I like your presentation. No long introduction, music or fanfare. Just go right to the lesson. Plus, your instructions are direct, modeled well, and move clearly from one step to the next. Thanks! I use your videos a lot when learning a new technique in knitting.
For anyone who may make the same mistake I did, this method needs the first stitch to be a knit stitch for it to look good. Easy enough to think back though. Great tutorial, thank you.
When you have two stitches left, you can only work the steps for those two stitches. So, first stitch - go in as if to knit, pull that stitch off. Second stitch - go in as if to purl, pull that stitch off.
Nice!! After watching this video a couple times, it finally clicked in my head and I was able to bind off all 186 rib stitches on a vest perfectly! Thank you so, so, so much for your no-nonsense explanations!! I really dislike tutorial videos that are needlessly long so this one immediately appealed to me.
I have had a 1x1 ribbed scarf finished two years ago awaiting a tubular bind off.... I just couldn’t get it right with using other instructions. Yours was so very clear and easy I can finally say I successfully completed the scarf, in time to wear it this winter season!! Thank you : )
I knit left handed - or backwards - and I can't always understand knitting directions without a mirror reversing them. Your video and word descriptions are so clear - I had no trouble learning to do this. What a wonderful, stretchy bind off - I will use it always for socks and cowls. Thank you
I appreciate the simplicity of this method for the Tubular CO!!! Thank you! It would be helpful to see you finish the row &/or even demonstrate in the round as for a cuff. Thanks!!
This is my favorite rib bind off that I plan on using for toe up socks too. I always prefer a tubular bind on when it works well and recently did a tubular bind off on a top down sweater. It took forever but was more than worth it. Once you get the hang of it it gets easier and, believe me, I had plenty of time to master it when finishing that sweater.
I want to thank you for your terrific videos. I have returned to knitting after many years off raising three busy children. Needless to say, my skills are a little rusty! Your videos are my go-to for knitting instruction. You instructions and visiuals are very clear and easy to follow. Thank you!!!
Hello! I love all of your videos! You are my "go-to" for all questions. I now live in Portugal and go to a rather famous knit shop here in Lisbon to purchase beautiful Portuguese yarns that the owner has curated with 16 different sheep farmers. One of the employees there told me SHE learns from you, too. She's Portuguese, but she said you taught how to knit in Portuguese style. I have one big problem, however: I note this video is from 11 years ago. I know you have morphed and changed over time, but I really need help with the tubular bind off and when you knit in dark red, I have trouble seeing the stitches. Yes I'm getting older, but if you ever decide to redo this this, please use lighter yarn and also, add a slo mo version for people like me that need the step by step. Thank you so much for all you have done to help me be a better knitter.
THANK YOU for this! I've been working forever on a sweater that's a personal challenge. The last step in the sleeve was this bind-off and I was getting so confused w/the instructions that came with the pattern. Thank you for clarity in your instructions. :)
I would also greatly appreciate a video on a 2 x 2 rib tubular bind off. I don't seem to find a video with a fine finishing result. Thank you a lot in advance.
The sequence is "knit, drop, purl, purl, drop, knit". It is also possible to do the last knit from behind in one single move instead of first bringing the yarn to the front.
I just wanted to make a helpful note-I kept messing up and couldn't figure out what i was doing. Turns out, between the last step that you show and the first step again, when the yarn is in the back and comes around to go 'front to back" into the first knit stitch, it MATTERS where the trailing end of the yarn is-it should be underneath when you go 'front to back' on that first knit stitch. I kept moving out of the way, taking that first stitch UNDER it, and it took me a long time to realize it was just moving the trailing end of the yarn that was messing me up! And don't forget the last part too. I did that a few times :D
I remembered this technique wrong and went from back to front between the 2nd and 3rd stitches… so the bind off had a little more “texture” than it should!! 😝
The method is identical to tubular BO in the round except first and second st. I've watched several flat BO videos where the teachers reinvent the wheel with a different method as if in-the-round tutorials didn't exist. I've figured that for 1st and 2nd st one has to do a "set-up" by doing the second half of the sequence without dropping a st, ie, enter purlwise into the knit st, then enter knitwise into the purl st, and from there start the sequence at the first st to the end.
Oh Stacey!!! What a lifesaver you are! I scoured tutorials and then I found yours and everything fell into place. The result is awesome. It takes some talking to yourself as you do it, and no interruptions!! ) Thank you!
What if you have an odd number of stitches? Can this still work? Would you end up with just one stitch left, go in as if to knit, pull it off and .. done?
Thank you so much. Your videos are the best for clarity and understanding. I am working on the hem of a cardigan with 263 stitches so you can imagine the length of my yarn and it takes a long time to pull it all thru on every stitch, was wondering if there are any tricks to this?
thank you for this video. I did have to watch about 8 times before I got the hang of it, and then had to use it to bind off a sweater at the waist so quite painful (took about an hour!), but yes totally worth it!!!!
Do you have a 2x2 tubular bind off? You mentioned that it is different. Do you just have to "juggle" the stitches into a 1 by rib then proceed as this one? Thanks! I LOOOOOVE your channel. There are tons out there and I watch a lot of them, but I tend to favor your. Great production, great instructions, friendly and I love your voice!
ua-cam.com/video/K6D7AIlJRxg/v-deo.html this video shows in the beginning how to turn 2x2 into 1x1. I did this and now doing the bind off part with stacys video
@andreasubissati Hmm...I haven't done this technique myself in an "in-the-round" situation, so I'm not sure. Just use your cut end and a tapestry needle, and seam it up to see what looks best. I'd love it if you'd get back to me and tell me what worked well!
As always, love the video. after watching the video, realized that it is five steps. I am finding it helpful is to do a 5 count to I know exactly where I am. I am using it to bind off a top down sweater with thick/thin yarn. I am not liking the result unfortunately. It looks too messy. The collar looks great, but the bind-off not so much. I do not think I am making mistakes, just don't like it as much as I did when I used a smooth yarn. Not sure why.
Great video for a tricky technique! I keep myself on track exactly the way you described: by muttering knit - off, purl, purl - off, knit. Any tips for joining when using this technique to bind off ribbing in the round? I'm doing the top of a 1x1 ribbed collar.
Hi. The pattern I am making calls for this bind off. It has the bind off beginning on a row that starts with a purl stitch. It is one by one rib. Would the steps be the same?
How do you manage to get a tidy 1x1 rib I am fine with any other patterns, but I always struggle to make it look good. The knits always end up really wonky. Thank you in advance ☺️
Hi, I don't think it's possible to do a tubular cast on or bind off with an odd number of stitches in the repeat. This is due to every knit stitch being 'sewn' to a purl stitch. This is true for both 1x1 tubular and 2x2. I'd be excited to know if you came up with a way to cast on or bind off with an odd number though, I sincerely hope you finished your project.
I've seen others do four rows of setup: row 1 k1, s1; row 2 s1, p1; row 3 k1, s1; row 4 s1, p1. Then do the sewing. What would be the reason for adding these extra 4 rows (or not doing them)?
Can this be used on a plain knit row? Or is there one that you would recommend? I have a blanket that I am nearing the finish of (nine rows to go and I don't like the ridges that the cast offa I know leave behind.
If my 1x1 rib begins with a purl stitch I’m assuming I would just skip the first step? Going to go for it if someone wants to confirm this notion that would be great! 😂
Hi! I had a similar challenge because my first stitch was a purl. I just lifted it off with the needle purl-wise and then I was ready to follow the pattern. Worked super well. Thanks
I’ve seen some people do this tutorial where they do a couple rows of double knitting before they start the bind off, what’s the point of that? Is it better?
I like your presentation. No long introduction, music or fanfare. Just go right to the lesson. Plus, your instructions are direct, modeled well, and move clearly from one step to the next. Thanks! I use your videos a lot when learning a new technique in knitting.
i completely agree with you! love her tutorials and videos
For anyone who may make the same mistake I did, this method needs the first stitch to be a knit stitch for it to look good. Easy enough to think back though. Great tutorial, thank you.
Thank you for the info!
Yes! This is quite important!
Thank you. I was wondering this too, because she doesnt specify.
Thanks, I was just about to begin and realized that my first stitch is a purl. And, of course, I already broke the yarn. LOL
Your explanation is so much clearer than most of the others! Thank you for making the process understandable!
When you have two stitches left, you can only work the steps for those two stitches. So, first stitch - go in as if to knit, pull that stitch off. Second stitch - go in as if to purl, pull that stitch off.
thank you ! i search for the last 2 stitches and find your comment
Love this, no massive preamble to have to fast forward through, no music, very clear instructions. Thank you!
Fantastic tutorial! I was nervous when you said it was complicated but your instructions made perfect sense. Thank you!
Nice!! After watching this video a couple times, it finally clicked in my head and I was able to bind off all 186 rib stitches on a vest perfectly! Thank you so, so, so much for your no-nonsense explanations!! I really dislike tutorial videos that are needlessly long so this one immediately appealed to me.
I have had a 1x1 ribbed scarf finished two years ago awaiting a tubular bind off.... I just couldn’t get it right with using other instructions. Yours was so very clear and easy I can finally say I successfully completed the scarf, in time to wear it this winter season!! Thank you : )
First place I go to, always, to learn a new technique. Thank you. You are the boss!😊
I knit left handed - or backwards - and I can't always understand knitting directions without a mirror reversing them. Your video and word descriptions are so clear - I had no trouble learning to do this. What a wonderful, stretchy bind off - I will use it always for socks and cowls. Thank you
Your tutorials are always so clear and simple I love it! Thank you!
Fabulous, to the point presentation; just practiced it and it looks great 🙏
I appreciate the simplicity of this method for the Tubular CO!!! Thank you!
It would be helpful to see you finish the row &/or even demonstrate in the round as for a cuff. Thanks!!
I was getting crazy trying to find somebody explaining this very difficult thing!! Thank you!
Thank you I took notes and did a practice swatch before using it in my sweater
Knit off
P 2nd st on
P 1st st off
Yarn between 1st and 2nd st from back
through 2nd st kwise through to back
This is my favorite rib bind off that I plan on using for toe up socks too. I always prefer a tubular bind on when it works well and recently did a tubular bind off on a top down sweater. It took forever but was more than worth it. Once you get the hang of it it gets easier and, believe me, I had plenty of time to master it when finishing that sweater.
I want to thank you for your terrific videos. I have returned to knitting after many years off raising three busy children. Needless to say, my skills are a little rusty! Your videos are my go-to for knitting instruction. You instructions and visiuals are very clear and easy to follow. Thank you!!!
You've come to my rescue once again, Staci! Thanks so much!!
Where would I be without your videos? My mom and I love them. They're so clear and concise. Thank you :-)
Hello! I love all of your videos! You are my "go-to" for all questions. I now live in Portugal and go to a rather famous knit shop here in Lisbon to purchase beautiful Portuguese yarns that the owner has curated with 16 different sheep farmers. One of the employees there told me SHE learns from you, too. She's Portuguese, but she said you taught how to knit in Portuguese style. I have one big problem, however: I note this video is from 11 years ago. I know you have morphed and changed over time, but I really need help with the tubular bind off and when you knit in dark red, I have trouble seeing the stitches. Yes I'm getting older, but if you ever decide to redo this this, please use lighter yarn and also, add a slo mo version for people like me that need the step by step. Thank you so much for all you have done to help me be a better knitter.
Your videos are perfection. Get right to the point. Easy to follow instructions. Thank you!
I always go to your tutorials first. They are the best! Thank you so much.
Thank you so much! After a few times, I memorized the pattern. So helpful and clear.
THANK YOU for this! I've been working forever on a sweater that's a personal challenge. The last step in the sleeve was this bind-off and I was getting so confused w/the instructions that came with the pattern. Thank you for clarity in your instructions. :)
This was such a great tutorial!! I spent too many hours watching other videos when yours did it in five!!!
Best video I’ve seen on this, thank you!
I would also greatly appreciate a video on a 2 x 2 rib tubular bind off. I don't seem to find a video with a fine finishing result. Thank you a lot in advance.
3 years later, still hoping for a 2x2 video.
The sequence is "knit, drop, purl, purl, drop, knit". It is also possible to do the last knit from behind in one single move instead of first bringing the yarn to the front.
Is it the same process for a garter stitch edge? thanks for any help
So! THAT is the rythm?
Thank you very much for your video. It was my first time doing this technique and this was perfect. I will share with my group.
I just wanted to make a helpful note-I kept messing up and couldn't figure out what i was doing. Turns out, between the last step that you show and the first step again, when the yarn is in the back and comes around to go 'front to back" into the first knit stitch, it MATTERS where the trailing end of the yarn is-it should be underneath when you go 'front to back' on that first knit stitch. I kept moving out of the way, taking that first stitch UNDER it, and it took me a long time to realize it was just moving the trailing end of the yarn that was messing me up! And don't forget the last part too. I did that a few times :D
Thanks so much - this was really helpful! It's a lot like the kitchener stitch, in a way, I think.
I was going to say that too. Very similar to Kitchener stitch.
I remembered this technique wrong and went from back to front between the 2nd and 3rd stitches… so the bind off had a little more “texture” than it should!! 😝
You are so terrific!
The method is identical to tubular BO in the round except first and second st. I've watched several flat BO videos where the teachers reinvent the wheel with a different method as if in-the-round tutorials didn't exist. I've figured that for 1st and 2nd st one has to do a "set-up" by doing the second half of the sequence without dropping a st, ie, enter purlwise into the knit st, then enter knitwise into the purl st, and from there start the sequence at the first st to the end.
Oh Stacey!!! What a lifesaver you are! I scoured tutorials and then I found yours and everything fell into place. The result is awesome. It takes some talking to yourself as you do it, and no interruptions!! )
Thank you!
Great tutorial!
What if you have an odd number of stitches? Can this still work? Would you end up with just one stitch left, go in as if to knit, pull it off and .. done?
Thank you so much. Your videos are the best for clarity and understanding. I am working on the hem of a cardigan with 263 stitches so you can imagine the length of my yarn and it takes a long time to pull it all thru on every stitch, was wondering if there are any tricks to this?
Thank you for such a clear and informative video!
I have a 1x1 rivulet scarf that I'm ready to bind off with this method but it starts with a purl. Can you please help me figure it out?
thank you for this video. I did have to watch about 8 times before I got the hang of it, and then had to use it to bind off a sweater at the waist so quite painful (took about an hour!), but yes totally worth it!!!!
you are a goddess. I've never seen it done this way thank you
Do you have a 2x2 tubular bind off? You mentioned that it is different. Do you just have to "juggle" the stitches into a 1 by rib then proceed as this one? Thanks! I LOOOOOVE your channel. There are tons out there and I watch a lot of them, but I tend to favor your. Great production, great instructions, friendly and I love your voice!
ua-cam.com/video/K6D7AIlJRxg/v-deo.html
this video shows in the beginning how to turn 2x2 into 1x1. I did this and now doing the bind off part with stacys video
Thank you!!
@andreasubissati Hmm...I haven't done this technique myself in an "in-the-round" situation, so I'm not sure. Just use your cut end and a tapestry needle, and seam it up to see what looks best. I'd love it if you'd get back to me and tell me what worked well!
As always, love the video. after watching the video, realized that it is five steps. I am finding it helpful is to do a 5 count to I know exactly where I am. I am using it to bind off a top down sweater with thick/thin yarn. I am not liking the result unfortunately. It looks too messy. The collar looks great, but the bind-off not so much. I do not think I am making mistakes, just don't like it as much as I did when I used a smooth yarn. Not sure why.
Thank you!
Great video for a tricky technique! I keep myself on track exactly the way you described: by muttering knit - off, purl, purl - off, knit. Any tips for joining when using this technique to bind off ribbing in the round? I'm doing the top of a 1x1 ribbed collar.
Crec que ho he vist bé!!! no entenc gaire el que dius però ho intentaré.
Moltes gràcies, salutacions des de Catalunya!
hello, can you tell me how doing this tubular cast off with a 2x1 ribs ? thank you !
Hi I have a question as I’m new to tubular bind off
Do I do bind off on front or back of my sweater ?❤
Super 👍
Hi. The pattern I am making calls for this bind off. It has the bind off beginning on a row that starts with a purl stitch. It is one by one rib. Would the steps be the same?
If you put every other stitch on a second needle, this is the same as Kitchener stitch
1:52 after 1st round has been done.
Reinsert needle from the back b/w 2 sts
Can I use tubular bind off for stockinette stitch?
How do you manage to get a tidy 1x1 rib
I am fine with any other patterns, but I always struggle to make it look good. The knits always end up really wonky.
Thank you in advance ☺️
Do you have instructions for a tubular bind off of K2P1 ribbing? Any suggestions? Thanks so much!
Hi, I don't think it's possible to do a tubular cast on or bind off with an odd number of stitches in the repeat. This is due to every knit stitch being 'sewn' to a purl stitch. This is true for both 1x1 tubular and 2x2. I'd be excited to know if you came up with a way to cast on or bind off with an odd number though, I sincerely hope you finished your project.
I've seen others do four rows of setup: row 1 k1, s1; row 2 s1, p1; row 3 k1, s1; row 4 s1, p1. Then do the sewing. What would be the reason for adding these extra 4 rows (or not doing them)?
I can't say, I haven't worked it that way. You can always knit up two samples, one of each, and compare them to see which you prefer.
How do you start this with a purl stitch as your first stitch in the 1 x 1 rib?
Love your video! BUT! I Cant Get the rythm in my fingers! And Im not Looking forward to bind off 250 stitches 🙈🙈🙈
Thank you for the tutorial!
What color nail Polish are you wearing? Its lovely
Can this be used on a plain knit row? Or is there one that you would recommend?
I have a blanket that I am nearing the finish of (nine rows to go and I don't like the ridges that the cast offa I know leave behind.
Does this work for circular knitting with 1 X 1?
If my 1x1 rib begins with a purl stitch I’m assuming I would just skip the first step? Going to go for it if someone wants to confirm this notion that would be great! 😂
Is there a way to do 2x2 tubular bind off without “converting” it to 1x1? All the videos I find on UA-cam only show this way :/
...is it just me or is this just a one-layer kitchener stitch when you break it down?
Thanks for that! But do we start the same if the 1st stich is a Purl?
Hi! I had a similar challenge because my first stitch was a purl. I just lifted it off with the needle purl-wise and then I was ready to follow the pattern. Worked super well. Thanks
I’ve seen some people do this tutorial where they do a couple rows of double knitting before they start the bind off, what’s the point of that? Is it better?
I can't explain that...there are different ways to do just about everything in knitting, that may just be another method.
for me ^-^
1. K OFF
2. 2ND PURL
3. P OFF
4. BACK
5. 2ND KNIT
My favorite ribbing is 2K, 1P. Are there general rules for the tubular cast off such as for every K stitch do this, for every P stitch do this?
Why do up make everything look so easy?
LOL, thank you! I've been knitting for nearly 50 years now, that is probably why. But I'm here to help you make it look easy, too! :)
mine starts with a purl...
how do I do it?
I haven't tested this, but I suppose you start with the "purl off, knit on" instead of the "knit on, purl off".
Round
2:54 - 3:22
Thank you!