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Left-hand needle inserted through new stitch on right-hand needle ready to make the next stitch
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Knitted cast-on method – a left-handed knitting tutorial

The knitted cast-on method is an easy way to cast on stitches. It's not always the best way, so I'm going to show you how to do a knitted cast-on, then tell you when and when not to use it. This tutorial is for knitting left-handed.

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March 21, 2017
Rigth-hand needle inserted through new stitch on left-hand needle ready to make the next stitch
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Knitted cast-on method – a right-handed knitting tutorial

The knitted cast-on method is an easy way to cast on stitches. It's not always the best way, so I'm going to show you how to do a knitted cast-on, then tell you when and when not to use it. This tutorial is for knitting right-handed.

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March 14, 2017
Using a knitting needle to remove waste yarn one stitch at a time
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Tubular cast-on method for a 2×2 rib – a left-handed knitting tutorial

The tubular cast-on method for 2x2 rib creates a beautiful edge which rolls from the right to the wrong side. Find out how in this photo tutorial, for left-handed knitters.

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February 28, 2017
Using a knitting needle to remove waste yarn one stitch at a time
knitting tutorials

Tubular cast-on method for 2×2 rib – a right-handed knitting tutorial

The tubular cast-on method for 2x2 rib creates a beautiful edge which rolls from the right to the wrong side. Find out how in this photo tutorial, for right-handed knitters.

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February 21, 2017
Using a knitting needle to remove waste yarn one stitch at a time
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Tubular cast-on method for 1×1 rib – a left-handed knitting tutorial

The tubular cast-on method for 1x1 rib creates a beautiful edge which rolls from the right to the wrong side. Find out how in this photo tutorial, for left-handed knitters.

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January 31, 2017
Using a knitting needle to remove waste yarn one stitch at a time
knitting tutorials

Tubular cast-on method for 1×1 rib – a right-handed knitting tutorial

The tubular cast-on method for 1x1 rib creates a beautiful edge which rolls from the right to the wrong side. Find out how in this photo tutorial, for right-handed knitters.

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January 26, 2017
Grafting is used to make an invisible join between two sets of knit stitches.
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Joining stitches by grafting – a right-handed knitting tutorial

Grafting is used to make an invisible join between two sets of live stitches. Find out how in this photo tutorial, for right-handed knitters.

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October 18, 2016
Two pieces of mustard stocking stitch joined by grafting with pink yarn
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Joining stitches by grafting – a left-handed knitting tutorial

Grafting is used to make an invisible join between two sets of live stitches. Find out how in this photo tutorial, for left-handed knitters.

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October 11, 2016
Blue stocking stitch swatch on knitting needle showing provisional cast-on edge in tan waste yarn
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Crochet provisional cast-on method – a left-handed knitting tutorial

The crochet provisional cast-on method is used when you need a set of live stitches at the beginning of your knitting. Find out how in this photo tutorial, for left-handed knitters.

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September 20, 2016
Blue stocking stitch swatch on knitting needle showing provisional cast-on edge in tan waste yarn
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Crochet provisional cast-on method – a right-handed knitting tutorial

The crochet provisional cast-on method is used when you need a set of live stitches at the beginning of your knitting. Find out how in this photo tutorial, for right-handed knitters.

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September 13, 2016
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