Technique Corner

Binding off can be an awkward, tedious process, since the conventional method of binding off—grabbing stitches by the scruff of their necks and hauling them over each other—lacks the flow of regular knitting.

Luckily for us, Lucy has developed innovative new method of binding off that that is not only faster and easier than the conventional method, but also produces a looser bound-off edge. Watch this video to see Lucy demonstrate her fabulous modified conventional bind off:

For more videos like this, see Lucy’s Binding Off playlist.

Julia Watt (on Ravelry: Julia Watt; my Etsy store: LanesEndKnots)

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