I use this cast-on for the body, underarms, and front neck. There are other, more involved, methods but I have found this simple cast-on to be the neatest. See the section "Instructions for Underarm" below if you are working this cast-on at underarm.
How to Backwards Loop Cast-On
Instructions
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Set-up
Hold yarn wrapped over left thumb.
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Step 1
Come in front of the thumb and up under yarn.
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Step 2
Release thumb and pull yarn to form stitch.
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Step 3
Reposition thumb and yarn and repeat.
Instructions for Underarm
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Step 1
When using Backward-Loop CO, the join between cast-on and existing stitches is always loose. To remedy this for underarm cast-ons, I cast on 2 fewer stitches than called for.
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Step 2
In the next row/round, I work a M1R at each end to take up slack. This is written into the patterns.
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Step 3
To work M1R, scoop the slack yarn up from behind with your left needle.
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Step 4
Now knit (or purl if on a WS row) into the front of this strand. One extra stitch is created and slack is eliminated.
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