Lucy Neatby on Knitting: German Twisted Cast On

From the Knitter’s Companion series of DVDs: how to do the German Twisted Cast On (from Knitting Gems 4)

10 Comments

lcooke January 25th, 2010 at 6:37 pm

I also watched a bunch of other videos in total confusion until I saw this one. You broke it down perfectly and actually explained what has happening with the yarn. It’s easy to get lost in all the fancy hand gestures. Thank you!

theDumDumDitty January 25th, 2010 at 7:16 pm

You make it so much easier for beginners like me. Thanks!

redToadGrl January 25th, 2010 at 7:48 pm

THANK YOU! I have watched so many vids on German twist you are the first that made any sense =)

lucyneatby January 25th, 2010 at 8:38 pm

Dora,
This is a wonderful cast-on for socks, it makes the edge slightly thicker (not a problem). It would also be a good cast-on for sweaters,giving a more defined cast-on edge with somewhat less stretch than long-tail cast-on. Yes, there are many cast-ons, all with their own special qualities: see my Knitting Essentials DVDs for more on this.
You can knit socks either way, up or down: do what you find most comfortable! See my book Cool Socks Warm Feet for the many ways to knit a sock.
Lucy

gossemerwings January 25th, 2010 at 9:04 pm

I just started learning to make socks, wouldn’t this cast on make the edge more bulkier? I’m up to the heel part of my socks, but now I have to go find a video to do the heels and the toes, but I think doing toe up socks might be easier in the end, but I find it so interesting that there are so many ways to cast on!

If I did a German cast on for ribbing on sweaters, do you think the edging will hold it’s shape better, or would it be too stretchy? Thanks so much ~ Dora

FeathersAndRoses January 25th, 2010 at 9:07 pm

thank u!!!!!!!!!!!!! very helpful

rasehallstudios January 25th, 2010 at 9:59 pm

Excellent video again. I love your accent too. (that makes it even more pleasant to watch.) Please do more videos!

srecw January 25th, 2010 at 10:48 pm

I juust learned this way, yours is even easier

kww048 January 25th, 2010 at 11:04 pm

Thank you, Lucy! I’m eager to try this with my next pair of socks.

nataraja87 January 25th, 2010 at 11:38 pm

Thanks so much for the video! I’ve been looking to learn as many cast on methods as I can! I’ll definitely add this!

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