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There are many ways to cast on stitches, but the longtail method has to be my absolute favorite.
Not only does it look beautiful, but it’s a very sturdy cast-on! After you learn this method I can guarantee this will be your go-to method for every project. Let’s get started!
Things you’ll need:
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Yarn of choice
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Needles of choice
Notes:
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Be sure to give lots of extra length to the tail when you create your slip knot! The Longtail method requires a “Long tail”!
Step 1
Make a slip knot and tighten it onto one of your knitting needles.
Want to know how to make a slip knot? Check out How to Make a Slip Knot!
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Step 2
Grab both strands of yarn with your pinky, ring, and middle fingers. Then use your pointer and thumb to spread open the strands.
![](http://hinkaknits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/CastOn_Longtail_1.gif)
Step 3
Face your hand up to see the loops you’ve created. You’ll see something that looks kind of like a slingshot!
![](http://hinkaknits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/LongtailCast_Loops.png)
Step 4
Move your needle under the loop on your thumb (back to front).
Then move your needle over the loop on your pointer finger (front to back).
![](http://hinkaknits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/CastOn_Longtail_2.gif)
Step 5
Pull the yarn you grabbed from your pointer finger back through the loop on your thumb (front to back).
![](http://hinkaknits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/CastOn_Longtail_3.gif)
Step 6
Drop the loop on your thumb.
![](http://hinkaknits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/CastOn_Longtail_4.gif)
Step 5
Pull the tail and working yarn strands to secure the stitch onto the needle.
![](http://hinkaknits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/CastOn_Longtail_5.gif)
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