The cast on that you choose for a knitting project is the foundation for the whole piece. Many people know only one cast on-they may know others exist, but hey! The long-tail cast on is pretty useful. I was one of these people, I'm sad to admit. Long-tail, cable cast on and knitting on were my three go to's. Here at The Daily Artist, we have learned better!
For a complete dictionary on the subject, I highly recommend the book, "Cast on, Bind off" by Leslie Ann Bestor. 54 Step-by-Step methods. It is awesome. I saw there was another book out by the same title, with "over 200" starts and finishes, but I'm leery of that, 54 is a nice manageable number! Enough to meet every need, not so many that they are redundant (and you can't remember the one you want.) A clever feature of this book is the interior covers. At the front is a list of the cast ons, organized by use, and the back had bind offs. Very very nice idea!
Suzanne and I are loving the Channel Island Cast On at the moment. It can be found on page 56 in the book. It is listed as useful in these cases: Ribbing (A lot of stretch), Super Stretchy (Socks, hats, mittens, lace) and Decorative. It is really lovely, with a sort of knotted, bumpy edge. Great to add interest and flair to anything really!
It is my pleasure to highly recommend this book to any knitter. From beginner to advanced, this is a subject that is vital for every project, and Cast On Bind Off is a quick reference (or study guide!) to learning the creme de la creme of starts and finishes!
More Information:
Book Title: Cast On Bind Off
Author: Leslie Ann Bestor
ISBN: 978-1-60342-724-1
Publisher: Storey Publishing
Approximate Retail Price: $16.95 USD
Category: Crafts/Knitting
Techniques: 33 Cast Ons and 21 Bind Offs
Availability: Wire-Bound Paperback
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