Magic Cast-On

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This method of casting on is also known as the "magic toe-up cast-on," due to its popular use in beginning toe-up sock construction. Instructions were first published in an issue of the on-line knitting magazine www.knitty.com.

[edit] Benefits and Drawbacks

This cast-on creates a continuously knitted piece with no discernible beginning, much like provisional cast-ons. However, unlike provisional cast-ons, there are no further steps to take (such as taking the cast-on out and picking up loose stitches). Once this cast-on is finished, the piece is ready to be knit from both directions.

[edit] Method

Instructions can be found online here.

[edit] References

Becker, Judy (2006). "Magic cast-on for toe-up socks", www.knitty.com, Spring 2006.

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