The Pinhole cast on is specifically designed for working in the round, creating an incredibly smooth start with no visible beginning point. As you correctly stated, it's:
A variation of the Italian cast-on, but worked into an overhand knot instead of using working yarn
Compatible with both double-pointed needles (DPNs) and circular needles
Known for creating a super smooth, invisible starting point in circular knitting
This technique is particularly valuable for projects like:
Top-down hats
Top-down mittens or gloves
Center-out circular shawls
Any circular project where you want to hide the beginning of the round
Pinhole Cast On. Disappearing Loop Cast On. Musselburgh Hat For Country: United States. City: Escondido, Overland Park, Portland, Vancouver, West Covina
