Casting your first knot

Yay! I've finished making my first scarf yesterday. It is fairly shorter compare to scarfs found in stores but the yarn I used is very stretchable so that made up for the length. Needless to say it was a "proud beginner knitter" moment. :)

I started to find knitting more enjoyable. Even though what I know now is still very basic, allow me to share the steps as I continue learning my new hobby, starting from making the first knot or casting the first knot.

A. Get the yarn and needles ready.

B. Pull around 12" or about 30cm yarn from the ball.

C. Making a loop

 

(1) Put 2 fingers under the yarn, (2) Wrap it around towards yourself.

(3) Grab the piece underneath, pull it through and (4) You'll find a circle or a loop after this step.

D. Casting the 1st knit

(1) Insert the needle into the circle.

(2) Pull the loop gently and fasten the yarn to the needles. You want it to be able to slide on the needle as you knit, so remember not to secure it to tight.

* Take note of the position of the hands. One of the hand is holding the yarn and the other is holding the needle.  The easiest way to do this is to hold the needle high and put your left hand in between the  yarn with the loose end next to your thumb and the other on the index finger. Hold the "tail" with the rest of the fingers and pull your needle down. You'll form a sling.

E. Casting the 2nd knit

(1) Insert the needle through the yarn on your thumb and (2) Pull it towards your left index finger. (3) Insert the needle through the yarn on your index finger and (4) Bring it back to the thumb and insert it through the loop. (5) Pull it up with (6) Your left hand pulling it the other way.

F. The 1st row

Keep practicing step E until you get comfortable with it. Once you are comfortable with it, repeat the step 19 times to make the first raw of 20 - that is 1xStep D and 19xStep E.