How to do a long tail, double or continental knitting cast-on

The technique in this how-to video creates a nice, stretch-y edge that works well for stockinette stitch or for ribbing. Easy to knit from, easy to pick up stitches from, this is also the fastest cast-on around, once you get the hang of it. It's even faster than a Single Cast-On when you take into account that this method creates an already knitted row. Purl the first row if working stockinette on straight needles, because of the already-knitted row this creates. This method is recommended for beginners, or anyone. Calculate 1/2" - 1" of yarn per stitch for the "long tail" that is required for this cast-on method. Let the tail dangle from the thumb of the left hand, so that it can untwist occasionally as you go (the thumb side gets twisted). Watch this video knitting tutorial and learn how to do the long tail, double, or continental cast-on.