Cast On and Cast Off Knitting Collection by Studio Knit

This Cast On Thumb Method helps you easily begin your knitting stitches. This is a variation on the basic Long-Tail technique, without the need to learn the traditional slingshot hold. In just basic 5 steps, see exactly how to begin casting on any knitting project with this thumb version, giving you attractive edges with a …

Learn the Long-Tail Cast On Knitting Stitches in 3 easy steps with my close-up photo and video tutorial. This is the way most beginners prefer to place yarn onto your knitting needle in preparation for knitting. You’ll love my easy-to-follow demonstration to cast on stitches to begin knitting. We begin by tying a Slip Knot, …

Learn how to tie a Slip Knot in just 5 easy steps. This knot variation allows you to quickly loosen the finished loop or tighten it back up when pulling on one strand. My written instructions include both photo and video tutorials to demonstrate exactly how to tie one strand of rope, string, or yarn. …

Learn how to Cast Off Knitting Stitches for beginners in 5 easy steps with my photo and video tutorial. Once you have completed your knitted work (hooray), you will need to remove the stitches from off your knitting needle, right? My close-up process helps beginning knitters finish off their work with confidence. Casting Off, also …

This Two-Row Bind Off gives your knitted edge eyelets to easily add fringe! It’s also a great option when finishing a 1×1 Rib Stitch Pattern, as it binds off in pattern. We begin binding off on the right side of our work, then finish by doing so on the wrong side, as well. This technique …

Here is one of my very favorite, easy knitting hacks when casting on! Have you ever gotten frustrated after casting on a bunch of stitches for your knitting project, only to run out of yarn tail and have to start over? This knitting hack is sure to help you accurately assess how much yarn is necessary. …

This Cable Cast On Knitting Method creates a really nice, super straight and firm edge for knitting. You’ll see it’s great for casting on in the middle of your work, too. I really like the Cable Cast on for knitting projects like adult hats, because it really helps the edge not to curl up when …

This Two-Color Braided Cast On creates a decorative edge in your knitting. The technique is similar to the basic Long-Tail technique with the slingshot hold, but uses two different yarn colors. You can create two different edge designs, depending on how you twist the yarn between stitches. You also can make an easy one-color edge …

Learn how to Long Tail Cast On Purlwise in 3 easy steps with my close-up photo and video tutorial. This knitting technique is also called the reverse long tail cast on. It is helpful when casting on in-pattern. My easy-to-follow demonstration shares how to tie a slip knot, create the slingshot hold with your yarn, …

Learn how to Cast Off Purlwise for Ribbing with my close-up photo and video tutorial. This knitting technique is helpful when casting off in-pattern. My easy-to-follow demonstration shares how to bind off your knitting stitches both knitwise and purlwise. Below find my video tutorials that include up-close demonstrations for both right and left-handed knitters. Love …

This Easy Stretchy Bind Off is my favorite knitting technique when we want the cast off edge of our knitted project to be more flexible. There are many different cast off techniques, including multiple variations on the stretchy bind off. This is the easiest way that I enjoy finishing off my knitting when I want the …

Today we are going to Cast On without a Slip Knot. If you would like to get rid of that tiny little knot at the very beginning of your work, then this is a great alternative knitting technique to learn. Let’s take a look at exactly how to Cast On without a Slip Knot to power …