Tiny Knitting Tips: German Twisted Cast On

Quick (2 minutes or less) tutorials - small techniques and helpful tricks that make your knitting smoother and more enjoyable.

How to Work the German Twisted Cast On

Looking for a cast on that’s both stretchy and sturdy? The German Twisted Cast On is a wonderful choice when you need extra flexibility—perfect for cuffs, brims, and any edge that needs to comfortably stretch and return to shape.

In this quick tutorial, you’ll see how to work this technique step by step, creating a neat, elastic edge that looks polished right from the start.

Once you get the rhythm, it becomes a go-to cast on you’ll reach for again and again.

Helpful Tip:
Keep your tension relaxed as you cast on—this method already adds elasticity, and pulling too tightly can reduce the stretch you’re aiming for.