I have been using this technique for both K1, P1 and K2, P2 ribbing bind off for some time. A tip making it faster is to use a DPN for the right hand needle. This eliminates having to move the stitch back to the left hand needle so you can reposition the yarn . You keep the stitch on the right hand needle and simply move the yarn back and forth under the needle. Hope this makes sense.
I love this bind off! I have tried every bind off I have come across but as a tight knitter I have trouble with all of them. This bind off produces a fairly solid edge for me but it makes for a strong, stretchy and attractive finish which doesn't flare. No more failed Italian bind offs for me, especially at the bottom of sweaters and necks. I am surprised this method is not more widely known, I only came across it from a mention in a project on Ravelry and had to investigate a bind off I had not heard of.
What a wonderful tutorial! After 17 years of knitting you have just shown me a clean and stretchy-ish bind off that looks fantastic and doesn’t take 3 hours to complete! Thank you so SOOOOoo much 😄
So helpful, thank you. You explained well the concept of slipping the just worked stitch back on the left needle to position the yarn for the next stitch, then slipping just worked stitch back to right needle. We knitters are used to positioning the yarn between the needles for knitting and purling, this method is reliant on the working yarn being out of the way (off to the right of the right needle).
I was so glad to see Michelle’s comment as I had wondered the same thing. I am a continental knitter so maybe that’s what makes the difference. I am going to try it both ways: just passing the yarn under the needle or doing the extra step of passing the stitch back and forth. I couldn’t figure out why you would have to bother moving the ball of yarn however. I’ll post whether there is any difference.
Definitely not stupid - the specific order of how you move the yarn and slip the stitches makes the faux ribbing look of the bind off. I can’t take credit for the technique- but believe it has to be done as shown. Hope it works for you!!
@@knittingwhimsy Not trying to be a smartie, just logical thinker. I did it both ways, very slowly and it is the same thing. Whether you slip the stitch over or just pass the yarn under the needle the result, and the movement is the same. My eyes and my pea brain are relieved. You do it and see if you agree. Thank you for indulging me.
@@michellelewis1090 Thanks for passing on - I think I understand what you are doing. I am not convinced it is exactly the same - I think if you are just bringing the yarn between your needles and not slipping the stitch back and forth that is causing the yarn to come across your stitch differently (across the front verses the back of the stitch) However if you are doing that consistently maybe looks just as good? It also seems to me that if you were doing that - you would not knit the purls and purl the knits - and then you would be right back at just doing a normal in pattern bind off!! 🤣 I will play with it next time I am doing the bind off and if I have an ‘A Ha’ moment - I’ll get back to you!! Love diving into these things - Happy Knitting!!
@@knittingwhimsy I ran across your video a while back. I was getting ready to finish the bottom Hem of a sweater. I like the look of a sewn tubular bind off but, I thought oh man that's going to be way too much yarn to have to manage around there. So I went to my saved videos and found it and tried it. I really like it! I'm going to use it alot! Thanks again!
Oh!!! I hope you try it again - it is a GREAT bind off! Once you get it - quite fun. That said - I have never heard of or tried Lori’s Twisty BO. I will definitely look it up and give it a try as well. Thanks for the info! Happy knittting!!
I have been using this technique for both K1, P1 and K2, P2 ribbing bind off for some time. A tip making it faster is to use a DPN for the right hand needle. This eliminates having to move the stitch back to the left hand needle so you can reposition the yarn . You keep the stitch on the right hand needle and simply move the yarn back and forth under the needle. Hope this makes sense.
Thanks!! I’ll try that!
What about twisted rib? Same technique?
I love this bind off! I have tried every bind off I have come across but as a tight knitter I have trouble with all of them. This bind off produces a fairly solid edge for me but it makes for a strong, stretchy and attractive finish which doesn't flare. No more failed Italian bind offs for me, especially at the bottom of sweaters and necks. I am surprised this method is not more widely known, I only came across it from a mention in a project on Ravelry and had to investigate a bind off I had not heard of.
What a wonderful tutorial! After 17 years of knitting you have just shown me a clean and stretchy-ish bind off that looks fantastic and doesn’t take 3 hours to complete! Thank you so SOOOOoo much 😄
@@theknittystew so glad!!!! Thanks for letting me know! Happy knitting!🧶 🧶💃
So helpful, thank you. You explained well the concept of slipping the just worked stitch back on the left needle to position the yarn for the next stitch, then slipping just worked stitch back to right needle. We knitters are used to positioning the yarn between the needles for knitting and purling, this method is reliant on the working yarn being out of the way (off to the right of the right needle).
I was so glad to see Michelle’s comment as I had wondered the same thing. I am a continental knitter so maybe that’s what makes the difference. I am going to try it both ways: just passing the yarn under the needle or doing the extra step of passing the stitch back and forth. I couldn’t figure out why you would have to bother moving the ball of yarn however. I’ll post whether there is any difference.
Thank you for such a detailed tutorial. It is so much better than the tubular bind off. GREAT!!
So glad you like it!! Yes it’s a great bind off & fun to do and say!!’
This bind-off is truly perfect!! Thank you. Your explanation is also great!!
I’m so glad - I love it too!
I’m going to try this on my Weekender sweater! It looks great!
It’s so great - I hope you love it as much as I do! Let me know how it goes!
I use this for every sweater. I LOVE that edge.
Kvanknits Me too!! The best right? Why use anything else for ribbing?!
Just did this for the first time. I like the result very much. Thank you.
So glad!!! I think it is a fabulous bind off! Happy knitting!
Very very interesting bind off. Thank you! ❤
I love this bind off. I am going to keep using it for other projects.
So glad! I love it too!!
Thanks, this is the first I’ve heard of it in a Podcast with the Knitty Stew. I’m going to use this cast of right now.
Thanks for letting me know!! Its a great bind off!
I know so great right !!!! Happy knitting!!
Great tutorial! Just what I was looking for to cast off my Weekender sleeves. Thanks
So glad!! Hope it comes out fabulous!!
I’m having trouble getting this and I think it’s because I’m a continental knitter. I can’t find any videos of this in the continental style.
Can you please share what pattern this top was? thank you
It is the Tantan top by yamagara- fun knit! Great top!!
Am I not getting it or am I being stupid? Instead of slipping the stitch back an forth why not just pass the yarn underneath the needle?
Definitely not stupid - the specific order of how you move the yarn and slip the stitches makes the faux ribbing look of the bind off. I can’t take credit for the technique- but believe it has to be done as shown. Hope it works for you!!
@@knittingwhimsy Thank you, I am going to try it both ways again. My eyes are deceiving my pea brain.LOL
@@michellelewis1090 Let me know how it goes!
@@knittingwhimsy Not trying to be a smartie, just logical thinker. I did it both ways, very slowly and it is the same thing. Whether you slip the stitch over or just pass the yarn under the needle the result, and the movement is the same. My eyes and my pea brain are relieved. You do it and see if you agree. Thank you for indulging me.
@@michellelewis1090 Thanks for passing on - I think I understand what you are doing. I am not convinced it is exactly the same - I think if you are just bringing the yarn between your needles and not slipping the stitch back and forth that is causing the yarn to come across your stitch differently (across the front verses the back of the stitch) However if you are doing that consistently maybe looks just as good? It also seems to me that if you were doing that - you would not knit the purls and purl the knits - and then you would be right back at just doing a normal in pattern bind off!! 🤣 I will play with it next time I am doing the bind off and if I have an ‘A Ha’ moment - I’ll get back to you!! Love diving into these things - Happy Knitting!!
very neat
Sure to be your new favorite ribbing bind off!!
What is the pattern for the sweater in this example?
Thanks for asking! It is a great knit! It is the Tantan sweater by yamagara. Hope you knit it up!!
Wonderful! Thank you!
Glad you liked it! Thanks for letting me know!
@@knittingwhimsy I ran across your video a while back. I was getting ready to finish the bottom Hem of a sweater. I like the look of a sewn tubular bind off but, I thought oh man that's going to be way too much yarn to have to manage around there. So I went to my saved videos and found it and tried it. I really like it! I'm going to use it alot! Thanks again!
Can this bind off be done on K2P2 or is it specifically for K1P1?
Absolutely- works the same. I should make a video for it - but it is just like you would think it goes. Hope it works for you!
I just could not get this. Someone suggested Lori’s Twisty BO. That’s what I used for the neck of my Weekender Sweater.
Oh!!! I hope you try it again - it is a GREAT bind off! Once you get it - quite fun. That said - I have never heard of or tried Lori’s Twisty BO. I will definitely look it up and give it a try as well. Thanks for the info! Happy knittting!!
nope, it's not helpful at all if you knit continental
Sorry - hopefully a continental knitter can help out! It is a great bind off!