I have a question for resident knitters.

[luvvy]

I have never knit before but I can crochet circle around anyone.  I've been watching online tutorials and I keep running out of "tail" when I cast on.  I can't seem to figure out how to make it work.  Help!

[lime]

I do the rule of 3 but add on a decent margin. Nothing wrong with having a bit left over on the tail when you start the real knitting.

[soozy87]

I just make sure my "tail" is really long and would choose have extra to cut off over having to start over.

[luvvy]

Ahhh. Okay. I will do that. I'm trying to knit a baby blanket (go big or go home).

[daisyheadmaizie]

I do the multiply by 3 rule too, but I'm always very generous. You can always trim off or work In the extra. I hate when I get to the end and am short just a few stitches.