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Purl #1 - Cast On, Autumn 2026
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Purl #1 - Cast On, Autumn 2026
It's here! The first issue of PURL is all about beginnings and casting on. You'll find articles and instructions on numerous cast ons, with their benefits and disadvantages explained so you can pick the right one for your project. Need a stretchy cast on for ribbing? Kate Atherley has you covered. What about a double-sided cast on for toe-up socks? Not only does Tanis Lavallée compare four cast on options, but she also has an adorable toe up sock pattern for you to practice with.
Long tailcast onis commonly used, but how much do you know about the structure? Alissa Barton explains what happens duringthis family of cast ons, while Samantha Brunson and Denise Bayronlook at getting just the right amount of tailremainingand making thecast onnot too tight, respectively.And Patty Lyons provides tips and tricks for a neater cast on edge for long tail and other cast ons.
You’llalso find articles that explore the concept of casting on as the start of something, from planning a projectfrom Tina Tse tomindful stretching to prepare for a new project from Liza Laird.You’llalso get a look athistorical precursors toknittingfrom Sara Temme, akaThe Textile Anthropologistand a historical look at the names of cast ons from Lisa Toppin.Photo tutorials for all the cast ons in the issue are included.
Thisjam-packedissue has so much more inside. Don't miss out on this issue!