Cast On Drawstring for the Knifty Knitter Looms
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A cast on drawstring is used in loom knitting to cinch shut one end of the finished project, such as the top of a knitted hat, or the toe of a pair of knitted socks. The drawstring prevents puckering and is particularly useful for small projects.
Making a cast on drawstring creates a finished, quality edge. No more puckered edges in your work once you’ve learned to wrap the loom with this cast-on drawstring. Like most knitting projects, you will probably need to use some trial and error to successfully create your first drawstring. Once, you understand how it’s done, you’ll find it’s a piece of cake to do and well worth the time investment to learn.
You will need:
Here are some yarns you can use to get started. You will need a round loom to cast on a drawstring. Here we are using the blue loom.
- A round Knifty Knitter loom
- A Knifty Knitter hook
- Yarn
How to Use Your Cast On Drawstring
A Nifty Trick for the Knifty Knitter Looms
The next time you knit a hat, a pair of slippers, or any project that requires a cinched edge, remember to make a cast on drawstring as you begin your project on the Knifty Knitter loom. The drawstring makes cinching closed the end of the project much simpler and it has a very professional appearance.
Knifty Knitter Cast On Drawstring Videos – from YouTube
Here are a couple of good videos that show you how to do a cast on drawstring if you are still having trouble. Click on the small thumbnail at the bottom to load the second video.
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