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Purl VS English Long-tail Cast-on Method

ByJennifer July 29, 2022

Music by www.bensound.com

In this video, I’m casting-on using both methods so we can see them side by side.

English Long-tail Cast-on Method Video

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Purl Long-tail Cast-on Method Video

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