How to Start your Knitting with the Long Tail Cast on and Estimate the Tail Good for Beginners

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@elsawelsa10 27 дней назад

Barbara you make no assumptions about what a knitting newbie knows. Excellent instructor!

@WatchBarbaraKnit 25 дней назад

Thank you for this feedback. When I make tutorials that are targeted at true beginners I try very hard to remember how I felt when I was learning. There are a lot of things that become so automatic that experienced knitters pretty much forget that they ever had to be taught the thing in the first place. I hope my videos can continue to help you grow in your knitting journey.

@janerogers1450 7 месяцев назад

Thank you Barbara! ❤You are the first one who has actually addressed where the placement of the working yarn and the tail yarn is placed on the hand & was struggling trying to first work it with the one side or the other and it was terribly frustrating .

@WatchBarbaraKnit 7 месяцев назад

I am so glad I was able to address your issue. It is very easy to forget that not everyone knows the minute details when you are doing a demo. Happy Knitting!

@sharoncombs58 6 месяцев назад

Your's is the best long tail casting on video I've watched--and I've watched several, believe me! You have demonstrated and explained SO well! Edit: I subscribed!!!!

@WatchBarbaraKnit 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for your kind words. I'm glad my way of teaching clicked with your learning style.

@robertatrotter7552 Месяц назад

Thank you so much! I must have watched close to 100 videos on how to cast on using the long tail cast. Yours was the clearest, slowest and best demonstration! I feel much more confident going forward.

@WatchBarbaraKnit Месяц назад

I am glad my style of teaching clicked with your style of learning. It's one of the reasons it is great there are so many different creators here on this platform. Hopefully some of my other videos will be helpful as well!

@candaceweiss6344 3 года назад

Yay! Thank you so much, long tail cast-on is finally clicking for me. I am a brand new knitter.

@WatchBarbaraKnit 3 года назад

Fantastic! I am glad the video helped.

@charlott2928 Год назад

THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!! NO MORE FEAR OF WASTING YARN. NO MORE REMEASURING AND CASTING ON AGAIN! BLESS YOU! I MAKE AFGHANS THIS AN ANSWER TO MY PAYERS. WELL, AT LEAST TO MY CUSSING. AGAIN, THANK YOU.

@WatchBarbaraKnit Год назад

If you are doing afghans you typically have more than one skein of yarn so you might find this technique even easier and faster: ru-vid.comz-x7mlcAEc4

@jmicone6895 3 года назад

Your excellent narration and excellent video skills make your tutorials the very best!

@WatchBarbaraKnit 3 года назад

Oh thank you so much for taking the time to say such lovely things!

@w101profesora Год назад

Your video is the best I have seen. I have tried to teach CO and have always sent my learner to your video. They love it!

@WatchBarbaraKnit Год назад

Thank you so much. I am glad that my teaching style meshes with your learning style.

@polarbeer1132 2 года назад

Finally found someone's knitting videos that I like! Your tone is very neutral, easy to follow, not too fast or slow and you remind me of the literature teacher that inspired me to learn knitting. :D

@WatchBarbaraKnit 2 года назад

That is wonderful to hear. I hope to continue to earn your views.

@georgiaconstantine6454 Год назад

Thank you so much! Best example I have found!

@WatchBarbaraKnit Год назад

Glad it helped!

@mackenzieasmr9694 11 месяцев назад

Thank you!!! I’ve been trying to get this for weeks and you helped me so quickly!

@WatchBarbaraKnit 11 месяцев назад

Glad I could help!

@patwilson-h3u Год назад

You are an excellent teacher for beginners. I have watched mini mini videos, and have crocheted since I was about three and you are the first one that I have seen go into detail about like making the slipknot and very good pictures in your video showing how to do it.

@WatchBarbaraKnit Год назад

I'm so glad I can help you on your knitting journey. I do tend to get very involved in the minutiae LOL.

@blueisasomedancer Год назад

I'd heard the first way of explaining it of "go through the second loop" and my brain just could not put the pieces together and the second explanation finally finally finally made this cast on click. And the double skein cast ok made my life a million times easier with a project that's 120 stitches long, absolutely genius Thank you so much for this tutorial!

@WatchBarbaraKnit Год назад

I'm so glad it clicked for you and you will find this useful!

@tinekejoldersma 3 года назад

You never forget ones learned, do you? My gran taught me as a little one and I still can do this. I love knitted casts on too. Your tutorial was super clear. Hope the camera issues soon will be helped, Barbara. Thanks for the video.

@WatchBarbaraKnit 3 года назад

I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Fingers crossed for tech solutions.

@29riverad 7 месяцев назад

Thank you! Extremely helpful! ❤

@WatchBarbaraKnit 7 месяцев назад

So glad!

@lizhammond1681 4 месяца назад

Thank you so much - very clear, and now, very easy!

@WatchBarbaraKnit 4 месяца назад

I am so glad that the video was helpful.

@kerrylang8688 Год назад

Hi Barbara thanks for such a comprehensive but straight forward instruction. I can't believe I've been knitting since I was a kid and have only just discovered long tail.

@WatchBarbaraKnit Год назад

There are over a hundred different cast-ons so don't feel left out ... just keep exploring LOL

@53bjwinter 5 месяцев назад

This is a wonderful video. Your instructions are spot on and very easy to follow. Thanks!

@WatchBarbaraKnit 5 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for your kind words.

@hjkahvedjian4628 Год назад

Thank you! I have to look long at all cast on up every time I need it, yet I feel like your tutorial will help me remember it for good. Thanks for explaining each part so well!

@WatchBarbaraKnit Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@janettestrong8388 3 года назад

I love your videos and your laugh, brings a smile to me every time. Thank you. I have done the long tail cast on as my “go to” since I started knitting socks. I tend to over estimate and the remains of the tail I wind onto a bread bag tag (plastic bobbin looking thing lol) and leave it there for 2 reasons, 1, It doesn’t get confused with the working yarn and 2, it looks neater and doesn’t tangle up.

@WatchBarbaraKnit 3 года назад

I need to start using bobbins. The number of times I've accidentally knit half a row with the tail is too many to count LOL!

@madonnakennedy6009 5 месяцев назад

Very good explanation. I am a beginner knitter. Watched a couple tutorials. Yours is the best Thank you

@WatchBarbaraKnit 5 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@bdteboe Год назад

I love your hint for using two balls of yarn when casting on a large number of stitches. I will be using on my next sweater.

@WatchBarbaraKnit Год назад

Wonderful!

@Sleepyhead_Reya 6 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for making this video, I wanted to knit a heart-shaped coaster but the video I was watching for it was using the long tail cast on and I didn't know how to do that until watching your video. So thank you so much for making this video it's really going to help me complete the project I am working on. ❤

@WatchBarbaraKnit 6 месяцев назад

It is a very common cast on and a great one to have in your repertoire. But I want to encourage you to not let not knowing a cast on prevent you from knitting a pattern. With some exceptions, you can frequently substitute in another cast-on.

@sandrawalker6733 7 месяцев назад

Thank you very much! I understand now!!!

@WatchBarbaraKnit 7 месяцев назад

Great! I'm so glad it helped!

@AmyBates-y9x 6 месяцев назад

Great video. Well, explained. Thank for tip on using separate yarns to start the cast on. Thanks again.

@WatchBarbaraKnit 6 месяцев назад

You are so welcome!

@laurelstieg9375 3 года назад

Great ideas as always...I love Curiosity on your mannequin..I am on my 3rd repeat so far...really cool..👍🧶❣

@WatchBarbaraKnit 3 года назад

How cool! I hope you are still enjoying the pattern!

@jesserja 11 месяцев назад

thank you for this! I've been crocheting for a few years and find it super simple compared to knitting. When I tried to learn casting on my stitches looked like a giant mess. After your video they finally look decent!

@louettesommers8594 5 месяцев назад

Thank you Barbara.✋

@WatchBarbaraKnit 5 месяцев назад

My pleasure. Thanks for watching!

@louettesommers8594 5 месяцев назад

@@WatchBarbaraKnit you are very welcome .

@cathieperolman9726 Год назад

So helpful! I have wanted to learn that for a long time! I always did the other way because that is what my mom taught me. But now I think I can really do this!

@WatchBarbaraKnit Год назад

You're on your way. There are tons of fun cast ons to explore.

@TrishAnne4468 10 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for making this cast on easier for me to understand. I have watched other videos but never got it. You made it so easy for me... I did have extra on my long tail though. I think I counted for 50 stiches instead of 40 (my bad lol)

@WatchBarbaraKnit 10 месяцев назад

I'm glad it was helpful ... we've all been there with excess tail LOL

@TrishAnne4468 9 месяцев назад

I think I have figured out why I had such a long tail left... I do it with the working yarn over my thumb and that tail yarn over my finger.. strange huh but it works for me lol @@WatchBarbaraKnit

@AllegraRiley 10 месяцев назад

Thank you! Brilliant ways to not have to estimate my long tales!!!

@stephanieunterharnscheidt 4 месяца назад

For an iPhone this video is great!!!

@WatchBarbaraKnit 4 месяца назад

Honestly, the iPhone is my best choice LOL.

@judithburke3637 6 месяцев назад

Thankyou I’ve got it a bit tight yet but very clear tutorial

@WatchBarbaraKnit 6 месяцев назад

Knitting tight is one of those things that lots of people do when starting out. Relax!

@VirgsB 3 года назад

Thank you so much! I now understand the cast on process better!

@WatchBarbaraKnit 3 года назад

That is fantastic to hear.

@sheilaokelly6022 3 месяца назад

Such a helpful video, thank you.

@sheilaokelly6022 3 месяца назад

And thank you so much for not using background music!

@WatchBarbaraKnit 3 месяца назад

You are so welcome!

@WatchBarbaraKnit 3 месяца назад

It never even occurred to me.

@MrsIrisannie Год назад

Thanks, I found this video easy to follow!

@WatchBarbaraKnit Год назад

Excellent! Happy Knitting!

@gracerossi3900 3 года назад

Thank you. You are the best!👍 Love your videos😊

@WatchBarbaraKnit 3 года назад

Thank you so much!

@ejsimms 3 года назад

You're such a good teacher. I have a casting on question. With the long- tail cast on, the knit cast on or cable cast on, is the cast on row considered the first row or is the return row the first row? It's confusing when I'm trying to count those first rows.

@WatchBarbaraKnit 3 года назад

Thank you for your kind words. I'm afraid there is no definitive answer for your question. Your pattern should tell you. That said, I don't know that I've even seen the cast on be called "Row 1". A pattern typically says something like "Cast on X number of sts" and then "Row 1: blah blah blah." Sometimes that first row will say something like "Set up row: blah blah blah" and then the following row is considered Row 1. But I've not come across the cast on = row one.

@ejsimms 3 года назад

So you’re saying that you would never count a general cast on row as row one? It confused me when one of my “how-to knit” books said any two needle cast on counts as the first row, so I didn’t understand which was the right side either. It usually doesn’t make a big difference but I tend to make a judgement call.

@Lickymaballs 3 года назад

this is the only cast on that i can use as it makes tensions easy to control and i cut off the tail when i am done knitting or turn it into a looped knot. and remember next time you get chinese food ask for the free wooden knitting needles as your bonus free gift

@Kelinda6 9 месяцев назад

Thank you 😭🥹. Every other video was sending me into a teary spiral. I finally get it 🥲

@WatchBarbaraKnit 8 месяцев назад

I am so glad that my video clicked with your learning style. Now you are off to have more knitting fun!

@millieo.5325 3 года назад

Great tips! Thank you...🤗🥰

@WatchBarbaraKnit 3 года назад

You are so welcome!

@josiek9358 5 месяцев назад

Great video. Thank you

@WatchBarbaraKnit 5 месяцев назад

Glad you liked it!

@pamelabarrett210 3 года назад

Good teacher. 🐰🐣🌸

@WatchBarbaraKnit 3 года назад

Thank you! 😃

@joanmachado9063 3 года назад

Great video thank you

@WatchBarbaraKnit 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@marysmith9109 2 года назад

Thx for being so careful to show the pointer finger using the attached yarn I've been just backbard.

@WatchBarbaraKnit 2 года назад

Yay for fixing things!

@elenaspinelli3921 3 года назад

Barbara, I’ve “wrapped” around my needle many times and it just doesn’t work for me most of the time. I don’t know why that is, sometimes it’s too long, sometimes not long enough. So frustrating. So I use the two skein method. But I still try the wrapping part if it’s not too many stitches . Still no guarantee that it works. 🤦‍♀️ I just don’t get it.

@WatchBarbaraKnit 3 года назад

I completely agree and understand - generally, I avoid the long tail cast on LOL.

@maryannbeuke6835 11 месяцев назад

How do you knit with 2 strands of yarn.

@darlenefarmer5921 3 года назад

Thank you

@WatchBarbaraKnit 3 года назад

You're welcome

@rennielesmurf 3 года назад

I've never liked long-tail cast on. Wrapping the yarn to measure always seems hit and miss depending how squishy the yarn is. Very squishy and I have too much tail, not squishy and I don't have enough. Long-tail never seems to match my tension either, Norwegian cast on seems to function much better. I've never managed to work out a method of doing any long tailed cast on without affecting the twist of the yarn tail. I always seem to either add twist, or more often remove twist from the tail.

@Therese504 3 года назад

I loathe this cast on. Once I learned the knitted cast on, I found that it makes all these variations on long tail cast ons obsolete

@WatchBarbaraKnit 3 года назад

I hear you! It isn't one of my preferred cast ons, but I thought I would make the video because it is SOOOO popular.

@tutuleokpala9482 11 месяцев назад

❤❤❤

@autumnonviola 5 месяцев назад

Something I’m having trouble with is my tail yarn being at the front of the row after I’ve cast on and turned the needle to my left hand to begin knitting. I don’t know what I’m messing up!

@WatchBarbaraKnit 5 месяцев назад

I'm not certain that I understand your problem. But with long tail cast ons you will end up with both the tail and the working yarn at the same end of the needle once you have completed the cast on.