is SO MUCH easier for a beginner like me. Thank you very much for this tutorial.

Oh thank you! I have been knitting a very long time but was taught a casting on technique that was not really satisfying. Love your method!

Oh Bliney! I always have to look up casting on again and the second cat-on was at first “Oh surely not…” THANK YOU!! 😄🙌🎉✨

I finally understand. You are so great. I'm so happy. Thank you so very much. Every other video confused me, then I find yours, and I suddenly can actually cast on. And that's so exciting! thank you!

Thank you so much. I got a knitting kit for my birthday not knowing how to knit and this helped so much.

I can knit but spent so long on my last project I forgot how to cast on as I am still quite new to knitting and this really helped me to remember thank you

This is the first knitting video that I’ve been able to follow and learn from. The first one that’s really easy to understand. Fantastic. Thank you 👍

I have found these tutorials very helpful and I’m enjoying my knitting. Thank you

Best cast on tutorial that I've found. Thank you so very much. I used to knit but it's been so long that I've forgotten how. I'm self taught and left handed and have been crocheting for several years now but have wanted to knit again. I just couldn't remember how to start, and all the other videos are so confusing that I was about to give up, when I finally found yours. Bless you, success!! Your detailed instructions were just what I needed. 🧶👍🏼💖

I watched other videos and it was so complicated looking but you made it look easy. Thanks

Absolutely brilliant. Knitting for Dummies book in charity bag after finding these videos. Thankyou xxx.

Hi Laura! Well you did it yayyyyy! Your video finally taught me how to knit. I’ve been trying for years but giving up because I just couldn’t grasp the two needle thing 😂. I crochet and dabble in Tunisian but I’ve had a hunger to knit. I followed your cast on video (will need that for a while) then did the knit stitch and made a pretty even tensioned square. So of course I’m an expert now 😂…not. I am going to now try the purl stitch. I think it was learning how to Tunisian which finally helped me grasp the tension and some of the vocabulary. So excited. Thank you 😊

Thank you for the best instrustion I have ever seen on casting on!!!!!

Thank you so much for the tutorial.ive tried watching a lot of them, but this one was very helpful and with it, I'm actually able to knit. Thank you, God bless you 😊

wow this video is incredibly useful I was struggling before with other videos but as soon as I watch the first move i just understood everything.

Fantastic tutorial, I’ve been dipping in and out of knitting since I was a child, having learnt a little from a great aunt of mine, never really learnt to cast on properly and I’m absolutely astonished how much this tutorial has helped me! Thank you!

Thank you for such an easy tutorial. This is easier then way my mum taught me when I was younger.

I love your way of making the slip knot! V kool.

This made it SO easy! I'm shocked! Thank you!

You're such an amazing teacher Laura!