Bind-Offs

Casey’s Not-So-Stretchy Bind-Off

In this video I demonstrate a hybrid bind-off…stretchy, but not super stretchy. Slow-Motion video link to a “regular” (not stretchy) bind-off Slow-Motion Simple Stretchy Bind-Off The knitting sample I use in the video is from my Learn to Knit Lace pattern and video tutorial. The scarf on the mannequin is Bay’s Edge (not my design). […]

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Slow Motion Binding-Off in Pattern

In this video I demonstrate how to bind-off “in pattern”, following the knits and purls in the fabric you’re binding-off. The scarf on the mannequin is Mentolat (not my design, pattern on Ravelry) using Kramer Perfection DK yarns. The yarn I’m using for demonstration is Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Chunky.

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Slow Motion Crocheted Bind-Off

In this video I demonstrate a normal bind-off, using a crochet hook instead of a knitting needle. The result of this technique is the same as the common BO called for in most patterns. You can see this same bind-off using knitting needles in slow-motion here. You can see all of my slow-motion videos here. […]

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Slow Motion Stretchy Bind-Off

In this video I demonstrate my favorite stretchy bind-off in slow motion. You can see all of my slow-motion videos here. The regular speed version of this technique here. The sweater on the mannequin is Undulating Lines Pullover, more info and tutorial here. The yarn I use for demonstration is PaintBox Yarns Wool Mix Chunky. […]

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Slow Motion Bind-Off

The last of the basic stitches for very visual learners. In this video, my producer slows the bind-off way, way down – for a close-up and slow demonstration of the stitch. Here is the playlist of all of my Slo-Mo videos (I’ll be adding more as I release more slo-mo videos). The yarn I used […]

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Binding-off: Tidying Up the Last Stitch

In this video I demonstrate a simple technique for tidying-up the pesky last stitch in a bind-off. The needles I use in the video are Knitter’s Pride Bamboo DPNs. The yarn I use in the video is Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Bulky. My nail polish is Gelish, “I Or-kid You Not”.

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Binding-Off Purlwise

In this video, I demonstrate how to bind-off purlwise (also called BOPW or BO P-wise). The needles I use in this video are Knitter’s Pride Bamboo DPNs. (Note, I only use DPNs in this video because they are short and easy to use on camera, it is not necessary to use DPNs for this technique.) […]

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Sloped Bind-Off

This bind-off is an easy alternative to the “stair-steppy” bind-off many patterns call for when knitting a shaped edge (like when shaping armholes, sleeves, or necklines.) The edge this bind-off leaves makes seaming and picking up stitches easier. Instructions for working this technique: Please follow your pattern for the exact bind-off numbers for the shaping […]

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Binding-Off in the Middle of a Row

There are several reasons that a pattern will have you binding-off stitches in the middle of a row – the necklines of sweaters, for example. In this video I show you how to do that, while keeping the correct stitch count. The basketweave stitch in my sample is the stitch I use in my Mimi […]

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Simple Stretchy Bind-Off

So simple, and so stretchy! This is my new favorite bind-off, good to use whether you need a little or a lot of stretch. Instructions for working this BO in 2×2 rib: Step 1: K 2 stitches, insert the left needle into the front of the two stitches you just worked, wrap the back needle […]

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