CAT BORDHI - Intro to Moebius Knitting

This tutorial will take you through the Moebius Cast-On (MCO) and first round of Moebius knitting, as taught in my two books on the subject: A TREASURY OF MAGICAL KNITTING and A SECOND TREASURY OF MAGICAL KNITTING.

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

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

[hotamigosl26]

Hi Cat, I have been wanting to use your method for a while, just took finals and now I have a chance. But the pattern I am using is a k8p8. Can I still use that pattern with your method?

[catbordhi]

@hotamigosl26 Just be sure that your MCO number is a multiple of your pattern multiple.

[wegsjac]

Why did the chicken cross the Moebius strip? To get to the other... oh... wait...

Thanks for this video Cat, that was very clear, you're a good teacher.

[catbordhi]

@wegsjac you are brilliant!

[SoFisticadedLayD]

Thanks! Just finished my first möbius!

Does anyone know the longest cable length that comes attached to circular knitting needles?

I'd love to knit one that falls below the chest (mid torso) help!!

[catbordhi]

A 47" length circ is long enough for all but the bulkiest and most enormous Moebius (like a large cat bed that will be felted).To knit a Moebius that will fall to mid-torso (about 50" circumference probably), a 47" needle will coil around itself twice, bunching up the 50" of knitting on the approximately 23" coils. This is ideal. You do not want the circumference of knitting to match the circumference of the needle as then you spend al your time moving things along one stitch at a time.

[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?

[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! ;)

[sprutso]

Can't wait to get startet. You really explain it so it is easy to understand :)

[cedar0girl]

Hi Cat! thank you so much for this pattern - i've given it as gifts in Christmas past and i even gave it to a friend who needed a sling and he loved having something warm, stylish and functional.

now i have a technical question: are you familiar with linen stitch (instead of k1p1 ribbing, the wrong side st is slipped). imagining a magical moebius in this pattern, i'm wondering if you think i can/should try the 1st ring of knitting in pattern. thanks and happy everything to you and yours ♥

[boblosan]

I would love to purchase your books, but I haven't found them yet at a price under $40. Please - can you suggest somewhere I can purchase them?

[gurl4Godalwayz]

That yarn looks comfy.. :))

[CheshireKhat1]

Addicting. I now understand why. Golly. Thank you!

[gwilson939]

I have made a couple of these cowls but have given them to friends.. Now I need to make me one! One of my next adventures is to knit my first pair of socks.. and I think that the Coriolis sock sounds easy enough for a first attempt. I just saw it on a rerun of Knitty Gritty. I am excited to give it a try. I've all the ingredients for the attempt except for the actual pattern and the courage, but I've ordered a book that is supposed to have it so I'll get over my sock phobia!

[knitweavespin]

So if I don't want this to be "bipolar" would I just knit one row then purl the next? Maybe I just need to finish the one I just cast on then do another to play around with stitches!

[Marny5580]

I'm so ADDorable that your video is breaking through and that's such a good thing. Thank you, Cat.

Have fun in San Marcos!!

[tmiller344]

You are brilliant! I use your 2 circular needle technique for socks and I'm about to start my second mobius scarf. Thanks so much for your books - which are awesome and for posting these videos!!!

[Lydia667]

you have an amazing mind. I love this cast on and refer to it for my moebius pattern. I love the moebius and it really is an amazing thing, especially when you knit it with a reversible fabric that has a different look on both sides.