How to Arm Knit: Casting On

     Before I begin, I just have to say that arm knitting is very easy... It just has a lot of steps. In fact, it might be easier for you if you just went to How to Arm Knit an Infinity Scarf in 15 Minutes. But if you like printing off instructions, keep on reading.

     First, you will need several strands of bulky yarn. If you don't have bulky yarn (I don't for some reason) you will need to have twice the amount of strands. I did four strands of worsted yarn.

     Holding all of the strands together, pull a long tail and wrap it around your elbow and back up towards your thumb. Do this as many times as you like; each wrap-around will be about two stitches.

     Slide the tail off of your arm and onto a smooth surface.

     Make a slip knot, leaving the ridiculously long tail alone.

     Slide the slip knot onto your right wrist.

     Holding the working yarn behind your left hand, make an "L" shape with your index finger and thumb. Now grab the working yarn with your middle, ring, and pinky fingers.

     Point the "L" away from you and you will get a loop.

     Insert your right hand into that loop.

     Place the tail in your right hand and pull it through the loop.

     Slide the loop onto your wrist and repeat as necessary.

     You have now learned how to Cast On in Arm Knitting! Another post on how to actually knit with your arms will come soon.