Cast-On Archives - Yarn Enchantment - Your knitting and crochet blog

July 14, 2025

A photo showing a step-by-step knitting tutorial on how to cast on stitches using double-pointed needles (DPNs). In the center, four colorful wooden DPNs form a square with tan yarn cast on, ready for knitting in the round. To the left, a finished piece of ribbed knitting with embroidered pink and purple flowers is visible. Overlay text reads "How To Cast On with DPNs" and "No Twisted Stitches." An inset close-up in the upper right corner highlights how to avoid gaps at the join, with an arrow pointing to the stitches and the label "No Gaps." The background is a light wooden table.

How to Cast On with DPNs without Twisting Stitches | Beginner-Friendly

I’m so excited to share this method with you today. It’s a foolproof way to cast on your stitches without twisting them, so you can start your project smoothly and avoid all those beginner frustrations I went through. With a little practice you’ll be knitting in the round like a pro in no time.

May 17, 2025

Hands positioning knitting needles and blue yarn to pull through a loop during a knitted cast-on.

Easy Knitted Cast-On Tutorial for Beginners: Step-by-Step Guide

The knitted cast-on is hands down one of the easiest and most versatile ways to start a knitting project. When I first started knitting, I would’ve saved myself so much frustration. It’s especially great for beginners because it’s simple, forgiving, and creates a nice stretchy edge that works for all kinds of projects.

April 16, 2025

Progress on the provisional cast-on technique. Multiple loops of white yarn are visible on the wooden needle, with the pink cable below capturing and holding the provisional stitches securely

How to Work a Provisional Cast-On (Open Cast-On) Over a Spare Cable

Not long ago, I shared a blog post about the Provisional cast-on with a crochet hook - but let me tell you, I’ve discovered a way easier method for working the provisional cast-on. No waste yarn, no frustration, and no hassle.

March 24, 2025

Close-up of hands demonstrating the long tail cast-on technique in knitting. The left hand forms a slingshot shape with the yarn looped around the thumb and index finger, while the right hand holds a knitting needle positioned under the yarn loop on the thumb. A ball of light purple yarn is visible in the background on a wooden surface.

How to Work the Long Tail Cast On: A Step-by-Step Guide for Knitters

I’m so excited to share this method with you today. It’s a foolproof way to cast on your stitches without twisting them, so you can start your project smoothly and avoid all those beginner frustrations I went through.

March 8, 2025

Close-up of hands holding a knitted piece with a completed Latvian Twist edge in yellow yarn. The twist creates a decorative, braided effect at the top of the ribbed section of the knitting.

Latvian Twist: A Beautiful and Stretchy Knitting Cast On

I recently discovered the Latvian Twist, and this cast on isn't only really beautiful, but also very stretchy. This gorgeous technique creates a decorative rope or ruffle-like edge that’s perfect for socks, mittens, hats, and even sweaters.

December 29, 2024

Provisional Cast-On

A provisional cast on in knitting is a technique used to create a temporary cast on edge that can later be unraveled, revealing live stitches. This is particularly useful for projects where you want to work in both directions from the cast on edge, or fold it to to create a neatly folded edge.