Elastic cast-on stitches

: Free crochet pattern "Hand warmer"
2025/10/12 In the Round, Community Gallery, DC-Based Pattern, Elastic cast-on stitches, Gloves and hand warmers, Fall/Winter season, Up to 1 Skein, Wool Yarn, Mid-Length Project, No. 6 Crochet Hook, Intermediate
This is the kind of crochet project I made. I wondered how crochet fabric is stretchy, so I tried knitting hand warmers. After knitting and using items for my hands and feet, I felt that hand warmers would be better off with more stretch than leg warmers. This hand warmer is made with crocheted fabric...

: Free crochet pattern: "Cross Hairband"
2025/4/25 Cotton and Linen Yarn, No. 5 Crochet Hook, Hair Accessories, Double Crochet Pull-Up Crochet, DC-Based Pattern, Elastic cast-on stitches, Year-Round Crochet, Quick Project, ~3 Skeins, In Rows
This is the crochet project I made: a crocheted headband made to fit perfectly. The impression changes depending on where you place the crossed ends, so you can wear it differently depending on your mood that day. I used a stretchy cast-on for comfort. There's a video on how to make a stretchy cast-on (see here for more details).

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