Uploaded December 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
This video shows you how to work a perfect cast on for ribbing. The combination of the long-tail method for knit stitches and the German twisted method for purl stitches gives a stable but stretchy edge.
This video is part of our Confident Knitting series. The pattern featured in this video is the Stellar Hat by Gudrun Johnston which can be found, along with in-depth photo tutorials, in our book, Confident Knitting. You can purchase Confident Knitting at:
UK retailers: actechniques.co.uk/retailers
Modern Daily Knitting (USA): moderndailyknitting.com/shop/confident-knitting
Strickmich (EU): strickmich-shop.de/en/Books/?manufacturer=bb92ee57ee5f4b9b8dfb06e1129cb884&order=topseller&p=1
0:00 Introduction
0:40 Uses of Long-Tail and German Twisted Cast-On Method
1:15 Measuring Your Long Tail
2:35 Arranging Your Yarn to Cast On
2:58 The Slingshot or 'Y' Base Position
3:20 Using Long Tail Cast-On Method to Cast On a Knit Stitch
4:14 Using German Twisted Cast-On Method to Cast On a Purl Stitch
6:18 Zoomed In View of Working Two Knits and Two Purls
7:53 View of the Finished Edge
This video shows you how to work a perfect cast on for ribbing. The combination of the long-tail method for knit stitches and the German twisted method for purl stitches gives a stable but stretchy edge.
This video is part of our Confident Knitting series. The pattern featured in this video is the Stellar Hat by Gudrun Johnston which can be found, along with in-depth photo tutorials, in our book, Confident Knitting. You can purchase Confident Knitting at:
UK retailers: actechniques.co.uk/retailers
Modern Daily Knitting (USA): moderndailyknitting.com/shop/confident-knitting
Strickmich (EU): strickmich-shop.de/en/Books/?manufacturer=bb92ee57ee5f4b9b8dfb06e1129cb884&order=topseller&p=1
0:00 Introduction
0:40 Uses of Long-Tail and German Twisted Cast-On Method
1:15 Measuring Your Long Tail
2:35 Arranging Your Yarn to Cast On
2:58 The Slingshot or 'Y' Base Position
3:20 Using Long Tail Cast-On Method to Cast On a Knit Stitch
4:14 Using German Twisted Cast-On Method to Cast On a Purl Stitch
6:18 Zoomed In View of Working Two Knits and Two Purls
7:53 View of the Finished Edge
