Wow! So glad I found this! I usually do Judy's Magic Cast On, but keep forgetting to do the second row of stitches twisted, this is SO much easier and also neater as you discard the slipknot. Thanks for sharing!
This is an excellent tutorial. You have given enough theory to help knitters understand why it is done this way and added good tips to make the process easier. Also, you have beautiful hands! Wonderful video!
Great video! I've done this multiple times, but it is always hard! This video really helped simplify the process...the third needle to actually knit the first rows was very helpful!
I LOVE this cast on. I can NOT keep the process in memory. There are several videos out there on this cast on. This is the first one I've found that was spoken slowly and distinctly and so easy to follow along. Thank you so much for posting it.
Have done Turkish cast on before but needed a refresher. Quick and easy, thanks. Using the short flip needles was a great idea. So much easier than dps or magic loop or even two circulars. Thanks! I'm subscribing and looking forward to more useful tips. (Pun intended.)
I loved your instructions from the camera angle to your explanations. I'm glad that I clicked your video. Just to be certain, can I do this for a pillow that is knitted in the round and closed at the top? Again, your video is great!!!😊
I recently learned how to knit socks,and I'm obsessed😄 I've got 2 pairs already on needles,but when they're finished I'm trying this cast on for my next pair~I can't wait,thank you~!!
The Turkish cast on is great. Cat Bordhi uses it to start her toe up socks (Personal Footprints - How to start on 1 circular needle video) and I’ve been doing it ever since I started knitting socks. It’s foolproof and yields a perfectly rounded toe. I decided to try cuff down socks recently and just ordered your line drawing pattern. Looking forward to a change of pace. Carla Jewett nycSox
Thank you for a clear video. I’ve tried this and continued with magic loop but find that my sock is inside-out. I attribute this to the direction the rows (rounds) are worked - in a counter-clockwise direction. How can I use this cast on and continue ML in a clockwise direction? That is, with the working needle and yarn at the top or back rather than on the bottom or front.
I think this would be a good topic for a new video. It has to do with whether you're knitting with the needles closer to you and the held cord stitches at the back instead of having the cord stitches closer to you and the needles at the back. I'll add it to my ongoing topic idea list.
Normally when doing magic loop I pull out the top needle to knit on the bottom one. Is it possible to start with the slip knot on the top and then pull out the top needle? Does this cause a problem?
One of my knitting pals is a big fan of both magic loop and the Turkish cast on and she's never mentioned having any problems or needing to switch the slip knot placement.
does leaving the slip-knot tail wrapped around the working yarn make a potentially uncomfortable “bump?” I can’t remember how I have handled that, but I always have a hard little bump at that end of my work. Thanks!
Finally, a Turkish cast on tutorial that made sense. Thank you very much.
Wow! So glad I found this! I usually do Judy's Magic Cast On, but keep forgetting to do the second row of stitches twisted, this is SO much easier and also neater as you discard the slipknot. Thanks for sharing!
I really like your instruction. You touch on everything about doing the cast on but don’t repeat over and over. You are now my go-to!!!
This is my absolute favorite tubular cast on. I use it for socks, bags, and even hats!
This is an excellent tutorial. You have given enough theory to help knitters understand why it is done this way and added good tips to make the process easier. Also, you have beautiful hands! Wonderful video!
The best demonstration of this cast on that I’ve seen! I think I can finally knit a toe up sock now!
Best Turkish cast on tutorial - finally starting my socks😄
Great video! I've done this multiple times, but it is always hard! This video really helped simplify the process...the third needle to actually knit the first rows was very helpful!
I LOVE this cast on. I can NOT keep the process in memory. There are several videos out there on this cast on. This is the first one I've found that was spoken slowly and distinctly and so easy to follow along. Thank you so much for posting it.
Have done Turkish cast on before but needed a refresher. Quick and easy, thanks. Using the short flip needles was a great idea. So much easier than dps or magic loop or even two circulars. Thanks! I'm subscribing and looking forward to more useful tips. (Pun intended.)
Thank you so much for this video! I'm just getting started and this video is hands down, one that has made the most sense!
I loved your instructions from the camera angle to your explanations. I'm glad that I clicked your video. Just to be certain, can I do this for a pillow that is knitted in the round and closed at the top? Again, your video is great!!!😊
I've recently gotten some Addi Flexi Flips so I'm gonna try a pair of toe-up socks with this method. Looking forward to it! 🙂👍❤️
Nice, clear explanation! Thank you! I will try this one.
I recently learned how to knit socks,and I'm obsessed😄 I've got 2 pairs already on needles,but when they're finished I'm trying this cast on for my next pair~I can't wait,thank you~!!
Sharing this link in my newest sock project. Loved it.
Thank you, I finally got it.
The Turkish cast on is great. Cat Bordhi uses it to start her toe up socks (Personal Footprints - How to start on 1 circular needle video) and I’ve been doing it ever since I started knitting socks. It’s foolproof and yields a perfectly rounded toe. I decided to try cuff down socks recently and just ordered your line drawing pattern. Looking forward to a change of pace.
Carla Jewett
nycSox
Thank you for a clear video. I’ve tried this and continued with magic loop but find that my sock is inside-out. I attribute this to the direction the rows (rounds) are worked - in a counter-clockwise direction. How can I use this cast on and continue ML in a clockwise direction? That is, with the working needle and yarn at the top or back rather than on the bottom or front.
Not sure if this is related to the slipknot placement Helen Hawkes asked about…
I think this would be a good topic for a new video. It has to do with whether you're knitting with the needles closer to you and the held cord stitches at the back instead of having the cord stitches closer to you and the needles at the back. I'll add it to my ongoing topic idea list.
You just taught an old dog a new trick...
Normally when doing magic loop I pull out the top needle to knit on the bottom one. Is it possible to start with the slip knot on the top and then pull out the top needle? Does this cause a problem?
One of my knitting pals is a big fan of both magic loop and the Turkish cast on and she's never mentioned having any problems or needing to switch the slip knot placement.
does leaving the slip-knot tail wrapped around the working yarn make a potentially uncomfortable “bump?” I can’t remember how I have handled that, but I always have a hard little bump at that end of my work. Thanks!
There's no bump as long as you pull the knot out of the slip knot.
It’s hard to see the stitches when the yarn is so busy