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Hemmed Edge Cast-On – Purl or Picot
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This cast-on is best used on projects knit in the round so that the wrong side doesn’t show.

It works well on top-down socks if you don’t pull the tack-down row too tight.

The matching bind-off for this cast-on is the Hemmed Edge Bind-Off.

Two-at-a-Time Cast-On
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You’ll need a long circular needle (47 inches [120 cm]) and two balls of yarn.

Tip: Knitting into this cast-on will be much easier if you are proficient in Magic Loop knitting.

For two-at-a-time toe-up socks, try Judy’s Magic Cast-On for two-at-a-time.