Cast on

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-000988",
  "term": "Cast on",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definitions": [
    "To create the initial row of stitches on a knitting needle, forming the foundation for a knitted fabric. This process establishes the width of the piece and prepares the yarn for subsequent rows. Different methods exist, such as the long-tail cast-on or the knitted cast-on, each producing a distinct edge.",
    "The initial row of stitches created on a knitting needle, forming the foundation from which a knitted fabric is built. This edge determines the starting width and elasticity of the knitted piece. Different cast-on techniques, such as the long-tail or provisional cast-on, are chosen based on the desired edge characteristics and project requirements."
  ],
  "subject": "Textile production",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Anschlag",
    "es": "montar puntos",
    "fr": "monter les mailles"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/cast-on/"
}