Long Tail Tubular Cast On | Purl Soho

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[@melissahealander5347]

I have watched four videos on this now and yours was the only one that went slow enough and with enough repetitions for me to follow. So thank you very much!

[@janiedawes3647]

I was about to write the very same!

[@cherryblossom4299]

This tutorial is the best I've seen so far! Very clear and precise instructions that's so easy to understand. 🌹

[@MeWatchMeSee]

Brooklyn Tweed's is even better - it shows how to "lock" the cast-on with a stitch at the end so the stich isn't slipping as you turn it to knit back. It's also useful if you need to stop in the middle of casting on for some reason. You can put on the lock stitch and then walk away, come back and take it off, start casting on again. He also does not use a slip stich at the beginning which makes the hat edge more seamless.

[@janiedawes3647]

I literally searched for purl So Ho instruction because you have helped me so many times before! This video made this so easy for me to understand. Thank you so much!

[@pragtiraaj3844]

Best video so far which enabled me to learn it quickly and also enjoy it while learning !

[@lindadew-hiersoux5729]

So clear and easy to see! Whew. Thank you so much for this. The tutorial gift that keeps on giving!

[@kathleen4367]

Thank you so much! This is an excellent video and saved me a LOT of time!☺️

[@Jules_88]

I’ve learned tubular cast on using two yarns but will try this method as it looks easier, thank you !

[@gabistephens]

This is theee best tubular tutorial I’ve watched and I watched a lot. Thanks so much!!!

[@PurlSoho]

Thanks so much, Gabriela! Happy knitting!

[@claircondell5935]

Excellent video. Very clearly explained.

[@susmitabhattacharjee7712]

Thank you for making it so easy.

[@user-mp3go9ve9l]

This is such a wonderful tutorial! Thank you! It's so clear, well photographed and easy to follow. The key tip for me that makes this tutorial the easiest for me to get, and that keeps me on track with the overs and unders, is that finger/thumb tap!!!!! Brilliant 😍

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[@KittenBowl1]

This was very easy to follow, and I could understand! Thanks so much!! 🥰

[@yolandafolch3219]

Thank you so much Laura. You’re simply the best. Your explanations are always easy to follow and your technique is so neat! You have an admirer here 😊

[@MD-oj3pm]

Thank you so much! Wonderfully explained.

[@eil33nann]

Excellent tutorial - I can't wait to try this - thank you!!

[@katiekk]

Wow. Great teaching.

[@debbiedebonair5148]

Beautifully explained! Slow and clear, just perfect! Thankyou.

[@marijkevanderp7690]

Echt heel goed uitgelegd 👍👌 thank you

[@susanrouth1042]

Now I get it. Thank you. It really helps (phyically) starting with a slip knot, and I don't think other tutorials do this. However, what is confusing (or has confused me up till now) is that in making the 'purl' stitch, the needle actually goes away from its position between the finger and thumb and first goes OVER the yarn around the index finger, away from the middle & THEN comes back UNDER the yarn and back to the middle. Then, the needle, likewises, goes OVER the yarn around the thumb and away from the middle, before going UNDER the same yarn back to the middle AND UNDER the yarn on the index finger in one movement. Has been confused by the the unders and overs?

[@PurlSoho]

Glad to hear that this technique is making more sense now! You're right, it's difficult to describe the motions in words, and I can see how that can lead to confusion. Hopefully the demonstration in the video tutorial is easier to follow though! And we're always here to help answer any specific questions you may have, so just send us an email at [e-mail] if anything comes up!

[@stephaniesteck6916]

Thank you so much! This looks so easy to try now! You really explained this beautifully!!

[@vp6298]

Thank you so much. I watched 5 videos before this. It is so easy. I cannot understand why I couldn’t follow the others. I am a dummy I guess. Thanks again!

[@parksbpknit]

Excellent video!

[@pragtiraaj3844]

Hi ! This is an excellent video . Would it be possible to make a video on tubular cast on for knitting in the round please ?

[@PurlSoho]

Thanks for writing in! While we don't have a video of that demonstration, here are some written instructions to try! Thank you! www.purlsoho.com/create/long-tail-tubular-cast-on-tutorial/

[@jdefloris]

Very clear and easy to follow! Can you tell me if the two foundation (set-up) rows count as two of the single or double rib rows? They appear to add two rows to the 8 my pattern calls for before switching to garter stitch: I did the 8 and it appears that I have 10 total. Should I have only done 6 after the two foundation rows? Thank you!

[@PurlSoho]

Hello! I would count the two foundation rows as rows themselves, because they do add height. In the case of your pattern, I think you could go either way! If you're happy with the height of the 10 rows, then you can keep it, but if you'd like a shorter section of ribbing, then you could undo your work for 8 rows.

[@gwenclark9016]

So easy to understand. Thank you! If I wanted to make a twisted 1x1 rib, would I knit the first row of knits through the front loop instead of the back and then continue in the next rows to knit through the back loop to set up the twisted rib?

[@PurlSoho]

Yes! I think that's a great way to use this cast-on for twisted ribbing.

[@fernandatralala]

Thanks! ❤️

[@laurabeatrizlanglegarcia9225]

Love it! Just have a little question: if you need a doble rib, but start with a 1-1 one, at the moment you increase the stitches, the very cast on will be actually smaller. How do you handle it? Many thanks for the teaching and the answer!!

[@PurlSoho]

Hello! You can absolutely use this technique for 2 x 2 ribbing--no increases required! You can see how we do this at 6:35 in the video.

[@ramyata5422]

Набирать петли лучше спицами меньшего диаметра, тогда наборный край смотрится аккуратнее.

[@PurlSoho]

Спасибо за совет! Удачного вязания!

[@lynnkidder1463]

Wonderful! Thank you!

[@TonesTones]

This is a great method! How could you make this work with an invisible join in the round?

[@PurlSoho]

Thanks for writing in! You could try to graft the two set up rows together once your knitting is complete. Once you finish your set up rows, here's how to set up for woking in the round... Transfer all stitches to the circular needle you will use for the ribbing. With the working yarn needle in your right hand, place a marker on the right needle and join to work in the round, being careful to not twist the stitches. You can view this section of the tutorial by clicking here! Thanks! www.purlsoho.com/create/long-tail-tubular-cast-on-tutorial/

[@BestLMT]

I love this! I’m fairly new to knitting .. the first attempt went beautifully but my next attempt I’m getting a “flat” section and I can’t figure out why. Any advice?

[@PurlSoho]

Hmmm what do you mean by 'flat'? Maybe it would help to try a thicker yarn on larger needles to get the hand of it before trying with your project yarn? If you're stuck with a problem and think it would be helpful to send us a picture, you can email our customer service team through our Contact Us page here: www.purlsoho.com/contact-us Let us know how we can help!

[@suemccord9723]

This is the best and easiest tutorial I've seen for tubular cast on. This may be a silly question, but will this work in the round for hats, mitts, or even socks? Or do you have to do this flat before joining in the round?

[@PurlSoho]

Thank you so much! We love this cast on for in the round! We generally work the cast on flat and then join in the round!

[@sleepdprived4193]

@@PurlSoho How do you join in the round after working flat?

[@moztovensky]

Great tutorial! Could you please explain how you then work this in the round and/or onto double pointed needles?

[@caro1591]

Should this be done on smaller needles to stop the cast on edge flaring?

[@PurlSoho]

Yes, you can certainly use smaller needles for this cast-on if you're finding that it flares out!

[@carolyn_r]

great tutorial!

[@Laceywillner]

I'm about to start a pattern that has a tubular cast on 1x1 RS beginning and ending with a pearl stitch. I'm a bit confused how to do this since it looks like tubular always starts with a knit stitch.

[@MirellaDiFazio]

Beautiful 👏🏻 Thank you very much lady 🌷🌷 Kissis 👄👄

[@joieashley1951]

Only looks easy 😳

[@TheWaldonia]

This is a good tutorial but after watching several different videos, I concluded the long tail tubular cast-on is too advanced for me--I've only been knitting a year. I consider myself an advanced beginner. Maybe I'll come back to this in a few years.

[@PurlSoho]

Good luck and we hope this helps with your practice!

[@carolsmiley8178]

On row two, both the knit stitch and the purl stitch are oriented incorrectly. Any idea about what I am doing wrong? Or should or I could I just orient the purl stitches before I slip them?

[@yasminmohamed8826]

How to join in round thanks for clear video 🌷

[@PurlSoho]

Hi JS! If you are working in the round, transfer all your stitches to the circular needle you will be using for your ribbing. With the working yarn needle in your right hand, place a marker on the right needle and join to work in the round, being careful not to twist the stitches. Hope this helps!

[@luzlozano9856]

Once u do the cast on and u do the two foundation lines do u continue to knit and pearl with the yarn in the front or do You purl the traditional way?

[@PurlSoho]

Great question! This will really depend on the pattern that you are doing! Once your cast on is complete, you will work your pattern as written!

[@jfdc8432]

For the knit 2 purl 2 rib, can you just cast on 2 knits then 2 purls in a row - do you have to do the 1x1 cast on, then change it to 2x2?

[@PurlSoho]

Hi Julia! Great question! Due to the structure of the tubular cast on, it is not possible to cast on 2 knits or 2 purls next to each other. If you give it a try, you will see that they end up looking like 2 stitches coming out the same place. This would not create the lovely edge that the tubular cast creates. While a little more work, it is best to re-organize the stitches after casting them on. Best of luck!

[@baby4blue]

Hi, I'm having complications of doing this cast on, its. too confusing for me, is there another easier way to do this cast on? I tried several videos and I'm still having the same issue. Can you make a video that is not so complicated? thank you

[@PurlSoho]

I'm sorry to hear that you're having trouble with this cast-on method! I'm afraid that this method is indeed very involved and can easily get confusing. I would recommend trying the standard long tail cast-on (www.purlsoho.com/create/long-tail-cast-on/) instead! While this cast-on won't create the same tubular effect, it will absolutely work as a substitute. We'd also be happy to help troubleshoot what's going wrong when you try this cast-on! If you can let us know what issue you've been running into, we can troubleshoot from there. It would also be helpful if you can send a photo of your work to [e-mail] so we can visualize what might be going on!

[@athenasrevenge93]

I keep trying this cast-on, but no matter how hard I try, I can't do it!

[@juliakarn3989]

If casting in an odd number (as in for a sweater) once I turn my work to work the first set up row, would I begin with a slip? If I begin with knitting to the back of the first stitch I notice later that my “knit” stitches are not in the correct position, they are twisted. Please help!

[@vanessalumbra9409]

yes, they will be twisted. that is why in the first row she tells you to knit thru the back loop. then they are in the right position on the next row.

[@bayleyvos849]

Can you please show a tubular cast off?

[@PurlSoho]

Great idea! We do have a photo tutorial for the tubular bind off (www.purlsoho.com/create/long-tail-tubular-bind-off/) but no video at present. We will keep that in mind for the future!

[@kaberle7]

What part of this was tubular? What did I miss with all the hand throwing around?

[@PurlSoho]

Hi! This lovely cast on creates a sort of rounded cast on edge that looks as though there is no cast on at all! Additionally, it creates a beautiful, elastic edge, perfect for hats, socks, cuffs or anywhere you need a little give!

[@MsKittymiss]

I have this in one of your patterns but i find it too difficult

[@vanessalumbra9409]

Does this not work for uneven amount for cast on? I'm struggling with that for some reason.

[@PurlSoho]

This technique sets up for success with knit/purl combinations ending in a purl bump. To cast on an uneven number of stitches, the technique still works, but be mindful of how your last cast on will appear (presumably a knit stitch!) Thanks for writing in, Vanessa!

[@vanessalumbra9409]

@@PurlSoho nope. Not working for me. Guess I have to see it done. When you turn the work for the first row with uneven stitches, the knits and purl stitches are just the opposite so the tubular effect is gone.

[@gillianbc]

I get confused when you say 'under the thumb yarn' but the needle goes over the thumb yarn.

[@PurlSoho]

Hi Gillian! We also have written instructions here which may clear up any confusion: www.purlsoho.com/create/long-tail-tubular-cast-on-tutorial/ Let us know how we can help!

[@ZarinaSBibi]

How to do in the round

[@PurlSoho]

Hi Zarina! You can find full explanations on our Tutorials page on our website - let us know if you have any questions! www.purlsoho.com/create/knit/tutorials/