The Knitted Cast-On is one of many cast-on techniques in knitting. Other cast-on methods include the long tail cast-on, cable cast-on, provisional cast-on, the thumb method, picot cast-on, stretchy cast-on etc. The Knitted cast-on method is ideal for large projects. Use it when a large number of stitches are required for cast-on. This is typical for a blanket or shawl pattern. This method like the cable cast-on does not need a long yarn tail. The Knitted Cast-On is also a great beginner friendly cast-on method since it is basically the knit stitch. I usually use the knitted cast-on for knitting projects where all the edge stitches are later picked up for a more decorative border. The knitted cast-on begins with a slip knot and each additional stitch is then knitted on. The written instructions and video below on how to do the knitted cast-on is shown for right-handed knitting.

The Knitted Cast-On:

The Knitted Cast-on Steps:

1. Make a slip knot (How To Slip Knot)
2. Transfer the slip knot loop onto the left knitting needle
3. Insert the right knitting needle into the slip knot and bring working yarn around and in between the two needles as if to knit (Knit and Tink)
4. Catch and pull the working yarn loop onto the right knitting needle
5. Transfer the new stitch loop from the right knitting needle onto the left knitting needle by inserting the left knitting needle under the front strand of the new stitch loop
6. Tug the working yarn to tighten the new stitch loop on the left knitting needle
7. Insert the right knitting needle into the first stitch on the left knitting needle
8. Catch and pull the working yarn loop with the right knitting needle
9. Move the new stitch loop from the right knitting needle to the left knitting needle by inserting the left knitting needle under the front strand of the new stitch loop
10. Tug the working yarn to tighten the new stitch loop on the left knitting needle
11. Repeat steps 7 – 10 till the desired number of stitch count is reached for a knitting project