KNITTING 101 with Lisa and Danielle
Casting On

I. Introduction/Supplies	VIII. Inscreasing/Ruffled Cuffs
II. Dyeing Yarn	IX. Decreasing
III. Winding a Center Pull Ball	X. Short Rows/Using Stitch Markers
IV. Casting on	XI. Kitchener Stitch/Using Stitch Holder
V. Knit Stitch	XII. Seed Stitch
VI. Purl Stitch/ Ribbing	XIII. Binding Off
VII.Gauge Swatch	XIV. Weaving In

IV. Casting On

One of the best links we have found for casting on is here: http://www.theyarnco.com/cast_on.php

Practice a few times. Once you get the hang of it you can go quite quickly but you will want to practice so that you stitches are even in tension. Just barely loose enough to slide on your needles.

TIP: when counting your stitches, the first slip knot DOES count as a stitch!

TIP: when joining your knitting to start knitting on circulars, make sure your work is not twisted around!

Continue on to Lesson V: Knit Stitch