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cast on

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌkæst ˈɑn/ · UK /ˌkɑːst ˈɒn/

cast on means: To put the first set of loops of wool onto a needle when starting to knit.

verb

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To put the first set of loops of wool onto a needle when starting to knit.

  • Cast on ten stitches.
  • She cast on loosely for a stretchy edge.
  • Have you cast on enough stitches for the sleeve?

How to use it: cast on + number + stitches (Cast on twenty stitches to begin the scarf.)

Opposites: cast off

Common phrases: cast on stitches, cast on loosely

Questions about cast on

What does cast on mean?

To put the first set of loops of wool onto a needle when starting to knit.

What is cast on in other languages?

Türkçe: ilmek atmak · Español: montar puntos · Français: monter des mailles · Deutsch: Maschen anschlagen · Italiano: avviare le maglie · 日本語: 作り目をする

How do you pronounce cast on?

In American English /ˌkæst ˈɑn/; in British English /ˌkɑːst ˈɒn/.

How do you use cast on in a sentence?

Cast on ten stitches. She cast on loosely for a stretchy edge.

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