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1.
Loop the yarn over your needle with a generous tail. Take both tails into your left hand and lock them down with your ring and pinky fingers.
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2.
Spread the two strand of yarn with your thumb and index finger to form a diamond with the yarn. Your left hand will be in the shape of a pistol.
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3.
Take your needle and loop it over the top of the yarn wrapped around your thumb and loop under it, catching it.
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4.
Pull the yarn across and loop your needle over and under the yarn wrapped around your index finger.
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5.
Pull the yarn over your needle and tighten both tails,
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6.
Repeat steps 1-5 until you have the total number of stitches on your needle indicated by your knitting pattern. You can then begin knitting!