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How Much Yarn For the Long Tail Cast-On + Video
How much yarn should I leave for a long tail cast on? Ask yourself just how many times you have pondered that very question… The Long Tail method is my favorite kind of cast-on methods. 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 simply not enough yarn to continue? Then you…
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Tips For Knitters: How to Know If You Have Enough Yarn to Finish that Row+ Video
In this tutorial, you’ll learn two ways of knowing if you have enough yarn to finish that row you’re working on, even if you’re binding off (or casting off). This tutorial is part of the Practical Knitting Help collection, where you’ll find clear solutions for everyday knitting problems. I’m sure you know the feeling of not having enough yarn to complete one row or one round. Especially if you don’t want to join the new ball in the middle of the back of your sweater! But it could be worse… How do you feel if you are unsure whether your project can be finished or not?!!! Probably you have seen…
