Uploaded March 2023 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago

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This technique video demonstrates the English or "Thumb" method of the Long Tail Cast On (one-needle cast on). A slow-motion demonstration is included.
Continental or Sling-shot method of LTCO: youtu.be/MWvEOekVa3I
Estimating the tail length for LTCO: youtu.be/urHhY-aYjKw
Playlist of LTCO-related videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB149397EAAF153CC

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Yarn used in video demonstration: Brown Sheep Company Nature Spun worsted weight wool.

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0:00 Introduction
0:54 Demonstration/explanation of technique
5:40 Slow-motion demonstration
10:00 Tail length

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