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How to knit - casting off

Easy Step 1:
Cast Off 1

Knit the first two stitches (as before).

Easy Step 2:
Cast Off 2

* Using the left hand needle, pass the first stitch over the second stitch.

Easy Step 3a:
Cast Off 3

A.Slip it off the needle - one stitch cast off. It is important to note that 2 stitches are required to 'cast off' 1 stitch.

Easy Step 3B:
Cast off 3b

B.The second stitch remains on the right hand needle.

Easy Step 4:
Diagram A

Knit the next stitch, repeat from * until all the stitches have been cast off and one stitch remains on the right hand side.

Easy Step 5:
Diagram B

Cut the yarn, leaving an end of about 8 cm, draw the end through the last stitch and pull to fasten off.