Knitters!! How do I join the yarn on dpns using a provisional cast on?

Question

I understand how to do a provisional cast on, but I don't know how to join in the round. what's the best way?

Answer 1

The best way is to switch the loops at the end and the beginning of the cast on.  Make sure that the cast on isn't twisted, then put the loop (I will call this loop A) you last cast on on the beginning of the first needle.  You then have the first and the last loops next to each other. Bring the 2nd loop (or the first original loop on the first needle) over loop A onto the last needle (the needle loop A came from).  You have switched their positions.

You can also cast on an extra stitch at the end and then knit the first cast on stitch and this stitch tog.

You could also just start knitting (which would make an uneven base)