Knit Bind-off Method

The Knit bind-off method creates a neat and firm edge. It is one of the most common bind-off methods used on the knitting board and the easiest to learn. It requires no extra tool other than what you use for the knitting board itself.

Tools needed

  • Knitting board
  • Knitting tool
Directions
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  1. Move all of the wraps on the top rake to the bottom rake so that there are two wraps on each peg on the bottom rake.

  2. Knit off each peg leaving one wrap on each peg.

  3. Starting on the side opposite your working yarn, pIck up the second-to-last wrap and place it on the last wrap.

  4. Knit off.

  5. Move the wrap to the empty peg where the second-to-last wrap used to be.

  6. Repeat steps 1-3 for the remainder of the wraps, always placing the second-to-last wrap on the last wrap and knitting off.

  7. When you have reach the last wrap, cut a 6-inch tail off the working yarn and pull through the last stitch pulled off the loom.

  8. Weave the tail through your piece.

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