Some projects are best (or can only be) worked out from the center; we’ll look at several ways to cast on for them. The Pinhole Cast-on, worked into a slip knot, is perfect when a few stitches are needed at the very center of a project. The Provisional Cord Cast-on (PCCO), creates stitches for working in both directions. The Crochet Cast-on is very versatile: it mirrors a standard bind-off for a polished edge; it is easily added mid-project where a long-tail cast-on is not an option; and when worked with waste yarn, it can unzip to reveal provisional stitches. As a bonus, we will cover the crochet cast-on for righties and lefties.