Waste Yarn Cast on

You will find that some patterns ask for the Waste Yarn Cast on method. This is sometimes referred to as provisional cast-on and that is exactly what it is, it’s temporary. You mount the waste yarn first to make it the recipient of your loose loops so that you can remove it later and have your “good” yarn available for a cast-off that matches your other end. If you’re confused not to worry I will explain and demonstrate.

Google defines provisional: arranged or existing for the present, possibly to be changed later. Well, no maybes. In this cast it is being changed for sure.

Below are the written instructions with pictures and step by step video.

Supplies on Pics and Video:

Loom: CinDwood Looms

Yarn: Red Heart in Turqua and Bright Yellow, Caron Simply Soft in Pumpkin

Hook: Knitting Board Ergonomic Knit Hook 

 

Instructions for Waste Yarn Cast on

NOTE: You should know the difference between the 4 versions of the Knit Stitch – if you don’t click HERE. Knit your stitches VERY loosely.

 

1.You need 3 contrasting colors for your yarn.

First the Base Yarn : I used yellow.

2. With the base yarn make a slip knot, place it on the first peg,  e-Wrap cast-on your loom with the number of pegs noted on your pattern and knit 2 rows with your base yarn. Knit the last peg one more time. Cut your yarn.

Now the Waste Yarn: I used orange

3. The waste yarn should be twice the length of the number of pegs.Lay it over the base yarn. Knit 1 row using the U-wrap or the Flat version of the Knit stitch. DO NOT use the e-Warp.

Now the Working Yarn: I used blue

4. Now using your working yarn (the one used for your pattern) measure out 3 to 4 times the length of your pegs to leave a long tale. Do a slip knot, if possible do not place it on the first peg. Knit 1 row using the U-wrap or the Flat version of the Knit stitch. DO NOT use the e-Warp. Knit your pattern. Then Bind-off. Stretch your stitches to cause some separation between the working yarn and the others.

Time to Remount the Loops

5. You can pull the waste yarn off then mount the loops. I DON’T do that. I leave the waste yarn in and pull it out as I mount the loops. Mount all the loops one at a time – except the last loop.

6. With the long tail start the same bind-off. When you only have 2 or 3 loops left mount the last one. Finish the bind-off.

YOU’RE DONE !

I learned this technique by watching Katheryn Doubrley. Click the picture for a link to her YouTube Channel.

 

Video: Waste Yarn Cast on

Its always a good idea to watch the video completely before starting the technique.

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Tagged: bind, cast, off, provisional