cast on; casting on; casts on
Definition of cast on
: to place (stitches) on a knitting needle for beginning or enlarging knitted work
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“Cast on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cast%20on. Accessed 30 Jul. 2021.
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The first known use of cast on was in 1840
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