Cat Bordhi demonstrates Judy Becker's Magic Cast-On

I think this is the best provisional cast-on on the planet. It was invented by the ingenious Judy Becker of Portland, Oregon, and first released to the world by Knitty.com. You'll find it used throughout my latest book, NEW PATHWAYS FOR SOCK KNITTERS, for everything from toe-up socks to cobblestone cuffs. I love it!

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[penelopekc]

I wish you had phrased your comment more tactfully. There is no need to be insulting, especially when you don't understand the presentation. We knitters are a funny lot, and most of us are tolerant, and kind and try to be persuasive. It gets us further than spending the time to post thoughtless comments.

[caravantea]

This is a great video for demonstrating a great technique. But I have to say that it's REALLY entertaining after a few too many glasses of wine. "Hello Thumb!"

[line orca]

This took me 45 minutes to learn, you made me laugh so much, I could not concentrate... Thanks for the laugh and the lesson!

[Elaine Flournoy]

I must agree with knittahoochee - really Cat really overuses her metaphors and analogies...I don't think she's negative, she just has a different opinion than some of the posters.

[linda blanchet]

Thank you for the great learning experience. I was wondering if you can use this method for yolk sweates? Hope to hear back :)

[storyfan1]

I'm a bit confused. Do you keep the knitting on two sets of needles all the while you're working on the project or do you remove one set at some point?

[Jolene Torgler]

I LOVE this video! I loom knit, but am going to try this, since I have "aged" and have found that this may be what I need for sore palms after loom knitting for long periods. Thank you for your teaching video... I hope you make many more! :)

[FarnhamArts]

I can't belive you just squaked like a bird. LOVE IT!!! it is those little things you do that help me remember all these techniques... I just ordered 3 of your books. Keep the video tuts coming... I'm more of a visual learner.

[majormom2u]

I totally agree with you!.... I'm a left handed knitter wannabe and this presentation, as silly as I first thought it was (for about two seconds only!), it was very helpful (not to mention I found myself imitating her "hello index... hello thumb..!" and laughing hysterically at myself in the process!). Thank you for the lesson... and the laugh!....

[elizasea]

Um. One of the needles is darker than the other. So the light and dark and the blonde and brunette comments kind of make sense.

[Britany Reiss]

I found myself laughing hysterically at your descriptions, but darn it - I actually understood this! Thanks so much!!

[Lynda McCaskill]

what is you want to knit 2 purl2