Spaced Long-Tail Cast-On Method @ACTechniques

Uploaded October 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

This video shows you how to work the spaced long-tail cast-on method, perfect for when you need a bit of extra stretch and the method recommended for the projects in Modern Daily Knitting Field Guide No. 19: Marls.

You can buy Field Guide No. 19 directly from Modern Daily Knitting: moderndailyknitting.com/shop/mdk-field-guide-no-19-marls

0:00 Introduction
0:23 What Is A Marl?
1:10 Estimating Yarn Tail Length
2:11 Getting Started with A Slip Knot
2:54 Working the Spaced Long Tail Cast On
3:13 Using the Right Hand to Keep Stitches Spaced Out
3:30 Arranging the Working Yarn and Tail On Left Hand
3:53 Creating A Slingshot/Y-Shaped Position
4:11 Casting On The First Stitch

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