How to knit the crochet cast-on - Step-by-step for beginners

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  • Опубликовано: 11 июн 2022
  • Step-by-step instructions on casting on knitting with a crochet hook. A super simple technique for beginners.
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    If you own a crochet hook (and every knitter should!), then you can also cast-on knitting with a crochet hook. It basically boils down to crocheting a simple chain stitch around your knitting needle starting with a slipknot. You can also start with a chain stitch and pick up the ridges on the back of the chain with your knitting needle. But I find that technique a little bit too fiddly.
    Still this cast-on technique creates a moderately stretchy edge and is quite pretty. Looks a bit braided!
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  • @valeriehowden471
    @valeriehowden471 2 года назад +37

    As a long time crocheter who doesn't like casting on, this will become my go-to method! Thanks from Canada!

    • @nimbleneedlestwo
      @nimbleneedlestwo  2 года назад +3

      You are so welcome! it's certainly a very lovely option!

    • @milabulic
      @milabulic 9 месяцев назад +1

      Amen❤

  • @sheenidyasfalco1203
    @sheenidyasfalco1203 6 дней назад

    Love that you reviewed both methods! Thank you ❤

  • @MickeyMallone.
    @MickeyMallone. Год назад +9

    This works great for people like me who just can't cast-on without making it super tight! Thanks!!

  • @Haul_Away
    @Haul_Away 4 месяца назад +2

    Norman, you are very quickly becoming my favorite teacher for new techniques! You explain everything so well. 😁 Danke schön!

  • @gwendyrose8905
    @gwendyrose8905 2 года назад +12

    As a "long-time crocheter," this gives me a BUNCH of ideas of ways you could do a knitting cast-on using other crochet stitches as well! :D I may have to go do some experimenting. ;) ;) I will definitely be using this in the future. :) GREAT video as always! :D

    • @nimbleneedlestwo
      @nimbleneedlestwo  2 года назад +3

      definitely, Gwendy. there are so many different ways to cast-on with a crochet hook on top of that.

  • @barbararosselot2025
    @barbararosselot2025 Год назад +2

    Thanks, Norman! Very clear and easy to follow!

  • @micheleprice4292
    @micheleprice4292 Год назад +1

    Omg thank you so much. I crochet but have been trying to learn to knit. The casting on was so hard for me i gave up but with this method i can try again. Thank you. ❤

  • @gailaltschwager7377
    @gailaltschwager7377 2 года назад +2

    What a pretty cast on! Thank you, Norman! It's always a delight to see you on Sunday.

    • @nimbleneedlestwo
      @nimbleneedlestwo  2 года назад +1

      heh. Yeah, I try to stick to that schedule as I felt that's when people have most time to really enjoy their knits and purls :)

    • @gailaltschwager7377
      @gailaltschwager7377 2 года назад +1

      @@nimbleneedlestwo I appreciate your thoughtfulness. ❤️

  • @kowaikaiju
    @kowaikaiju 7 месяцев назад

    I'm so glad this is a thing! I hate casting on straight to the needles, so I started transferring stitches from my Tunisian crochet hook to start. It helps so much. :D

  • @mayolson2
    @mayolson2 2 года назад +1

    You are a knitting treasure. Besides knitting I am crocheter also and never thought of casting on this way.

    • @nimbleneedlestwo
      @nimbleneedlestwo  2 года назад

      you definitely should look into tunesian crochet then. It will give you all the right kind of ideas for knitting (and psst...my next video on my main youtube channel will be all about crochet techniques for knitters!)

  • @JustFluffyQuiltingYarnCrafts
    @JustFluffyQuiltingYarnCrafts Год назад +2

    Just found out about this cast on technique today. Thank you, Norman. ❤

  • @theastewart6721
    @theastewart6721 2 года назад +2

    Hi Norman. Thanks for another great tutorial! Thanks for the tips on the slip knits as well. There are so many different ways to make them!🤗

  • @ROBYNCROCKER
    @ROBYNCROCKER Год назад

    Best method I’ve ever seen for crochet cast on. Thank you

  • @Violinstef
    @Violinstef 7 месяцев назад

    Thank you for the clear demonstration of a very neat cast-on method!

  • @nyxypyxy
    @nyxypyxy Год назад +1

    This is so helpful!!! Thank you!!!!

  • @kittykat717
    @kittykat717 2 года назад +1

    This has a lovely look to it, Thank you.

    • @nimbleneedlestwo
      @nimbleneedlestwo  2 года назад +1

      yeah, if you combine it with a normal bind-off, then you will get mirrored edges!

  • @yatrakarki9852
    @yatrakarki9852 23 дня назад

    Amazing!

  • @isoldepichler9081
    @isoldepichler9081 27 дней назад

    Danke, super erklärt.

  • @TeacupTSauceror
    @TeacupTSauceror 5 месяцев назад

    very comprehensive and easy to follow and also very quick! i don't know how you manage it

  • @Winkey-crafts
    @Winkey-crafts Месяц назад

    Love ❤️ it!

  • @Perky010136
    @Perky010136 5 месяцев назад

    Looks beautiful.

  • @charissango4805
    @charissango4805 Год назад

    I love this and your expertise soooo much!! ❤❤❤

  • @andrezaandrade9754
    @andrezaandrade9754 5 месяцев назад

    So easy! Thank you for sharing 😍😍

  • @Ravencall
    @Ravencall 4 месяца назад

    I love the look of this cast on, plus I am terrible at estimating the proper length of tail in a long tail cast on!

  • @cmyocum
    @cmyocum Год назад

    This is great! Your expertise is much appreciated!

  • @rachelchudley1527
    @rachelchudley1527 Год назад

    Thank you !

  • @KimSincox
    @KimSincox Год назад

    Thank you so much!

  • @elizabeth4053
    @elizabeth4053 2 года назад +1

    Norman wonderful tutorial 👍🏻🤟🏻🧶🙋🏻‍♀️💕🏔As others mentioned, I will be using it in a variety of projects!!!!

  • @susanlawrence4468
    @susanlawrence4468 6 месяцев назад

    Thanks Norman
    I’m going to give this ago .

  • @ellerich3717
    @ellerich3717 Год назад +1

    I’m a fairly new knitter and a long time crocheter. I found it easier, especially when working through the back bump, to use a tunisian crochet hook and complete the entire cast on without having the struggle of forcing the needle through that somewhat difficult back bump. Hope this helps

    • @nimbleneedlestwo
      @nimbleneedlestwo  Год назад +1

      yeah tunesian crochet hooks are quite useful. Many knitters don't own one tho - or even know they exist.

    • @ellerich3717
      @ellerich3717 Год назад +1

      @@nimbleneedlestwo I apologize, I should have specified that my comment was aimed at those who have experience in crocheting as well as knitting. I have found that a tunisian hook can be used as an alternative to a knitting needle in various knitting cast ons/bind offs for those who feel more comfortable working with a hook.

  • @mandypayne29
    @mandypayne29 Год назад

    Wow! This is one great video...only problem I have is controlling the tension on my yarn...my cast on stitches aren't consistent. I'm a Portuguese knitter...I need to practice this more...but I love the look! Thanks so much!'

  • @eileenfb1948
    @eileenfb1948 Год назад

  • @cookiesmith8545
    @cookiesmith8545 2 года назад +3

    Can this be done in the round as well for socks or hats? Thanks!

    • @alphabo1
      @alphabo1 2 года назад +4

      That's the cast on I always use for socks! Go for it, it works like a charm

    • @cookiesmith8545
      @cookiesmith8545 2 года назад +1

      @@alphabo1 thank you so much! I’m getting ready to cast on a pair of socks and I’ll give that cast on a try!!

    • @cookiesmith8545
      @cookiesmith8545 2 года назад +2

      @@alphabo1 thank you so much! I’m getting ready to cast on a pair of socks and I’ll give that cast on a try!!

    • @nimbleneedlestwo
      @nimbleneedlestwo  2 года назад +3

      yes it absolutely can be used in the round - with one little caveat. You will have to graft one stitch to bridge the gap with the tail later on. Otherwise, you will end up with a bigish gap.

  • @susanlucero3530
    @susanlucero3530 8 месяцев назад

    Hi, Norman, do you use a crochet hook same size as your knitting needle? I love your tutorials 😊👍🏻

  • @cynthiaybarra7317
    @cynthiaybarra7317 6 месяцев назад

    Hi Norman! Does it matter what size crochet hook I use? Should it be the equivalent to the knitting needle?

    • @nimbleneedlestwo
      @nimbleneedlestwo  6 месяцев назад

      yes, I would pick one that is in that range. It will depend a bit on how tight or loose your crochet, tho.

  • @gemmabaldwin8644
    @gemmabaldwin8644 6 месяцев назад

    Hi Norman. Would I be able to use this method of casting on in the middle of a row? As I’d like to match the neckline edge (top of the sleeve section actually) of a jumper that had standard cast off stitches on the other side? I hope I’ve described that well enough 😅

    • @nimbleneedlestwo
      @nimbleneedlestwo  6 месяцев назад

      you can use the backwardloops cast on or the knitted cast on for mid project cast-ons.

  • @coucousyl
    @coucousyl Месяц назад

    Hi … very very nice cast on look do you have a bind off technique who can match it? Many thanks 🙏

    • @nimbleneedlestwo
      @nimbleneedlestwo  Месяц назад +1

      you can also bind-off with a crochet hook if that's what you mean?
      but other than that, there are no real matching cast-ons and bind-offs. your best bet would be starting with a provisional cast-on and then doing the same bind off on both sides.

    • @coucousyl
      @coucousyl Месяц назад

      @@nimbleneedlestwo many thanks for your fast reply… I will try some bind off … have a great day

  • @lindabatten4738
    @lindabatten4738 Год назад +1

    Would this stop the curling up of stocking stitch at the beginning of the project?

    • @nimbleneedlestwo
      @nimbleneedlestwo  Год назад +1

      no. I don't see how it would. But maybe read this article on my blog: nimble-needles.com/tutorials/how-to-keep-knitting-from-curling/

  • @diannebdee
    @diannebdee 7 месяцев назад

    A question on this method, if I may. What size hook do you use? Is it the same as the needle size, or larger or smaller? Thanks if you do reply.

    • @nimbleneedlestwo
      @nimbleneedlestwo  7 месяцев назад

      I'd go for same size or slightly bigger yeah.

  • @amyx231
    @amyx231 4 месяца назад

    I’m just so confused what cast on to use when. Someone recommended this cast on for a scarf so I guess I’ll try it?

    • @nimbleneedlestwo
      @nimbleneedlestwo  4 месяца назад

      there are no hard rules. use whatever you feel looks pretty and is stretchy enough :)

  • @amyg7177
    @amyg7177 6 месяцев назад

    Do you use the same needle AND hook size? If I'm using a 5mm knitting needles do I use same 5mm crochet hook?

    • @nimbleneedlestwo
      @nimbleneedlestwo  5 месяцев назад

      So, I would lean towards same or bigger. If you look closely at the repeat, that you will notice that the immediate edge stitch is definied by the barrel of your crochet hook (the others are devined by the knititng needle). So, if you were to use a very teeny tiny hook that edge would end up very tight.

  • @alexschubert9768
    @alexschubert9768 Год назад

    Is the crochet hook size important here? Or can it be any size?

    • @nimbleneedlestwo
      @nimbleneedlestwo  Год назад +2

      hm...well...i would say it does matter but it will depend a bit on how tight or loose your crochet. But normally, the size of your needles definies the size of those loops, not your crochet hook.

  • @rachelar6
    @rachelar6 Год назад +1

    Does it matter what crochet hook size you use?

    • @nimbleneedlestwo
      @nimbleneedlestwo  Год назад +2

      not really, as you cast-on around the needle and this will define your gauge. However, if the crochet hook is too big or too small you will have a hard time grabbing the yarn. So i'd say it should be roughly around the size you are planning to knit with

    • @rachelar6
      @rachelar6 Год назад +1

      @@nimbleneedlestwo thanks! That helps. I'm just getting into knitting and doing well but that first row is still ugly LOL this will definitely help

  • @sonneebah
    @sonneebah Год назад

    Please how do you get the measurements for this method?

    • @nimbleneedlestwo
      @nimbleneedlestwo  Год назад

      i am not sure I understand this questions? Measurements for what?

    • @sonneebah
      @sonneebah Год назад

      @@nimbleneedlestwo You know how we use a tape to get the measurements of someone’s hip or waist in crochet? My question is; can I use the same method and still pick up the loops to knit? I dunno if that made sense😑

    • @NimbleNeedles
      @NimbleNeedles Год назад

      @@sonneebah well, knitted fabric behaves vastly different than crochet fabric. So, I would be very careful to adapt any method found in crochet..just because the cast-on is done with a hook, doesn't mean the rest of the fabric will behave like crochet as well.
      in knitting (but actually I would say also in crochet), planing a design always starts with a swatch.

    • @sonneebah
      @sonneebah Год назад

      @@NimbleNeedles thank you