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How to bind off (cast off)
The last row decides the edge. A calm, stretchy bind-off for every project.
By Ida StrømTechnique editor
Updated 4 min read
Binding off is the row that decides how the edge behaves.
The standard bind-off
Knit two stitches. Lift the first over the second and off the needle. Knit one more; repeat until one stitch remains, then pull the tail through.
Keep it stretchy
Bind off on a needle one size up, or work the stretchy variant for necklines and cuffs. The edge should give as much as the fabric under it.
About the author
Ida Strøm
Technique editor at knyt. Reads charts faster than menus and swatches only when it matters.
