Hands up, who here has used the long-tail cast on? If you’re anything like me, the long-tail cast on is something you use a LOT. It’s fast, it’s stable, it’s fairly flexible. There’s a lot to love about a long-tail cast on! But … there’s the odd occasion it can let you down. Give you an edge that’s a little too firm or a little too tight. In those situations, what is a knitter to do?