CAT BORDHI - Intro to Moebius Knitting

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• knit
• moebius
• mobius
• MCO
• Cat
• Bordhi
• Magical Knitting

[tinaeinars1]

Hello again dear Cat

I just made one of your moebius and when I was showing it of I received one question (witch I haven't answered yet. What is the difference between this type of cast on for moebius and just making a twist right before making að join? Can you give me a good answer to that one? Thank you

[catbordhi]

@tinaeinars1 When you just twist your cast on, you must twist it 360 degrees in order to be able to knit. A Moebius can have only 180 degrees twist. The 360 degree twist still has two edges and two surfaces whereas the Moebius has one of each, which gives it mirror symmetry and all kinds of magical properties.

[bellylaughing]

Will a 60 inch cable be too big? Do I need to buy a 47"?

[catbordhi]

So long as the circumference of the loop you are making is at least 30 inches, it will be fine.

[wandaloosa]

This is a *very* good introduction into moebius knitting, thank you! Even with a head cold I managed to cast on without a hitch and knit myself a nice neck warmer. Quite the cure for the common cold, if I do say so myself! ;)

[catbordhi]

Ahah! Next time I have a cold I shall take your good advice. Thanks for a delightful post.

[coach4docs]

Does this mean if the pattern calls for 90 stitches cast on, you actually cast on 180, but only count the ones on the needle?

[spinlilypoet]

Thank you for the FREE video ;-)

[chibiinyourchan]

I have a patten that called for me to knit one row and k1under for the next row. Is it ok to use knit on the moebius (which looks like purling when we knitted) on the 'purling' side? would it make a difference?

[chibiinyourchan]

@coach4docs count only the ones on the needle. ignore the bottom stcts

[LuisaFortuna]

gracias i bin tryin to learn dis fo years yo

[Coldon2007]

thank you so much. i have your book but seeing is so much easier. now i am trying to find how to do the hat part of it. do you have a session explaining how to make a beanie please

[SageSFO]

Thanks Cat - I am a rookie knitter and I am so excited about knitting moebius neck warmers...this is a great start and I WILL be buying the books!

[bellylaughing]

Thank you. I am really quite amazed that you still take the time to reply to us. I've already completed one moebius scarf, I just want to make one smaller. Thank you so very much for sharing with us.

This video is what inspired me to return to knitting. So I could say "it's all your fault" that I spend so much time knitting rather than chasing dust bunnies around the house. thank you again.