What does bind off in ribbing mean?
What does bind off in ribbing mean?
Hi Linda – yes, “binding-off in pattern” means to knit the knits and purl the purls (as you have done in the ribbing up to that point), then binding off as you go. In other words, work a normal rib row, but every time you have two stitches on the right needle, bind one off over the other.
Is the i cord bind-off stretchy?
I-Cord Bind-Off – Very stretchy and adds a tubular edging to your fabric. Great for blankets, especially if you used an i-cord cast-on. It’s a time-consuming bind-off, but offers as much stretch as the fabric you’re binding off as well as a very neat edge.
Do I need to bind off in pattern?
Ultimately whether you choose to bind off in pattern or in the regular way is up to you! Some knitters like the look of a bold regular bind off while others favour the subtlety of an edge bound off in pattern. That’s the great thing about knitting – you can customise your work however you please!
What is a Russian bind off?
The Russian Bind Off is a way of finishing your work, securing your stitches at the end of your project so that it doesn’t unravel. This is also a loose and very stretchy bind off.
What is the best bind-off for ribbing?
JSSBO would work well for the ribbing at the bottom of a top-down sweater or at the brim of a top-down hat — anywhere you want the bind-off to not look stretched-out. This bind-off is also a great choice for binding off lace projects.
What is the elastic bind off and how do I use it?
This bind off can be particularly useful on edges where a ribbing pattern has been worked, like the top of a toe-up sock. In this video, Michele Lee Bernstein demonstrates how to work the Elastic Bind Off in a 2×2 (knit 2 stitches, purl 2 stitches) ribbing pattern.
What is a tubular bind-off?
A tubular bind-off creates a neat edge for 1 × 1 (k1, p1) ribbing. A variation of Kitchener Stitch, this tubular bind-off is a quick and simple way to achieve an elastic and elegant finish for cuffs, necklines, and more
Is there a bind-off for 2×2 rib stitch?
Well, then you came to the right place because in this tutorial I will show you a simple and super stretchy bind-off for the 2×2 rib stitch. Double ribbing is a very popular knitting stitch pattern. It does, however, have a lot of negative ease. Often, that is exactly the desired property.
