Two Ways to Bind Off Stitches in Pattern

Two Ways to Bind Off Stitches in Pattern

Often, the instructions we follow tell us to bind off stitches in pattern. Designers choose this approach to give our project a clean even edge that looks the same on both sides of the work.

It is a great way to improve the bind off edge with just a little bit of extra effort.

Two Ways to Bind Off Stitches in Pattern

There are two main ways to bind off in pattern. Let’s take a look at them one by one.

Both these ways are great for binding off stitches of projects worked back and forth and the ones worked in the round. To give a perfect finish to the edge of your seamless projects, use the method explained in this tutorial


The full step-by-step photo tutorial about this method, is a part of the Knitting Collection #6. Once you order your copy of this collection, you will instantly receive a “big PDF” (370 pages!) with this and 43 other tutorials included in the collection.

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Do you prefer to have matching cast on and bind off edges in your projects?

If you enjoyed this tutorial,
here’s something else you might find helpful:

“Matching Cast Ons and Bind Offs” Book

Discover six pairs of cast on and bind off methods that form identical edges on projects worked flat and in the round.

“Neat Side Edges” Book

Learn twelve ways to make side edges of a knitted project nice and tidy. Plus, ways to fix side edges, and a way to improve edges of finished projects.


Happy knitting!

Maryna Shevchenko - www.10rowsaday.com

Two Ways to Bind Off Stitches in Pattern | 10 rows a day
Two Ways to Bind Off Stitches in Pattern | 10 rows a day
Two Ways to Bind Off Stitches in Pattern | 10 rows a day