My essentials for knitting have changed over the years, and for different projects I need different things, but this video shows what I keep in my bag, so I know where to find what I need for all eventualities. Let me know in the comments below what you take with you, no matter what you’re . . .

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What’s in my knitting kit right now?

If you’re someone who likes multi-tasking, this is the cast on method for you. With this video, you’ll learn to knit and cast on all in one go. So get your needles and yarn ready, and hop on the knitted cast on train… (choo, choo!) For more cast on videos check the tips and tricks . . .

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How to master the knitted cast-on

If you’ve ever stood in a wool shop surrounded by knitting needles and felt completely baffled this is the video for you. I will guide you through the vast array of needles that I have accumulated over my years of knitting and suggest which needles might suit you for different reasons. I’ll explain why my favourite needles . . .

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How do you choose your knitting needles?

So today, it’s the thumb loop method. Sometimes called a long-tail method, but various cast-ons now have morphed into variations. What is so special about this? Well, it’s stretchy for a start. It’s a good cast on for beginning beanies which don’t have ribbed edges. Why bother learning more cast-on methods? It’s good to have . . .

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Thumb loop casting on

There are many different ways to cast on when you’re knitting a project. Here I have created a video demonstration of the loop method, which is also known as the half-hitch method. This can be used to start a project but is more likely to be used in the middle of a row, when covering . . .

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Casting On: Loop Method