Simple Stretchy Bind Off

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9 жыл бұрын

So simple, and so stretchy! This is my new favorite bind-off, good to use whether you need a little or a lot of stretch. A good matching cast-on is the German Twisted CO, video here:
• Knitting Help - German...
Instructions for working this BO in 2x2 rib:
Step 1: K 2 stitches, insert the left needle into the front of the two stitches you just worked, wrap the back needle and knit them together (k2tog tbl)
Step 2: P 1 stitch, Insert left needle into the back of the two stitches you just worked, wrap the front needle and purl them together (p2tog)
Step 3: Repeat Step 2
Step 4: K 1 stitch, insert the left needle into the front of the two stitches you just worked, wrap the back needle and knit them together (k2tog tbl)
Step 5: Repeat Step 4
Repeat Steps 2 through 5
Instructions for working this stitch in any other stitch combination:
K every knit stitch, and k2tog tbl it with the other stitch on the right needle
P every purl stitch, and p2tog it with the other stitch on the right needle
Information on things you'll see in this video:
The shawl I'm wearing (not my design) can be found here:
www.ravelry.com/projects/veryp...
The needles I use are Knitter's Pride Bamboo DPNs:
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The bulky yarn I used is Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Bulky in colors Crush, Yonder, and Honey:
www.knitpicks.com/yarns/Wool_o...
The nail polish I'm wearing is by Julep, color "London".
refer.julep.com/s/stacip

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@cookierebes Жыл бұрын

I went down two needle sizes and it got rid of the flare while maintaining the stretch! LOVE this bind off!!!

@chantelm9255 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@linguavert4399 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I could like this every time I have to come back and rewatch it. Thank you!

@PTNoyce 2 жыл бұрын

Agree too, I have to re-watch it every time I need a stretchy bind off. It's so simple but will not stick in my brain!

@dsrtwillow6722 2 жыл бұрын

Leave a new comment each time you use this video. It feeds the algorithm much as the likes do.

@susaningalls800 2 жыл бұрын

I have to watch it again too. So glad to have the video!

@americanrefugee6756 2 жыл бұрын

Isn’t she awesome!

@heidijorg9469 Жыл бұрын

Same here!!

@peepers4763 6 жыл бұрын

Stop the flare! Every 3rd or 4th stitch, bind off the traditional way? I still have the stretch needed for my socks and when the sock is off there is little to no flare. Easy to adjust based on needle and yarn choices.

@Ntagati 8 ай бұрын

This is a fantastic solution! Thanks so much. 😊😊💕

@kellypaxino4161 3 жыл бұрын

I really struggled to get the yarn through on the k2tog, but switched to a crochet needle and it works like a charm!

@padrelaw Жыл бұрын

excellent suggestion!

@mslaceyrose413 9 жыл бұрын

I swear that almost every time I have a knitting issue, when I Google it, or open KZfaq, one of the very first things I see is one of your videos that just happens to be THE perfect solution. LOVE this bindoff! Thanks so much! :)

@verypinkknits 9 жыл бұрын

L Bottino - this BO uses about as much yarn as a regular BO. I always leave myself a couple of feet for socks so that I can easily finish the BO, and have enough of an end to easily weave in.

@Rhiannon83videos 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, this is perfect for finishing off a chunky cowl I knitted up. I've learned so much from your videos! You always explain things so clearly and at just the right pace.

@joanthompson6118 6 жыл бұрын

This is a fantastic bind off... I knit with hemp, cotton, silk yarns often, this works so slick for adding just the right amount of stretch for these fibers without looking messy!!! so happy to see this video😘

@helenstrub 9 жыл бұрын

This is perfect timing! I'm just finishing up my first of your toe-up socks, and have been just knitting and knitting because I was afraid of binding off, and it being too tight! I can't wait to try this. I'm also going to try using your tutorial on the German short rows when I start the next sock. Thanks so much!

@cruisepaige 2 жыл бұрын

Same

@mmmcclainable 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. I just finished knitting my first sock and couldn't wait to try it on. Well...I couldn't get it on my foot due to my bind off. It was the only way I knew to bind off until now!! Thanks again VeryPink. I love all of your videos including the slow motion videos too!

@hartmarilyn 5 жыл бұрын

I just used this bind off (purl version) on a wrap that called for a 'stretchy bind off'. I then used your technique for 'tidying up the last stitch'. I love it!! It''s stretchy and also looks quite nice. Thanks Staci, for your great videos.

@rosemaryfrew5571 5 жыл бұрын

Best Ever demo. I looked through Sock Knitting books, Knitting encyclopaedia books for a stretchy toe up sock bind off. NOTHING!!! Awesome Thank You.

@donlyn492 2 жыл бұрын

Game changer!!! Just took up knitting after years of putting the needles away, made 3 Christmas sweaters with the neck holes too tight!, now I will pull them apart and redo the bind off stitching.. lots of work but it will be worth it .Thank you

@mcvicky524 Жыл бұрын

I used your stretchy bind-off for a shawlette with perfect results! Now I'm going to use it on the bottom end of a cardigan. I'll likely return to view this video again. Thanks for keeping this video available.

@annlyall2974 3 жыл бұрын

I used this for the first time last night for baby sweater neckband - never tried it before but you made it super-easy and it works perfectly! I'm going to use it all the time now! You are the very best knitting instructor ever! So helpful and clear, perfectly explained and demonstrated - I love all your Slow Motion videos and all your regular speed videos - whenever I need assistance I only look at yours now for everything! Thank you SO MUCH!! Ann from UK!

@kitkatknit 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this one! Just had to rework baby collar. Went from 14” to an 18” circumference! Now it won’t rip off ears 😸

@chrisberry7712 3 жыл бұрын

I know that feeling - it hurts!!

@jessicaroberts8250 2 жыл бұрын

Did it make the edge of the neck saggy at all?

@sidior12 5 жыл бұрын

I just tried this on a mock turtleneck I'm working on. I had just finished the neck ribbing bind off, and could hardly get my head through the neck opening. I un-did the bind off and reworked it using this stretchy technique, and voila! Worked great. No problem getting my head through the neck opening now, and the flaring is minimal. I do see that I'll have to work on my tensioning when using this technique. Thanks for the oh so timely tutorial.

@susanmorrisonnarring837 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Your method saved my piece!!! The traditional cast off method was WAY too tight for my open stitch floofy yarn. What a great stitch!

@1992bananamonkey Жыл бұрын

What Linguavert said! I come back every time, and there it is. Thank you! It's like calling Mom for that ingredient you can't remember from your favorite family recipe!

@BBFCCO733 2 жыл бұрын

Relatively beginner knitter, made a cowl and was not to happy by the tight bind-off...well, now I will definitely be knitting one up again using this bind-off. Thank you!

@sandrasaville2688 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you sooooo much!!! I had finished a huge sweater and bound off the regular way and knew the minute I finished I had a major problem. It was supposed to fall nicely and instead it cupped. I went back and undid the bind off I had done and used your technique. Now the sweater drapes the way it was supposed to. You are a lifesaver!

@theoriginalquinnpiper 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this, and for ALL your excellent videos. You make it so easy to see what you are describing, and you also describe each technique very clearly. You have become my go-to person for knitting videos, and have always been so helpful!

@thomme8539 3 жыл бұрын

This is amazing!! so well explained and saved my turtleneck sweater. It also looks really nice. Thank you!

@janet4900 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. It's because of you that I can knit a raglan sweater. I haven't stopped once I learned !

@flourchylde 6 жыл бұрын

I am an obsessed sock knitter and this has become my fave bindoff. Thank you so much.

@jjbing3 6 жыл бұрын

flourchylde It works well for socks?

@PG-wz7by 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such a clear discussion of when this bind off may be appropriate. I always appreciate your thorough format. Yours are the first videos I view on knitting techniques. PS, I just used this on my first crescent shawl, and it looks great and blocked out exactly as I planned.

@francesoneill6370 9 жыл бұрын

I am using the bind off for the first time on a wool shawl right now and I'm loving the look!

@roberta5306 2 жыл бұрын

You're awesome. I ripped out my ribbing once after doing a regular bind off. Then I ripped to the lifeline (which I also learned from you) after trying a bind off following the pattern. Still no good. Glad I check in with you. It came out perfect!! Thanks so much.

@OnwardRose 4 жыл бұрын

I have honestly been struggling with bind off on my first pair of socks and honesty checked out a few You Tubes on the subject..But I am not only excited about the technique but on how you teach ..YOU are my hero I will be checking out more of your tutorials ..thank you so very much

@shumsunnishaparveen7466 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. You are helper angel. Whatever doubt i have, whatever mistake i did, you are always there for my help.

@gloopgloopglorp 2 жыл бұрын

I've only been knitting for about 2 months now and your videos have been so helpful. Thank you so much!

@valeriehorwitz7901 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos, love the quiet presentation and love the simplicity of the amazing ways you find to do things. Many thanks.

@katibere1966 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! I had done bind off in pattern and it made the sweater neck too small...it wouldn’t go over my head!! I had the hardest time SAVING my stitches after frogging neck trim 😩. I finally got them on needles again and used this stretchy bind off and it turned out WONDERFUL!!! THANK YOU!! 😊

@royalmaster203 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing how to do this stretchy cast off stitch, works like a charm

@pam3744 7 жыл бұрын

I'm finishing up a baby pullover and picked out my first bind off, which I realized would be too tight going over a baby's head, and used this one. Much better and very stretchy. Perfect! Thank you, Staci.

@rachaelbullmore48 5 жыл бұрын

Really helpful and clear instructions. Thank you. I just made a pair of knee-high socks (toe up) and made the mistake of using regular bind off and it was way too tight: this vid provides the perfect solution 😊

@madamchaos8236 2 жыл бұрын

I tried 3 “stretchy” bind off techniques before finding this one for a sweater band. The yarn has very little give. This was the best! Finally looks normal. I have a shawl that still doesn’t feel right even after blocking so I’m going to redo it. Thank you for this and all your other extremely helpful videos. I will remember to search VeryPink first next time :-)

@anitawessels3932 4 жыл бұрын

I have been following you channel for a number of years now. But there is always something new you teach me. Just found the stretchy bind-off. Thanks

@marcijones421 6 жыл бұрын

I really want to have a Cast ON stretchy like this for top of socks for my broken swollen ankle. Other cast on stretchy like this would be great for several types of patterns. thank you for this great technique!

@verypinkknits 6 жыл бұрын

I have a few different videos on stretchy cast-ons, here is the one I use the most: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i8mnoKamrt_QeX0.html

@saramouhamed1087 5 жыл бұрын

you are my fav knitting teacher. and thank you for all of your great videos

@vbeecher 3 жыл бұрын

This is seriously the easiest stretchy bind off, and it's nice and neat!

@Wsa7777 9 жыл бұрын

I LOVE this bind-off! Thank you for sharing it & I look forward to using it often.

@FrancescaDonnaMarie 7 жыл бұрын

I must tell you I love the music. reminds me of Bewitched.

@theastewart6721 6 жыл бұрын

FrancescaDonnaMarie Yes!! Me too! You are the first one to ever say what I think every time I hear the music! I love it! Brings me back to my childhood!

@8698gil 4 жыл бұрын

I noticed that too. I grew up watching Samantha and Darren.

@sharoncarey4765 7 жыл бұрын

OMG, you saved my sweater! I had just finished my awesome lime-green sweater by binding off the neckline, and guess what? Couldn't get it over my head! You're a lifesaver!

@studiovivalbicocca 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha same here. In order to dress in mine, I just recasted off in the standard way much more loosely, somehow the loops on the edge are bigger too.....Now thi video helped me find the best way!

@DEEGRIFFINDVM 2 жыл бұрын

THE VERY PINK STRETCHY BIND OFF TECHNIQUE HAS BEEN A GAME CHANGER FOR ME !!! THANK YOU

@vikatexas562 4 жыл бұрын

Uhh! You are not kidding! I love this, and why did I not know about this before. Thank you! It is my new favorite.

@tonifisher2443 Жыл бұрын

That is so good! I am a tight knitter, and my casts off were shocking - this solves my problem.

@barkers16 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this tutorial! Used this today on my Icelandic sweater and I now won't worry about my cast off being too tight for my head like my last attempt was...... Love your channel and videos!

@AngelaElizabeth-tg5km 6 ай бұрын

Great video, I’ve always wanted a neat stretchy bind off without being complicated and time consuming. This is it!! I did find that if I’m binding off a purl stitch, I purl it as you did, but then I moved the yarn to the back, put my left needle through the back of the two stitches on my right needle and wrapped the yarn round to complete the stitch. I found this much easier and it’s still stretchy 🩷

@claireearley4936 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this very easy stretchy bind off, I've always used a size up in needle and tried to do it loosely but it doesn't look so neat Thanks to you I now have the perfect way to finish off One very happy knitter here now :)

@naomi19ify 7 жыл бұрын

Ty ty ty this bind off just saved my Christmas sweater!!!!

@veni.vidi.reliqui7946 9 жыл бұрын

What a great discovery!! Thanks for sharing!

@lori6404 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks Staci! I can't wait to use this on the socks I am making. :)

@knittingdoula 8 жыл бұрын

So pleased to learn this bind off in time to complete a lace weight shawl I'm working on. For my purposes, this beats EZ's Sewn Bind Off. Thanks!

@user-ox7bo5hm1n 6 жыл бұрын

Oh! Thank you so much. Your video is so clear and good for beginners. Nobody told me the difference between regular BO and this strechy BO. I used regular BO before and it was not stretcy enough. But I didn't know why.. Now I know the difference and feel like I've made progress:)

@lebahmadu81 3 жыл бұрын

that looks so much easier than the bind off I knew, the right stitch go over the left...😍 thankyou❤️

@thedoron2 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, definitely strechy, and I like the way it respects the K and P of the previous line.

@vickysanders749 4 жыл бұрын

I love your tutorials. I actually understand what you are showing. About to tackle your Christmas stockings.

@carolinamunozcoloma5119 Жыл бұрын

I love your channel, thanks for the videos. A big hug from Chile. 🇨🇱

@marie_h1104 8 жыл бұрын

Just tried this for a shawl I just finished; I love it!

@grade4aj517 3 жыл бұрын

thank you very much. I have just knitted a sock and struggled with binding off so it could fit over my heal. I am going to try it right away. thank you

@angelab5598 8 жыл бұрын

Every time I need something, you have a video already made to teach it to me. Very appreciative of your hard work!!

@SynfullyWkd67 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! This is now my go-to bind-off for my Asymmetrical Shawls and ear warmers!

@JessicaBrowneFiji 2 жыл бұрын

This is super helpful! I just bound off a sweater neckhole with a normal bind off and it didn't fit my head. Definitely gonna redo it with this method 😊

@colourmydreams 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing! I’ve been pondering how to do this for ages. So glad I found this lovely tutorial. Thanks!!

@rebeccaknudsen6190 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks very pink! I love learning new things about knitting especially. You're descriptive and have great visuals so easy to follow thanks again

@nadialang87 9 жыл бұрын

Funny to say, that I started watching this video while I'm already stretchy casting off my finished circle jacket. Thanks for your tutorials and your videos. I really love your channel and enjoy watching the videos.

@akirzn1 6 жыл бұрын

You just saved a hat I was making for a cousin's son. I tried knitting theough the back loops for my bind-off, but that was still not stretchy enough. This one worked out perfectly. Thank you!

@judithah41 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent instruction, easy to follow. Thanks much! Always love your videos, Staci! 😊

@dcrunicycles 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you again. I'm back, it's winter in Truckee. I'm reacquainting myself with last year's dormant projects. Stretchy bind off : )

@carolharper268 2 жыл бұрын

I love this, especially for the top edge of sleeves that need to be inset into the body. 💖👏

@GracieSpacecadet 6 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! I Tried the method on several videos. This the best technique and easiest video to follow.

@Annie-yp6ix 3 жыл бұрын

What a great technique. I had already unravelled the hem of a jumper twice. I didn’t bother binding off in pattern as wouldn’t have noticed the difference with my mohair yarn.

@DebOlliff 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Staci! This is perfect for the turtleneck I am making!

@libbypickett2172 6 жыл бұрын

LOVE! You have the best knitting videos ever!

@cathycrome9421 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! It is much nicer than the BO I've been using!

@elee7997 5 жыл бұрын

I love this bind off in general, but especially because it's a perfect match for the crochet cast on, which is my favorite stretchy cast on. It looks the same, and it has the same amount of stretch.

@tumtinjsh 2 жыл бұрын

This was superhelpful, thank you! 🤩 I thought I'll have to redo my sleeves but tried this method and they turned out amazing 😇

@jacketears7604 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful and a good paced video. I have a fingerless glove to bind off later today so this was exactly what I needed. Thank you!

@BrendaMarie68 9 жыл бұрын

Very helpful (I always love finding new bind off methods). Thank you! AND we are wearing the same nail polish! 😆

@hannahingliscreative 5 жыл бұрын

Had sleeves on a cardigan where the bind off was too tight, undid and used this stretchy bind off, problem fixed. Thank you.

@Thebigdalg 5 жыл бұрын

I can't thank you enough for this method as I was about to throw my knitted hat in the bin because I had tried about four different methods to bind it off and all where far too tight. Thank you you're a star x

@belias8036 9 жыл бұрын

WOW, I too am so very excited, thankyou so much for sharing.

@Christine-pd4cq 9 жыл бұрын

This is why I Love you! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

@amhanson_ 6 жыл бұрын

This is even easier than the regular bo! Thank you!

@laurenlopez8235 10 ай бұрын

Youre the best teacher that i found for this method, you made it look so simple thank you.

@everettedl 5 жыл бұрын

This works GREAT with flat two color brioche and long tail cast on. I just used the main color to bind off so it's the same color as the cast on. Thanks!

@snagaptz 7 жыл бұрын

Hi lady, I love your loose bind-off and am planning to use it for my hats from now on. thank you for it.

@sonjalehmann4355 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 2000 times! Just tried it out and It's amazing stretchy!

@snicholson1978 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! I have big calves so those cute little boot cuffs don't fit. Now i can do this and wear them!

@cathyb2204 7 жыл бұрын

You've changed my life! Thanks.

@karenstubbs5475 7 жыл бұрын

I just had to undo a couple of rows on a pretty top down cardigan for a baby, as the cast off armholes were much too tight - used this bind off and voila! Perfectly big enough for baby! Thank you so much for this simple method, which will be much used...