An Easier Chinese Waitress Cast On

[@margaretmcneil-smith9237]

I have been knitting for over 75 years, off and on. I am still learning new and wonderful things. Thank you for this beautiful cast-on tip. I can't wait to use it.

[@jamescoxknits]

Hi Margaret, I've been knitting for 45 years and like you keep learning something new. I'm glad you like this new cast on. Have fun! And I hope you visited my website, jamescoxknits.com, and while they're signed up for my newsletter, James' Knit Notes. Every issue has a knitting tip. Cheers, James

[@TheSuzberry]

Me, too. Learning new ideas and techniques is so much fun.

[@aolster3198]

I like how clear your camera focus is, how slowly you work each stitch, and how your words are precise. To cap it all off beautifully, you explain the characteristics and finished appearance of the cast on. (This is a format all yarn craft teachers might follow!)

[@jamescoxknits]

Thank you for your nice note. I hope you will visit my website, jamescoxknits.com and while there sign up for my newsletter, James' Knit Notes. Almost every issue has a knitting tip. Cheers, James

[@JodiYeager]

Beginning knitter here; I've never seen anything like this, I love it!! Thank you.

[@jamescoxknits]

Hi Jodi, I'm glad you love this stitch as much as I do. I hope you visited my website, jamescoxknits.com, and while there signed up for my newsletter, James' Knit Notes. Every issue has a knitting tip. Cheers, James

[@ptoste1]

You’re so cool! I cast on differently from everyone else here on the internet and my edge is like yours. I think maybe is also a Portuguese style like the way I knit with the yarn around my neck. ( Btw I’m Portuguese 😊) I’m going to check your tutorials for sure. Thanks for sharing this technique. 🙏👌🤩

[@jamescoxknits]

Thanks so much for your kind words! I've heard of Portuguese knitting and it looks like fun. I'm also planning to go to Portugal!. I hope you visited my website, jamescoxknits.com, and while there signed up for my ongoing newsletter, James' Knit Notes. Because every issue includes a knitting tip. Cheers, James

[@llc1976]

WoW. Il a crocheter who wants to learn knitting and this cast on really helps me! Thank you!!

[@jamescoxknits]

I hope you'll love knitting as much as I do. And I'm glad you like my video. I hope you visited my website, jamescoxknits.com, and while there signed up for my ongoing newsletter, Jame's Knit Notes. Because every issue includes a knitting tip. Cheers, James

[@evelynjaeger8372]

Thank you for this wonderful video. Besides learning something new, it’s a real pleasure to listen to your precise descriptions.

[@jamescoxknits]

Your note is very nice - thank you! I hope you will visit my website, jamescoxknits.com and while there sign up for my newsletter, James' Knit Notes. Cheers, James

[@lynnstrong7904]

I love this cast on and use it frequently. I use both knitting needles with no issues.

[@jamescoxknits]

Hi Lynn, I'm glad you like this as much and I do. I've tried both versions and really love the results. I hope you visited my website, jamescoxknits.com, and while there signed up for my newsletter, James' Knit Notes. Every issue has a knitting tip. Cheers, James

[@marzyehayoubi487]

Thank you for showing & sharing this way of casting on. Very helpful. Thanks 🙏🏼 😊

[@jamescoxknits]

Thanks for your nice note. I hope you will visit my website, jamescoxknits.com and while there sign up for my newsletter, James' Knit Notes. Cheers, James

[@lindalee3345]

I love this for hats, whether they turn up the brim or not. Or for 2-sided blankets. Can you suggest a matching bind off?

[@jamescoxknits]

Yes, there is a Chinese Waitress bind off. And soon I'll create a video for this one too. Please subscribe to my video channel and you'll be notified when my video is available. Cheers, James

[@LordRubino]

Fantastic technique! I'm going to try that! Thank you for sharing

[@jamescoxknits]

I love this technique too! I hope you'll visit my web site, jamescoxknits.com, and while there please sign up for my newsletter, James' Knit Notes. Because every issue contains a knitting tip. Cheers, James

[@maryturko6490]

Thank you for this! I love learning new tips!

[@jamescoxknits]

Mary, thank you for your nice note. I hope you will visit my website, jamescoxknits.com and while there sign up for my newsletter, James' Knit Notes. Cheers, James

[@kiddycar16]

I wonder how this cast on would work for top down socks. I the edging and the stretch.

[@jamescoxknits]

Hello. I think it should work nicely. It will give a very attractive edge and provide the necessary stretch. Give it a try and please let me know if you like the result. I hope you visited my web site, jamescoxknits.com, and while there signed up for my ongoing newsletter, James' Knit Notes. Because every issue includes a knitting tip. Cheers, James

[@suzanrudulph4141]

That was cool. Thank you

[@margaretthompson1258]

This is fantastic thank you so much 😊

[@jamescoxknits]

Thanks for your very nice note. Have you visited my website, jamescoxknots.com? If you do, please sign up for my ongoing newsletter, James' Knit Notes, because every issue has a knitting tip. Cheers, James

[@marywrigjt7614]

Thank you. I’ll give it a try.

[@jamescoxknits]

I hope you tried this and found it to be a much fun as I do. And...I hope you'll visit my web site, jamescoxknits.com, and while there please sign up for my newsletter, James' Knit Notes. Because every issue contains a knitting tip. Cheers, James

[@burelom-v9e]

Thanks for your lessons ❤

[@jamescoxknits]

You're very welcome. Enjoy using them. I hope you'll visit my web site, jamescoxknits.com, and while there please sign up for my newsletter, James' Knit Notes. Because every issue contains a knitting tip. Cheers, James

[@flowerdolphin5648]

Ooh, this looks fun! I need to play around with this and figure out how to do it with the working yarn in my left hand. I can't for the life of me switch to the right, it feels impossible.

[@jamescoxknits]

I know how you feel. For 45 years I've been a thrower. The only time I feel comfortable picking is when I'm knitting in reverse. I hope you'll visit my web site, jamescoxknits.com, and while there please sign up for my newsletter, James' Knit Notes. Because every issue contains a knitting tip. Cheers, James

[@balgrantango460]

Thank you. That is beautiful.

[@jamescoxknits]

You're welcome! Did you visit my website? I hope so and please sign up for my newsletter, James' Knit Notes. Every issue has a knitting tip. Cheers, James

[@wendybird3107]

If I had an ounce of your knowledge and talent I would so happy😂❤

[@jamescoxknits]

Thanks. You put a big smile on my face. Wendy, have you signed up for my newsletter, James' Knit Notes? Every issue includes a knitting tip. Cheers, James

[@nblmqst1167]

Clever, thank you.

[@jamescoxknits]

Hello, thanks for the nice note. I hope you were inspired to also visit my web site, jamescoxknits.com. And while there to sign up for my ongoing newsletter, James' Knit Notes, because there is a knitting tip in every issue.

[@alicesingletary2662]

Fabulous! Thank you❤😊

[@jamescoxknits]

Alice, fabulous sounds like you're enjoying this new stitch. I'm thrilled to hear that. Have you visited my website, jamescoxknits.com, and while there did you sign up for my newsletter, James' Knit Notes? Every issue has a knitting tip. Cheers, Jim

[@JustFluffyQuiltingYarnCrafts]

Very cool. Thank you, James. ❤

[@jamescoxknits]

It has taken a while for me to respond to your note. Thanks for your nice reply. I hope you'll visit my web site, jamescoxknits.com, and while there please sign up for my newsletter, James' Knit Notes. Because every issue contains a knitting tip. Cheers, James

[@NiceOrion]

Very nice! ❤️

[@jamescoxknits]

Thanks for the very nice note. I hope you'll visit my web site, jamescoxknits.com, and while there please sign up for my newsletter, James' Knit Notes. Because every issue contains a knitting tip. Cheers, James

[@f.jaberian]

Super 👍

[@jamescoxknits]

What a nice reply. Now I feel super. I hope you'll visit my web site, jamescoxknits.com, and while there please sign up for my newsletter, James' Knit Notes. Because every issue contains a knitting tip. Cheers, James

[@pakhoy8648]

This is the same as the invisible cast on? Never heard this name....

[@jamescoxknits]

Hi there. This is not the same as the invisible cast on, which I always use when starting double knitting. This one creates a lovely visible cast on edge with a double row of stitches. Have fun!

[@rumi6i6i]

Danke. Vielen Dank

[@jamescoxknits]

I'm glad you like this stitch. Thanks, James

[@danamcgrew8288]

how would you finish the joining the tail when done in the round?

[@dw9463]

I’d like to know also…can this be used as a stretchy cast on for socks?

[@jeanietownsend469]

Why join the tail? You knit to the slip stitch and don't knit it but drop it. The slip stitch will un slip stitch and just be a straight tail of yarn.

[@jamescoxknits]

@@dw9463 Hello, I haven't tried this cast on for socks, but using it makes sense to me. If you try it out, please let me know if you like the results. Cheers, James

[@Mamitahind]

Hello from Morocco, think you soo much

[@jamescoxknits]

Morocco? I vacationed there many years ago. It was a magical adventure. Please enjoy this new stitch. I hope you visited my website and signed up for my newsletter, James' knit Notes. Every issue has a knitting tip. Cheers, James

[@colleenverdon6315]

Wow! Beautiful

[@jamescoxknits]

Thanks Colleen. I'm glad you love this as much a I do. Have you visited my website and signed up for my ongoing newsletter, James' Knit Notes? Every issue includes a knitting tip. Cheers, James

[@ΜελανηΔημητριαδου]

Interesting❤

[@jamescoxknits]

I find this stitch rather fascinating, and I love working it. I hope you'll visit my web site, jamescoxknits.com, and while there please sign up for my newsletter, James' Knit Notes. Because every issue contains a knitting tip. Cheers, James

[@CarolHestbech]

Cool!

[@jamescoxknits]

Yes, I too think this is cool. I hope you'll visit my web site, jamescoxknits.com, and while there please sign up for my newsletter, James' Knit Notes. Because every issue contains a knitting tip. Cheers, James

[@corneliaclaudius1103]

So simpel so gut 👍💓

[@jamescoxknits]

Hi Cornelia, I'm pleased to hear you like this stitch. Did you visit my website, jamescoxknits.com. If so, I hope you signed up for my newsletter, James' Knit Notes, because every issue has a knitting tip. Cheers, Jim