German cast on is a very flexible cast on very similar to long tail assembly.
You can use it to cast on stitches for a hat, for socks starting at the top, or for mitten cuffs. It's more decorative and prettier than the long tail cast-on. I can say that it's my favorite cast-on.
Be sure to keep the tension even and loose to avoid an overly stiff and uneven assembly.
How to knit this German cast-on?
Step-by-step explanations of German assembly
First things first: Tie a slip knot in the yarn and place it on the needle or pull the yarn taut to make a loop. Place your fingers between the two yarns (yarn attached to the ball on your index finger) to form a triangle.
Step 1: Pass the right needle under the two strands on the thumb.
Next, step 2: Pass the right needle between the two strands on the thumb from bottom to top.
Step 3: Pass the right needle under the thread on the index finger. From the bottom up.
Finally, step 4: Pass the right needle again between the strands on the thumb, between the thumb and the cross formed by the two strands
Steps 1-4 create a knit stitch.
Repeat steps 1 to 4 until you have the desired number of stitches.
