You have been my knitter teacher for more than 20 times, thank you so so much, I always wanted to learn how to knit and thanks to you I’ve been able to learn and improve gorgeously ❤❤❤
By pure coincidence I've been looking at videos of Icelandic bind off as it was mentioned as a possible technique to use for a shawl I've been knitting. Your tutorial is by far the clearest! Thanks Norman
I tried the Icelandic bind off for the first time on a garter stitch shawl. This is now my most favorite bind-off to use. The edge is beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing this with us!
Hi Norman. Great tutorial. I really like the Icelandic Bind Off. We used it for a couple of projects. You’re instruction is always so clear. Thank you for showing the 2 different ways. I only learned the first. Have a wonderful week!🤗🤗
That's a great method. I hadn't heard of it before. It was easy to see on the video how it accomplished the bind off all in basically one stitch. I will try this method next time I bind off. Thanks!
I always liked this bind off and I use it a lot, but have always slipped the stitch twisted, just the way I was taught. It also makes a great contrast edge if bind off in a different colour.
Hi Norman! I’ve recently gotten back into knitting and feel so blessed to have found your channels. You are such an amazing teacher, and I love (and am subscribed to) both of your channels. When I want to know the expert way to do anything, I search your channels, and your beautiful videos walk me through the method. My work turns out perfectly. Sending you so much love and gratitude 🙏🏼💖
I enjoy knitting garter stitch based projects, so will definitely give this a try. Somehow the manipulation reminds me of Norwegian purling, although I know it’s not the same thing.
Thank you for this video. I tried to do Icelandic bind off on a shawl once and it didn't come out well. Having seen your video I realise that I wasn't dealing with the second stitch correctly, ie not putting the needle back through the first stitch before wrapping the yarn. Small things make such a difference and for this reason your videos are a gift
yes,..if you look at it very closesly, the only difference between this method and the standard bind-off is the position of the thread connecting two stitches. So, yes, small differences matter a lot!
I love the GermanTwisted cast on and use it frequently. I was happy to see the Icelandic bind off is a nice match for it. Does it work 1x1 ribbing, such as binding off the opposite end of a cowl?
well, technically speaking, it works. whether you like the outcome is something I cannot tell you. Kindly cast-on 10 stitches, knit across 4 rows, bind-off and check whether you like it :)
This is my favorite bind off for garter stitch!! A book I have that has this bind off doesn’t have you knit the first stitch, just inserting needle through first st on left hand needle, commencing with bind off. Does knitting that first st help to keep the piece “squared off” / corner?? Hmmm… I haven’t tried this w stockinette though. Would this work nicely w st st? Any downside w st st? I think you have me thinking of the mechanics of knitting/stitches!!! I learn so much from your videos, Thank You very much!
well, I think it really depends a lot on the circumstances and preferences (i.e. in the round vs flat, ...do you actualyl want rounded corners, etc) Also, I just have an inkling that a lot of teachers/books just copy instructions rather than really working on them. And that often leads to the same mistakes being repeated all over. At the end of the day, you can use any bind-off for any knitting stitch pattern. Only a swatch can tell you if a) you like it and b) it has enough (or too much) give for your project. I can't
Thanks, Norman! Since I use the Icelandic on shawls (mostly, or cowls), I never gave much thought to that first st, until I watched! Agree w you re perpetuating an un-tried technique. Which is why I devour your technique videos. I usually analyze (at times over-analyze) the “why” and “how” or “what-if” of my projects. You are more succinct! I’ve notebook pages devoted (😅) to all those things on many of my projects! I understand that a swatch/test of xyz technique would be best. Again, I thank you for ALL your technique videos, I’m always learning a new-to-me tip/trick, and I appreciate when you discuss the “why” and “ how”!! I’m still going thru videos I haven’t watched. Thank You!
Hi Norman. My name is Terry I live in Utah USA. First i want to say thank you for all you do. I e learned so much from your videos. I just knitted a shawl in stockingette stich. Its a cresant shape with a 5 inch ruffle on the bottom edge. I am ready to bind off but i am not sure what technique to use. Everything Ive tried so far makes the edge roll. I have over 1,000 stitches on my circular needles. What bind off would you recommend? Thank you Terry
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You have a gift for teaching! I'm so glad you decided to part ways with your previous employer because the knitting world needs you so very much! 😁
Stretchy bind offs are always in great demands. Happy to learn a new one. Thank you Norman
they sure are. I might do a full episode on my main channel about it soon!
Thank you so much. Your close ups and repetition are awesome.
You have been my knitter teacher for more than 20 times, thank you so so much, I always wanted to learn how to knit and thanks to you I’ve been able to learn and improve gorgeously ❤❤❤
By pure coincidence I've been looking at videos of Icelandic bind off as it was mentioned as a possible technique to use for a shawl I've been knitting. Your tutorial is by far the clearest! Thanks Norman
happy to hear that and have fun completing your shawl!
Thanks for this, Norman. This would be a great bind off for shawls that have mohair and not much definition.
oh yeah...could quite possibly be!
Thanks Norman, clear and concise as always! Excellent teaching style. Thank you.
Many thanks!
I tried the Icelandic bind off for the first time on a garter stitch shawl. This is now my most favorite bind-off to use. The edge is beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing this with us!
You are so welcome!
Hi Norman. Great tutorial. I really like the Icelandic Bind Off. We used it for a couple of projects. You’re instruction is always so clear. Thank you for showing the 2 different ways. I only learned the first. Have a wonderful week!🤗🤗
Oh I didn’t know about this one. ♥️ Love it!! You demonstrate and explain so well.
I always appreciate the options you offer, thanks !
That's a great method. I hadn't heard of it before. It was easy to see on the video how it accomplished the bind off all in basically one stitch. I will try this method next time I bind off. Thanks!
definitely give it a try. And maybe you'll like it! And if you don't well..then at least you know why, right? :)
So easy to follow with your closeup videos! Thank you!
very happy to hear that
Fantastic tutorial Norman ! 👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
happy to hear that, Fariba!
I always liked this bind off and I use it a lot, but have always slipped the stitch twisted, just the way I was taught. It also makes a great contrast edge if bind off in a different colour.
definitely, there are many variations of this technique. so stick to what you like best :)
Thanks for the info! Very helpful video. Good pace and level of detail
Hi Norman! I’ve recently gotten back into knitting and feel so blessed to have found your channels. You are such an amazing teacher, and I love (and am subscribed to) both of your channels. When I want to know the expert way to do anything, I search your channels, and your beautiful videos walk me through the method. My work turns out perfectly. Sending you so much love and gratitude 🙏🏼💖
aww..that's awesome. glad i can be a part of your knitting journey
I enjoy knitting garter stitch based projects, so will definitely give this a try. Somehow the manipulation reminds me of Norwegian purling, although I know it’s not the same thing.
yeah, but it sure feels reminiscent!
Thank you for this video. I tried to do Icelandic bind off on a shawl once and it didn't come out well. Having seen your video I realise that I wasn't dealing with the second stitch correctly, ie not putting the needle back through the first stitch before wrapping the yarn. Small things make such a difference and for this reason your videos are a gift
yes,..if you look at it very closesly, the only difference between this method and the standard bind-off is the position of the thread connecting two stitches. So, yes, small differences matter a lot!
Thanks i did it with a crochet hook and for me it was much neater than with needles, it did lose some stretch.
Thank you! ❤
I love the GermanTwisted cast on and use it frequently. I was happy to see the Icelandic bind off is a nice match for it. Does it work 1x1 ribbing, such as binding off the opposite end of a cowl?
well, technically speaking, it works. whether you like the outcome is something I cannot tell you. Kindly cast-on 10 stitches, knit across 4 rows, bind-off and check whether you like it :)
Thank You🙂👋
This is my favorite bind off for garter stitch!! A book I have that has this bind off doesn’t have you knit the first stitch, just inserting needle through first st on left hand needle, commencing with bind off. Does knitting that first st help to keep the piece “squared off” / corner?? Hmmm…
I haven’t tried this w stockinette though. Would this work nicely w st st? Any downside w st st?
I think you have me thinking of the mechanics of knitting/stitches!!!
I learn so much from your videos, Thank You very much!
well, I think it really depends a lot on the circumstances and preferences (i.e. in the round vs flat, ...do you actualyl want rounded corners, etc)
Also, I just have an inkling that a lot of teachers/books just copy instructions rather than really working on them. And that often leads to the same mistakes being repeated all over.
At the end of the day, you can use any bind-off for any knitting stitch pattern. Only a swatch can tell you if a) you like it and b) it has enough (or too much) give for your project. I can't
Thanks, Norman! Since I use the Icelandic on shawls (mostly, or cowls), I never gave much thought to that first st, until I watched! Agree w you re perpetuating an un-tried technique. Which is why I devour your technique videos. I usually analyze (at times over-analyze) the “why” and “how” or “what-if” of my projects. You are more succinct! I’ve notebook pages devoted (😅) to all those things on many of my projects!
I understand that a swatch/test of xyz technique would be best.
Again, I thank you for ALL your technique videos, I’m always learning a new-to-me tip/trick, and I appreciate when you discuss the “why” and “ how”!! I’m still going thru videos I haven’t watched. Thank You!
Hi Norman. My name is Terry I live in Utah USA. First i want to say thank you for all you do. I e learned so much from your videos. I just knitted a shawl in stockingette stich. Its a cresant shape with a 5 inch ruffle on the bottom edge. I am ready to bind off but i am not sure what technique to use. Everything Ive tried so far makes the edge roll. I have over 1,000 stitches on my circular needles. What bind off would you recommend? Thank you Terry
your shawl curls because of the stockinette stitch. you need a true border not just a bind-off. that part has almost no influence on the curling.