Old Norwegian Cast-On

The Old Norwegian Cast-On, also known as the German Twisted Cast-On, is a cast-on method similar to the long-tail method but with a few extra steps and an extra twist. You might choose to use this cast-on when knitting socks since it creates a stretch edge that resists curling.

This cast-on method is a little tricky,

The Old Norwegian Cast-On, also known as the German Twisted Cast-On, is a cast-on method similar to the long-tail method but with a few extra steps and an extra twist. You might choose to use this cast-on when knitting socks since it creates a stretch edge that resists curling.

This cast-on method is a little tricky, but since it mostly follows along with the long-tail method, it’s easy to learn. Just follow the simple steps below and you’ll be ready to make the Leaf Cuff Set in no time! And if you’re still confused after following the steps, be sure to check out our video tutorial at the bottom of this page.

1. Leaving a 6” long tail, make a slip knot with both yarns held together (this does not count as a stitch).
   
2. Hold yarn same as for regular long tail cast on – with MC over thumb and CC over index finger.
   
3. Bring needle to left of thumb.
   
4. Go under both strands of the MC, coming up to the right of the thumb strands.
   
5. Bring needle over the second MC strand and down into the hole at the thumb.
   
6. Pull strand down and towards you under the left strand.
   
7. Pass needle over thumb and CC strand on index finger from top
   
8. Pick up CC strand from right.
   
9. Bring needle back down through loop on thumb. If you bend thumb slightly the X opens up making it clearer which way is out!
   
10. Flip thumb loop over the top of needle, drop loop off thumb.
    
11. Tighten stitch bringing thumb back into position. The edging that this thumb strand forms will look best if you leave it a bit loose. It will also add lots of stretch to the edge.
    

Joining to round:  Remember to drop the slip knot when you come to it.

1. Join to round by slipping first st on left needle to right needle.
   
2. Bring working end of MC from back to front between needles
   
3. Slip stitch back to left needle.
   
4. Bring MC yarn to back.
   

When finished you will have contrasting color stitches on the needle with main color edging loops below.