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German twisted cast on (Old Norwegian)

The German twisted cast on (Old Norwegian) is a long-tail cast on with an extra twist that makes the edge stretchy. Step by step, for cuffs and brims.

By Julia Wallin17 October 20262 min read

Back view of a rust ribbed sweater with cream sleeves and linen trousers against a white wall

Techniques

Stretchy cast ons: which to use and when

A stretchy cast on lets cuffs, brims and necklines stretch and spring back. Compare the German twisted and Italian cast ons and pick the right one.

By Julia Wallin17 October 20262 min read

Olive green knitted throw draped over a wooden chair beside a dark painting

Techniques

I-cord bind off: the rounded rope edge

The i-cord bind off knits a small rounded cord along the edge as you bind off. Step by step, how to finish the cord and how to avoid a ladder.

By Julia Wallin17 October 20262 min read

Woman in a mustard ribbed beanie and camel wool coat walking down a cobbled street

Techniques

Stretchy bind off: Jeny's surprisingly stretchy method

Stretchy bind off with Jeny's method (JSSBO): a yarn over before each stitch lets the edge stretch and spring back. Step by step, for knit and purl stitches.

By Julia Wallin17 October 20262 min read

Person in a cream cable-knit sweater sitting on granite rocks facing the sea at golden hour

Techniques

Long-tail cast on: the all-purpose method in depth

The long-tail cast on is the standard way to start: firm, slightly stretchy and quick. How to work it and how long to make the tail.

By Julia Wallin17 October 20262 min read

Stack of folded green and rust ribbed knits with wooden needles on a steel table

Techniques

Rib stitch: how to knit 1×1 and 2×2 rib

Rib stitch alternates columns of knit and purl stitches, so the fabric stretches. How to knit 1×1 and 2×2 rib flat and in the round, with stitch counts.

By Julia Wallin9 October 20262 min read

Techniques

Mattress stitch: the invisible seam

Mattress stitch joins two knitted pieces edge to edge with a seam that does not show. How to find the bars and sew it from the right side, step by step.

By Julia Wallin3 October 20262 min read

Woman in a multicolor checkered chunky knit coat by a bright window

Techniques

Kitchener stitch: invisible grafting, step by step

Kitchener stitch (grafting) joins two sets of live stitches so the join does not show. Used on sock toes. The setup, the four repeating steps and the tension.

By Julia Wallin3 October 20262 min read

Techniques

Cable cast on: firm edges and mid-row stitches

The cable cast on in knitting gives a firm, neat edge and is the usual way to add stitches mid-row, for example at buttonholes and underarms. Step by step.

By Julia Wallin3 October 20262 min read

Stack of folded olive, black and mustard chunky knits with wooden needles on a bench

Techniques

Tubular bind off (Italian bind off) for 1×1 rib

The tubular bind off (Italian bind off) closes 1×1 rib with a tapestry needle for a rounded, stretchy edge. Step by step, with the foundation rows.

By Julia Wallin3 October 20262 min read

Techniques

Backwards loop cast on: the quick mid-row method

The backwards loop cast on is the quickest way to add stitches mid-row: underarms, buttonholes, glove fingers. How to work it, and when not to use it.

By Julia Wallin3 October 20262 min read

Red knitting in progress on a marble café table with tea and wildflowers

Techniques

Twisted rib: sharp columns for cuffs and brims

Twisted rib knitting: k1tbl, p1 in the round, with ptbl on wrong-side rows when you knit flat. The two variants, and why twisted rib stretches less.

By Julia Wallin3 October 20262 min read