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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.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-003426
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectTextile production
TranslationsGerman: Langfaden-Anschlag; Spanish: montaje de cola larga; French: longtail cast-on
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-IND-003426",
  "term": "Longtail cast-on",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "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"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/longtail-cast-on/"
}

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