The two traditional cast-on methods (the names were passed down orally from my mother; in our village, everyone did it that way back then)

are two traditional casting-on methods (the names were passed down from my mother—back in our village, that’s how everyone called them {}{}{}). I always cast on with my left hand (though using the right hand works just fine—it really depends on personal preference). When I first started learning the old-fashioned way, back when I was in college teaching chemistry to a classmate preparing for the adult college entrance exam, she used her left hand. Meanwhile, my mom and her mom both used their right hands for casting on—so it all comes down to personal habit. The old-fashioned casting-on method (for the red sweater edge): It creates a distinct, well-defined border, making it ideal for various garment edges. The newer casting-on method (for the green sweater edge): I usually call this “wrap-and-turn.” I learned it from my mom over a long period of time. At first, I found it awkward, but soon I grew to love it—the resulting edge looks soft and smooth!