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This book is a collection of methods that form identical cast on and bind off edges. We’ll take a look at twelve cast on + bind off duos, from the basic chain-looking edges to the more elaborate decorative ones.

We’ll start by discussing the most basic pair of matching cast ons and bind offs – methods that are not flashy, but add subtle vibe of a well-finished garment.

In the second chapter of the book, we’ll see how we can make our edges a bit more prominent by adding different kinds of i-cord – regular i-cord, purl i-cord and a skinnier variation of the regular i-cord that adds a lovely braid to the cast on and bind off edges of our projects.

Then we’ll talk about pairs of matching cast on and bind off methods that turn the edges of our projects into decorative elements. These are the edges that transform even a most basic of projects into an exquisite creation.

We’ll see how we can make the picot edging that designers add to their most well-crafted knits. Then we’ll take the idea of decorative edgings one step further when we discuss edges formed by criss-cross and scalloped cast on and bind off methods.

Finally, we’ll talk about the edges that do not look like edges. They do not end at the top or at the bottom of a project. Rather, they seem to be flowing around the fabric continuously.

We’ll see how all of these methods can be applied to projects worked back and forth and the ones worked in the round.

When you are choosing a perfect cast on and bind off for your project, you will be able to easily assess each method by looking at a close-up photo and the icons depicting the stretch, the level of difficulty and the tools used to work each method. All that at-a-glance information is provided at the title page of each matching cast on and bind off duo.

If you need a quick reminder of the steps involved in performing each method, cut out the quick reference cards available at the end of each chapter, and keep those cards on hand as you add matching edges to your project.

The book is set to be published at the end of 2023.