The long tail cast-on is probably one of the most versatile and common cast-ons found in the world of knitting. Be sure to maintain an even, loose tension to avoid a cast-on that is too stiff and uneven.
It will help you cast on stitches for a collar, a sweater or mittens that do not require specific assembly.
How to knit this long tail cast on?
Step-by-step explanations of Long Tail 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: Insert the right needle from front to back between the two strands on the thumb.
Next, step 2: Pass the right needle under the thread on the index finger from back to front and from bottom to top.
Finally, step 3: Pass the right needle again between the two strands on the thumb.
Steps 1-3 create a knit stitch.
Repeat steps 1 to 3 until you have the desired number of stitches.
