Knitting Tips — How to Cast On

When you are ready to learn knitting, the very first thing you'll need to know is how to cast on. Knitting takes practice, of course, and it's possible to teach yourself all you need to know. But sometimes, it's helpful to have someone walk you through the steps of casting on and how to knit and purl. This blog post at Craftsy shares five different ways to cast on, from the long-tail cast on to loop and crochet cast-on. Each method is demonstrated through a video, and it's a great resource for beginning knitters.
Watching the cast-on knitting videos at Craftsy, and then check out our favorite knitting patterns for beginners.