Is there a difference between binding off and casting off knitting?

In the US we generally say “bind off” to refer to finishing the edge of a knitting project, while in the UK, they generally say “cast off”. Whichever term your pattern uses, the technique is exactly the same!

Is cast off and bind off the same 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. It's important to keep the stitches loose so your cast off edge will remain stretchy.

What does bind off mean in knitting?

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.

Are there different ways to cast off in knitting?

What does bind off in pattern 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.

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

Should I cast off in pattern?

If a pattern features rib at a cuff or a welt, chances are it's to give elasticity and snugness. It would be a pity to take away some of that stretchiness when you cast off, so a very common instruction is to "cast off in pattern".

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.

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.

Do you bind off on right or wrong side?

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.

What is another word for cast off?

In this page you can discover 24 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for cast-off, like: disown, abandon, reject, throw away, jettison, discard, discarded, throwaway, thrown-away, shed and cast.

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).

Is long tail bind off stretchy?

This simple sewn bind off yields an incredibly stretchy edge that still looks polished and tidy. If you are a fan of the traditional Long-Tail Cast On, this technique will perfectly mirror the look of that cast on, lending symmetry to the start and finish of your project.

What is a lifted bind off?

I've sometimes seen this method referred to as lifted bind-off because that's what you do: lift the stitches over one another. The standard bind-off is the one I use the most often if the bind-off row doesn't have to be particularly stretchy.