Purl Bind-off Method
The Purl bind-off method creates a firm edge. It works in a similar fashion as the knit bind-off method except that it uses the purl stitch. It is useful for binding off a project that is knit in reverse stockinette stitch or one that has a garter stitch at the end.
Tools needed
- Knitting board
- Knitting tool
Directions
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- 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.
- Work a purl stitch for each peg leaving one
wrap on each peg.
- Starting with the side opposite your
working yarn, pIck up the last wrap and place
it on the second-to-last wrap.
- Work purl stitch.
- Repeat steps 3-4 for the remainder of the
wraps, always placing the last wrap on the
second-to-last wrap and working a purl stitch.
- 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.
- Weave the tail through your piece.
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