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==Cast On: Knitting== |
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'''Casting on''' is the process of creating the initial foundation for a knitted piece. Typically, the process begins by creating a [[Slipknot]] on the needle, followed by the creation of one or more loops. Various techniques exist for casting on, some fairly general purpose, others more specialized or decorative. Which is chosen depends on the knitters preference and the requirements of the pattern. |
'''Casting on''' is the process of creating the initial foundation for a knitted piece. Typically, the process begins by creating a [[Slipknot]] on the needle, followed by the creation of one or more loops. Various techniques exist for casting on, some fairly general purpose, others more specialized or decorative. Which is chosen depends on the knitters preference and the requirements of the pattern. |
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| − | ''For the technique of casting on to begin knitting, see [[Cast on]].'' |
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| − | Cast On is a [[podcasts|podcast]] by [[Brenda Dayne]], an American-born knitter residing in Wales. Cast On has been described as having a "magazine" format, and features a combination of music, interviews, and essays by both Brenda and other contributors, along with the "Today's Sweater" segment, in which Brenda profiles a sweater in autobiographical fashion. The theme for "Today's Sweater" is "Neighbor," by The Lascivious Biddies. |
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| − | === Series === |
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| − | Cast On is divided into seasons or series which may have specific themes. |
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| − | * Series 1 |
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| − | * Series 2 - Muse Series |
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| − | * Series 3 - Sense of Place |
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| − | * Series 4 |
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| − | === Links === |
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| − | [http://cast-on.com/ Cast On] |
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| − | [http://www.cast-on.com/rss.xml Feed] |
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Revision as of 22:11, 24 January 2007
For the podcast of the same name, see Cast on (podcast).
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Cast On: Knitting
Casting on is the process of creating the initial foundation for a knitted piece. Typically, the process begins by creating a Slipknot on the needle, followed by the creation of one or more loops. Various techniques exist for casting on, some fairly general purpose, others more specialized or decorative. Which is chosen depends on the knitters preference and the requirements of the pattern.