Crazy for Cast-Ons (Part 1): The Old Norwegian and Some "Tail Tips"

re: Crazy for Cast-Ons (Part 1): The Old Norwegian and Some "Tail Tips"

MollieLazear — Tue, 08 May 2012 05:16:46 GMT

Guess what...the illustration you posted is what we call the German Twisted cast on, and it does NOT match the action in the video. Look close.

re: Crazy for Cast-Ons (Part 1): The Old Norwegian and Some "Tail Tips"

MetteB@2 — Mon, 07 May 2012 17:39:33 GMT

it's similar to what I do (Danish method!).... however have a try ti CO on TWO needles, then slip one off and the first row will easiy be knitted!

re: Crazy for Cast-Ons (Part 1): The Old Norwegian and Some "Tail Tips"

mahaka — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:21:34 GMT

these are great. I thought I was good cause I use the knit-on cast on. Now I have to go play!

re: Crazy for Cast-Ons (Part 1): The Old Norwegian and Some "Tail Tips"

BlissBlood — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:44:40 GMT

Interesting, I'll have to try it. For the whole time I've been knitting I just cast on as if making a knit stitch (first in the slip stitch, and then between the two stitches on the left hand needle), twisting around and putting back on the left hand needle.

re: Crazy for Cast-Ons (Part 1): The Old Norwegian and Some "Tail Tips"

CarolC — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:00:13 GMT

Wow! What an informative clip. I really enjoyed both guests - they complemented each other's skills, and were able to comment on the pros, and sometimes cons, of each cast on. I was familiar with the long tail and knitted cast on, but the tubular cast on was new to me. I can see using it on lots and lots of kids' hats. Thanks.

Carol

re: Crazy for Cast-Ons (Part 1): The Old Norwegian and Some "Tail Tips"

gna — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 23:50:17 GMT

what would the Norwegian cast on be better used on?? sweater edges ? socks

Best Regards

gna

re: Crazy for Cast-Ons (Part 1): The Old Norwegian and Some "Tail Tips"

Nadeshda — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:38:04 GMT

that's how they teach to cast on in German schools. I took home economics there

re: Crazy for Cast-Ons (Part 1): The Old Norwegian and Some "Tail Tips"

Peggy@110 — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 05:23:54 GMT

In the past I haven't had any problems viewing the videos, however that is no longer true. Did you change anything (or do I have a computer problem)?

re: Crazy for Cast-Ons (Part 1): The Old Norwegian and Some "Tail Tips"

tangoaclown — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 01:44:43 GMT

WOW!!! I know how to do the Norwegian Cast On and didn't know I did!!! AWESOME!

re: Crazy for Cast-Ons (Part 1): The Old Norwegian and Some "Tail Tips"

Lois Newton — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 01:06:50 GMT

I've found that when trying to estimate how long to make the "tail" for the long-tail cast-on method, one length of my arm to my collarbone equals roughly 50 stitches on size 8 or 9 needles w/worsted weight yarn. I estimate from that rule of thumb how much to adjust the length if I'm using larger or smaller needles or thicker or thinner yarn.

re: Crazy for Cast-Ons (Part 1): The Old Norwegian and Some "Tail Tips"

kkelly — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 22:54:06 GMT

Have been trying to get this from a book and couldn't figure it out but with the video I've got it - and love it! Thanks!

re: Crazy for Cast-Ons (Part 1): The Old Norwegian and Some "Tail Tips"

LiisaM — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 19:11:40 GMT

Thank you for showing this unique way to cast on AND for the video clip. Would it be possible to have a longer video clip and a picture of the cast on stitches to see what they actually look like? This looks like a challenge for a brand new pair of socks.

Liz

re: Crazy for Cast-Ons (Part 1): The Old Norwegian and Some "Tail Tips"

LadyKRose — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 18:49:54 GMT

Hmmm.........old dogs can learn new tricks. I read the instructions, watched the video several times and tried the cast on .................only to get two stitches on the needle without the nice edge on the bottom. Then, I did it right by accident once. That did it. I kept at it until I could do this cast on correctly. It is stretchy, even on the needle without any rows of knitting. Then I looked in the "Knitting in the old way" book and found the same cast on which I had tried before without success. This time it made sense and I was able to do this cast on.

I plan to use it on the helmet liner for our troops on the next one I do. I'm sure it will be a better cast on for the heavy use the helmet liners are sure to get. Thanks.

re: Crazy for Cast-Ons (Part 1): The Old Norwegian and Some "Tail Tips"

AnneC@3 — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 14:58:49 GMT

Got it now! The Norwegian Cast-on... if you're ending up with 2 stiches (I was in the beginning), then on step 4 you have to turn your thumb so that the thumb loop slides over the thread on the needle that you just placed from your index finger. I just love your tips and projects...thanks Knitting Daily!

re: Crazy for Cast-Ons (Part 1): The Old Norwegian and Some "Tail Tips"

AnneC@3 — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 14:27:44 GMT

The video really helped me understand this. I practiced while she repeated over and over. It seemed like each repetition created 2 stitches. Is that correct?