How do I make the first stitch in magic loop even/tighter

[G J]

Okay, so I'm REALLY new here, but my wife knits....I'm posting under her name.

I just started knitting a month or so ago and I'm trying to make a hat using magic loop. My first stitch seems really loose and not quite even. Is there a way to fix that?

[Spinto]

If you mean the first stitch you're knitting to join in the round, it's possible that your cast-on was uneven. If you mean the first stitch in every round, which can sometimes be a problem, think about your cable. If it's too short or too stiff, it can be putting st