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Binding Off in the Middle of a Row

Binding off in the middle of a row is a valuable knitting technique, especially when creating necklines or shaping your projects. It allows you to secure a portion of your stitches while keeping the rest live for further knitting. In this tutorial, we’ll guide you through the steps to master this technique.

Mastering the art of binding off in the middle of a row opens up a world of creative possibilities in your knitting projects.

Video tutorial

Learn the essential technique of binding off in the middle of a row, perfect for creating necklines and shaping your knitting projects.

How-to guide

Step 1: Begin with your desired number of stitches on the needle.
Step 2: Knit the required number of stitches on the needle
Step 3: Knit the next 2 stitches to start working your bind off
Step 4: Pass the first stitch over the second stitch
Step 5: Knit the next stitch
Step 6: Pass the first stitch over the 2nd stitch
Step 7: Repeat steps 5-6 until you have bound off the required number of stitches
Step 8: The stitch remaining on your needle will be your first stitch for the remaining stitches on the left needle
Step 9: Knit the remaining stitches
Step 10: When you reach the last stitch, pull the loop through, cut the yarn leaving a long end, and thread the en through the loop.
Step 11: Pull it tight to fasten with a knot

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Knit the first stitches, bind off the middle section using the section, and bind off the remaining stitches
You would typically bind off in the middle of a row to work a neckline
You can bind off on either the right or wrong side, depending on your pattern instructions. Follow the pattern for guidance on when and which side to bind off.
The amount of yarn needed for binding off depends on the number of stitches to be bound off and the yarn thickness. As a rule of thumb, you should have about three times the length of yarn as the width of your knitting.
For beginners, the basic bind off method is recommended. Knit the first two stitches, then pass the first stitch over the second one. Repeat this process until you have one stitch left and secure it.
Yes, “bind off” and “cast off” are terms used interchangeably in knitting. They refer to the same technique, which is used to finish a knitting project and secure the stitches so they don’t unravel.

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