Long-Tail Cast-On Method

The most widely used cast on in knitting due to its smooth finish and firm, yet elastic tension.

This cast-on method makes a smooth and neat edge.

Materials required:

• yarn;

• knitting needles.

Leave a long tail (about 1.4 cm/ 1/2 inch) for each stitch to be cast on. The video above from Knit Purl Hunter explains this cast-on method very well.