Two-at-a-Time Cast-Ons

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To cast-on for two-at-a-time projects, you'll need to start two tubes at once on the same long circular needle, or on two circular needles. Use Judy's Magic Cast-On (JMCO) for toe-up socks, and Liat's Limitless Cast-On for top-down socks, sweater sleeves, and mittens.

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Judy’s Magic Cast-On (JMCO) for Two-at-a-Time Knitting

Two-at-a-time toe-up socks are one of my favorite uses of Judy’s Magic Cast-On. Combine JMCO with Magic Loop to cast on for two-at-a-time socks.

Blog Post: Liat’s Limitless Cast-On… for Two-at-a-Time ANYTHING

By Liat Gat – Founder / Cast-Ons, Top-Down Socks, Two-at-a-Time Cast-Ons, Two-at-a-Time Knitting / January 11, 2011 / 74 Comments

To knit two-at-a-time top-down (think socks, mittens, or sweater sleeves), you’ll need to set up your stitches correctly. This cast-on sets you up for knitting two tubes at once on one long circular needle. Invented by Yours Truly.

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