The most common, and easiest way to cast on is called the long tail cast on. This cast on creates a firmer, elastic edge. It's a bit hard to describe and better seen than read. Below is an illustration, and a video on how to do the long tail cast on.
The cable cast on below, produces a firmer edging for the bottom edge of a sweater, for example.
C is also for crochet, the process of creating a fabric with yarn, thread, or strips of fabric using a hook, unlike knitting which uses two needles. For the differences between crochet and knitting read this article. Many of you are familiar with the look of crochet, your grandmother probably has a granny square blanket over her sofa.
Do you knit or crochet?
