This or a onestitch icord bind off was the closest thing i could find. Stepbystep instructions for the stretchy bind off knitting method. There are bind offs that produce firm edges, looser edges, stretchy edges, edges that look like the pattern stitch used, gathered edges, decorative edges, and bind offs that join two edges together. Slip the stitch from the right needle to the left needle, knit two stitches. The ultimate knitting book is an invaluable reference for every stage of a knitters career.
I pretty much do a stretchy bind off knit two together through the back loops, then put the new stitch back on the left hand needle and repeat across whenever i bind off these days, unless i need a firm bind off for some reason. One thing to keep in mind about this bind off, however, is that the extra yarn in this edge gives the knit stitches more room to behave a little bit differently. There are dozens of bind offs and all have specific properties making them suitable for certain situations. She is the author of three books and over 300 articles about knitting on the spruce crafts. You may want to reference some written instructions in addition to watching this knitting video. In these cases, my goto bind off is the russian bindoff. Knit the first two stitches on the left knitting needle. Jenys surprisingly stretchy bind off jssbo on feather and fan stitch lace. Make sure you budget for this when you are planning how much yarn you will need. Mar 04, 2015 simple stretchy bind off verypink offers knitting patterns and video tutorials from staci perry. Of course, you can choose to go up in needle size when binding off. If you would like to have a picot edging without the border below it, pick up and knit one round and then go immediately to the bind off as described in the book.
The russian bind off is a way of finishing your work, securing your stitches at the end of your project so that it doesnt unravel. I often use it for shawl edges and the tops of toeup sock cuffs. Sep 17, 2018 the tubular bind off creates an invisible edge for k2, p2 and k1, p1 rib. It just looks a little more interesting without being too showy. Super stretchy bindoff tutorial for necklines, hems and cuffs. That means that, unlike sewn bind offs, which are done with a tapestry needle and the tail yarn of your project, this bind off is done with just your knitting needles. Jul 07, 2017 i like this simple bind off for an extra stretchy edge. I later found out that this is pretty much the same as the lace bind off, the only difference being that the lace bind off is not usually done in pattern. With the left knitting needle, lift the first stitch over the second stitch and off the right knitting needle.
Some call it lace bind off and some call it knit bind off. Plus, this bind off will retain the same appearance of a typical bind off. Ways to bind off loosely custom made knitwear plus knitting. Jul 30, 2008 this bind off is thus often referred to as the lace bind off, but many people also call it the decrease bind off. From easy to advanced lace knitting projects, there are so many beautiful lace patterns to knit, its hard to choose. How to machine knit a back stitch bind off knitting. This bindoff is thus often referred to as the lace bindoff, but many people also call it the decrease bindoff. As in, if im knitting a scarf the cast on edge will be wider than the bound off edge. Bind off as usual, knitting into the front and back of each stitch. Simple stretchy bindoff knitting patterns and video. Now with a bonus 1hour dvd, knitted lace of estonia will teach you about traditional lace knitting techniques, such as. In addition to being stretchy, this edge tends to flare out, so its not well suited for an edge that requires. A stretchy bindoff is best for perfect lace projects.
After knitting a whole pair of socks, you dont want to choose a bind off method that is too tight to pull over your heel or lets your socks fall down around your ankles. When knitting in the round, i would knit this with one stitch to start, rather than none, as i find it easier to make a neat join at the end of the bindoff. To make sure, i checked the 20 most popular lace scarf patterns on ravelry. In these cases, my goto bind off is the russian bind off. Im always looking for a new way to bind off my lace shawls. Simple stretchy bindoff verypink offers knitting patterns and video tutorials from staci perry. Oct 12, 2011 this stretchy bind off is great for lace or any other time you need more room in the bind off for blocking or drape. This is a great technique for beginners as it creates a nice firm edge. If you are using a pattern without a definite end you would start casting off when you have knitted until you have at least enough yarn to make about three times the length of a row. Since the picot bind off requires you to cast on two stitches for every two you are binding off cast on two, bind off those two plus the next two, you will need quite a bit of extra yarn for this technique. Place a twisted loop or slipknot on the left needle. Remember that this video is only for the diamond lace stitch pattern and not the shrug in the picture and any completed project. Knit two together through the back loop k2tog tbl bind off.
Oct 05, 2008 this bind off helps to keep things loose and generates a prettier edge than one gets by going up a few needle sizes, but it does not stretch quite as much as the knit fabric. Jenys surprisingly stretchy bindoff jssbo free video. Jan 23, 2014 this is my current favorite elastic bind off. Just click on any of the titles below to view that posts video. This is a demonstration of how to use a knitting machine to do a back stitch bind off. This bind off will need more yarn than the decrease bind off ive mentioned before. If youve been having problems with your knitting resulting in an opening for the garment that needs more give, try switching to the stretchy bind off stitch. Learn how to knit the lace bind off, a stretchy bind off perfect for sock or sleeve cuffs, sweater necks and shawls. This is my new favorite bind off, good to use whether you need a little or a lot of stretch. Notice that there is not a long running thread between those last two stitches.
Lace bind off projects although the standard k1, psso bindoff may be loosened slightly by working it with needles many sizes larger than those used for the body, it still may not have the necessary give to stretch comfortably with the fabric. This is often important to me because i knit a lot of lace shawls. This is the easiest way that i enjoy finishing off my knitting when i want the edge to have a bit more give. I find its plenty stretchy for toeup socks, and for many of my nonlacy shawl projects. Lace caston and bindoff techniques knitting interweave. Traditional twig, peacock, and lily of the valley patterns and their variations. Repeat until the correct number of stitches has been cast on, always knitting into the last stitch you made. As so it is with cast on, bind off, a terrific new reference book that walks knitters through more than 50 ill repeat that, because it merits it more than 50 ways to start and end your projects. Binding off is the process of removing stitches from the needle.
I like this simple bind off for an extra stretchy edge. Most, if not all of the information in it i have in other books that ive been consulting for years, but its nice to have it all in one place. How to cast off knitting stitches in 5 steps studio knit. Tighten loose loops on loom loom knitting patterns, loom.
Before getting started, lets compare it to the traditional bind off in image below, the top swatch is finished with the traditional bind off, while the bottom is the elastic bind off. How to knit lace an introduction to lace knitting tin can. Today, i thought id show you how to bind off knitting flexible enough for neck edges, sleeve edges, and even sock cuffs. Knitting those two stitches through the back loop on the bind off row. This sounds wordy, but try it with yarn and needles in hand. This easy stretchy bind off is my favorite knitting technique when we want the cast off edge of our knitted project to be more flexible. A little trickier to work at first but the edge is simple and pretty. Raise your hand if youve bound off too tightly, bound off on the wrong side or bound off too loosely. The difference that makes the russian bind off special is that it uses a more efficient method of performing the knitted bind off, by knitting two together at a time instead of having to pass so many stitches over. Some people even bind off with a larger needle to ensure a relaxed bind off edge. Learn how to choose the right caston every time, including the bind off below, with an expert from the comfort of your own home confidently select the best castons and bind offs for every knitting need.
There are many different cast off techniques, including multiple variations on the stretchy bind off. When you complete the last row of your pattern you will begin to bind off just as if you were continuing the pattern. If you need a firm bind off you may want to try the standard bind off. Knit the first two stitches as usual and pull the first stitch over the second stitch, leave that second stitch on the left needle. The elasticity is pretty much the same as with the lace bind off. Grandmas favorite bind off loose bind off knit purl hunter. From casting on the first stitch to the details of sleeve. On the next row, when you are binding off, you will need to work those last two stitches through the back loop to untwist them, but you will have used less yarn. This instructional knitting video provides tips for making interesting patterns using a knitting machine. Bind off differences in a regular bind off, you knit the first two stitches. The basic technique is that youre creating a yarnover before every stitch, and dropping the yarnover over the stitch, when you lift the previous stitch over. Knit purl hunter video lessonssorted alphabetically. This is an elegant way to get a very elastic edge on your piece. Knit into this stitch with the right needle figure 1, draw a new stitch through, and place it on the left needle figure 2.
Make sure to be nice and loose when you bind off in order to avoid a taut edge. The elastic bind off is a fabulously stretchy edge that is perfect for lacy lace shawl edges where you need a lot of give. In knitting over 200 bind off swatches for this course, i was surprised to find that, in almost every situation, there is a better bind off. The very best knitting books are the ones that educate, inspire and open up new knitting worlds. Jul 22, 2019 for both, you need a bindoff edge that has more stretch to it. The scarf featured in the video, endgame, is available as a free download on ravelry or on my website in the pattern store.
May 15, 2014 lace stitch patterns are described using text instructions, or more often using charts. A good matching caston is the german twisted co, video here. At tin can knits, most of our lace patterns are shown in charts only, because charts are much more compact and help knitters visualize the finished form of the knitting and learn to read their knitting, which is an important skill for avoiding mistakes and troubleshooting. Knit together the first two stitches on the left needle through the. The next bindoff i tried has several different names. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Youll find the results of the elastic bind off to be springy, with just a hint of texture that works beautifully with your favorite lace shawl pattern.
Knit it now machine knitting courses bindoff tutorials. The ribbed bindoff is a variant of the basic bindoff using alternating knit and purl stitches instead of the basic k2tog. Ez sewn bind off a perfectlymatching bind off for beginners, coming march 8th in i love bind offs. For your convenience all knit purl hunter video lessons are listed here in alphabetical order. Start by inserting the tip of the right needle into the back of both stitches and then knitting them. If you use this bind off on a shawl, for example, you might find that the corners will curve slightly. Deepen your knowledge of lace knitting with 14 estonian, heirloom quality lace patterns from nancy bush in a new edition of her bestselling book knitted lace of estonia. The decrease bind off is the bind off i include in all my patterns, and.
See more ideas about bind off, knitting, knitting techniques. It just consists of knitting the next two stitches through the back loops thus twisting them, then replacing the stitch you just worked on the left needle. How to do a tubular bind off for 1x1 ribbing chicks with. Here, you knit the first two stitches together through the back loops. My third choice for garterstitch bind off is the ez sewn bind off, which matches the garter stitch fabric and stretchiness the best of all three choices. Grandmas favorite bind off loose bind off knit purl. Its also well suited for necklines, sock tops, and sleeve cuffs. Loom knitting for beginners round loom knitting loom knitting stitches spool knitting knifty knitter loom knitting projects knitting books yarn projects loom knitting blanket in this ebook you will learn about loom knitting, find valuable reference information, math explained, and simply find how to get the most out of your knitting skills. If you want me to recommend a caston or bind off please let me know what kind of project you will be attempting to do with this stitch. The stretchy bindoffs are always too flimsy for me and sewn always fights me in the blocking. Knitting help knitting blogs knitting socks knitting projects hand knitting knitting patterns bind off knitting sock loom patterns beginner knitting i love books that are already spiralbound if nothing else because i dont have to make a trip to kinkos to have it spiral bound. The bind off is sometimes known as the kitchener bind off. I recommend trying this out on a few inches of your edge to see if you like the results. This method results in two bound off stitches for each stitch on the left needle.
This stretchy bind off is great for lace or any other time you need more room in the bind off for blocking or drape. It can also be used for neck edges and lace knitting. Knit purl hunter video lessonssorted by category knit. I find that after following pages of intricate charts and working instructions, its frustrating when a pattern ends abruptly with a note to bindoff loosely. The caston and cast off used with this stitch depends on your project. To check out my knitting patterns visit my ravelry page at. A too tight bind off can make a garment impossible to wear, while a too loose one can leave an edge looking floppy and messy. This knitting cast on and knitting bind off techniques infographic shows you that you can start and stop your knitting projects in a variety of ways. Start and finish all your knitting with a look you love and the perfect amount of stretch. Holly chayes 2 stretchy bind offs perfect for shawls. When youre knitting a lace project, you spend hours and hours painstakingly following a. Its also sometimes known as a russian lace bind off, it can be working as i have with knit stitches, or purlwise, or in pattern. Posted in video lessons tagged bind off, socks post navigation.
If you prefer to view a list of my video lessons by category click here. This bind off is a looser bind off and may be used any time you see fit. Its a useful technique that will help make the cuffs of socks, sleeves, stocking hats, and necklines more comfortable to wear. This bind off helps to keep things loose and generates a prettier edge than one gets by going up a few needle sizes, but it does not stretch quite as much as the knit fabric. This version gives a bindoff edge that looks just like a standard bindoff, but it is much stretchier. Learn different binding off methods to discover which is easier for you. The elastic bind off is a fabulously stretchy edge that is perfect for lacy lace. If youre new to knitting socks toeup, youve probably heard that one of the challenges is making the bindoff stretchy enough so its not actually. Youll find the results of the elastic bind off to be springy.
Part 1 of 3 how to bind off and weave in ends for knitting. Learning how to a loose, lace bind off technique is easier than you think with these 3 simple, knitting techniques from the book, simply modern. This version gives a bind off edge that looks just like a standard bind off, but it is much stretchier. However, a too loose bind off is not pretty either what to do. I like this simple bindoff for an extra stretchy edge. Here are three of our favorite bind off methods to try.
Grandmas favorite bind off loose bind off posted on october 30, 2009 november 23, 20 by knit purl try this simple bind off that is perfect for scarves, afghans, neck edges and curved pieces. This sewn bind off, which elizabeth zimmerman described in her book knitting without tears fireside, 1973, mirrors the look of a caston row. Inspiration lovecrafts, loveknittings new home bind off. Check out this video to learn how to bind off and weave in ends while knitting. Lacey bind off top, instructions below very close in a stretch contest with jssbo k2, transfer the 2 worked sts to the lh needle, and k2tog tbl, k1 repeat from. For these types of projects, im very fond of the method known variously as the russian lace, the estonian lace, or the plain old lace bindoff. This bind off is also a great choice for binding off lace projects. Sometimes youll see binding off referred to as casting off. Jenys super stretchy bind off jssbo 4th down, instructions. Before working on this book, there were bind offs that i didnt even try because they seemed so complicated that they werent worth learning. Short technique videos and longer pattern tutorials to take your knitting skills to the next level.
Video link photo link fun to do, with just one little extra step to bind off each stitch. The lacy bind off is perfect for patterns that you want to be a little stretchier, and of course it pairs well with most lace stitches in knitting. Youll find expert methods for the perfect lace bind off below. Oct 30, 2009 grandmas favorite bind off loose bind off posted on october 30, 2009 november 23, 20 by knit purl try this simple bind off that is perfect for scarves, afghans, neck edges and curved pieces. This is often important to me because i knit a lot of lace. Heres a letter from the interweave team about how were responding to covid19 and offering support to our community. Worked with carefully matched tension, it makes a tidy bound off edge. Knit the first two stitches through the back loops. The thing that makes this a great bind off is that it is a knitted bind off. Learn how to knit the picot bindoff loveknitting blog. A loose knitted bind off perfect for neck edges, scarves, afghans, or any round or curved edge. The lacy bind of is a super cute and easy way for you to bind off on your knitting projects. Aug 15, 2017 the icelandic bind off is a variation of a decrease or lace bind off. Cut your yarn four times the width of your project and thread it into a.
Firmer, but can be knit loosely for a fairly stretchy edge, chain stitch on the side its knit. This bind off sort of matches the chinese waitress caston that was so popular in my castons class. Stepbystep instructions for the stretchy bindoff knitting method. Youll need a little more yarn and a bit more time when using this method, but its worth it to never knit tootight hems, sock cuffs or necklines ever again. You work the stitches first and then bind them off by knitting them together through the back loop. I was recently looking through my back issues of interweave knits, which i can now do right from my computer with the compilation cds, and i came upon an article about several different bind off knitting techniques that i thought you all might be. Choosing the right bind off can make or break a project. Just alternate between k2tog, p2tog or k2tog twice, p2tog twice like in the basic bindoff method.
Elizabeth zimmermans sewn bind off for a stretch cast off edge an elastic, loose knitting bind off that is perfect for toe up socks. Best of all, it is worked in pattern for a beautiful finished edge. This example is for a ribbed swatch, so you can see how to treat both knit and purl stitches. Leaves a crochetlike edge that makes for easy seaming. This bind off was invented by jeny staiman and published in knitty in fall 2009. Knitting toeup socks lets you use every last yard of your beautiful handdyed sock yarn. You need to master this tricky step in order to take your knit work off of the knitting machine. Stitch thru stitch bind off that is worked so you control the size of the bind off stitches and the tension of the bind off edge.
This produces a chainstitched edge that is looser than a traditional bind off. Thats why youll learn a stretchy bindoff knitting method called the decrease bind off also known as the lace bind off. Learning how to a loose, lace bind off technique is easier than you think with these 3 simple, knitting techniques from the book, simply modern lace. For me it is almost too large i would like to carry a smaller version in my knitting bag, but also understand those that want the larger clearer illustrations. In jenys surprisingly stretchy bind off, the stretch come from the yarn. Get a snapshot of knitting castons and bind offs with this helpful, demystifying infographic.
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