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E-Wrap Cast On Basics
The Cast on method (see COBH cast on by hand) cast on is quick, stretchy, and useful on any knitting machine. Practice making the cast-on edge, then see how to prepare it for knitting with weights. e-Wrap
This is an all-purpose, closed cast on that is fast and stretchy. There are many variations.
What You'll Practice
You'll make an e-wrap cast on, knit the first row, and examine the neat, stretchy edge it creates.
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E-Wrap Cast On Checklist
- Set the needles you want to use into .
Working Position
Needle position that allows stitches to be formed. Depends on the carriage setting. Opposite of out-of-work needle
Needle position that allows stitches to be formed. Depends on the carriage setting. Opposite of out-of-work needle - E-wrap each needle counterclockwise, like a lowercase script e.
- Keep the loops pushed back toward the needle bed.
- Knit the first row slowly.
- Knit a short sample.
- Remove the sample from the machine and examine the neat, stretchy edge.
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