cast on; casting on; casts on transitive verb : to place (stitches) on a knitting needle for beginning or enlarging knitted work

Casting on is a way to turn loose yarn into neat stitches that can be knit. It’s the first step in knitting. All you need is some yarn and needles.

Casting on is the often the first step of any knitting pattern. It is simply putting the yarn and the stitches onto the needle. There are different ways to cast on, and each has its own purpose. Start with a basic, backward loop cast on, then advance to the long-tail cast on and the provisional cast on.

Casting on is the first row of loops on a knitting needle. This knit cast-on is not just useful for beginners; it is also a great choice for several types of knitting projects. You can use it for casting on a lot of stitches without the risk of too short of a long tail. It's great if you need to add stitches in the middle of a ...

cast on v. 1. To cause something to fall upon or come into contact with something: The moon cast its light on the snowy countryside. 2. To cause or give rise to some critical valuation about something or someone: These facts cast doubt on the suspect's story.