HDTutorial
EN
How to CAST ON Knitting for Total Beginners

Playback starts YouTube’s embedded player (privacy-enhanced mode).

How to CAST ON Knitting for Total Beginners

15,038,385 views October 25, 2019 8:18

Watch on YouTube
ChannelSheep & Stitch

In brief

You’ll master the thumb method cast-on, turning loose yarn into neat stitches ready for knitting. This beginner-friendly technique uses chunky yarn and thick needles for easy handling, making it ideal for anyone starting their first project.

Questions & answers

What materials do I need for this cast-on?

Chunky yarn (like Lion Brand Hometown USA) and thick needles (8mm or 10mm bamboo).

Is this method suitable for beginners?

Yes, the thumb method is beginner-friendly and widely used.

Description from the creator

// HOW TO KNIT: A FREE BEGINNER SERIES //
Check out the full series: sheepandstitch.com/how-to-knit/

/// UPDATED HOW TO KNIT VIDEO /// watch here: youtu.be/SpfLTb56fMc&list=UULFXK_Yw8hCF-9oe…

In this video, I’ll show you how to cast on knitting like a pro! This is the thumb method cast on. If you have no idea what that means - no worries! Just know that it’s an easy and super useful cast on that both beginners and old hands use all the time.

So, you’ve got needles and a ball of yarn. Cool! Now you want to knit something. But how do you get the yarn onto your needles?

Say hello to the cast on!

Casting on is a way to turn loose yarn into neat stitches that can be knit. It’s the first step in knitting. All you need is some yarn and needles.

What needles and yarn should you use?

I always recommend a chunky yarn and correspondingly thick needles for beginners because they’re much easier to grip. In this tutorial, I’m using Lion Brand’s Hometown USA and 8mm bamboo needles.

You’ll find tutorials and guides for making a Slipknot, Cast On, Knit Stitch and Cast Off. These techniques form a sturdy foundation in knitting.

// MATERIALS //
* Lion Brand Yarn Hometown USA in color Ft. Lauderdale Coral (LoveKnitting) = loveknitting.com/lion-brand-hometown-usa?utm_me…
* Lion Brand Yarn Hometown USA (Amazon) = amzn.to/2LjNCIp
* Similar 10mm bamboo needles: loveknitting.com/knit-pro-symfonie-single-point…

❐ THE PATTERN SHOP ❏
shop.sheepandstitch.com/

❐ MY FAVOURITE YARN & SUPPLIES ❏
sheepandstitch.com/resources/

// WEBSITE //
Visit sheepandstitch.com for more knitting tutorials, patterns, and fun!

// RELATED VIDEOS //
1. How to Tie a Slip Knot: youtu.be/oj21JDDSrgM
2. How to Cast On for Total Beginners: youtu.be/1vm6oaYzHyA
3. Knit Stitch for Total Beginners: youtu.be/Egp4NRhlMDg
4. Cast Off for Total Beginners: youtu.be/VSwjIUiQZlM

// SUBSCRIBE //
Click here to subscribe: youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=sheepa…

About this tutorial

Sheep & Stitch published this 8:18 video tutorial on October 25, 2019. It has been watched 15,038,385 times on YouTube.

Duration
8:18
Published
October 25, 2019
Views
15,038,385
Likes
142,994

Tags

Share

Further reading

  • How to Cast off Knitting for Total Beginners - Sheep and Stitch sheepandstitch.com

    A cast off (also called a “bind off”) creates an end to your knitting. It’s a safe and neat way to seal off the stitches so that they don’t unravel. To cast off knitting, start on a new row, and knit two stitches loosel…

  • How to Cast On for Total Beginners - Sheep and Stitch sheepandstitch.com

    There are many ways to cast on knitting, but this is my favourite. It’s the long tail cast on using the thumb method, which is great for absolute beginner knitters. The long tail cast on is the best all-purpose cast on:…

  • An Essential Learning to Knit Guide for Beginners thesprucecrafts.com

    You will also need a few basic knitting tools to get started. Don't go all out at first, just pick up a pair of needles (U.S. size 6 to 8 is perfect for beginners), a ball of yarn (medium weight is easiest for learning)…

This tutorial in other languages