Should you always 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 does it mean to bind off in pattern?

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 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!

Does binding off use more yarn?

To be on a save side, you'll need 5 times as much yarn for the bind off as your project is wide. This will leave a little tail of maybe 3-4 inches for weaving in the tails as well. (The exact factor was 4.6 for my swatch. It was 12 cm wide and i needed 56 cm for the cast-off.)

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.

Knitting Help - Binding-Off in Pattern

Can you cast off on a purl row?

In a purled row, the stitches we have on our needle are purled as well. We are going to cast off the stitches in the same way: purling them. Purl 2 stitches, pass the second stitch onto the right-hand needle over the first letting it fall off the needle. You will have cast off one stitch.

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.

Are there different ways to cast off?

How do I keep the edges of my knitting from curling?

The most well known method to prevent curling is by blocking. How do you do that? When you're finished knitting your project and you've bound off your stitches, put your garment into tepid water with a bit of pH neutral soap. Let the wool soak for about 30 minutes, but don't rub!

How do you flatten curls in knitting?

Spray a linen towel or dishcloth with water until it is quite damp, and lay the towel on top of the scarf. Then press the fabric with a steam iron on a high setting (never press directly onto a knitted piece with a hot iron). The heat and steam will stretch the yarn somewhat, relaxing the tension that leads to curling.

What does Bo mean in knitting?

Abbreviation: bo. Cast off, or bind off, is an essential part of finishing any knitting project.

What does Fasten off mean in knitting?

With the left knitting needle, lift the first stitch over the second stitch and off the right knitting needle. Knit the next stitch and repeat. When one stitch remains on the right knitting needle, cut the yarn and draw the tail through the last stitch to fasten off. Learn Knit.

Do I have enough yarn to bind off?

Wrap the working yarn l-o-o-s-e-l-y around the project 3 times (wrap 4 times if you're paranoid). The amount of yarn it takes to wrap the width of your project those three times is how much yarn you will need to bind off.