Suspended Bind Off For Stretchier Edges // Technique Tuesday

This video demonstrates a variation of the standard chain bind off that prevents the knitter from binding off too tightly, resulting in a bind off with some stretch.
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Three types of sewn bind offs that can stretch as much as the fabric
The Sewn Bind Off: • The Sewn Bind Off -- ...
The Half-Hitch Bind Off (aka Outline Stitch Bind Off) • Bind Off to Match the ...
Grafted Bind off (for k1p1 ribbing) • Grafted or Tubular Bin...
Grafted BO in the round • Grafted K1P1 Bind Off ...
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Needles used in video demonstration: various bamboo dpns
Yarn used in video demonstration: Brown Sheep Company Nature Spun worsted weight wool.
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0:00 Introduction
0:10 Is it stretchy?
1:59 Demo - knitwise
4:12 Demo - purlwise
5:17 Demo - k2p2 ribbing
7:22 Demo - k1p1 ribbing
8:09 Finishing the BO
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[@viscariaflower9821]

I watched this when it first came out and thought it is probably a great technique for me because, for whatever reason, I tug SO HARD on my bind-off chains and have never managed to kick the habit. Today was my first chance to actually try it, and it worked so well! Finally, a bind-off chain the width of the fabric.

[@vadec5909]

Looks like a hard one to me. I need to watch it when I need to do it! Thanks Roxanne

[@annadachowska24]

I need to try this right now! I'm using the bigger needles technique but it's not working as well as I like to. thank you!

[@nicolelafontaine1720]

What a great tuto, it must help to make a very regular bind off.
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[@Casey-ip7ug]

It's neat to have a name for this technique. I've done this a few times when my tension was too tight.

[@gayecairns7904]

Interesting and very useful, thank you 🙏🏼

[@mariehansen2534]

Thank you for your help, I am knitting socks at the moment, toe up and the cast off is not stretchy enough so I am going to try this way.
I hope that you and your family had a wonderful Christmas and have a Happy New Year. All the very best for 2024.

[@RoxanneRichardson]

I would *not* use this bind off for toe up socks. Even though it gives a fair amount of stretch, it's unlikely to be enough for a sock cuff. Try the half-hitch bind off (it's a type of sewn bind off that replicates the smooth side of the LTCO). There's a link to this bind off in the video description.

[@katebowers8107]

Thanks for this! I often have trouble with my tension when binding off. I just used this technique for binding off a blanket and it was perfect!

[@magsohara7908]

Another great tutorial. Thank you Roxanne 🙋🏼🎄🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@deniseengel1451]

I’ve never heard of this bind off thanks. I’m going to give it a try and share the link with my knitting daughter.

[@7saolao]

Happy New Year 🎊 and good luck in 2024 ค่ะ 🎉🎊

[@shirleemohiuddin7305]

Thanks Roxanne, another excellent and helpful video.

[@nataliealexander7457]

Happy Holidays! And thanks for the useful tutorial!

[@sonjanordahl3158]

That should make binding off much less stressful. I'm always having to pay very close attention to the bind off so I don't choak my stitches. Thank You.

[@songbanana8]

Great tip and easy to follow!

[@kristad9016]

This is a great, I have found this so useful.

[@marybutler9581]

This is wonderful! Thank you!

[@debraraymer3386]

Terrific instructions!

[@joanmachado9063]

Great podcast thank you 🧶☕️😊

[@candygrubisic]

I will for sure have to try it that way next time.

[@Sequoya]

Great episode!

[@liesbeeckelaers3031]

This video was so helpfull. Thank you !!!

[@FlowerPowerIce]

Thanks!

[@RoxanneRichardson]

Thank *you*! :-)

[@susanlee2835]

We call it casting on and casting off in UK ..

[@mongrain8934]

❤❤❤

[@labaker2821]

It’s late and maybe that is my problem, but it seems you’re dropping a live stitch. Don’t understand it, but I may try it on my next charity hat.

[@RoxanneRichardson]

The suspended stitch has been passed over the stitch that remains on the right hand needle, just as for a regular bind off. It's just suspended on the left needle tip until the next stitch on the left hand needle has been worked.

[@denisen3383]

Roxanne, what cast on would be a good fit for this bind off?

[@RoxanneRichardson]

It gives the same result as a standard chain bind off, so any cast on that you would normally use would be fine. If you're wanting a CO/BO pair that match each other in looks, then a crochet CO would work, just as it would give a similar looking edge to a standard chain bind off. There are only a handful of CO/BO pairs that match. Most COs and BOs do not have a match.

[@denisen3383]

Thanks

[@jenntuomala6259]

Thanks! I’ve never seen that one before. Also, there’s a typo in your title.

[@RoxanneRichardson]

Thanks, I just saw that myself and fixed it. Helps to have a good night's sleep!

[@catherinemelnyk]

Thanks!

[@RoxanneRichardson]

You are so welcome!

[@emveecee]

Thanks!

[@RoxanneRichardson]

Thank you so much! :-)

[@emveecee]

Thanks for your wonderful videos throughout the year. Happy New Year!!🎉

[@beckykopecky7786]

Thanks!

[@RoxanneRichardson]

You're welcome!

[@beckykopecky7786]

Really appreciate your clear demo and the why, I will try this next time.