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Article title

When To Use Various Cast Ons

Author

Chantal Miyagishima

Issue date

Autumn 2026

Issue number and topic

1: Cast On

Description

Beginning a project can be intimidating when you’re not sure how to start. Learn what factors to consider when choosing a cast on and view a list of the most commonly used cast ons that looks at the stretchiness, structure, appearance, and uses for each cast on.

Article topic list

casting on, cable cast on, German twisted cast on, knitted cast on, long tail cast on, tubular cast on, factors to consider