Meaning of cast on | Babel Free

Definitions

To start the first row of knitting by putting stitches on a needle.

ambitransitive

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Examples

“Cast⟳ on 100 stitches; knit⟳ back plain.”

“With two wooden needles, No. 7 and 4 ply fleecy, cast⟳ on twenty-nine stitches for the middle of the sole, and for six rows increase⟳ one at the beginning and end⟳ of each needle, to slightly shape⟳ both the toe and heel end⟳.”

“Although patterns call⟳ for a needle of a certain size, you may find⟳ that you cast⟳ on more tightly or loosely than the project specifies.”

“With waste⟳ yarn and crochet hook, make⟳ a slipknot and chain 2 stitches more than required to cast⟳ on, fasten off.”

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