Description ~ Decorative Cast Ons and Bind Offs

A well-planned and executed cast on and bind off can take a piece of hand knitting from just ‘nice’ to ‘professional.’ There are so many ways to cast on and bind off! Join us as we learn a few of the more decorative ways to begin and end our knitting. We’ll learn the pros and cons of these different methods, and learn tricks to make your edges shine!

Materials Needed ~ Decorative Cast Ons and Bind Offs

• Smooth, light-colored worsted weight yarn.
• Working needles appropriate to yarn (size 7 or 8 will work for most knitters).
• Needles one or two sizes smaller than working needles.
• Needles one or two sizes larger than working needles.
• Crochet hook in similar size to working needles.
• Tapestry needle, scissors.

Homework ~ Decorative Cast Ons and Bind Offs

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