How To Cast Off Knitting For Beginners (How To Finish Knitting)

How To Cast Off Knitting For Beginners
Once you've finished knitting your item you need to remove the stitches form the needle safely... and we call that casting off in knitting.
Let's do that today!
To see other videos on this topic check out:
Beginner Knitters 101 Playlist:
• Beginner Knitters 101
My Knitting Bag Essentials:
• My Knitting Bag Essent... Start Your Knitting Or Crochet With A Slip Knot: • Start Your Knitting Or...
How To Weave In Yarn Ends:
• How To Weave in Yarn Ends
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[@SusanMyette]

Love watching your videos. I have knitted 4 scarfs so far and now am knitting a dishcloth. You are the best teacher.

[@KnitWithHannah]

Wonderful! Some great progress. Happy knitting 🧶

[@SusanMyette]

Love your teaching methods. This video really helped. Making lots of scarfs and now a dishcloth.

[@KnitWithHannah]

So glad this was helpful, Susan. Happy knitting 🧶

[@lucindapinnellova190]

Im 13 years old, I started Crocheting when i was 8 at a club in school and ive decided to try learning to knit since there are so many different options and also it uses a LOT less wool. I got so mad at the first part of the little series thingy you did (the how to knit for beginners video) because i couldnt figure out how to cast on properly and then make the stitches but now im having a lot of fun. Im not actually making something right now though since im using 4mm wool and 4mm sticks and in the other video i paused right before you said “11 stitches is enough, dont cover the whole knitting stick in yarn or you’ll get confused” (or something along those lines) only to realise i got a bit carried away and ended up doing 35 stitches.

[@KnitWithHannah]

Hi! So glad you found the casting off video. I look forward to hearing about your next cast on, knit and cast off. Happy knitting! 🧶

[@wmr9019]

Many thanks for that are very easy explanation I have never really knitted before I picked up a knit your own tea cosy kit in a charity shop yesterday and I thought I'll have a go , I managed to follow the pattern without any problems, and I have already knitted one side I am really proud of myself 😂😂😂

[@KnitWithHannah]

That’s wonderful! Happy knitting 🧶 and enjoy your warm tea! 🫖

[@lanacooper5146]

I've just cast off a scarf for my daughter. Thank you Hannah, your videos are fabulous 💖

[@KnitWithHannah]

Yay! Great job! Happy knitting 🧶

[@naishakotian7686]

Thank you so much for this I was struggling with this I had asked this question in an other video and u gave me this link thank you so much you are the best teacher .

[@KnitWithHannah]

You are so welcome! so glad it worked for you. :D

[@barbararosselot2025]

I am determined to learn to knit and love the way you teach. 😊

[@KnitWithHannah]

You can do it! happy knitting!

[@melindaottley9172]

Thanks love your videos ❤

[@KnitWithHannah]

You’re welcome, thanks! Happy knitting 🧶

[@gerbertperson]

Your videos are wonderful, Thank you!

[@KnitWithHannah]

Glad you like them! happy knitting 😍

[@sandrasims7569]

Thank you Hannah for your amazing videos just finished my first scarf and cast off successfully 😀 I’m hoping to make a shawl next if you have any tips 😀

[@KnitWithHannah]

Congrats on your first scarf! I'd look for a garter stitch shawl, so you're learning about the shape rather than shape and new stitches. We actually have one in the shop as a kit or pattern for beginners: knitwithhannah.co.uk/product-category/beginner/beginners-scarves

[@samanthabolger3146]

I know I am being daft buy no idea what to do with the dangle bits that are left. Are we to use tapestry needle to thread it through that last row? Your videos have been a huge help to get me started! Took to knitting quite well so bigger projects in the future. X

[@KnitWithHannah]

Yes you do! I've a video here about it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYmaZoFqgrh-jNk Happy knitting! 🧶

[@alenajudy]

I am 10 years old and I made a shaw for my cat 😺

[@KnitWithHannah]

Fabulous place to start! Happy knitting 🧶

[@Amandacreekcreative]

Love that little cuff thingie...what do you call it? lol

[@KnitWithHannah]

Thanks Amanda, I have to agree! It's cute isn't it? Yes, you could call it a cuff, or knitted bracelet.

[@Amandacreekcreative]

Very cute! And yay! I wrote out cuff and then thought that maybe I was completely wrong on that. haha

[@khancock52]

What do you do with the little loopy thing on the end???

[@KnitWithHannah]

Great question, this is when I suggest this tutorial... kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYmaZoFqgrh-jNk It will help you finish your knitting tidily, and no ends of yarn will be showing or hanging loose.

[@khancock52]

@@KnitWithHannah I am familiar with weaving in the ends, I have been crocheting for 40 years, but just never got the hang of knitting. The loop on the end is what bothers me, I don't think it's supposed to be there but I don't know how I am creating it??

[@KnitWithHannah]

@@khancock52 It's likely to be there for most projects as you cast off as the last stitch holds one piece of yarn, instead of two (which is what creates all the other stitches- as in crochet) If you're getting loops at the ends of rows that isn't unusual as you being knitting and will happen less and less as your tension improves. The video from a few weeks ago, Knitting Styles might help more with that. But it's time and practice that will help most. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIDcq6Z-pZiEq8U

[@KnitWithHannah]

@@khancock52 With every stitch when you're casting off the next stitch is holding the previous stitch in place. So in that respect it's like crochet. But with the last stitch there's nothing to hold it in place expect for the single thread of yarn that secures it from unravelling. The weaving in will help most, just pull the final loop into the fabric as you finish. And there's also the option to not actually knit the last stitch so there's less yarn, just move it over to the right hand needle and pass the first stitch over the second as with the rest of the row, there'll be less yarn to loop out of control then. Happy Knitting!

[@khancock52]

@@KnitWithHannah I was able to fix it some what but I do notice that it has something to do with the very first stitch that I put on the needle. It's like its not connected to the previous stitch when I get to the end of the row?

[@sagekorshin7636]

im gonna make a scarf for my friend

[@KnitWithHannah]

Sounds good! Happy knitting 🧶

[@v0m1t_c0r3_kryp]

How to cast off when knitting a blanket

[@KnitWithHannah]

This will likely be a good option if you've got a long row of stitches on your needle. Happy knitting!

[@aliciajohnson6489]

I just made book markers for all 4 grandchildren 🏆

[@KnitWithHannah]

Fabulous! What a great start. 🧶

[@AgathaDrinksTea]

Where my dish towel gang at?!

[@KnitWithHannah]

Hi Chaos, some great knits for beginnings you’ve got started. Happy knitting 🧶