Provisional Cast On

This step-by-step knitting tutorial shows you how to do a Provisional Cast-on using a crochet chain. This is a technique that can be used whenever you want to keep the stitches for your cast on "open", which basically means that you later on can pick up the stitches along the provisional cast on and unravel the crochet chain to unveil the "open" stitches. This is a technique that can be helpful in many different ways, for example if you're working a sweater or top bottom up , this type of cast on would make it possible to seamlessly add additional length after you've finished the garment. I've used this technique for Aurora Mittens, where you do a provisional cast on for the thumb, which makes it possible to later on work the thumb seamlessly. I've also used it in Braided Beanie where you use a provisional cast on for the cable, which makes it possible to sew the short sides of the cable together using Kitchener's stitch for a seamless join. This technique can be found in: Aurora Mittens: Braided Beanie: https://www.woolandbeyond.com/product-page/braided-beanie Sunny Side Cap: https://www.woolandbeyond.com/product-page/sunny-side-cap Do you struggle with a knitting technique? Let me know in the comments below and I'll keep it in mind when I plan future videos! Note: This video is created in partnership with the Gudrun Sjödén Foundation. I am deeply grateful for their collaboration, enabling me to bring you these knitting tutorials! Learn more about the foundation's initiatives at https://www.gudrunsjodenfoundation.se For knitting patterns, tutorials and more check out: https://www.woolandbeyond.com Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/woolandbeyond/ / woolandbeyond TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@woolandbeyond?_t=8Zv4FQLNg9N&_r=1 / woolandbeyond Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/woolandbeyond / woolandbeyond Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.se/woolandbeyond/ Contact: [email protected]