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Long-tail cast on

How Long-tail cast on is worked, what it is called in US and UK patterns, and where it is used.

All knitting stitches
Abbreviation
LT CO
UK name
long-tail cast on
Rows per repeat (rows)
0 rows
Difficulty
beginner
Family
basic
How it works
Cast on using a tail and the working yarn together. A firm, slightly stretchy edge that also makes the first row. The default cast on for hats.