[Nfb-krafters-korner] casting on

[Annette Carr]

Hi Lilly,

It sounds like you might have been using a casting on technique called the
long tail cast on.  This is a great technique, but a bit lengthy to put into
a written description.  As Kathy mentioned in her message, the knit cast on
that I have taught in the beginner knit classes is a good basic cast on
technique.  Kathy's message included a link for info on this technique.  If
you have any questions, do not hesitate to write.

Annette


-----Original Message-----
From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Lillie Pennington
Sent: Wednesday, December 25, 2013 9:41 PM
To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] casting on

Hello all,

I was hoping some of the knitters could help me. I have picked up some
knitting needles, yarn, and some reference books and am attempting to teach
myself to knit. I have some experience but haven't done it in over 2 years. 

I am having trouble with casting on. The books I am using have a method
about using your left thumb and the tail to make stitches, and the other
method is using two needles to cast on. I remember before doing something
with my right hand and the working yarn, and really liked this method
although not exactly sure how to do it. I am having trouble finding some
directions and a method that I feel I can do. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks and have a very merry Christmas.

 

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