Trinkets and Videos

catbordhi (November 17th, 2008 @ 2:47 am)

2 circular needles are a very effective way of knitting in the round. With double-pointed needles you have 3 or 4 intersections, and with 2 circulars you have only 2. Also, you can try on something easily because the cables wrap around your foot, etc.You might wan t to see my video on knitting with 2 circs.

MaevePotter (November 17th, 2008 @ 1:39 am)

Why do you use 2 circular needles? I didn't know anyone did that. I am new to knitting. Thanks!

catbordhi (October 12th, 2008 @ 3:18 pm)

Yes - your conclusion is correct - when I followed Judy's original directions, I neglected to pay full attention and mine came out this way - which seems to be easier.

catbordhi (October 12th, 2008 @ 3:17 pm)

If you follow the moves I demonstrate, you'll find that all the cast-on sts are mounted conventionally and should be knit thorough the leading leg - which is on the front of the needle.

wandersfar (October 12th, 2008 @ 5:54 am)

I ask because on the original Knitty page it appears Judy wraps her top needle differently than you do. She also mentions that you should work those top sts through the back loop since they're twisted. With your variation (wrapping in the opposite direction) the sts seem to be oriented correctly. Is this correct?

wandersfar (October 12th, 2008 @ 5:47 am)

Should the CO sts on the top needle be worked through the back loop or as normally?

fiberfreak1 (October 11th, 2008 @ 1:18 am)

this is way better than figure 8 now I don't have to tighten. I just learned toe ups from Cookie A.

Hatethehater (September 3rd, 2008 @ 3:29 pm)

Thank you Cat Bordhi...you are a great teacher! Ang

Sorka9 (June 16th, 2008 @ 10:11 pm)

I had a great time at your class on Saturday! It's great to have this video to refer to if I need it! Thanks for the great instruction!

catbordhi (June 14th, 2008 @ 12:14 am)

I can't tell you just how to measure out the tail, sorry. And yes, it will work for starting a circular shawl. Judy is writing a book on all the ways of using the CO and it will be a marvelous book.

fleabert (June 11th, 2008 @ 6:29 am)

spectacular demo! this is so much better than the figure 8 cast-on (which I used with much frustration on some toe up socks)- kudos to Judy Becker :-) Question: I rarely, if ever, use a provisional CO, what is the best way to measure out the tail for this CO, same as regular provisional or is it unnecessary? I plan on using the magic CO to do my first circular shawl- it'll work, right? Any suggestions?

1sunflower29 (June 10th, 2008 @ 2:02 pm)

Casting on for socks has always been a PIA block for me. This method will change that I believe. I found Judy's blog accidentally then the Knitty article but it only makes sense to me now that I have seen your video. Thanks so much! Cindy