Decorative cast on knitting

This video knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the guernsey cast on. This method of starting a project is a decorative cast on traditionally used when making Guernsey sweaters.

Are you ready to take your knitting to the next level? Want to liven up that plain cast on edge? Read on for 7 striking, decorative cast ons!

channel island cast on knitting gansey sweater at Countrywool

Step-by-step knitting tutorial about a way to make a lovely decorative lace bind off edge for toe-up socks, hats and sweaters.

A step-by-step tutorial showing you how to knit the picot cast-on edge. A simple method with stunning effects totally suitable for beginners.

I have a love of crocheted roses (our previous posts about Knitted Door Stops and a Button Rose Tea Cosy are testimony to that) so I t...

A step-by-step tutorial on the cable cast-on knitting methods for beginners and some important tips and tricks for neater edges.

The knitted cast on is a great technique for new knitters to learn, because it uses the same motions as the knit stitch. See how in this tutorial.