EarthtonesGirl: Knitting Techniques: Casting On: German Twisted Cast On

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3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the EarthtonesGirl Podcast!!
My name is Denise and this is my channel, my space to share my love of knitting, making, and living in my own earthy tone of voice.
Welcome to the Knitting Techniques Series. Your resource for learning more about the "how-to" of knitting. These tutorials are designed to help beginners and experienced knitters learn more about the basics of knitting. I will be covering things from casting on and binding off to increases, decreases, cabling, colorwork and much more. My goal is to replace fear and frustration with knowledge and understanding.
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In Today's class we will learn the German Twisted Cast On also known as the Old Norwegian Cast On. It is a variation on the Long Tail Cast On. By adding an extra step or twist while casting on, this method produces a more stretchy edge. This cast on can be applied to socks, mittens, cowls and other accessories/garments.
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Music Credit: Shine Your Light by Chad Redfield

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@heyBrownBerry 3 жыл бұрын

This is my kind of tutorial! Well-produced, up close, in focus and paced perfectly to follow along. By watching this, I finally discovered why my cast on stitches were always twisted on the needle when I've done this in the past! Mind blown!! You are great at what you do my friend!

@Susie98052 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy today because I've been trying to do this cast on for 4 years! Maybe her calm voice, close ups, or something. But I finally got it!💃💃😌

@EarthtonesgirlPodcast 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you my sweet. I'm so happy we can learn from each other!!! And I'm so happy for your "gentle push" to make this happen!!

@EarthtonesgirlPodcast 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy it was helpful to you!!!

@phyllismissystarks4761 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing! You're an excellent teacher and I can't wait to try this on my sock project I'll be starting today. So glad I found you! Making socks was the reason I learned to knit over 30 years ago but I've never found comfort in beginning! Now, I have found guidance! Thanks again!

@QueenBaha Жыл бұрын

🌷NICE!!!! I decided to do the combo c/o (German & long tail) along with the shadow heel you taught me for my next sock….omgosh omgosh I’m so stoked let’s gooooooo 2023!!!! 🌷

@dorym8045 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your library of technique videos. I watched several other videos about Twisted German Cast On, even one in slow motion, and just couldn’t get it. But this one, yours, was just the ticket as always. Don’t know why I even checked anyone else. The twist of your thumb in the final movement made all the difference. I could finally see the movement clearly.

@c.williams3231 3 жыл бұрын

Nicely done tutorial. Your instructions are clear and concise with an up close view. Thank you!

@EarthtonesgirlPodcast 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!

@JessRosasAZ 2 жыл бұрын

This was the best tutorial!! I tried others and couldn't get it but yours is explaining very well. Thank you so much!!!

@EarthtonesgirlPodcast 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome Jessica!

@The_Yarn_Collective Жыл бұрын

Excellent. I watched several videos on this topic before I saw yours and this was the one I could follow and actually do this.

@EarthtonesgirlPodcast Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching!! I’m so glad it was helpful!!

@ScarlettFavao 3 жыл бұрын

Love this cast on. Your instructions were clear and concise. Your voice is so calming - I could listen to you all day! ❤️ I'm looking forward to your upcoming tutorials. Thank you.

@EarthtonesgirlPodcast 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Scarlett, I"m so glad it was helpful!

@ScarlettFavao 3 жыл бұрын

@@EarthtonesgirlPodcast How kind of you to respond. Thank you. Grateful for your instructional skills and wisdom. ❤️

@barbaravanbuskirk707 Жыл бұрын

Thanks to you and your wonderfully down-to-earth instructions and video I finally learned how to do the German Twisted Cast On called for in Gudron Johnston's Porty Pullover Sweater pattern! Many thanks, Denise! I've seen and enjoyed your interviews on The Woolly Thistle Shopcast and now am a devoted fan of and subscriber to EarthtoneGirl. Whew!

@EarthtonesgirlPodcast Жыл бұрын

Hi Barbara, Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am so happy to hear that the tutorial was helpful! Happy sweater knitting!!!

@tinas8460 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful short and helpful video... 😍 Wish I had your video back when I searched tutorials to learn this cast on 😅 thank you for showing this so clearly 😘

@EarthtonesgirlPodcast 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@brandip2446 Жыл бұрын

Best tutorial on this yet, I couldn't figure out ehat I was doing wrong after watching at least 5 other ones, until I came to yours, and you clarified which way to pull it through the second loop. Others just said bring through not exact way so it was not correct!

@EarthtonesgirlPodcast Жыл бұрын

Thank you Brandi! I"m so glad it was helpful!!

@julieedwards6937 3 жыл бұрын

I’m going to try this, thankyou for giving these tutorials for free😍

@EarthtonesgirlPodcast 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

@joannemoseley8994 3 жыл бұрын

Thank-you so much for this excellent tutorial Denise! I've always wanted to learn this cast on but got frustrated when I tried it in the past. I can see clearly what you are doing and now I get it!

@EarthtonesgirlPodcast 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@jpat_ 3 жыл бұрын

Cool, I just used this yesterday when I started no-fear sock-knitting :D It’s nice and stretchy but still a nice amount of structure.

@EarthtonesgirlPodcast 3 жыл бұрын

YAY!! that makes me so happy to hear!!!

@pamelaross3266 3 жыл бұрын

I can’t wait to try this. You explained everything perfectly!

@EarthtonesgirlPodcast 3 жыл бұрын

Yay! Thank you!

@antoinettekellam6048 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ms. Denise I just wanted to tell you that that you're video on on the German Is twisted cast on really really has really has helped me to learn this cast on I am going to Just keep practicing so that I can get better but I didn't I didn't thank you

@EarthtonesgirlPodcast 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad!!!!

@susanpreston8786 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you again for your clear articulate tutorial!! I can’t thank you enough for your No Fear Shorty Sock Tutorial. Knitting socks have always been on my bucket list, after seeing your tutorial I knew I could do it. Thanks to your pattern and such clear step by step instruction. I am now on my second pair of Shorty socks. I hope to share a photo with you. My next pair I will definitely use this cast on. I also have to tell you I love how you are so humble and want to share all of your knowledge, you are just beautiful, and a wonderful person. Love and well wishes to you and your family!!

@atrinka1 3 жыл бұрын

very clear! You're a good teacher, thanks!

@EarthtonesgirlPodcast 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@butterflysoar1 3 жыл бұрын

You are a gifted teacher

@cathbellerby500 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I've always wanted to learn this cast on and your tutorial was superb 😘

@EarthtonesgirlPodcast 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Cath, I'm so glad it was helpful!

@sandybassett4901 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful and simplified video to understand the technique. Thanks so much! StitchedbyMimi

@EarthtonesgirlPodcast 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@margaritadeverson2098 3 жыл бұрын

That was so helpful and easy to follow! Thank you!

@EarthtonesgirlPodcast 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Margarita!!!

@2020samiam 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful Video!! Something to consider: At the end of the steps where you turn your hand a bit to accommodate the drop of the right needle into the loop, you might be able to make a smaller movement by dropping your left thumb towards your ring finger instead. I have found that this movement provides a clearer, less obtrusive opening for the last pass before finishes the stitch and starting the next.

@EarthtonesgirlPodcast 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!!!!

@micheledelacruz4301 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, your tutorials are so well done. Have a wonderful week.

@Gillian-3 3 жыл бұрын

So clear, thank you! I will certainly try this on my next project!

@alisonsmith376 3 жыл бұрын

Love this cast on - thanks for the refresher, Denise! 🧶

@EarthtonesgirlPodcast 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@marciamcguire6501 2 жыл бұрын

Love it !!! Thank you, Denise !

@EarthtonesgirlPodcast 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Maria!

@Ladeedi73 2 жыл бұрын

This is my favorite cast on! I forgot how to do it because I had lost my knitting mojo for a few years. Thank you for sharing! I could not remember the name of it.😁

@EarthtonesgirlPodcast 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@stillarobyn 3 жыл бұрын

So happy you made the point about making the stitches too tight. That's exactly where I've been going wrong in my Twisted German! Next time I'll use the tip about keeping the stitch still with your finger.

@jeansavoy6046 3 жыл бұрын

Nicely demonstrated 💕 Thanks

@EarthtonesgirlPodcast 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@marycase5473 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Denise! So very well put together!💜🧶

@EarthtonesgirlPodcast 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@jenniferbarrett3272 3 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite cast ones and you demonstrated it so well! Thank you, Denise!

@EarthtonesgirlPodcast 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@pheelya 3 жыл бұрын

It's a great cast on for hats too!!

@johannapurnell608 3 жыл бұрын

OMGoodness!!! I'm so happy I found your channel...You and Heybrownberry are the best. I love your giving spirit of your knitting knowledge and positivity of the knitting craft and life. I have been knitting for years and it time for a renewal and adventuring into my next level of knitting which will include (SOCKS). Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! ;)

@EarthtonesgirlPodcast 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome Johanna, I"m so glad you found me and so happy you're here!!

@barbmckinlay3400 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I use it on all my sock cuffs for that extra stretch. ❤️

@megegert861 3 жыл бұрын

You are so clear and calm. You make me feel like I could do this. Will try with my next project!!

@EarthtonesgirlPodcast 3 жыл бұрын

You can do it Meg!!!

@EdibleThoughtsMakes 3 жыл бұрын

Love this tutorial Denise! Clear, concise, and enjoyable to watch. Saved it to my "Knitting Tutorials" playlist. I use this cast on for all cuff-down socks. Actually, I think I use this cast on for all projects (sweater necklines and...I can't think of what else right now but everything that calls for a long-tail cast on, I use the German Twisted Cast On! I think I've heard it referred to as the Old Norwegian Cast On too??). Thank you for doing what you do!~ Stephanie

@yasmine32069 3 жыл бұрын

That was epic. I loved your non-rushed and clear explanation of this cast on. There are others of whom, I get the "impression" that they're finishing each instruction "stupid".

@EarthtonesgirlPodcast 3 жыл бұрын

You are so very welcome. I know that tone you are referring to and I can't stand it. It's also not fair. Everyone was a beginner.

@sonettevermaak9641 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@EarthtonesgirlPodcast 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@ashleygowencummings9131 3 жыл бұрын

What perfect timing! I just picked out a project that had this cast on, and this video went up! You explain things so clearly, it makes it so easy to learn! Thanks!!

@EarthtonesgirlPodcast 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ashley, I'm so glad it was helpful!

@celesteortins5250 3 жыл бұрын

thank you!

@EarthtonesgirlPodcast 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@sonfederman8212 Жыл бұрын

I love it.

@EarthtonesgirlPodcast Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm so happy to hear that!!

@garfinou 3 жыл бұрын

I quickly learned this cast-on when I started knitting and I don't even remember how to do a long-tail now. The twisted German/old Norwegian is SO versatile. I am curious to explore new cast-ons and bind-offs though. I've done the alternate cast-on for ribs which looks nice and invisible, and I'm curious about those cast-ons that allow you to create pairs of stitches. I may be a bit of a nerd...

@EarthtonesgirlPodcast 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Pierre, I'm a bit of a nerd too!!!! We have to stick together!!! I'm happy to talk knitting nerdiness any time!!!

@Susie98052 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! I have been using another person's tutorial for the past four years that I've been knitting. It always ends with me on the verge of frustrated tears. Following along to yours, I've already cast on the bottom for my new sweater ❤️ 💜 😊

@EarthtonesgirlPodcast 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@karenpellien3235 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Denise. I will try anything you recommend, you’re a great teacher and I could listen to you for days! I am going to try this on the socks I’m about to cast on! Be well, Karen

@EarthtonesgirlPodcast 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you so much Karen!!!

@maleneschumann04 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🤩

@EarthtonesgirlPodcast 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@kat1984 3 жыл бұрын

I use this cast on for almost everything these days.

@monicalarose7980 3 жыл бұрын

Me too! It's my favorite.

@sherryrudder6035 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@EarthtonesgirlPodcast 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Sherry!

@janetjroberson2581 3 жыл бұрын

Hello from Mounds Illinois.

@caswucher3271 2 жыл бұрын

Nice tutorial! How much extra yarn should we leave when beginning the short tail?

@EarthtonesgirlPodcast 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Cas, That would depend on how long you need the cast on to be, meaning the total number of stitches. I always give myself more of a tail then I think I'm going to need.

@ccam504 3 жыл бұрын

Can this be used for casting on for the neck of a sweater?

@garfinou 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely, it's my go to cast-on for everything that needs stretch!

@ccam504 3 жыл бұрын

@@garfinou Thanks, will use it for my sweater neck.

@ginnaricci4547 3 жыл бұрын

Hi 🙋‍♀️ !! Would you please recommend a brand yarn 🧶 80 / 20 for 🧦, because I am very new on knitting world and I don’t know much, I will appreciate your help, thank you 🙏🙋‍♀️🌞☀️🌎

@EarthtonesgirlPodcast 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ginna, there are so many kinds of yarn to choose from and so many yarn dyers or commercial companies. I would start by looking at yarn companies on Instagram. One of my favorites is The Cozy Knitter. Explore, look around at local yarn stores. Half the fun is shopping and learning what you like.

@ginnaricci4547 3 жыл бұрын

@@EarthtonesgirlPodcast Thank you for reply, take care and God bless you. ☺🙋‍♀️