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This [[Cast off]] technique involves repeated [[Decrease]]s, and creates a nice stretchy edge, which is good for [[Toe-Up Sock]]s, or any other object where a stretchy finish is necessary. The process is as follows:
 
This [[Cast off]] technique involves repeated [[Decrease]]s, and creates a nice stretchy edge, which is good for [[Toe-Up Sock]]s, or any other object where a stretchy finish is necessary. The process is as follows:
   
# [[Knit two together|Knit two stitches ]]
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# [[Knit two together]] through the back loops or [[Purl two together]]
# Transfer both stitches back to the left needle
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# Transfer the newly formed stitch back to the left needle
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# Repeat from step 1, incorporating the newly formed stitch into the next decrease.
# K2tog
 
# Knit next stitch
 
# Slip both stitches to left needle and knit them together
 
If you are binding off in ribbing, knit the knit stitches and purl the purl stitches.
 
 
[[Category:Techniques]]
 
[[Category:Techniques]]
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