Friday, September 17, 2010

Channel Island Cast-On (Denise)

For something different, why not try a sturdy, stretchy cast-on. The Channel Island Cast-on can be used for socks, sleeves, hats, rib edges, or anything that needs a some give, yet strength.

Originally these were used on gansey sweaters, fishermen sweaters. Because it uses 3 strands of yarn (don't be frightened off by this) it is strong.

It uses a thumb wrap and a yarn over.

Here's the video clip how to do it.

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