When to use chain edge cast on in knitting?
The chain edge cast on is very similar to the long-tail cast-on, with one important difference: you don’t have to use tail, work only with working yarn. Make a new stitch from the stitch before.
Or, we use chain edge casting on method in knitting when we need to cast on stitches in the middle of work. For example, you work with 20 stitches in the beginning and after 10 rows you want to add 5 stitches on each side.
And, of course, you can use it in the beginning of work as well!
It’s often used for the hem of a garment or for the bottom of a sweater.
Chain Cast Off On YouTube
Chain Edge Casting On Method In Pictures
Matching Bind off – Sewn Bind Off
As we discussed, this cast on method looks similar to Long-Tail cast on. Therefore, we can use sewn bind off.
Other handy cast on techniques:
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