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How to CAST ON Knitting for Total Beginners

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In this video, I’ll show you how to cast on knitting like a pro! This is the thumb method cast on. If you have no idea what that means – no worries! Just know that it’s an easy and super useful cast on that both beginners and old hands use all the time.

So, you’ve got needles and a ball of yarn. Cool! Now you want to knit something. But how do you get the yarn onto your needles?

Say hello to the cast on!

Casting on is a way to turn loose yarn into neat stitches that can be knit. It’s the first step in knitting. All you need is some yarn and needles.

What needles and yarn should you use?

I always recommend a chunky yarn and correspondingly thick needles for beginners because they’re much easier to grip. In this tutorial, I’m using Lion Brand’s Hometown USA and 8mm bamboo needles.

You’ll find tutorials and guides for making a Slipknot, Cast On, Knit Stitch and Cast Off. These techniques form a sturdy foundation in knitting.

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* Lion Brand Yarn Hometown USA in color Ft. Lauderdale Coral (LoveKnitting) =
* Lion Brand Yarn Hometown USA (Amazon) =
* Similar 10mm bamboo needles:

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1. How to Tie a Slip Knot:
2. How to Cast On for Total Beginners:
3. Knit Stitch for Total Beginners:
4. Cast Off for Total Beginners:

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How to Make a PERFECT POM POM Every Time

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Today I’ll show you how to make a pom pom without a pom pom maker!

Pom poms add cheer and whimsy to every project. They make great accessories, and they’re the cherry on top of a knitted hat. They also make great stress balls!

Thankfully, making a pom pom is not hard. If you can use a pair of scissors, then you can make a pom pom!

All you’ll need are a pair of sharp scissors, cardboard (an old tissue or cereal box works great), yarn, and a can or a jar to help you trace a circle. That’s it. No commercial pom pom maker necessary!

The secret to make the perfect pom pom is to use lots of yarns when wrapping your donut, make sure your scissors are super sharp, and finally, to use your donuts as a tracer to help you cut a perfectly round shape. So, good luck and happy pom pom-ing!

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⟡ Malabrigo Silky Merino Yarn (Loveknitting) =
⟡ Similar sharp scissors (Amazon) =
⟡ Similar super expensive scissors (Amazon) =

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➜ How to Knit a Big Hat:
➜ How to Knit an Infinity Scarf:
➜ Knit the Baby Pom Scarf:

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