Backwards Loop Cast On
December 24, 2013
The backwards loop cast on is not recommended as a general cast on, but it works perfectly if you need to cast on stitches in the middle of a row, for example at the underarm of a top-down sweater, or at the ‘crotch’ of a mitten thumb.
Backwards Loop Cast On :::
Step 1: place the working yarn over your thumb
Step 2: the right hand needle goes under the yarn at the base of your thumb (as indicated below) and over the yarn at the top of your thumb.
Step 3: tighten your newly cast on stitch
- Stitches have been cast on!
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Tin Can Knits 
Can you help me with your Maize fingerless gloves?
I can’t figure out when or how to knit and bind off the thumb gusset.
Thank you
Eva
We have a step by step tutorial here: https://blog.tincanknits.com/2013/10/03/lets-knit-a-mitten/ and if you have further specific questions please send us an email at tincanknits@gmail.com – best luck! Emily
Excellent article simply explained.
Ahh yes the mitten thumb crotch!! Thank you so much for this! It is mitten time,almost!!
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