
A long tail cast on makes an ideal, stretchy start to a knitting project. Learn how use this cast on method on double-pointed knitting needles for knitting in the round! You can use this cast on technique for socks, as I did, or for mittens, gloves, and hats! I’ll show you how this is easily done in the video below.
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Are you looking for the free sock knitting pattern mentioned in the video? You can find that here, Catoosa socks.

And here is the tutorial video, Long Tail Cast On With Double Pointed Knitting Needles.
This video is part of a series of videos to teach you knit socks! See the others here:
Learn to knit a heel flap for socks
How to knit a heel turn for socks
How to knit a gusset for socks
Learn to knit a gathered toe for socks
Happy knitting,
April
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