This cast on is called the long tail cast on. There are dozens of ways to cast on. We find this the most useful, general purpose, and a great cast on for someone just learning.

You will be knitting in a continuous circle, not turning at the end of each row. Instead, you work in “rounds” without turning the work. A marker will be placed to designate the beginning of each round.

The American method of knitting is by throwing the yarn with your right hand. We find it best to begin this way. As you progress you may want to experiment with other ways of holding the yarn. You may also thread the yarn through your fingers for more tension on the yarn.

If you find yourself wanting to wrap the yarn with your left hand, you may be a “continental” knitter. We will be happy to teach you this method of knitting in-person.

If you run out of yarn and need to add a second ball, this is how you add a new yarn. If you run into a knot in your yarn, you need to stop, cut out the yarn where the knot is, and add it in the same manner.