Double Heelix sock: Knitty Spring+Summer 2011

Using JMCO to increase stitches

Working wrapped stitches together with their wraps

Using Judy's Magic Cast On to increase stitches

In helix knitting, whenever you have 2 working strands stacked on top of each other, you can use these strands to cast on stitches. This adaptation of JMCO is a critical component of this pattern.

Step 1:...

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Step Two

Now divide the cast on stitches evenly between three needles, by slipping each stitch purlwise:

DO NOT KNIT OR PURL THEM.. only slip (or move them) from one needle to another.

For 64 stitches, divide to 22, 20, 22 stitches.

For 48 stitches, divide to 16, 16, 16 stitches.

For 40 stitches, divide to 14, 12, 14 stitches.

Step three

Once you've cast on and divided your stitches between three...

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Date: 2009-04-05 19:22:21
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