Is bind off the same as cast off in knitting?

A cast off (also called a “bind off”) creates an end to your knitting. It's a safe and neat way to seal off the stitches so that they don't unravel. To cast off knitting, start on a new row, and knit two stitches loosely.

What does bind off mean in knitting terms?

In knitting, binding off, or casting off, is a family of techniques for ending a column (a wale) of stitches. Binding off is typically used to define the final (usually upper, taking the cast on edge as the lower) edge of a knitted fabric, although it may also be used in other contexts, e.g., in making button holes.

What is the meaning of casts off?

1 : to unfasten or untie a boat or a line. 2 : to turn one's partner in a square dance and pass around the outside of the set and back. 3 : to finish a knitted fabric by casting off all stitches.

Is casting off the same for all stitches?

Some tips: When casting off, remember that you always need two stitches on the right needle. No more and no less. Casting off is a game for two (stitches). Also remember to keep a loose hand when you're casting off.

Are there different ways to cast off?

Bind off at both sides of the same row: Armhole knitting tip - So Woolly

Which side do you bind off when knitting?

Usually, you bind off on the right side of the work but you can also bind off on the wrong side if needed. Unless otherwise specified in your pattern, you would work purl stitches on your bind off so that the right side of your work shows a knitted bind off pattern.

Does the cast off row count as a row?

The cast on doesn't count as a row. But it's easier to count all the rows in the worked fabric, below the needle, and just not count the loops on the needle. Some may disagree with me. It doesn't matter, as long as you are consistent within your own work.

Do you cast off on the last row?

Once you have finished knitting a project, you will want to know how get your work off the needles. You'll need to “bind off” or “cast off” the piece to secure your last row of stitches in place.

Can you continue knitting after casting off?

Can you continue knitting after casting off? Not unless you take out the bind off row. You will need to take out the row where you finished off the stitches and place the live stitches back on your needles. If you've already cut the yarn tail, you will need to join a new strand from the working yarn.

What does cast on mean in knitting?

In knitting, casting on is a family of techniques for adding new stitches that do not depend on earlier stitches, i.e., having an independent lower edge. In principle, it is the opposite of binding off, but the techniques involved are generally unrelated.

What does pull through to cast off mean?

This knitting cast off method gathers all the stitches on your knitting needle together. I call this method “pull through” because you gather all the live knitting stitches together on a length of yarn, and pull together.

What does castoff look like?

Cast-off - results when an object swung in an arc flings blood onto nearby surfaces. This occurs when an assailant swings the bloodstained object back before inflicting another blow. Analysts can tell the direction of the impacting object by the shape of the spatter (tails point in the direction of motion).

What's the meaning of cast aside?

Definition of cast aside

: to stop thinking about (something) She tried to cast aside her worries and enjoy the party. She cast all thoughts of making the trip aside.

What does the word poorhouse mean?

Definition of poorhouse

: a place maintained at public expense to house needy or dependent persons.

What is Russian cast off in knitting?

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.

Is Icelandic bind off stretchy?

This is a fantastic stretchy bind-off that even many advanced knitters have not heard of. It's one of the three stretchiest standard bind-offs (the other two being the Elastic Bind-Off and EZ Sewn Bind-Off).