Tips & Tricks for Casting On Underarm stitches

In this video I’m sharing my tips for creating tidy underarm stitches when casting on underarm stitches using the backwards loop method. This method can also be used when casting on neck stitches like in Wanderlust Sweater.

[@AMANDASamie]

Omw........I followed your Instructions.....I have never made such a beautiful underarm........thank you thank you. Amanda, from Cape Town, South Africa

[@shandramacniven5964]

I've been knitting sweaters for 15 years and I just learned this trick today. Always something new to learn!

[@deirdrez9]

Such a clever idea

[@annajune11]

Great idea. You’ve done a wonderful job with the visuals and explanation. Thank you for sharing.

[@carolh.]

Wow! This is genius! Thank you so much! ♥

[@cyndylee544]

Wow! This is really a great idea! I've never seen anything like this before and I hope it gets shared to more and more knitters. It's genius! Thank you for showing us how to do this.

[@robynbrune3883]

This is an absolute game changer! Thank you!! I have never had such a good result.

[@wanderlustknitter6027]

I’m so glad that this helped you!! It works beautifully when casting on stitches for the front and back neck too! I use this trick every time I have to cast on stitches mid-knit to keep it tidy. ❤

[@despinavassos7865]

Thank you, what a great tip!❤️

[@kajon84]

Saw recommendation on grocery girls comment section. 🙋 From Nova Scotia Canada. Great tip!

[@steelgator412]

This is fantastic thank you!

[@IvoYordanovBaritone]

Thank you from Varna, Bulgaria!

[@SunnyCA]

Thank you!! Can’t wait to try this on my current project.

[@patriciatankey4462]

Brilliant, thank you from Brisbane Australia.

[@karachickering6769]

When an odd number of stitches is recommended, instead of even?

[@johamlett27]

I love this! I’ve used this on my latest project and it worked perfectly. I do have a question though. Is it possible to use this method when you’re knitting a sweater that has a pattern and isn’t just stockinette?

[@wanderlustknitter6027]

Absolutely you can! Simply work those extra stitches in pattern as you pick them up and then decrease them out in pattern on the very first round!