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    Tips for Knitters 3: How much yarn to use for a long tail cast-on?

    September 7, 2022 /

    How much yarn for a long tail cast on? Ask yourself just how many times you have pondered that very question… Honestly, the Long Tail method to cast on stitches is one of my favorite tips and tricks to save time and yarn.  Why? Well, because the edge of the fabric is more consistent and stretchy… it looks lovely.  However, contrary to the “Knitted Cast On method”, the goal is to use your eyes and grey matter to estimate how much yarn to leave at one end. Hands up if you have ever cast on say 80 lovely little stitches, only to realize in horror after 60 that there is…

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Recent Posts

  • How to Knit the No-Purling Hurdle Stitch + Video
  • An Alternative to the Stockinette that Knitters Should Know
  • How to Knit a No-Purling Reversible Stitch + Video (2 rows!)
  • How to Knit the Reversible ZigZag Stitch (super cozy+ Video)
  • How to Knit Super Easy Christmas Mini Sweaters + Video

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