Join a round without twisting

Arrange the cast-on edge consistently around the needle before joining. Check the fabric edge itself, not only the flexible cable.

Before you start

Use smooth, light yarn and a small sample that matches the lesson’s flat or circular construction. Mark the right side and record the starting stitch count. Follow the pattern’s own stitch key.

Try this example

Lay a 40-stitch cast-on on a table and follow the edge with a finger from first to last stitch. Join only when that edge completes one untwisted circuit.

Check your result

• Count live stitches, trace one column and inspect both faces. Compare the relaxed edge with the middle of the sample before repeating the operation on a project.
• Stitch names and mounts vary between knitting styles. Follow the required fabric structure and pattern key rather than assuming every front loop is the correct entry point.

Sources

• www.garnstudio.com: lessons.php
• journals.aps.org: PhysRevX.8.021075

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