Published On Jul 5, 2017
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This video demonstrates two methods of producing 2x2 ribbing that each maintain stitch continuity around the CO edge, as well as a method for producing a tubular CO that will work for oddball ribbing patterns, like 3x2 or 2x1.
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Introduction: 0:00
Materials Needed: 1:16
Start with a crochet CO: 1:51
Double the sts: 3:10
Work 2 setup rows: 3:49
Easy method of establishing patt for "oddball" ribs: 5:01
Downside of easy method: 5:32
2x2 sequences for multiples of 4 and multiples of 4 plus 2: 5:56
Setting up 2x2 with Mult of 4 sts using p1k2p1: 7:28
Setting up 2x2 with Mult of 4 +2: using p2k2 11:21
Removing crochet chain and waste yarn/long project tail 14:59
Wrap Up: 15:33
This is the fifth (bonus!) video in the Swiss Army Knife of Cast On Techniques, the Crochet Cast on. Playlist of the entire series:
• Swiss Army Knife of CO Methods
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