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How do you loosen a cast?
Use Two Needles To Fix A Tight Cast-On
You can also experiment with casting on using a needle that is a few sizes bigger than what your pattern calls for. If you tend to cast on too loose, try using a needle a few sizes smaller than what your pattern calls for.
How tightly should you cast on knitting?
Everyone knits differently. Although patterns call for a needle of a certain size, you may find that you cast on more tightly or loosely than a project specifies. If your cast-on stitches are too tight, many people recommend casting on with needles one or two sizes larger than the needles called for in the pattern.