How to Knit a STRETCHY CAST ON (aka. German Twist Cast On)

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A stretchy cast on is a useful knitting skill. If you're looking for more stretch in the brim of hats, tops of socks or cuffs of mittens, then this stretchy cast on is the knitting tip for you. If you know how to longtail cast on, this stretchy cast on will be fairly simple to master. Keep in mind though that this stretchy cast on looks a bit different than the longtail cast on. It has a slight purled ridge, which gives it a subtly different look. Enjoy!
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@sol6078 3 жыл бұрын

i know this video is like three years old at this point, but i'm knitting my first pair of socks, and i got it after two tries! your instructions are super clear and easy to follow, thank you for this!

@DanielleHayes-gq6ec 7 ай бұрын

Some knitting methods date back thousands of years - these skills can last eons!

@dennaneff3261 10 ай бұрын

Here it is Aug. 29, 2023. So glad I found your video of German Twisted Cast On. I have watched several others and was about to give up on this technique but .. BUT! I found your instructions clear and visually easy to see what you were doing and how to hold the yarn and move it thru. Thank you. Thank you!! 🏆

@Erika70079 7 ай бұрын

By far, the BEST cast-on video I've seen! Camera angle is perfect, the speed is perfect. This made it very easy to learn! Thank you so much. Great teacher.

@olliemarie73 13 күн бұрын

As many others have said, I watched multiple videos trying to explain this cast-on method, but it wasn't until I watched this one that it finally made sense! I really appreciate your slow instructions and the angle of the video showing your hand movements as well as the fact that you did it multiple times getting only slightly faster each time. Thank you so much!!

@jh7100 4 жыл бұрын

Your demos are easy to follow. Thanks. I also appreciate that you showed us what the cast on looks like once done and explained the pros and cons of it. Thank you. I’m still learning all the different cast on techniques and appreciate the pointers you give us!

@virginia8089 5 жыл бұрын

I got it right away-- like others said, your clear directions and demonstrations are why I got it! Thank you :)

@sheepandstitch 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching. I'm glad it helped it you out!

@emmaburgessdean2355 4 жыл бұрын

Me too! And I had a cocktail while I did it ;-)

@michaeljensen900 Жыл бұрын

Got it too. I like to bend my thumb at the end to help get the needle past the bend

@megmagruder7124 Жыл бұрын

Totally… great directions. It’s been years since I picked up yarn, and in minutes, I’m German whatever casting on! Don’t tell my Aunt this is better than her teaching. LOL 😂

@donnalibrandi256 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Davina for the video the instructions were clear. I knew how to do the long tail cast on.

@nancyhalter1796 6 ай бұрын

You are terrific. I tried 3 or 4 others and I thought I was going to quit. But found you and your sensitive and helpful comments are what made me feel so relaxed that I did it! Wow🎉🎉. Thank you soooo much. I’m subscribing to your channel. Yay I did it thanks to you

@dianehall4959 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I looked at several videos for the German Twist Cast On and was confused until I watched yours. Thanks for making this stitch look easy. Once I got the hang of it, it really is an easy cast on.

@meaganin 4 жыл бұрын

I would have loved to see you demonstrate/show the stretch this cast on gives on the finished piece of work.

@annemariebenoit4263 4 жыл бұрын

Or even on a swatch... that would not take long.

@annemariebenoit4263 4 жыл бұрын

But then it would not be hard for us to knit a swatch with this technique and our chosen pattern either... different cast-ons are only going to work well with some patterns, not all, anyways so what works for hers may not work for yours.

@sparkleemojidotjpeg 4 жыл бұрын

@@annemariebenoit4263 still, it would be interesting to see it on a couple of different swatches (ribbing vs stockinette) or compared to more basic cast ons.

@DarlyFofa 3 жыл бұрын

You can see a picture of a finished piece at 0:33.

@nourghers 6 жыл бұрын

I love your hand movements, and the way you teach, i made my first scarf following your tutorial and gave it to my mom as a present, thank you ❤ if u could please make a shirt or sock tutorial, that would be amazing 😍👌👍

@sheepandstitch 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm planning a sock tutorial for the future!

@vitorialima6834 4 жыл бұрын

This stretchy cast on saved my current knitting project. I'd finished a cowl for my boyfriend but the edges were sooo tight, wanna cried whe realized I had to redo the whole thing ahahahah Now I started with this fantastic cast on and my dream is coming true!!! \0/ Thanks for the amazing explanation, calmly and precisely, also thanks for the great video quality!!!

@dorothythompson8139 5 жыл бұрын

I've watched so many different tutorials and you're the BEST! Your instructions are clear and you repeat enough times, the videoing is excellent as I can see every movement you make and the yarn is not lost against the background ie dark yarn with a dark table or needles! Thank you so much! I'm a beginner and I just knitted your beanie but it's not perfect like yours!!! You have reignited my interest in knitting! I'm looking forward to making more things with you. I do love knitted socks so will check your tutorials. I just chanced upon you on KZfaq! Happy Days!!

@paulettegoldsmith2695 3 жыл бұрын

I am so glad I found your video just about the time I was going to give up on the stretchy German cast on. The twist of the hand motions absolutely helped me finally get this. I have arthritic fingers and didn’t seem to be able to master the second part of this technique. Not only that, but the way you hold the two strands between your fingers gave me the idea which helped all my casting on. I use the last two fingers now to anchor the yarn when I’m casting on - it works so much better for me since the yarn was always slipping and was too loose because of weak fingers. Thank you - thank you!

@sheluvschoco Жыл бұрын

You really do make the most confusing looking techniques a piece of cake. I followed only ur first stitch and now I mastered it. Your videos are amazing!!!!!

@thedabara2477 4 жыл бұрын

Really good tutorial. I needed it for some hats with turn back cuffs I'm making, traditional watch caps. The stretchy edge is so necessary. Oh, and I thought I'd mention . . . I had a student once who was fixated on eliminating knots from her work. We figured out that one could simply lay/drape the yarn over the needle at the point where your slipknot would naturally go, plant your index finger on it to anchor it and carry on as normal. You have a polite little loop (counts as a stitch) that you simply treat as you would any other cast-on stitch. Now I try to avoid knots everywhere in my knitting. And I learned that students can often teach the teachers.

@lucretiahoverter9486 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Davina! I'm casting on like a magical wizard now 🧙‍♀️! Great video, lovely production (good camera angles, lighting, audio, and emojis). Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!

@ellesreviews8367 3 жыл бұрын

You are a great teacher. Very clear directions and lots of examples! Just what I needed! Thanks!!! New subscriber!!

@christinaabramowski6285 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness!!! You are a WONDERFUL TEACHER! You have a perfect background, easy to see. You have a lovely voice. You talk slowly enough to knit along but not too slow! You repeated the stitch the perfect amount of times. THANK YOU for teaching me! Peace.

@o0oMysticdragono0o 5 жыл бұрын

LOVED the tip about wrapping the yarn around for the number of stitches to get the amount of yarn needed for the long tail...Thank you for sharing

@gailflitcraft6813 4 жыл бұрын

Your description and video were extremely helpful! I have looked at two other popular sites and could not “get it”. With one view of your video I nailed it! I need this cast on for my sweater and would not have started it today without your helpful video. Awesome! Thank you so much!

@Hats_Onirac 2 жыл бұрын

I agree

@CrochetLover85 5 жыл бұрын

I specifically look for videos with YOU. You are such a great instructor; so easy to follow for beginners!!! MUCH appreciated!!

@gosplendid Жыл бұрын

You are an amazing knitting instructor. I watch your video to learn a garter stitch scarf. Made 3 sweaters, 3 cardigans, 6 hats, 1 mitten, 4 bandana cowls. Now I am ready for German Twisted CO. I watched 3 other videos, and your video is the one I got it in 4 minutes!

@qebonut7979 Жыл бұрын

This is my third or fourth time coming back to this video now, because I've taken several long breaks from knitting and am just now coming back from my longest one yet. But I wanted to tell you that you are the person who taught me how to knit, and I keep coming back to your videos and your website because your instructions and demonstrations are the most comfortable, clear, and informative I have ever found. Please keep doing what you do, you have been the biggest help to me and my knitting hobby ever!

@maryrace8680 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for making me feel like a wizard

@lindanakajo-jaggar8315 5 жыл бұрын

I got it down after a couple of rounds of watching the video. I love your teaching style; very easy to follow. So glad I found you,!

@abigailmoletti5884 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I watched another video on this cast on and was so confused. Your clear directions made so much more sense. It clicked for me right away!

@peacelilly83 3 жыл бұрын

I watched many other videos and I had my German twist cast on down in SECONDS with your tutelage!!!!! Thank you. Also, your demeanor is just so pleasant it makes watching your videos that much more enjoyable. 🧶

@juliemascarin6727 3 жыл бұрын

You were Awesome. I watched other videos and it seemed so complicated…then I watched yours and viola I got it the first time. Thank you so much.

@allisonloewer2719 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos. Teaching myself to knit from you tube videos and you are definitely my go to for any new task. Your camera angles and lighting go wonderfully with your instructions to make learning so easy. Thank you and keep posting!!!

@hope2getitdone 2 жыл бұрын

I love the way you explain and demonstrate how to do things. Your videos are my first go to when I need help and I always look to your videos if I need an explanation and demo for stitches! Thanks for all you do!

@kbarbaraa 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Watched multiple videos and showing the strand vs just generic “and drop your thumb” really helped make things clear.

@mindydenbow9380 5 ай бұрын

I am relatively new to knitting, self taught. I watched four other videos for this method and yours was the best! Thank you!😊

@ccpperrett7522 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! I love it! What a great stretchy cast on. Go German cast on! Lovely, crafty, cool! Great demo.

@pouncersd6616 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant. Thank you. I had never even heard of this (haven't knitted for 25 years) but my pattern asked for it and guess what - I found there are at least 5 ways to cast on and none of them are the way my mother and grandmother taught me. Well, so this was easy to follow; I watched and tried for 15 mins or so then had to go out and came back this afternoon for a second go and got it immediately. Very clear instructions, very clear images. Thank you.

@alexahook8648 3 жыл бұрын

Just want to say...I love, love, love your videos. I just learned to knit during COVID so I depend on KZfaq knitting tutorials a lot. Sure, lots of people have the same tutorial but your voice is so upbeat and I just like your style. Way to go!

@Lux_EternaxX 4 ай бұрын

I watched a few how to's on this cast on, and yours is the only one that made sense! Thank you!

@jillmcloughlin4888 2 жыл бұрын

Davina, you're GREAT! This video is SO clear, so well paced, I appreciate how many times you showed this cast on, VERY easy to follow it. I think I've GOT it. On 2 watches. Thanks!

@lauraevans9945 2 жыл бұрын

I watch the long cast on and then immediately watched this video once I understood it and by the last cast on you did I had a general handle on the instructions. Now to practice! I love your tutorials very informative and straightforward!

@erinbanana22 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect directions and got right into my cart on groove like with normal long tail cast in! Super excited to see how different it is for the neck of my new sweater then you! Long tail was a little too stiff for this project 🥰

@katjaamyx2922 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. I'm only two rows into my project, so I can't really speak to the stretchiness aspect. What I love already is how this cast on is so stable! I love knitting on round needles but casting on can be a challenge as the stitches move between the needle and the cable. These cast on stitches held their shape perfectly while I was casting on and through the knitting of the first row. Excellent!

@lydiabendas274 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely the BEST video for this cast on. My difficulty had been the very last step of it and you demonstrated EXACTLY what I needed to understand. Thank you very much!

@fitzroy5862 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks you so much for this fabulous tutorial! I was able to get the movement immediately (which never happens!) as the visual and verbal cues where both excellent. Much appreciated!

@maggieschmitt23 3 жыл бұрын

as you said, have patience with the process, and oneself, but I think I finally got it. yours was the clearest instruction I have found. Thank you. The only thought I have is to show a close-up at the end of casting on to show what the stitches look like, as I am not 100% sure I got it. But I will keep trying!

@carolstefan7662 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos! I’ve always used the long tail cast on until a friend of mine told me she always uses the German Twisted cast on. I will probably always use this now! Thank you!

@robynbooth3503 6 жыл бұрын

I have watched several videos on this method and yours is the easiest to follow. Thanks

@Nopenopenope412 8 ай бұрын

I went back in my history and counted; this is the 6th video I watched to learn this cast on and it was the only video that made sense to me. Super concise and well done. Thank you so much!

@belidoriabelidoria3346 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this video! This will be perfect for the socks, slippers, and slouchy hat I am going to try making! I think I will watch some of your other videos first before I try to start knitting, as you give clear, concise instructions.

@colettemoolman4410 2 жыл бұрын

Idk how you can improve on an already perfect instruction video. Truly the best knitting teacher, thank you.

@poppyharalson8563 3 жыл бұрын

I got it right away, but long tail is my go to cast on so the movements are familiar. Your teaching style is awesone!!! Thank you.

@aliceinwonderland8314 Жыл бұрын

Good tutorial, I like that you showed it a couple of different times, managed to get the technique pretty quickly after a few failed attempts.

@DM-ps4oc 2 ай бұрын

This is very easy to understand and very easy to follow along. You are a great teacher!❤

@ickachu Жыл бұрын

I am a beginner knitter and I am gonna knit a sweater without a pattern, so I'm kind of thinking ahead what kind of features I want in the sweater. And I was just about to start with a longtail co that I have done before when I started wondering about a more stretchy co but easy enough for me as a beginner, since I want to sweater to be quite oversized and I do not want it to be inelastic. This method is gold and your instructions are so clear. Thank you so much for this!

@vlee3880 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for this great video! Your instructions and hand motions are super clear! I know the long tail cast on, and have done the German a few times but really long ago. I keep *trying* to learn how to knit, basically on my own - which is seeming foollish since I do have knitting goals 😂 Anyway, I’m start (again) my “first” pair of sock (at least attempt #4 over 20 years). I know now though that some cast-on methods are stretchier than others! I came to find one and am delighted by your video. I can’t wait to see what else you’re up to online! Thanks again!!

@theomaynard2169 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video. Your awesome technique had me being able to do this cast on the First time. All newbies will appreciate this video, as I have. Bright Blessings...

@kims.3257 Жыл бұрын

Wow - what a great explanation. Watched the first section twice and boom, I understood what to do. And this certainly doesn't happen for me too often. Thank you for making such an easy to comprehend video!

@klaudiakotowska2098 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, this is the best tutorial on this particular cast o method. You beat for me even the slow mo of very pink knits. Thank you!

@hamrsark 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, for such a great demo! Easy to follow and understand! It was so nice, that I was feeling confident with it by the third stitch!

@meispotts2957 6 жыл бұрын

Hi, this is almost like the long tail cast on, I have no problem with it, now I can’t wait to Knit something and see how stretchy it is, thank you and keep more coming 👍

@sheepandstitch 6 жыл бұрын

Yes! Exactly! It's super similar to the longtail. Give it a go and see how it compares to your regular longtail!

@deborahhevizi-chapman4146 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you, thank you! After watching quite a few videos yours is the only one that made any sense to me. I am new to socks and circular knitting and was getting quite frustrated at my inability to pick this technique up. I am in the UK and although I have been knitting for over 50 years, circular knitting has been a bit of a steep learning curve for me, lol. Thanks again.

@chatrimakes 3 жыл бұрын

As an avid sock knitter, this is a game changer. I just tried this on my 28th pair and it is everything!!! Learning new things keeps me fresh!!! Thank you!

@ruthschubarth7002 Жыл бұрын

I’ve tried at least 28 times to “just pull through” and am ending up with too many loops on the needle- what am I doing wrong?

@n3onstars 2 жыл бұрын

I got it right away! Your super clear and simple directions made it really easy to figure out (I also learned the longtail from you.) Thank you so much for these videos!

@natalievanstaden417 2 жыл бұрын

You are THE QUEEN. You can teach anything- it’s a gift. Thank you!!!!

@dariapack8906 4 жыл бұрын

This is my first of your videos. The instructions were very clear, so I figured it out pretty quickly. :) One thing I would like to add, ( I do understand that this video was published last year) is that by using a different colored yarn, your work wouldn't blend into background as easily, which was my only problem.

@janafortier2334 4 жыл бұрын

I watched a couple other videos demonstrating this and could not get it. After watching yours I got it right away! Thank you so much for your very clear video!

@AMC1603 2 жыл бұрын

I love this cast on so much, very satisfying to do all that wacky movement and end up with a clean stitch

@beverlyhess611 4 жыл бұрын

You always do such an amazing way of describing in your tutorials! Thank you!!

@MilitantSoyBoy 2 жыл бұрын

I know this is 4 years old, but literally, your videos are the best!!! I used to knit a tiny bit as a kid, but just got back into it. This cast on is perfect for a blanket I want to make. You teach it so clearly, thank you!

@masuganut2082 6 жыл бұрын

I love this! I love the long tail cast on but I’m gonna have to try this I actually think the edging you get would be a very pretty natural edging for a blanket or shawl or anything really Thank you for teaching it to us

@beehune3 6 жыл бұрын

You r simply the best teacher, Bee 👍🏻😍

@sheepandstitch 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video :D

@khalifag.2931 6 жыл бұрын

Totally agree

@annemariebenoit4263 4 жыл бұрын

I like your channel. The videos are long compared to many youtube knitting tutorials but worth it because I consistently get what you are talking about rather than having to watch 6 videos on the same subject to find something thoroughly explained and/or demonstrated. The only thing I would change is to show at the very beginng or very what the result looks and acts like in the finished project OR, assuming you keep track, a previously finished project that used the same technique with one or more patterns.

@tree_tops_ 2 жыл бұрын

So straight forward, initially, super daunting, but after you got through showing, wayyyy easier. thank you sm!!!

@kathleenfoster3514 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this great tutorial! I was looking for something to use on a top down baby sweater. It’s so similar to the long tail cast on that I caught on right away thanks for your great descriptions.

@jez3belly 3 жыл бұрын

I got it on the first try, because your instructions are super clear! Thank you, Davina!

@sheepandstitch 3 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome! I’m glad it worked out for you!

@cbdom 4 жыл бұрын

Love it! Easy to do right away and so much better than the one I was trying to do. Hoping that my 220 stitch Honey Cowl will finally have a cast-on that doesn't want to twist once in the round. For some reason I kept twisting, but I have a feeling that it's because I was doing a more basic cast-on with tail and working yarn at opposite ends. Crossing my fingers that this is the magic one that works! Thanks so much for your super easy to follow tutorial! Lovely!

@KuuhakuTama 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos was easy to follow. Only took me 2 cast-on stitches to get the motion down because you explained it so well

@WithAlexofficial 3 жыл бұрын

I have watched so many videos and yours FINALLY makes sense! Thank you SO much!!! Gonna try this technique with Tunisian crochet :)

@molls19 Жыл бұрын

they way you've single-handedly taught me to knit ❤

@carriegesner3813 3 жыл бұрын

OMGOSH TYSM!! Your explanation and super slow motions was so helpful!! Finally!! Someone who went slow enough so I can watch and stitch at the same time! Thank you!! 💖

@karengynes9169 2 жыл бұрын

Watched lots of tutorials on how to do this, got very confused! This one is definitely the best one, easy to follow., thanks.

@tracyroberts6800 4 жыл бұрын

Your directions are the only ones that I am able to follow. Thank you.

@dennaneff3261 8 ай бұрын

Your tutorials are some of best I have viewed. Thank you.

@RunningPanda32 Жыл бұрын

First time to the channel, and I just wanted to say how clear and great this video is!!! I was looking for an elastic cast-on video, at the recommendation of my local yarn shop on the best way to start a hat, and after seeing my first few, I felt so lost. Your video - I got it on one view! Your descriptions are great - thank you so much!!

@leesaruklic204 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Davina! I saw two other you tube tutorials and couldn’t work out what they were doing. First watch if your video and I got it. Love your videos. Best knitting teacher ❤❤❤

@sheepandstitch 11 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Thanks for your kind words!

@deemorris9487 10 ай бұрын

Your videos are fantastic, Davina. Thanks SO much.

@rolandehuot4292 3 жыл бұрын

Very well explained. Your voice is clear and slow enough to give us the time to follow. Thanks

@shirleycoonce8726 4 жыл бұрын

I love watching your videos. Thank you for teaching us the stretchy cast on. I would never say anything mean. No one should.

@katyvdb5993 4 ай бұрын

Very clear and helpful. I had to watch a couple of times, but by the time you had demonstrated 3 stitches I was picking it up. Thank you.

@Rose-yj9oe 9 ай бұрын

You are the best teacher ever ! Thank you 😊

@leavidal9842 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video! Watched another video and thought this stich was too hard for me to learn, but then i saw your video and picked it up so fast! 😊

@joannebender6660 2 жыл бұрын

I really found this helpful and your instructions are very clear- plus I enjoy you and your style of presenting your tutorials- thanks!

@Tiny_Island_Designs 4 жыл бұрын

Your directions are so well done that I 'got' this right away - and I am totally new. Thank you!

@Fvenez7 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are always so clear! Thank you so much!

@sandib8213 Жыл бұрын

Watch your video every time I start a new project. You are Brill. Thanks from Scotland

@crazymomcraftsalot6351 2 жыл бұрын

This video was so well done, I got it on my first go! I'm familiar with the long tail but can't remember if I've ever tried this co before. New subbie here! Great job 👏🏼

@airemay 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic tutorial!

@TheMrpiggyboy Жыл бұрын

Well. Thank you for this presentation. I am a master spinner I also knit and crochett. I was shopping groceries when a friend of my wifes walked up to me, pulled off off a fingerlees glove/mitten and said ai need you make me a pair of these. The knitting was mediocre but the spinning was level one singles but colourful., since she is the wifes friend I said O.K. So here I am trying to copy what she gave me, This cast on is what I needed. Thanks again.

@kitchenwitchkaz Жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh! Thank you so much! I watched three other videos to no avail before I found yours! You made it simple and easy! ❤❤❤❤

@nesshawk2523 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh THANK YOU! I have such a hard time with tutorials and yours was so clear and helpful!

@harperist 2 жыл бұрын

Very clearly explained. Happy to have this new skill :)

@pmaranan 2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU! I watched sooo many other tutorials and was ready to toss this project (over a cast-on? I know...) but YAY, I found this video and totally get it know. Thanks for the finger gymnastics lesson!