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Yarnover
page 164
Suspended
page 166
Lace
page 168
Elastic
page 170
Icelandic
page 172
Jenyâs Surprisingly Stretchy
page 174
Getting It Right
For ribbed edges, like the top of a sock, you can bind off in pattern. Work each individual stitch as it presents itself â knit or purl. When working two together, work it either knit or purl, based on the second stitch of the pair.
Yarnover Bind Off
The Yarnover Bind Off adds an extra loop between stitches in the bind-off row. This makes for a very stretchy edge, which can be a good thing if thatâs what youâre after. For instance, it would be great for binding off the edge of a lace shawl where youâre really stretching it out to open up the lace. The downside is that it flares the edge, which can be pretty unattractive if youâre not blocking it.
CHARACTERISTICS
⢠Very stretchy edge
⢠Edge flares
GOOD FOR
⢠Lace
⢠Ruffles and flares
Working the Bind Off
Knit the first 2 stitches. Pull the first stitch over the second, as in a Traditional Bind Off ( page 148 ).
Wrap the yarn around the right-hand needle (yarnover).
Pull the first stitch over the yarnover.
Knit the next stitch and bind off 1 stitch.
Repeat steps 2â4 until 1 stitch remains. Cut the yarn and pull it through the last stitch.
Suspended Bind Off
This bind off is very similar to the Traditional Bind Off ( page 148 ) yet more elastic, making it useful for edges that require more stretch. It is also good for knitters who have a hard time binding off loosely. Instead of increasing needle size in the traditional knitted bind off to prevent a too-tight edge, try using this Suspended Bind Off â so-called because, as you see in step 2, you donât drop the stitch from the needle as quickly as in the Traditional Bind Off.
CHARACTERISTICS
⢠Elastic edge
GOOD FOR
⢠Knitters who bind off too tightly
Working the Bind Off
Knit the first 2 stitches.
Use the left-hand needle to pull the first stitch over the second stitch, but do not drop the stitch from the left-hand needle.
Reach over in front of that stitch youâve just put back on the left-hand needle â¦
and knit the next stitch on the left-hand needle.
Drop both stitches off the left-hand needle. You now have 2 stitches on your right-hand needle.
Repeat steps 2â4 until 1 stitch remains. Cut the yarn and pull it through the last stitch.
Lace Bind Off
a.k.a. Russian, Purl Two Together
The Lace Bind Off creates a stretchy edge that is suitable for necks, sleeve cuffs, and sock tops. It also works well, as the name suggests, for lace pieces where you want a lot of stretch to accommodate the openness of the lace pattern.
CHARACTERISTICS
⢠Flexible edge
GOOD FOR
⢠Lace
⢠Necks
⢠Cuffs of socks
⢠Top-down mittens or hats
Working the Bind Off
Knit the first 2 stitches together through the back loops.
Slip the stitch on the right-hand needle back to the left-hand needle purlwise.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 until you have 1 stitch left. Cut the yarn and pull it tightly through the last stitch.
Getting It Right
⢠Knitting through the front of the stitches makes a slightly different look.
⢠You can also work this in purl. You may find the purl version to be slightly faster.
Try swatching with these different variations to see which looks best with your project.
Elastic Bind Off
This is a variation on the Lace Bind Off ( page 168 ). The effect is very similar and it creates an elastic edge that is good for lace, sock tops, necks, and cuffs.
CHARACTERISTICS
⢠Elastic edge, a bit stretchier than the Lace Bind Off
GOOD FOR
⢠Lace
⢠Stretchy necks
⢠Cuffs of socks
⢠Top-down mittens or hats
Working the Bind Off
Work the first 2 stitches.
Slip the stitches purlwise back to the left-hand needle.
Work these 2 stitches together through the back loops.
Work the next
Yarnover
page 164
Suspended
page 166
Lace
page 168
Elastic
page 170
Icelandic
page 172
Jenyâs Surprisingly Stretchy
page 174
Getting It Right
For ribbed edges, like the top of a sock, you can bind off in pattern. Work each individual stitch as it presents itself â knit or purl. When working two together, work it either knit or purl, based on the second stitch of the pair.
Yarnover Bind Off
The Yarnover Bind Off adds an extra loop between stitches in the bind-off row. This makes for a very stretchy edge, which can be a good thing if thatâs what youâre after. For instance, it would be great for binding off the edge of a lace shawl where youâre really stretching it out to open up the lace. The downside is that it flares the edge, which can be pretty unattractive if youâre not blocking it.
CHARACTERISTICS
⢠Very stretchy edge
⢠Edge flares
GOOD FOR
⢠Lace
⢠Ruffles and flares
Working the Bind Off
Knit the first 2 stitches. Pull the first stitch over the second, as in a Traditional Bind Off ( page 148 ).
Wrap the yarn around the right-hand needle (yarnover).
Pull the first stitch over the yarnover.
Knit the next stitch and bind off 1 stitch.
Repeat steps 2â4 until 1 stitch remains. Cut the yarn and pull it through the last stitch.
Suspended Bind Off
This bind off is very similar to the Traditional Bind Off ( page 148 ) yet more elastic, making it useful for edges that require more stretch. It is also good for knitters who have a hard time binding off loosely. Instead of increasing needle size in the traditional knitted bind off to prevent a too-tight edge, try using this Suspended Bind Off â so-called because, as you see in step 2, you donât drop the stitch from the needle as quickly as in the Traditional Bind Off.
CHARACTERISTICS
⢠Elastic edge
GOOD FOR
⢠Knitters who bind off too tightly
Working the Bind Off
Knit the first 2 stitches.
Use the left-hand needle to pull the first stitch over the second stitch, but do not drop the stitch from the left-hand needle.
Reach over in front of that stitch youâve just put back on the left-hand needle â¦
and knit the next stitch on the left-hand needle.
Drop both stitches off the left-hand needle. You now have 2 stitches on your right-hand needle.
Repeat steps 2â4 until 1 stitch remains. Cut the yarn and pull it through the last stitch.
Lace Bind Off
a.k.a. Russian, Purl Two Together
The Lace Bind Off creates a stretchy edge that is suitable for necks, sleeve cuffs, and sock tops. It also works well, as the name suggests, for lace pieces where you want a lot of stretch to accommodate the openness of the lace pattern.
CHARACTERISTICS
⢠Flexible edge
GOOD FOR
⢠Lace
⢠Necks
⢠Cuffs of socks
⢠Top-down mittens or hats
Working the Bind Off
Knit the first 2 stitches together through the back loops.
Slip the stitch on the right-hand needle back to the left-hand needle purlwise.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 until you have 1 stitch left. Cut the yarn and pull it tightly through the last stitch.
Getting It Right
⢠Knitting through the front of the stitches makes a slightly different look.
⢠You can also work this in purl. You may find the purl version to be slightly faster.
Try swatching with these different variations to see which looks best with your project.
Elastic Bind Off
This is a variation on the Lace Bind Off ( page 168 ). The effect is very similar and it creates an elastic edge that is good for lace, sock tops, necks, and cuffs.
CHARACTERISTICS
⢠Elastic edge, a bit stretchier than the Lace Bind Off
GOOD FOR
⢠Lace
⢠Stretchy necks
⢠Cuffs of socks
⢠Top-down mittens or hats
Working the Bind Off
Work the first 2 stitches.
Slip the stitches purlwise back to the left-hand needle.
Work these 2 stitches together through the back loops.
Work the next
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