How to Cast Off in Knitting

Today I shall be showing you how to cast off in knitting. Simply start with the stitch you would normally work, such as a purl or knit stitch and when you have two loops on your right needle, pull the first loop over the second and drop. Keep going until you have one loop left. Cut your yarn and pull through to finish!
I am so excited to get started in teaching you how to knit, starting at the very basics and moving on to more advanced stitches and projects as time goes on.
If you don't know me already, I am best known for my crochet tutorials and you can find my crochet channel here: / happyberrycrochet

[@heatherokeefe3042]

I used to knit about 10 years ago. Well COVID-19 happened and now I'm stuck in my house. So, I grabbed a couple of yarn boxes I had stowed away in my closet and decided to take up knitting again. Thank you for all your beginner videos. They are the right speed and I like how close up the video is positioned. Well, I am up and running again with my knitting! I've only ever done simple scarves. But I have watched your hand warmer and cable stitch videos. Once I get more comfortable, I think I may try those.

[@connienorthcutt576]

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[@chezwheeler5]

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[@anonymousoutraged7926]

Had to add a comment, this lady is superb at teaching how to knit, would recommend her any day, so clear, concise, calm and easy to follow, I absolutely adore watching, thirty years ago, could knit in a straight line, one stitch, within a week of tutorials with HappyBerry Knitting, my skills are back tenfold. Thank you so much for sharing for free, pray this catapults you into fortune, as you’ve helped others find theirs. Blessings all the way!

[@amyovecka6495]

This is far and away the most thorough and easiest to follow casting-off video I've found, not to mention your advice and voice are so calming and reassuring. Thank you so much!

[@lakshmibalasubramanian6402]

Try sheep and stitch it’s a channel there awesome

[@powyr4469]

Yeah!!! Who on earth would thumbs down this video???!!!

[@withtheclassics]

This was SO helpful. I love the slow and steady way the technique is presented, and then repeated a bunch of times. If you're like me, and discovered on watching this that your last row is purl stitches, don't worry! The technique is exactly the same, except you purl each stitch instead of knitting. I did that and it worked like a charm.

[@isabelcueli7973]

Thanks a lot. My grandmother taught me to knit but she had to leave before she could teach me how to finish off. Thank you so much because no I can finish my stuffed animals scarf!

[@noemigarza2266]

Thank you! I had completely forgot how to cast off... It's been over a year but thank you 💕💕💕😘

[@aswathi3581]

Same😅

[@jeancocco4847]

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[@jeancocco4847]

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[@jeancocco4847]

Normal pattern for christmaS stocking

[@lazymontero9627]

Same 😂

[@TheXmasshoes]

I love this video. Perfect narration, explaining along each step, and, for me, showing how to avoid dropping a stitch that is trying to slide up as you pull the other stitch over. It's the small things like that ruin a project, so good job demonstrating!

[@HappyBerryKnitting]

Glad it was helpful!

[@PavyAimee]

Oh that wasn't so scary, or rather you made it not so scary! Super straight forward and calming! Thanks for all these videos!!!

[@ACCreationFilmStudio]

I haven't knitted in years and totally forgot how to cast off. So I researched here on the KZbin and found some real bad videos before finding this wonderful one! Too many videos were showing people being too quick with the steps. It's hard to tell what exactly they were doing or they were cutting film too quickly. Thank you for taking the time for showing the steps close up and the calmness of your voice! It really helped a lot!

[@yudiansphoku]

you really have helped me i have been having my knitting piece for months now struggling to cast off n now i have done it because of your tutorial wow your really good at this

[@1hat3mykreativeself92]

You have taught me how to crochet on your other channel.. ive been crocheting since then. I then recently received knitting needles from a yarn haul from my aunt, and am so glad you are starting a knitting channel. Cant wait for more videos on both channels!!!

[@indiefaerie]

These videos are so great, thank you so much. The pace and the amount of times you go through the actions is tremendously helpful. 💜

[@ferrierepc]

Thank you for having showed this slowly and in detail....some other youtube knitting sites whip through their tutorials so, so fast that in my case, I cannot follow. In January, I decided I had to stop smoking, or at least secede from smoking so much and I knew, in my case, the problem would be what to do with my hands and I decided to learn how to knit. For a few months, now, I have been buying the cheapest wool (or similar) as not to waste money until I was sure I could actually do something..which I have and now for the summer, I have a project. A throw blanket which I will do in panels and then sew them together. I also bought some much better wool and many different colors so I can, if I get tired, whip up a scarf or similar. I thank you for speaking as if you are speaking to children and I shall be returning to your site for advice. Thank you!!! - Gary, Italy

[@liathgaineamh2809]

This is my go-to reminder for how to cast off every time I finish a project now! Thank you so much for this video!

[@beatricezuzarte1836]

Thank you for showing how to cast off. I had forgotten how to. But you were so clear and easy!

[@She-Ra5150]

This was a perfect refresher! It's been too many years since my Nana taught me to cast off. Thank you for the video! :)

[@cheyenneroll]

Thank you for using such a bold, bright yarn!

[@redpots491]

Thank you baby girl I’m actually knitting now finishing up this video really is helping 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@moirawood7539]

I found this video really helpful. It was explain in an easy to understand way and it will be my go to knitting tutorials in the future. Thank you from a knitting beginner!

[@pattylecompte9846]

Thank you so much for this video! I began an afghan in 1971 and have knit on it in fits and starts for the last 52 years. I knit quite a bit 4 years ago when I was recovering from a knee replacement. Then a couple of weeks ago decided that was long enough! I would die first if I didn’t finish it! I simply knit until I ran out of yarn. I had to look up how in the heck to cast off, because I’m not sure if I’ve ever begun or finished another project. 😬🤦‍♀️ I finished, but then ran out of yarn before I cast completely off, so I used embroidery thread to finish it off. Colors: bright yellow, bright orange, lime green, and avocado green. Very 70s colors and I love them still! It’s going to get hot here in southern Arizona soon, and I just wanted it finished before Summer. I did it!! 😂😂😂😂

[@jer-man823]

I think, in addition to your calm and clear instructions, another reason this video is so good is because it's first person view. I haven't looked at any other videos to compare, but I'm sure not everyone thinks of that when making videos. Thanks!!

[@redmissjt]

I just learned to knit a little over a week ago and am just finishing a blanket for my mother. I’ve been dreading finishing because a friend has been telling me how much trouble she has with casting off but your video has put me at ease! I’m so excited to finish it now! Thanks so much!!

[@HappyBerryKnitting]

That's great!

[@rachelodwyer5779]

Brilliant video! For anyone reading this, once you have the hang of it, skip to 6:30 to see how last stitch is done! 😊

[@user-vi3sk9ef1t]

I've just started and this is the most helpful video I've seen yet!!! Super clear visual and simple instructions. Thank YOU

[@maryjacobs7693]

Thank you!!! For all of your knitting videos. You are clear, you move at a nice slow pace, repeat steps as needed. I can knit now!!!

[@mizzmusicthief]

Thank you so much for these beginner tutorials! I was able to infer from this cast off on my purl side, it was very straightforward

[@mehhuh2262]

I learned how to knit last week and this video is so easy to follow..Although next time you should show us the cutting of the yarn part!! Thank you!! #KNITTINGRULES!!

[@MihaelaR860]

You are the best teacher! I learnt all the basics of knitting from you. Thank you! 🥰

[@Jolou_73]

I have been knitting for only a few days and after a few frustrating attempts at casting on, I finally got the hang of it, but then had to attempt casting off. I have just watched your video and thanks to you i managed to do it the finger and thumb way though lol. Thank you for sharing your tutorial. 😊 🧶

[@nic2222]

I’m so impressed with myself for knitting my first ever square (one small hole but happy to keep some imperfections) What a great way to while away the hours whilst up at 4am with a stinking cold! Thank you 🤗

[@sitiayesha5650]

Thank you for the video casting off( so useful) .. Definitely forgot about it since in grade 5 in school never do knit and now I just started again.

[@aishashah3416]

Absolute beginner here! Loved this tutorial. Subscribed! Thank you 😊😊

[@magdakalse3694]

Thanks so much. I love your tutorials. Really helps me to remember what I have learnt from ny gran.

[@myathomas6682]

Finally!!! 😄A knitting video that is sweet and simple. This helped soo much thanks! Best video by far.👏❤

[@saj01b]

Thank you! This was easy to follow and in two viewings I was able to cast off my beginner project.

[@bexactlyyy]

Thanks. Like many others I had forgotten! Your voice has me thinking like, I bet this chick is an absolute sweetheart!

[@dianehaskins5369]

Thank you for your gentle and soft instructions. I feel that I will learn a lot from you.

[@anabeatrizcameyrodriguez8644]

I’m a beginner knitter , I do more crochet, but you made it so easy for me to follow your instructions. I already subscribed to you channel . Gracias .

[@taranoel7990]

I’ll be knitting 🧶 my first wash cloth today 👍🏻 Thank you Laura!!

[@suzyblunt2360]

Simply brilliant! Many thanks. So easy to follow and makes a change from having to dodge american versions, which don`t always prove very helpful, as they do things a little differently!

[@THE_LLAMANATOR]

thank you so very much for this helpful tutorial, I am learning knitting in school and we have to finish our scarfs over winter break, and without my teacher this was very helpful!

[@NUCLEAR154]

Super thanks, it's so relaxing learning how to knit

[@user-fp6qq9lg2f]

This video is great thanks.I forgot how to cast of,but this helped me so much it was so clear and easy.

[@surujnair8398]

Thank you. You explained very well. It’s easy to understand

[@tc8721]

Thank you so much for this ..I had forgotten how to cast off and your video was so helpful 💗💗

[@LynnLight]

You teach really, really well. Nice and slow so that one can follow what you are doing! Just became a subscriber. Thank you so much.

[@dorothymitchell9302]

Thank you so much coming back to knitting after so so long away for such a enjoyable hobbyt

[@dephine8815]

So easy😁😁.I nailed it on my first attempt. THANK YOU👏👏👏👏

[@HappyBerryKnitting]

You are welcome 😊

[@user-ht3nr1zg5m]

Thank you so much its so helpful !!! I finally finished my first scarf♡♡♡♡

[@user-ht3nr1zg5m]

Thank you for sending me a heart~^^ I will send you one too~!!

[@normaacker1171]

Thank you so much I have just finished knitting a scarf and I did not know how to cast off and your video has just taught me how.

[@rosaenunez-hassibi2551]

Indeed, a very nice and easy way to explain... congratulations!

[@smygolas]

I am so happy you do knitting tutorials as well! I LOVE your crochet videos, you have helped me improve my crochet skills and make so many cute things. I want to start knitting now (am a complete beginner) and I am confident I will make it with your guidance :) Thank you!!!

[@HappyBerryKnitting]

Aww thank you so much! I do hope so, that would be wonderful!

[@you_r_loved1290]

Thank u dear..i have no idea to close my stitch..this help me to end my project

[@fionawilliams5477]

I ran out of wool just near the end 😭😂

[@parraphrase]

I didn't know how to cast off, but this introduction really helped me👍

[@LoveBlueBell]

Thank you for this. I can now finish my basic scarf. He's to progressing to maybe a jumper in time.

[@gailanngomez6314]

Thank you for showing me how to end.

[@possumbly8045]

Thank you so much! I finished my very first knitting and it was absolute fun!

[@nataliaheidel4694]

Super easy tutorial and slow paced to learn from!! One of the best I've seen :D

[@HappyBerryKnitting]

Thank you!

[@florencenorwood2397]

Thanks heaps, I am doing ok on knitting but forgot how to cast off. Thank you u tube for these videos, 👌 and the demonstration..

[@brookegraham8362]

Haven't watched any other my mum taught me to knit a while ago but i never got to the end so didnt know how to cast off thank you

[@mymusicbooksstudio4998]

Very nicely explained to cast off. Thank you.

[@wandaramos4433]

Thank you so much this scarf would have went on forever

[@joannelockhart7077]

Thank you very much just watching and listening I remembered how to cast off

[@LH-nn7eb]

Thank you so much, every other tutorial went super fast and I couldn't keep up. Thank you so much!!

[@georgepj1]

If I'd watched this a week ago it would have melted my brains but my mum taught me last week only a simple stitch but it helps with my depression. This looks so easy. Now. Ps I'm 52.

[@lou-hellenphiri-eggers5299]

Thank you, I was lost but managed well after watching the video ♥

[@redsloane879]

Thank you!! Love your tutorials.

[@pulengkale3767]

Best tutorials ever. Thank u

[@user-xh9vv5tg2l]

Thank you for showing how to cast off. Luv your sweet,calm voice and the slow way you teach❤ May i know how to correct a dropped stitch while doing this casting off pls? That's wat happened in my case and i haven't been able to proceed!😢

[@j9cardstock354]

Thanks, I just needed a quick reminder as I had not knit for a while.

[@lov3woRm]

Really helpful. Thank you so much

[@missmadeleine1196]

This was the clearest tutorial I’ve been able to find! Thank you!

[@barbarakerr3986]

Thank You 😊 I completely forgot how to do this...👍🏾👍🏾❤️❤️❤️

[@lisettefearon777]

Thank you very much. I persuaded, and got it. God bless you.

[@elle-yw4qx]

I needed to watch this once and now I can easily cast off ! Thank you so much 😊

[@yaminada8149]

Very helpful vedio.. I always used to forget binding technique nw I can watch n finished ...thnks😊

[@annalisabocanegra7357]

Thank you so much keep on making this super helpful knitting video

[@lisadickson-battye1037]

Thanks so much, easy to follow videos.

[@timothyschuster5767]

Excellent video, learned something new today.

[@speechwithshell2764]

So when you have the yarn dangling at the end where you’ve cut it, what do you do with it? Just cut it close to the end? Or tie it? Otherwise you’ll have a dangling piece of yarn??

[@dikwit6508]

You cut your yarn and pull the loop up until it makes a knot

[@powyr4469]

You can kinda weave it back in along the end seam or sew it back through the knitted fabric 😊

[@aleksandraswift3282]

You're simply fantastic!! Keep up these amazing tutorials. I'm starting my knitting adventure today:)

[@driptadas5529]

Thank you🙏

[@lydiababb4214]

If I’m doing a 21x21 small granny square, should I do the cast off on the 21st or the 22nd?

[@douglasvaccaro2390]

Thank you for your wonderful tutorials. This one helped me finish my first project in knitting.

[@sarahlush1234]

*Thank you so much this really helped. I needed to know how to do this so I could finish making my bf's birthday present. I wanted to make something homemade so it's more special.* #notificationsquad also ❤

[@jainealston9868]

Thank you had completely forgotten how to cast off 🙏🥰

[@merilynsmith7820]

Thank you so much mam I don't know how to end it befr so I search on KZbin and I saw ur video it's help me now I can do it.

[@wyvrennemacdaniels6813]

Thankyou for the tutorial. I had a bag strap and needed to learn how to cast off. I'm learning by do.

[@katiejay4225]

I wish you did cut your yarn. I could not understand what you meant and it made my work unravel :( so much so for absolute beginners

[@serenitygardensecovillage9213]

I have the same problem, I got to the very end and trying to cut and pull the yarn through lost half of my 200 stitch row. Now what?!?!

[@christinem5124]

Hear hear. I've gotten up to the last bit and I can't 'imagine' what to do at all.... I need to be able to see things to do them, which is why I'm watching videos to learn how to knit. Time to try and find another video with my one loop left!

[@liwiaa]

Katie Jay same for me😭

[@christiely5832]

This is a very helpful tutorial do you think you’re going to make tutorials for other types of cast offs in the future? I’d also like to know what kinda of yarn you’re using I like how easy it is to see

[@sels33]

This video was so helpful. Thank you so much.😘😘😘

[@sarahlively2821]

So easy and super helpful. Thank you 😊

[@leatricebailey8172]

Thank you beautifully simple and reassuring.

[@anaderol5408]

Too many decades since I've knitted and recently I decided I'd pick it up again....so first I had to refresh my memory on how to cast on...for the life of me I could not remember properly....that achieved I've merrily managed to knit an intermediate difficulty pattern (just six rows) but then.....it was cast off time...and once again my brain went blank...so once again I resorted to KZbin.....Thank you....guess knitting is NOT like riding a bike!

[@aliciacaicedo5293]

Gracias me gusta la manera práctica como indica. Gracias canal.

[@tonicoppins9606]

Thank you, I slightly remember, at least I can watch the replay 😊

[@diannejedlicka7183]

Great video and explanation. Thanks.

[@LifeatNo27]

Super helpful and explained so simply, thank you!!

[@anakarki8301]

Thank you so much. This was exactly what I needed to learn ❤️❤️

[@hollieblack7194]

Thank u very much for teaching me how to knit 😊