Longtail cast-on
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-003426
A knitting cast-on method that creates a sturdy, elastic edge by using both the working yarn and a long tail of yarn. The stitches are formed by wrapping the yarn around the needle and fingers in a specific sequence. This technique is a common choice for projects requiring a flexible beginning, such as socks or sweater cuffs.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-003426 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Textile production |
| Translations | German: Langfaden-Anschlag; Spanish: montaje de cola larga; French: longtail cast-on |
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"term": "Longtail cast-on",
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"definition": "A knitting cast-on method that creates a sturdy, elastic edge by using both the working yarn and a long tail of yarn. The stitches are formed by wrapping the yarn around the needle and fingers in a specific sequence. This technique is a common choice for projects requiring a flexible beginning, such as socks or sweater cuffs.",
"subject": "Textile production",
"translations": {
"de": "Langfaden-Anschlag",
"es": "montaje de cola larga",
"fr": "longtail cast-on"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/longtail-cast-on/"
}
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