This is more of a mini-tutorial, as it assumes you are already well acquainted with the long tail cast on. Many of you may already know this little tip but I'm posting it for those who may not.
Because I know that not everyone has QuickTime, I'm loading two different versions, one is a video, which is more complete and the other is an animated GIF which should be viewable in almost all browsers and is better for people with slow connections.
For the QuickTime movie, click the image below
What I'd give to have someone do my voice overs for me :oP
If you prefer an animated GIF, click here.
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Comments (17)
Thanks for the tip. I'm going to try this out my next project.
Posted by Nikki | June 25, 2007 10:43 AM
Posted on June 25, 2007 10:43
You know, I'd been trying to figure this out on my own, and still keep the cast-on nice and even, but couldn't. Thanks very much for the tutorial. I'm not sure what light bulb went off, but it did, and the last couple of cast-ons since seeing this have been much faster...and all with even tension!
Posted by bonnie | January 20, 2007 7:21 AM
Posted on January 20, 2007 07:21
It's neat to hear your voice, and it sounds perfect and very nice. We have a joke that my voice is the 'cheerful-chipmunk' speaking, especially when I'm excited or hyper. I don't sound to myself like how I hear it from a recording. Ak!, Ha ha!
Posted by Estelle | January 5, 2007 8:44 PM
Posted on January 5, 2007 20:44
Huh. I have always done my long-tail cast on like you are in the video. It never even occurred to me that someone might drop the yarn at any point during!
So, definitely a good tip to throw out there! It would take me FOREVER to do it with the dropping!
Posted by Eklectika | January 5, 2007 12:41 PM
Posted on January 5, 2007 12:41
I saw a great knitter at my spinning guild do this last year. I had a total "Duh!" moment when I saw it, because it's so neat and obvious when you see it done. But it had never occurred to me to do it that way before. :)
Posted by Janice in GA | January 4, 2007 9:01 PM
Posted on January 4, 2007 21:01
No voice overs- it's great to be able to hear your voice!
Posted by Nonnahs | January 4, 2007 8:05 PM
Posted on January 4, 2007 20:05
Wow you're fast! I use the same method but at about half the speed. It's still much faster than it would be if I dropped both yarns, though.
Posted by Joanna | January 4, 2007 2:11 PM
Posted on January 4, 2007 14:11
Totally off subject but I keep forgetting to ask if you found the yarn store in Cannon Beach yet? Lovely little place with lots of Socks that Rock yarn!
Also, the one in Seaside has really evolved into a wonderful store. It is worth the 15 minute drive up from Cannon Beach. It is called Creative Beginnings. I think it is on H street but you may want to call them to verify. They have a coffee bar for Leo and comfy couches in front of a fireplace. Well worth haunting!
Posted by Laurie | January 4, 2007 1:34 PM
Posted on January 4, 2007 13:34
Isn't this also the sling-shot method?
Posted by Annette | January 4, 2007 12:08 PM
Posted on January 4, 2007 12:08
Isn't this also the sling-shot method?
Posted by Annette | January 4, 2007 12:06 PM
Posted on January 4, 2007 12:06
Great tutorial! I don't drop the yarn when I do the long tail cast on, but I do find I often have to readjust the length of yarn that's going around my thumb because there's too much slack. Is there anything in particular you do to mitigate that?
Posted by Jackie | January 4, 2007 8:42 AM
Posted on January 4, 2007 08:42
Great tutorial, thank you. Your voice sounded perfect too :)
Posted by Isela | January 4, 2007 8:16 AM
Posted on January 4, 2007 08:16
Thank you - I always had the suspicion that my long-tail cast on is different to everyone else's - I was right. Hmm... I wonder if the end result is the same... I'll have a go at your speeded up conventional one next time I need it.
Posted by Anne UK | January 4, 2007 12:15 AM
Posted on January 4, 2007 00:15
wow, i already do that! i watched the GIF, cuz i don't have quicktime and hubbie would kill me if i downloaded another video player, lol
Posted by minnie | January 3, 2007 7:36 PM
Posted on January 3, 2007 19:36
Why not upload the video to YouTube and link to it there?
Posted by El | January 3, 2007 7:25 PM
Posted on January 3, 2007 19:25
Great video, and I thought you sounded fine in it!
Posted by Anne | January 3, 2007 6:41 PM
Posted on January 3, 2007 18:41
this is a great tip that i've never heard before. i'm bookmarking for later - thanks!
Posted by lekkercraft | January 3, 2007 6:29 PM
Posted on January 3, 2007 18:29