Knit it Now gives its tip of the week tilted “cast on for point”.
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[Tip] Cast on for points
When instructed to cast on 2-4 stitches, it can be a bit of a struggle. Discover this trick for an easier cast on over a few needles.
Link: https://www.knititnow.com/learn/tutorial/948/cast-on-for-points