Cooler Cast-Ons, Better Bind-Offs with Amy Snell

Cooler Cast-Ons, Better Bind-Offs

Different projects benefit from different techniques in casting on and binding off: sometimes you need a firm bind-off, and sometimes a stretchy one. Sometimes you want to cast on provisionally, or using two colors, or in ribbing. In this class we’ll explore new ways to cast on and bind off and share tips to improve your technique on your old favorites. 

Skill Level - Advanced Beginner and up: Students should be able to cast on, bind off, knit, and purl.

Supplies: About 30 yards of worsted weight yarn and compatible-size (US #7-9) needles OR your preferred weight yarn and matching needles, at least 36 inches of the same weight yarn in a contrasting color, scissors, stitch markers, a tapestry needle.

Homework: Cast on approximately 100 stitches. Working flat, knit 1 inch in stockinette stitch. Leave the stitches live, either on a spare set of needles or on a stitch holder, with a tail that is at least 5 times the width of the swatch.