Summary of Machine Knitting - Cast On Techniques - Part 1 of 2 - Open cast on

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The video demonstrates three methods for casting on: open cast on, cast on with a comb, and weaving cast on. Open cast on is the most commonly used method, and it is suitable for tension pieces such as a hem or a turned up hem. Cast on with a comb is better for larger pieces that require more tension, and it doesn't unravel. The weaving cast on is a temporary method that is shown in the instruction book for the Well for the Sk280.

• 00:00:00 Temporary or open cast ons are quick and adequate for practice pieces, tension swatches, or hemming.
• 00:05:00 In this video, the author demonstrates open cast on techniques, including a cone cast on. The author recommends using a good quality, suitable yarn for the gauge of the machine being used, and making sure the tension is tight.
• 00:10:00 This video shows how to do an open cast on using a ravel cord. First, the ravel cord is laid in the channel between the sink posts and the needle hooks. Then, the knitting is started by holding the yarn down with one hand and knitting with the other. Next, the rubber cord is pulled out, and the knitting is continued. Finally, the knitting is finished, and the rubber cord is cut.
• 00:15:00 This video demonstrates machine knitting techniques for casting on using an open cast on. First, the same number of rows are knit once more on the other side of the hem. Then, the turned hem is created by taking the weights off and unhooking the transfer tool. Next, a loop is made in the end of the yarn and hooked onto the under the table clamp, and the yarn is run through the yarn feeder. The cast on is then completed by knitting one row at a loose attention number. Finally, the hem is turned up and the ravel cord is pulled up to separate the original piece of knitting from the hem.
• 00:20:00 This video demonstrates the three most common methods for casting on: open cast on, cast on with a comb, and weaving cast on. Open cast on is the most commonly used method, and it is suitable for tension pieces such as a hem or a turned up hem. Cast on with a comb is better for larger pieces that require more tension, and it doesn't unravel. The weaving cast on is a temporary method that is shown in the instruction book for the Well for the Sk280.
• 00:25:00 This video explains how to do a cast on using open and weaving cast ons. Open cast ons are less firm than comb cast ons, and may not hold a finished edge on a garment. Hemming is a common use for temporary cast ons.