Moebius Knitting With Cat Bordhi

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Make Moebius knitting simple with guidance from the knitting guru who discovered it! Use this magical style to create eye-catching cowls, scarves, baskets and beyond.

Moebius Fundamentals

Meet renowned knitter Cat Bordhi, who will reveal the mysteries of the Moebius structure and the harmony it can bring to your knitting. The trickiest part of Moebius knitting is the cast-on, but with Cat as your guide, you’ll soon master it!

Moebius Scarves

Begin simply: For the Simplest-of-All Moebius Scarf, all you need to do is knit in the round until your scarf is the size you want. Want something more complex? Add purling and color changes to create the Accordion Scarf, and get Cat’s tips on binding off and hiding tails.

Felted Moebius Baskets

A felted Moebius bowl makes a charming gift you might want to keep for yourself. Learn how to add waste yarn that you’ll “unzip” to create the bowl sides. Cat shows how to pick up stitches and make increases and decreases to give the bowl a pleasing shape. Then get tips on how to felt your treasure!

Lacy Moebius Cowl

The mirroring created by the Moebius shape means that even a simple lace pattern on a cowl can look amazingly complex. Master a precise cast-on and see how to keep track of the repetitive pattern with stitch markers. Finally, Cat suggests ways to block your cowl to show off your stitches.

Trifold Nested Baskets

Building on your bowl-making skills from Lesson 3, create even more mysterious Moebius vessels: trifold nesting bowls with applied I-cord edging. Cat shows how to create these connected bowls, add I-cord and safely felt to avoid tangling.

Jewel Colors Moebius Cowl

Did you ever covet unspun fiber, but couldn’t justify buying it because you don’t spin? Well, you can use it to knit the most delicious warm and cushy cowl with Cat’s guidance. See how to draft the fibers and then knit very gently with big stitches to create a gorgeous and unique accessory.

Meandering Moebius Cowl

Wrap up your Moebius adventure with Cat’s intriguing meandering cowl, a free-form project with undulating short rows, a wavy edge and applied I-cord. Let go of precision and enjoy the process of creating hills and valleys or river currents as you knit. It looks complicated, but you’ll know it’s really not!