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The twisted German cast on, also known as the old Norwegian cast on, starts the same way as the long-tail cast on. This cast on method produces relatively tight stitches, you might want to consider using a larger needle to cast on.

German cast on step-by-step

1

Place the tip of the needle under both strands of the yarn around your thumb.

2

Bring the needle through the middle of the threads on your thumb.

3

Wrap the needle around the top strand of yarn on your index finger. Moving the needle over then under.

4

Now push the needle through the small opening of the crossed yarns on your thumb (the X).

5

Drop the yarn from your fingers and pull to tighten around the needle.

6

Place your fingers, yarn and needle in position for next stitch.

7

Keep repeating the 6 steps in the exact same way until you have as many stitches as you need for your pattern.

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