[Nfb-krafters-korner] Cast on length for knitting was Re: Determining Length of Yarn for Canvas

[slery]

I have heard this before and used it last night.  Does it depend on your
gauge or the weight of the yarn?  I had way too much yarn left over and
since I am using a striped yarn, did not want to incorporate that much back
into the stitches.

Cindy

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> With long-tail casting on in knitting, you allow 1" for each stitch.  
> I haven't done plastic canvas.  Try howto.com
> 
> 
> On May 28, 2008, at 8:40 PM, Sharon Hooley wrote:
> 
> > Hi all!
> >
> > Does anyone have an idea of how to determine the length a piece of
> > yarn
> > should be for certain amounts and types of stitches for plastic  
> > canvas?
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Sharon
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