How Do You Bind Off In Kitchener Rib In Knitting?
This method of binding off is for projects that use a rib pattern. It creates a stretchy edge by using a tapestry needle to cast off the stitches. This edge also has a professionally knitted look. Follow these steps to bind off in kitchener rib in knitting. Knit all the knit stitches and slip all the purl stitches in the last two rows of the project to prepare to cast off. Keep the yarn in front of the purl stitches that you slip. Cut the yarn leaving a length about three times the width of the project to bind off with. Slip a tapestry needle onto the yarn. Insert the tapestry needle into the first stitch from front to back, or left to right. If the second stitch is a knit stitch, insert the tapestry needle into both stitches and slip them off the knitting needle. Slip the tapestry needle into the purl stitch from left to right, or back to front, and leave the stitch on the knitting needle. Pull the yarn tight. Insert the tapestry needle into the last knit stitch that you slipped off t
