

She shows how to work using two hands to work the yarn over the needles, how to work it for Combination Knitters, as well as for Left-Handed (Mirror Image) Knitters. This cast-on can be adapted for different knitting styles, and Lorilee demonstrates several different ways of working the magic cast on. She puts the yarn in between the two needles and begins creating yarn overs on each needle, alternating between the bottom and top needle. Leaving a tail about the length of her forearm, she makes a “C” with her left hand and places the tail over her top finger (index finger), with the working yarn over the bottom finger (thumb).
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She notes that this cast on is commonly referred to as Judy’s magic cast on, but this method of casting on was previously developed in Estonia many decades ago. The Magic Circle (2016) Full Cast & Crew, See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro, Directed by, Prabhkirat Singh, Writing Credits (in alphabetical order) Prabhkirat Singh. Once Lorilee briefly reviews similar cast ons, she begins working the magic cast on. Similar cast ons, such as the Turkish Cast On and Figure-8 Cast On are great, but have loose stitches and don’t create purl bumps on the Wrong Side of the fabric. It’s similar to a provisional cast on, but in Lorilee’s opinion, it’s better, because there is no crochet hook or waste yarn needed, you’re not fighting with loose stitches, and the cast-on creates a row of Stockinette stitch (with purl bumps on the Wrong Side of the work). One can simply look to Stonehenge from proof of this. Most pagan rituals take place in a circle, outside, under the moon. The were widely used by the ancient Babylonians. The magic cast on and many applications in knitting and is something that Lorilee encourages every knitter to learn. How to make a magick circle and altar: Magick circles and altars have been used since the beginning of time. Arrange the stitches on your double point needles, on either side of a long circular for Magic Loop, or on 2 circulars to begin knitting in the round.

With Lorilee’s guidance, you’ll soon understand the mechanics of the cast on, no matter which style of knitting you prefer. Note: If you need an even number of stitches, you will need to cast on the final stitch as a standard yarn over when you begin your first round of knitting. Lorilee Beltman explains what the magic cast on is, tells you why it’s useful, and shares some of its most popular applications, such as toe-up socks.
