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finished the first one and for all who asked what kind of stitch it is : it’s a sweater pattern, knit one row / round with the wraps and than knit one row/round above it. alternating the wraps every repeat by 2 stitches
Three knitting bind-offs:
Introduction:
Binding off is a technique to secure knitting stitches so they can safely be removed from their needles. It's a crucial step to finishing up a knitting project.
When you're learning how to knit, you might struggle with figuring out what bind-offs are suitable for which projects. Here are the three bind-offs I use the most frequently, and when to use them.
The standard bind-off:
This bind-off is probably the first one most of us learn when we first get into knitting. Knit two stitches (or slip the first if your pattern says so), then pass one stitch over the other.
The resulting edge looks neat but isn't very stretchy. Use it when you need simple edges that don't need a lot of stretch. This method is also perfect for edges that will be picked up or sewn together at a later moment.
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(Image source) [ID: a close-up of a knitting sample in orange and white yarn, showing an edge that has been bound with a standard bind-off. The stitches neatly lean into each other sideways.]
The suspended bind-off:
This bind-off is very similar to the standard bind-off. However, instead of dropping your passed-over stitch off your needle, you first knit the next stitch, then drop both stitches at the same time.
Due to this stitch suspension, the resulting edge is stretchier than a standard bind-off. Use this bind-off when you need a medium amount of stretch or if you have a tendency to bind off too tightly.
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(Image source) [ID: a close-up of a knitting sample in orange and white yarn, showing an edge that has been bound with a suspended bind-off. The stitches neatly lean into each other sideways, but are slightly longer than those in a standard bind-off.]
Jeny's surprisingly stretchy bind-off:
This bind-off is super stretchy, just like the name says! It's similar to the standard bind-off, but uses yarn-overs to add extra yarn to your work, which results in more stretch.
Use this bind-off when you need all the stretch you can get.
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(Image source) [ID: a close-up of a knitting sample in green and white yarn, showing an edge that has been bound off with a suspended bind-off. There's a little gap between every bound stitch, which lean into each other in a subtle zig-zag pattern.]
Conclusion:
Picking a fitting bind-off can make or break a project. Always think of what kind of edge you need before you bind off your stitches. A non-stretchy edge on a stretchy item can make your garment impossible to wear, while a too stretchy bind-off on a more static piece can make the garment hang awkwardly on your body.
There are plenty of different bind-off techniques, but these three are a great place to get started. Learn how to do the standard bind-off first, then try out the suspended one. Once you've got the hang of that one, try out Jeny's surprisingly stretchy bind-off.
Good luck!
Hello, to start I wanna say I really love your blog!
So I wear a lot of jeans and I also cycle a lot (everyday) which causes my jeans to rip around the crotch area. Do you know a way to mend them as invisible as possible? Thank you!
I'll add some pictures of the last one I ripped.
[ID: three pictures showing a hole surrounded by worn-out fabric at the crotch area of a gray pair of jeans.]
Mending jeans (compilation)
That's absolutely mendable. :) I've done a few posts in the past that may be helpful to you:
Invisible jeans mending:
How to mend holes in the thigh area of jeans
Fixing up thigh holes in jeans
Mending thigh holes in pants
Mending and upcycling jeans
Other jeans mending topics:
Visible mending on a pants' crotch
Mending knee holes in pants
Reinforcing jeans
Broken zipper keyring trick
Mending a belt loop
DIY custom patches
Mending the corner of a pocket
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Day 2 of Aspecnatural week - Asexual // Purple // Connection Pattern | Yarn: Drachenstein Amethyst 1000m 100% Cotton
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The one bizarre thing to me about textiles is that warp-weighted weaving is at least 6500 years old, but our oldest knitted artifacts are only ~1000 years old, and crochet 200 years old. Even though you need less equipment to knit (two sticks) or crochet (one hook) compared to warp-weighted weaving (frame, loom weights, batting, heddles). Why the big gaps between these inventions? And why did each one appear and spread when it did?