Use this decorative bind off as the finishing touch for any knitted piece. It is perfect for shawls, scarves, baby items, and more. The bind off is easy to work, even for non-crocheters like me! The bind off is featured in my Sibudu shawl kit available February 1, 2015 through Craftsy.
Author: Knit Purl
Tubular Bind Off
The Tubular Bind Off creates an invisible edge for k2, p2 and k1, p1 rib. It is also a great bind off for Double Knitting. The bind off is sometimes known as the Kitchener Bind Off.
The scarf featured in the video, Endgame, is available as a free download on Ravelry or on my website in the Pattern Store.
Tubular Cast On – k2, p2
A nearly invisible cast on for k2, p2 ribbing.
Channel Island Bind Off
Pair this bind off with the Channel Island Cast On to begin and end your project with charm!
Right Turn/Left Turn
This cousin to the cable stitch rotates stitches to simulate the classic cable technique.
Channel Island Cast On
Use this picot-like edge to complement garter stitch and k1, p1 rib.
Cast On – Tail Bobbin
Wind the cast on’s leftover yarn tail into a handy bobbin. The bobbin keeps the tail out of the way as you knit and prevents you from accidentally knitting with it. The bobbin preserves the tail and is perfect for seaming at the conclusion of the project. This yarn management tip is one of my most requested tricks at my workshops.
Changing to Double Pointed Needles (dpns)
Transition from a circular needle to double pointed needles to accommodate decreasing stitch numbers. Often used in the crown of a hat.