Avoiding Twist Loss in the Long Tail Cast-On (LTCO) / Technique Tuesday

This video demonstrates three methods of reducing or eliminating twist loss in the tail of a long tail cast on. How and why twist lost occurs is explained, followed by the three methods. Use the time stamped links below or use the chapter links in the video playback screen to jump directly to the demonstrations.

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Needles used in video demonstration: Chiaogoo bamboo dpns
Yarn used in video demonstration: Brown Sheep Company Nature Spun worsted weight wool.
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Introduction (how and why twist loss occurs): 0:00
Method #1 reducing twist loss: 3:22
Method #2 eliminating twist loss by reversing thumb yarn direction: 5:36
Method #3 eliminating twist loss by casting on purlwise: 7:23

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