Knitting: Ranunculus Knit-a-Long help, part 2: Double Twist Loop Cast On

Sun Dragon is starting a knit-a-long in April 2022 for the Ranunculus sweater by Midori Hirose, and I'll be attempting to keep up with some videos that can assist the pattern. I will try not to reveal too much of the pattern, you should really get your own copy from the pattern writer on Ravelry (about $6.50):
www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
We love this pattern in the shop because it is so customizable, you can make it on any yarn from a lace weight to worsted weight, can alter the neckline, sleeve length, and torso length, and since it's designed to have enormous positive ease, you can do all of it on a size 10 needle, often without testing your gauge.
This video is the second in the series, laying out as clearly as I can the Double Twist Loop Cast On, the looser of her two cast ons.
I'll be doing my best to build a playlist of videos that I've already make that could be helpful as well.
Consider subscribing, suggest videos you want to see below, and check out the Sun Dragon Sideshow, Liz and I are always making fun things. We will be talking a lot about the Ranunculus as well during this knit-a-long over there:
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Let me know what else you would be interested in seeing in a video :)
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[@jean7677]

Used your videos for my first Ranunculus and today am back for a refresh! Wanted you to know how much these videos are appreciated!!! ❤

[@Marielm1]

Third Ranunculus. Still coming here for your lovely friendly voice and invaluable help.

[@michelebovero5286]

Thank you SSSSOOOOOO much! I could not figure it out from midori’s video without hearing you talk through it! Thanks!

[@SunDragonTipsTricks]

Glad I could help!❤️

[@irenecortez7819]

You are such a great instructor. Thank you

[@Eligosol]

Must say I really appreciate your work on the Ranunculus assistance 😊👍🏼

[@karencooper1978]

Thanks for thanks for explaining this in detail …. such clear and comprehensive instructions! I think/hope! I have mastered this now after initially viewing the pattern video and other KZbin videos without much success. New to your podcast and will be following along in future!

[@annieblu2048]

Thank you so much for this patient and slow despricption! I got it with your help!!😊

[@maryherbert9082]

Great video. I have experienced success in this cast on. Now onto the next step. thank you.

[@knitkitten]

You are such a great teacher!!!! 😊

[@sandrakirkpatrick3116]

Thanks you so much for all your helpful videos. I could not follow along with the one the pattern provided. Your videos are perfect for my learning style.

[@dianeazzopardi6269]

love this cast on. Thanks for sharing.

[@zena-knittingbeans7973]

Really like this cast on. Great tutorial 🎉

[@patiharville8210]

You’re a very good instructor- thank you ❤

[@kellikienker4883]

Thank you so much for this video. Very helpful!

[@Serenity-fu8xz]

Thank you

[@irenecortez7819]

This is awesome. Thank you

[@sarahhelfert4657]

Hi, I’m a newer knitter from Charlotte and wanted to thank you for your help with this pattern! Hope to visit your shop one day

[@dorisenderle5857]

Thank you for this. I made a ranunculus for myself with a ‘normal’ neckline, but my granddaughter wants the wide neckline so I had to come back to you for this tutorial. ❤❤❤

[@joanneknox5091]

Late to the Ranunculus Party but excited on this next 'out of the box' experience. Thanks, Liz, for helping a nervous gal from Rocky Mount get started. 😉😁

[@SunDragonTipsTricks]

Hi! I’m Rebecca, I make the videos, Liz is my assistant at the shop. I’m honored when our names become interchangeable, though, cause she makes cool stuff too :) Really glad my videos are helping ❤️❤️

[@joanneknox5091]

Rebecca, I am throwing down the 'Old Lady card' down on the table. Of course, you are Rebecca! Silly me. I am suitably ashamed. But I am an old lady, so I won't be ashamed for long. 😅😉

[@mslappe]

Great video. Thank you!!

[@Serenity-fu8xz]

Thank you so much you don’t know how much you helped me. Thank you thank you thank you.

[@AlaskaDonnaG]

Awesome video

[@anacristobal2011]

Que alegría haberte encontrado . Ahora con tu ayuda seguiré tejiendo con mucha seguridad. Gracias por compartir.

[@dianaroche1114]

Thank you SO much!!!!

[@user-sb8jc2se8e]

최고예요~많은 도움이됐어요❤

[@daniellelapointe9756]

Thanks!

[@tracylist4022]

Great video, after a couple of tries I was able to cast on fairly easily with a test yarn.

[@SunDragonTipsTricks]

Excellent!❤️❤️❤️

[@heatherdlewallen6569]

Thank you👌👌👌🖐

[@terriotto7818]

Thank you🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@shellakabooki3349]

Brilliant! This is the best video to explain this technique, thank you 🌺🌸🌷

[@mgy32]

I don't want to do the boatneck version. Is this cast-on still a good choice? Thanks for this series! Late to the party, but about to start a Ranunculus and so glad you are here with these! Am I wrong....I'm feeling like casting on will be the hardest part.

[@annieblu2048]

I'm going crazy with knitting in loops. How do you manage? Could you may do a video on that topic and show? And maybe you have some tips on how to deal with 2 yarns? I have a light fingering plus a mohair, they get messed up all the time with knots and curls 🙈. ... Help is very welcome! ...

[@SunDragonTipsTricks]

Hi Annie- I might need more information on what you mean by knitting in loops- do you mean knitting in the round, in a circle? With more clarification, I might know if I already have a video, or if I can think of a way to film one down to road, or otherwise advise……. When holding two yarns together, I often keep them in their own separate containers or bags, and let them sort themselves out, and it’s only when holding them in my hand for tension that I imagine they are one yarn, if that makes sense. Often mohair needs its own container/bowl so it doesn’t get super tangled……..

[@lusalvia9810]

Rebeca please help, How should I choose the size? Only by the bust circumf? My 124 cm. In advance thank you for your help. Nice day from Germany

[@SunDragonTipsTricks]

Hi Lu- many ask this question and it’s challenging to answer because it’s a lot of personal preference- I may make a short video discussing it- the sweater is meant to have a lot of positive ease, 35-45cm+ if you want. That means adding that much to your bust size. With a thinner yarn especially it will still have awesome drape and not look really wide, but if that feels too big, measure a sweater where you like the fit and see if there is a size that is close :)

[@AlaskaDonnaG]

Should we be starting on 16 inch size 10?

[@SunDragonTipsTricks]

Hi Donna- I think Liz answered this on the phone, but yes I start on the 16 inch size 10, and often I can switch to the 32 as soon as I am comfortable, sometimes after the first set of increases :)

[@AlaskaDonnaG]

@@SunDragonTipsTricks yes Liz did answer. I am currently on round 4 of yoke. You mention 32 inch. I bought 16 and 40. inch. Will that work?

[@SunDragonTipsTricks]

Yes! You may need to wait until there are a few more increases before it fits on the 40”, since even the smallest size bust for this sweater is a 46”, the 40” circular will work!

[@kathjones8314]

i keep getting two loops per movement! what am i doing wrong?!

[@SunDragonTipsTricks]

❤️Since I can’t see your work, I won’t be able to tell you that. If memory serves, the most challenging part is the final dip and scoop, be careful to make that cleanly. The only loop that should end up on your needle is from the strand between your finger and thumb. ❤️

[@kathjones8314]

@@SunDragonTipsTricks thanks i will keep trying!

[@Eligosol]

Is this the same as Old Norwegian/twisted German CO?🤔

[@SunDragonTipsTricks]

This is *not* the same, but I know plenty of knitters who have used the German twisted for this project- the strechiness will probably be between a regular long tail and the provisional cast on version she offers.

[@Maralaknit]

Ay por Dios tantas explicaciones abruman! Lo tuve que ver con velocidad doble y totalmente silenciada la voz. La imagen vale más que mil palabras. A veces tanta palabra confunde en lugar de aclarar. ❤

[@SunDragonTipsTricks]

Thank you for your feedback- if the words are too much I would check out Midori’s original videos for the sweater, she does them without talking. I made these videos for those who are not helped as well by the original videos and talking helped. To each their own ❤️

[@jamiethrogmorton2540]

Do you love this cast on for the Ranunculus? Is it ideal?

[@SunDragonTipsTricks]

It is one of the two cast-ons the pattern writer suggests. “Ideal” is so relative a term it’s hard to answer that question- what works for one person is not ideal for another, and the fiber you are using can change the answer to that as well. Sometimes it is only figured out through trial and error. One of her suggested cast-ons is looser than the other, so it depends on the look you would like. My assistant does a regular long tail cast on, but starts with 90 stitches.

[@christenagervais7303]

I find poking your tongue out the side of your mouth helps😂