Usually there is enough time to do this in class. However, if you would like
to get ahead, you can work this before class.
Using waste yarn and needles a size or two larger than your project needles, cast on 30 stitches. (Type of cast-on doesn't matter — this isn't part of your finished object.)
Work back and forth in garter stitch. In my example, I've done 6 rows/3
ridges. More is better than too little. You don't need to break this yarn. You
should be able to use this yarn again in another project.
Using slippery waste yarn in a contrasting color (crochet cotton like
Aunt Lydia's,
or dental floss will work well), knit across the row. While it is possible to
reuse this yarn, working with a yard to two only (whatever the length you need
without more than a yard excess) is probably best. Leftover thrums from
weaving or leftover sock yarn scraps also work. In the example, I’ve used blue crochet cotton.
Leave everything live ready to go, as in my picture.
If you are wondering where we are going with this, we will use it to cast-on
in the round. My video is
here.
By the way, the cute little suavest sheep end minder is from
Crafty Flutterby. It comes in a lip balm container with 6 minders to a package. This makes a
cute stocking stuffer or party favor for knitting friends. End minders are
very handy if you like to leave long tails for seaming later, but find them
getting in the way (or find yourself knitting with the long tail instead of
the skein). And they are handy for tidying up pictures for blog posts.
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