Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
Do you need to cast-on a lot of stitches and having trouble estimating the right length tail? One technique to try is ditching the estimation process and instead using 2 balls/skeins of yarn!
Note: You can also work this technique by using both the outside and inside strands in 1 skein.
For my full lesson on how to work the thumb method of the Long tail cast-on, check out this video: youtu.be/_9gGwmHiRbQ
Yarn shown here: Berroco Ultra Wool in Pine
Needles shown here: KnitPro (formerly Knitter’s Pride) Ginger
Do you need to cast-on a lot of stitches and having trouble estimating the right length tail? One technique to try is ditching the estimation process and instead using 2 balls/skeins of yarn!
Note: You can also work this technique by using both the outside and inside strands in 1 skein.
For my full lesson on how to work the thumb method of the Long tail cast-on, check out this video: youtu.be/_9gGwmHiRbQ
Yarn shown here: Berroco Ultra Wool in Pine
Needles shown here: KnitPro (formerly Knitter’s Pride) Ginger
