Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In this video, Laura from Purl Soho shows you how to work a Long Tail Tubular Cast On, more commonly known as an Italian Cast On. This cast on creates a neat and stretchy edge that is great for 1x1 or 2x2 ribbing.

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