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How to do the German Twisted Cast On

Published on December 5, 2018 By Davina | May contain affiliate links (whats this?)

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.

german twisted cast on for stretch

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.

German Twisted Photo Tutorial

German Twisted Cast On
Start with a slip knot and place it on the right needle.
Hold the two strands of yarn in a diamond shape
Touch the right needle to the base of the thumb…
… and bring the right needle under both strands of yarn.
Bring the right needle into the loop around the thumb.
Push the needle fully into the loop.
Swing the left hand to the front …
… so that your thumb is pointing at you.
Swing the left needle into the loop around the index finger …
… like so.
Lift the left thumb towards the tip of the needle to expose a small strand of yarn on the needle.
Bring the loop around the thumb over the needle.
Drop the yarn from the left hand
Pull down on the two strands of yarn to tighten the new stitch.
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