Knitting cast on query....

[Smowball]

Just opened pattern to have a go and it says to cast on "using the thumb method". Huh??

[heathfield]

Found this...

[tinkerbell23]

I cant knit (yet) but i can cast in doing the thumb thingy :0D ha x

[albaqwerty]

Knitting needle in one hand, use the thumb on other hand as a knitting needle. (I hate that method)
I find it tricky to keep a correct tension.

[albaqwerty]

A few tips before I vanish, (if I get them round the right way)

If you knit slack, use a smaller gauge of needle and the other way round if tight.

Must go for now tho.

[mojay]

I also prefer the two needle cast on method - but another tip - I usually use the K1 P1 version rather than all Knit which gives a nice springy (?) edge

[seekeerz]

I've always used the thumb thingy one - gives a firmer edge, I think !! :D

[Smowball]

Ahhhhh, thanks for that link. My mum taught me the two needle way, but have just copied that video and thats easier I think.

Not sure why pattern suggests that way - am sure I will find out later on!

Think we should set up an AB knitting club - tinks can be the baby member : )

[albaqwerty]

A knitting club would be a very good idea.
I'm in !!

[Smowball]

Great! Nobody else seems to come here into hobbies so it would be exclusive lol.
And you more experienced ones can share your tips and I can show my new efforts. Have just started a little bolero for baby yesterday. But for 6-12 month size so she can wear it in the autumn/winter.

[shaneystar2]

I'll join in if I may ..I like knitting .

[albaqwerty]

The more the merrier Shaney.

Smow, it's all yours. Start the thread hun, please. Whenever it's convenient for you, of course. Your idea, you da boss :-D

[gness]

Good idea. I`m in the club.

[albaqwerty]

Does Shoota know ?



<runs and hides>

[gness]

I made it plain Alba, he thought I was ribbing,then turned his heel and cast off.

[albaqwerty]

aran him off this morning :-)

Must go for now.. Later xxxx

[starone]

Tee-hee at gness and alba.
Smowball - It makes a neater edge if you cast on using the thumb method. Using two needles makes an open, lacy sort of edge. Don't know why this should be, but it just is.

[albaqwerty]

I can't do that. My thumbs are weird tho. Manly hands I s'pose.
Casting on, I put the needle between the stiches, if that makes sense, rather than create a stitch on it's own.

I'd completely forgotten how good it is to create something.

Emailed back Starby xx