This is the long-tail cast-on with a contrast color held over the thumb, the main color held over the forefinger. Also see my tutorial for the matching stem-stitch sewn bind-off. The cowl in the video is my latest design--Quixotic Cowl.
by Easy Knitter
by Bunai Sweater Design
by Alison Russell's Craft Channel
by Paracord 101
by Happy Knitter
by Nicole North
by Knitting Stitch Patterns