[NFB-Blind-Crafters] Long-tail cast-on

[slery]

Wow, this is totally different from what I do. The yarn is around my 
thumb and forefinger on the left hand needle and the right hand needle 
does a series of under and over to make the stitch.

Cindy

On 8/1/2026 2:09 PM, Tracy Carcione via NFB-Blind-Crafters wrote:
>
> I remember it!
>
> Put the ball of yarn where you usually would for knitting.
>
> I’m right-handed, so I put the ball on my right.
>
> Make a slip knot with a long tail and put the loop on the needle.
>
> Put the tail out to the left.
>
> From here on, treat the left thumb as if it’s a knitting needle.
>
> Loop the tail over the thumb so it crosses under itself (as if you’re 
> doing the beginner’s overhand loop cast-on).
>
> Knit the loop off your thumb, just as you would if you were knitting a 
> stitch off a needle.
>
> I bring the knitting yarn around behind the needle clockwise for the 
> cast-on, but I’m not sure it matters.
>
> Snug it up nice and even, but not too tight, gently tugging on the 
> tail and the knitting yarn..
>
> Repeat.
>
> If this doesn’t make sense, or people want in-person teaching, Tracy M 
> can teach her class whenever she can do it.
>
> Tracy Carcione
>
>
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