Knitting Help - Tubular Cast-On In The Round

In this video, I demonstrate the 2x2 tubular cast-on, and how to join this CO in-the-round. You'll find the written instructions for this CO here on my website:
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The cowl on the mannequin is Color My Cowl, free pattern and tutorial:
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The bulky yarn I used for demonstration is Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Chunky.
The yellow alpaca yarn is Valley Yarns Sunderland in Beeswax.
The needles I use are Knitter's Pride Ginger.

[@stephiescrafts]

You should make a video of just your hands knitting for an hour. Watching you knit is very relaxing.

[@TheWanderingWife]

Stephie Young it would be a great ASMR video.

[@bunkyman8097]

I agree! I enjoy watching people knit and also enjoy people watching me. It's very soothing. There are as many ways to knit as there are knitters.

[@shreyashiganguly]

This is the best tubular cast on method for 2x2 ribbing I have seen. You are a genius. Thank you so much

[@amoore233]

As always, your videos are great. I love it when you have a tough stitch or the wrong marker. It's what we all do! Your patterns, by the way, are beautifully written, so your explanations carry through beautifully. Thanks!

[@bettygraham818]

Thank you for that video. As an English knitter in both senses of the word, I find it extremely comfortable watching you.

[@jennywalker9572]

Apart from the fact that, as always, you have given us a great tutorial, I just love the new backdrop and natural lighting! Very fresh and bright.

[@phyllistucker1141]

I have looked at every tubular cast on demonstration on KZbin. Yours is absolutely the best. It works beautifully on my hat thank you very much.

[@ainabexell8685]

Ok, I haven't actually TRIED this technique yet, but after watching what feels like hundreds of tubular cast-on tutorials, this is the first time where I feel like I understand what I'm doing!

[@ainabexell8685]

And now I did it, first try, no mistakes made at all. You are the best!

[@kellislaughter6467]

Once again you’ve saved the day. I’m starting my first hat design and wanted to use this cast on. I never would have gotten it without your help. Thanks so much for a great tutorial. 🤓👍🏽

[@corralesmom]

I love your videos. I learned to knit from you! To your comment about how stockinette makes a ribbed cast on: when the four rows are folded, and the two needles are brought together, we are now looking at the back side of the stiches on the back needle. The stitches facing the knitter on the back needle are purl stiches. So we are knitting into the knit stiches from the front needle,, and purling into the purl stiches from the back needle.

[@ndig7535]

Wow! This should be de riguer for all beginning knitters to learn. The result is so professional that it would inspire knitters for life! Many kind thanks!

[@crazybooklady2104]

You changed your video background. I like it ❤ also love watching you knit. It's so fascinating

[@georgannbronski3178]

I have viewed 4-5 other videos for the tubular cast on. Yours was by far the BEST!! Thank you!

[@GaminGawdess]

Love the new space.... so soothing and complimenting to you!

[@skokieschedule9568]

Awesome tutorial! You are just amazing! Thank you! I followed step by step and the results were exactly as you demonstrated.

[@newday4936]

I enjoyed watching that, you actually gave me an idea. At the moment I'm knitting a cowl, I'm half way through and I have a twist in it, that's ok but next time I could do the first few rows on straight needles and then join, at least then l would be able to see it more clearly. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@jihyehan88]

First, thank you for the video! If I might add, I've found that joining in the round immediately on the first row instead of continuing to do 4 rows flat works a lot better for me. I end up knitting 4 rounds, then I pick up the provisional stitches with another needle on a longer cord then do the same step of folding them together to k2p2. This way, the seam is invisible to begin with. I am terrible at hiding a seam and this was my workaround!

[@aussiechickonaboat4187]

Never seen this technique before, mind officially blown!

[@muktab.cameron6117]

Totally 👍 ❤

[@harpnhound]

This is sooo much easier than another method I was using that involved yarn overs, slipped stitches, and transposing stitches. Thank you!

[@josephineanderson6957]

Loved that. Knit for years just starting to do in the round and socks not good enough yet to keep but will keep watching and learning 😀

[@aannelle]

I actually was experimenting with this a several days ago. I tried method shown in the video first and I didn't like how the beginning of the first round looks. On another sample I started knitting in the round right away (plain stockinette stitch first 4 rounds) and then picked up stitches from provisional CO continuing the tubular CO as usual. It can be annoying to knit with all those needles in the same place, but it looks beautiful and it totally worth it in my opinion.

[@caseybeck1171]

AnneClaireRu does this result in a too tight cast on? I’m trying to visualize it. I’m assuming not since you’re happy with it;)

[@sandydawson664]

Thank you Staci. I love watching your videos you make them completely easy to understand. Oh and you have such pretty nails!

[@Ginny4407]

You had me at "redesigned studio!" Great cast on instructions! I've seen the cast on in some European KZbin channels, but haven't tied it because the instructions were difficult. Thanks for making it easy!

[@lynosborne3081]

You are the best at showing how something is done, you really simplified that for me. Thanks so much!

[@lindadarnell5779]

Hi Staci, First of all, I’d like to compliment you on your excellent videos. I have learnt so much from your clear, concise and elegant demonstrations and it is a delight to watch you knit. I recently learned your Double-thick hat cuff method and it turned out very well. It definitely looks really professional. I used Drops Nepal and 5mm needles, casting on 72 sts. I then thought I would try to do the tubular cast on, as demonstrated in this video. I cast on 36 sts on each needle and knit 2 sts from front needle and purled 2 sts from back need, as you show. However, the resulting 72 sts did not fit around my needles, even after struggling to rib a couple of rows. (I’m using Knit Pro needles each measuring 11.5 mm and a 37 cm long cord, which worked fine for the double-thick cuff). I can sort of see why this tubular is not as stretchy as the double-cuff and my question is really, is there a rule of thumb for a ratio of additional sts you need to cast on when changing from one method to the other? Would you be able to do a tutorial similar to the double-cuff one for a hat knitted using this method? Thank you so much again for sharing your knowledge.

[@TOLady1]

I was struggling with knitting the first row by alternating from the front needle and then the back needle. So, instead I slipped the stitches to a new needle, first from the front needles (the knit stitch) and then the back needle (the purl stitch). By doing this I was able to join the first K1, P1 round and avoid the huge jump from knitting the first round flat. It works great for me! With a little practice I should be able to do this cast on with ease. I plan on using it for all my hats.

[@ritadowd5186]

I’m going to do this too!

[@anne-mariekarsten8425]

I am having the same struggles when knitting from back and front needles, keep losing stitches off the front and back, as I am not used to dpns, and keep forgetting that there no stopper to keep the stitches on! But your solutions sounds like a great idea, and I am going to do just that, right now!

[@brittaaugust2030]

What a great tutorial! Very Pink is amazing. So easy to follow, good pace, and relatable. Wish I could knot as fast as you!

[@staceyburley195]

Thank you so much. I can't wait to try this technique! Love the new background, and your new outfit.

[@akindell]

Thank you. This helped so much AND I learned how to fix my twisted stitches in one step. As a new knitter, that was super useful!

[@annikasamuelsson2185]

Have to say that I love your tutorials. They are so clear and easy to understand. I allways look after your tutorials if I need to now a technique.

[@candacewrather9995]

A tip others might find helpful. For some reason this cast on edge isn't as stretchy at the 4 stockinette rows. You can fix this problem by working the stockinette section with a 0.5mm to 1mm bigger needle size and then switch to the actual size you need when you start the ribbing section.

[@miniaturehome]

Because you’re starting with only half the number of stitches with the initial stockinette rows. The yo method doubles the number of stitches immediately after the provisional cast on. You can’t do 4 rows, then double the number, and expect the first 4 rows to be as long as the doubled rows.

[@catherinecunningham7126]

WOW, neat cast on. I have heard about it but had never seen it. Definitely worth it. Thank you!!! ⛄️🤶🏻🎄

[@dr.geetikajain6528]

Thank you for ur amazing techniques. I ve seen ur 1x1 rib tubular cast on but I feel we can even do this way as this is better

[@saroeuncheam835]

The easiest one after watching 3 different videos. I cane back to this one

[@user-gg5zm8oo5n]

Thank you! This is a great tutorial.

[@penkast1605]

Love your videos! Clear, concise and fun to watch.

[@bananapeaches6370]

Holy Dooley! I wish I’d have seen this kind of cast on yesterday! I just cast on a pair of socks for myself and was just thinking gee i wish i could cast on in pattern..... I’d learned years ago some way but hadn’t remembered. Now this! Thanks so much!!!!! It looks so good! (This is Heidi here, using Jaana’s account teehee)

[@bananapeaches6370]

THIS IS A NOTE FOR MYSELF.... i have to keep coming back to these two spots.... ) 1:50 casting on ... (omg those scissors are so good! Gots to get me some of those!) 2:50 start knitting from the slip knot end..... right? got it 😂 Another perfect tute... just wish my brain could retain the information for more than ten minutes 😂

[@brendareed5050]

This would be a good cast on method for the Gnome Premie baby hat tutorial you have. I’m going to try it. Thanks for a clear tutorial with great lighting.

[@ginnylynn1]

I’m learning so ❣️much from your videos. Thank you 🙏

[@nryane]

Cool cast on! Great result! Thanks. ❤️

[@rayanneschool3927]

The best knitting videos....thanks.

[@patricianeumann8680]

Nicely done !

[@loriluatminot]

Nice new setting and a great cast on :)

[@sharongodbout9014]

Excellent tips! Thank you Stacy!

[@colleenbarry5197]

Magic! This was very helpful and clear, thanks!

[@alexanderciesielski9051]

Love the new studio set!!!

[@georgyevans]

Really interesting. I have just done a crochet hook provisional tubular cast on with the YO, K1 method. The rib slanted I think because the pattern asked me to start with knit but the YO, K1 technique means you should start with a purl. I will definitely try this method next time. Presumably 1x1 rib would work the same way. Thank you, Staci!

[@joydaigle90]

I love the new background

[@michaelmaxgierl2887]

I’m going to use this for my next project! It’s a lace cowl. The cast on has been bugging me for a week! Thanks.

[@carmensavu5122]

It's actually easier to make sure your knitting isn't twisted before joining in the round when you already have some knitting going.

[@vivianpowell1732]

That is a good point. I just finished knitting an infinity scarf that required casting on over 300 stitches and then joining them in the round, so there was a constant worry about the stitches getting twisted. In the meantime I read that you should knit 2 or 3 rows straight before joining in the round under those circumstances, because then the stitches will be less likely to become twisted. I made a note on the infinity scarf pattern to do that the next time I make it.

[@JoshBombFiberArts]

To comment on what you said about the stockinette section in the beginning and the ribbing. I think it's because in a normal provisional cast on, like in the double thick hat cuff, you're knitting together two stitches into one. Whereas here, because you're doubling the number of stitches, you're also displacing the alignment of the work and then realigning it, which gives the ribbing. I mean, I'm honestly just guessing, but that's what it kind of looks like.

[@rocksann6839]

Very clear video! Thanks so much.

[@Stormlucy111]

Love your tutorials very elegant

[@user-zc4vi2td5u]

Great video! super easy to follow

[@lenaccarlsson]

I wonder if you have a tutorial for the Italian invisible cast on. It doesn't involve any scrap yarn. I love your tutorials and I would LOVE to see you do the Italian (or invisible) cast on.

[@sikeareen982]

Love the new set! So light and airy!

[@mariacasado1335]

You are excelent teacher, thanks!!!

[@deedeebeads]

It is 2023 and I am still watching Pink

[@sandraescauriazarubio9629]

You are my angel. Thanks a lot for a great tutorial with a great result. I will use this method from no now. :)

[@susanjones8938]

Thank you. I’m going to be doing that from now on.

[@FlorescentFantasia]

Love the new video background!

[@catherinesybillegervais7341]

I'm wondering if you have the bind off to match this cast on? Also beautiful fresh and clear new background! You should keep it! Thanks for all the very helping video!

[@catemef6963]

Always love your videos! Just heard about this cast on recently.

[@kjbhjvghcfcvjhkljhgzfkd]

Thanks, you helped me a lot.

[@gparks4269]

A lifesaver as always, thank you!

[@KnitStitchCorner]

Thank you for sharing it is so helpful for me.

[@jq7136]

Can you do provisional cast on with magic loop?

[@manelknits]

Lovely background

[@lindseyschaeppi3463]

Would it be the same for the 1x1 rib? Maybe more grab 1 from the front then one from the back?

[@rebeccabrown1240]

Can this work for a 1 x 1 tubular cast on in the round? I like it a little better than your method with the backwards loop provisional cast on.

[@priscilladufilho6103]

Wonderful tutorial! Thanks 😊

[@valerieclawson4473]

Staci.. love your videos but I made a boo boo & not sure what I did wrong.. when I join in the round I’m starting with purl stitches not a knit stitch as you are. And the last stitches will be purl stitches… 🤪thanks for all your help

[@emeliesolli5773]

Thank you, that was exactly the part that confused with, how to get that join to look nice! And most add, your video is spectacular, so nice and eqsy to follow, so good lightning, sound and well planed! When I first tried this the cast on did not stretch out as much as he rest of the knit. I wonder if that is by design and should I use a larger needle for the cast on? Tried it for arms and thinking about using it for a hat now.

[@Rui222]

Thank you so much, You've been very helpful❣️

[@Raevyn20]

Can you just do a Turkish cast on instead of fumbling with the scrap yarn?

[@candacewrather9995]

So I kept wondering why I'd be 1 stitch shy every single time no matter how many times I counted to make sure I was getting the right amount on the initial cast on. Turns out I wasn't picking up that very first stitch that you said the yarn goes "straight through" at around 5:16. Ugh.

[@shelbyhaworth]

This is wonderful! I did a tubular cast on for a hat that called for 120 stitches (so 60 cast on). I was eventually able to complete it, but I had to use up 3 sets of needles connected together so they would be long enough that stitches wouldn't fall off (and to achieve a front needle, a back needle, and then the final needle that you start the ribbing onto). The whole thing looked beautiful in the end, but the process felt really wrong and took me hours to complete. This leads me to my question: Is the tubular cast on best for small projects? Do you have any tips for needle management to make this less cumbersome for a higher number of cast on stitches? Based on my description, was I doing something wrong? I would love to incorporate this into more projects, but it just felt like there should be a better way. Thank you!

[@latitude1904]

Roxanne Richardson, master knitter, has videos on how to splice cast-on rows so they precisely mimic the other stitches, where you can't discern there was ever a beginning/ending stitch

[@flynnzilla8796]

I have been a fan for many years - best knitting videos out there!! I wonder if you have any say regarding idiotic ads that just interrupt your lesson whenever! Extremely disruptive when learning a new technique… I shant stop watching but thought I’d ask : )

[@verypinkknits]

Yeah - I don't have any control over the ads, or what ads are shown. Thank you for not letting them distract you too much! :)

[@Womenmatter2009]

Well I wasn't expecting that!

[@lyntorckler1640]

"great video, thankyou!

[@AftonGroveKnitter]

Could you do the same thing with 1x1 ribbing?

[@followmedownarabbithole]

You’re a ROCK STAR!!!!

[@mealexandra]

Can you use this same method for 1x1 ribbing?

[@WerlyBerly]

What a great tutorial! Thank you!

[@louisedurell9612]

Can you do it this way for 1x1 ribbing? If so how?

[@latitude1904]

I love your Knit Pro wooden shorties! I have ChiaoGoo and Hiya Hiya, but my favorite needle is a wooden Knit Pro. Always happy when I can knit something with a 16" size 6. Probably need to get a set

[@lindachandler2293]

I love my circular needles, but I don't cast on them. To start with, I cast on using at least a size larger needle; perhaps I cast on too tightly; and I always cast on to a straight needle. This helps keep it from twisting and it is a simple matter, a few rows in to 'knit' that first row together with a darning needle.

[@hanhvuong8898]

Thank you very much teacher ,good job

[@dirgniflesuoh7950]

I do not get it. Why not join the round while doing the four rows of plain stitches? I did that bc I tvought that was how it was done, and it worked.

[@jandroid1962]

I spent 7 hours on this yesterday and 1 hour today. The sticking point for me is picking up the first stitch of the provisional cast on. That's it. And I'm too stubborn to quit. I spent the entire day Christmas eve trying to figure out which method of tubular cast on I could do and which one looks the best. This one looks the best to me but that tubular cast on drives me up a wall. Good tutorial. I just can't see the first leg of the first stitch.

[@shirleydavis1648]

Are you supposed to use double to cast on for tubular cast on in round?

[@shirleydavis1648]

Can you use the needle You are going to knit with for the cast on for tubular cast on in round ?

[@debido2u]

Thank you so much 😊

[@anitafernandes2787]

Thanks for this tutorial, it was clear and educational. I have a question, can this CO be used for 3x2 ribbing? If yes, how do I modify the steps. Thanks.

[@yayitadelsur]

Thank you! Very good!

[@kathykelly2148]

Genius!! Thank You!!!

[@catherineduncan6611]

Quite complicated, it makes me wonder how in the world someone came up with this. Lol

[@pittszombie]

what!? my mind is blown! thank you!

[@carrieregnier241]

This is great. Thanks. Do you have a tubular bind off?

[@lesleyleake7391]

Great video,thank you😊

[@karynbreakspear-purdy8531]

I am wondering if you could do a video about the Italian Tubular Cast On ?

[@caseybeck1171]

How would you recommend doing a 2x1 rib? Would I alternate 1 stitch from front and one from back in pattern?

[@HollyTriedIt]

I'm curious about this also.