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How to Cast On Long Tail with 2 tails

Using The Double Stranded Long Tail Cast On Method
Make a slip knot out of both ends of your ball of yarn, treating them as a single thread. Cast on using the two long strands (ignoring the tails). When you have casted on all your stitches, cut the yarn attached to the outside of your ball of yarn. When you come back to knit the first cast on stitch, be sure to knit both strands of yarn together as one stitch. Be careful not to count it as two stitches either when counting your cast on!

How to Long Tail Cast On with 2 tails (Extended version)

How to Long Tail Cast On
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How to Long Tail Cast On
The long tail cast on is the fastest cast on that creates a stable and flexible enough edge for most projects.
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Alternate Step: How to Measure Yarn for Long Tail Cast On
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How to measure the yarn for a long tail cast on
The long tail cast on needs a long tail - thus where it gets its name. See how to measure the yarn to have enough.
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How to Backwards Loop Cast On
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The backwards loop cast on is simpler than the long tail cast on, but is not as sturdy. It can be handy for casting on for button holes in the middle of a row, however.

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Ruffle or ribbon yarn has a different technique for casting on than regular yarn. See how to get one of these fun projects started.

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