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Course

11 lessons

Lesson 8: Hems and Ribbing

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Cast on 20-30 stitches on hand knitting needles
Hand knit a few rows of ribbing (1x1, 2x2 your choice)
Pull out the same number of needles on the machine
Carefully rehang the stitches from the needle to the machine needles, taking care not to twist the stitches
Knit for a few inches and drop the work from the machine (or practice a bind off method)

Cast on 20-40 stitches over every other needle. Use the cast on method of your choice. (Make sure every other needle is out of work)
Knit 15-20 rows (twice the desired length of your ribbing)
Pick up the cast on edge and rehang it on the empty needles
With all needles in work, knit 1 row across all needles
Knit for a few inches and drop the work from the machine.

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