Cast On, Bind Off (56 page)
Authors: Leslie Ann Bestor
Reach over in front of that stitch you've just put back on the left-hand needle â¦
and knit the next stitch on the left-hand needle.
Drop both stitches off the left-hand needle. You now have 2 stitches on your right-hand needle.
Repeat steps 2â4 until 1 stitch remains. Cut the yarn and pull it through the last stitch.
a.k.a. Russian, Purl Two Together
The Lace Bind Off
creates a stretchy edge that is suitable for necks, sleeve cuffs, and sock tops. It also works well, as the name suggests, for lace pieces where you want a lot of stretch to accommodate the openness of the lace pattern.
CHARACTERISTICS
⢠Flexible edge
GOOD FOR
⢠Lace
⢠Necks
⢠Cuffs of socks
⢠Top-down mittens or hats
Knit the first 2 stitches together through the back loops.
Slip the stitch on the right-hand needle back to the left-hand needle purlwise.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 until you have 1 stitch left. Cut the yarn and pull it tightly through the last stitch.
Getting It Right
⢠Knitting through the front of the stitches makes a slightly different look.
⢠You can also work this in purl. You may find the purl version to be slightly faster.
Try swatching with these different variations to see which looks best with your project.