The German twisted cast on is perfect for the brims of hats, tops of socks and cuffs of mittens. It’s a flexible stretchy cast on that’s very similar to the longtail cast on.
An extra twist in this cast on is what gives the edge more strength and durability.
Eagle-eyed knitters will notice that the German twisted cast on looks a bit different than the longtail cast on. It has a slight upturned edge, which gives it a subtly different look.
To work this cast on, measure out or eyeball the amount of yarn you’ll need for the cast on. As with the long tail cast on, you can wrap the yarn around the needle the same number of times as stitches that you need.
For example, if you need 25 stitches, wrap the yarn around the needle 25 times. Add a few more inches and make your slip knot. This length of yarn will be long enough to cast on 25 stitches.
Roxanne Marchese says
Love your videos! Your sense or humor and expertise is enjoyable to watch!
Karen Hufman says
Thank you, thank you, thank you!! Yours is the third video I’ve watched and I finally feel like I can accomplish the finger gymnastics known as the German Twisted Cast on all by myself. I do notice that my stitches are really tight on my needle, should I try it so they are a little looser??
Louise says
It’s gonna take some practice but I’ll get there I’ve never made a hat before and German twist cast on is a new one on me. I really enjoyed watching and listening to my first tutorial I’m only just new to this tech and I’m gob smacked. Keep stitching x
Kelly says
This tutorial was absolutely wonderful – first one I’ve seen that got me casting on with confidence in this stretchy version. Thank you!!!
Chloe Haworth says
Hey well I picked it up straight away! 😁😁😁 I find it easier to just kind of turn and flick my thumb rather than my entire hand! I absolutely can’t put into words what I mean but you did ask 🤣 do you have a video for the magic circle? I’m doing your beanie pattern and my circulars are just a bit too long 🥺
Michele Hunt says
I love how you teach new techniques. I have just started knitting and your videos have really helped me along. Clear instructions and demonstrations. So I have just bought the slouchy hat pattern which I am starting off now thanks to your instructions on the German Twist cast on.
Thank you so much.