Binding Off in the Middle of a Row // Technique Tuesday

This video demonstrates solutions for the challenges of binding off in the middle of the row, including tricks for tidier transitions between BO stitches and stitches that will continue to be worked.
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Introduction 0:00
Issues with the standard method of binding off stitches in the middle of the row: 0:16
Accommodating the offset nature of binding off: 2:14
Finessing the corners for a tidier result: 7:18
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  • @Jess-ix8do
    @Jess-ix8do5 жыл бұрын

    I wish you would write a book with all of your useful tips and tricks. I would definitely buy a copy :)

  • @jordana72uk

    @jordana72uk

    2 жыл бұрын

    Me too!

  • @29riverad
    @29riverad Жыл бұрын

    This was extremely helpful. I couldn't understand how to begin to create the neckline of a sweater until I saw your video. You explained it soo clearly, and now I feel like I can actually attempt to do this. I like the idea of creating a swatch to practice the neckline too. Your a terrific teacher. Thank you!

  • @ceciledoubovetzky6287
    @ceciledoubovetzky6287 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much! The result of my pockets is perfect. Huge fan of your videos, I'm glad I found your channel. Thanks again!

  • @jenneeschansberg4131
    @jenneeschansberg41312 жыл бұрын

    This is one of my go-to knitting technique videos. It's the small things that can make SUCH a difference!

  • @maxinejones1519
    @maxinejones15192 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I am knitting a scarf with many open spaces, like buttonhole. I was annoyed with the sloppy holes I get binding off. I’ve been searching for a solution to this for a while now. You have supplied it. ☺️💕

  • @romystumpy1197
    @romystumpy1197 Жыл бұрын

    Yes Roxanne this finesse technique was very useful indeed it has been a saviour after years of having scruffy corners, thanks for a full demonstration and explanation

  • @exiled150
    @exiled150 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! I converted a piece-knit cardigan pattern to seamless and wasn't sure how to handle the combined armhole bind off. Your method worked perfectly.

  • @lorelpaquet8777
    @lorelpaquet87772 жыл бұрын

    All these years of knitting and I learn this. THANKS SO MUCH!

  • @scubamujer6069
    @scubamujer60693 жыл бұрын

    I am at the neck bind off stage of my very first sweater. Your teaching methods are incredibly clear and helpful!!!

  • @RoxanneRichardson

    @RoxanneRichardson

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yay, thank you!

  • @doadirockwell1761
    @doadirockwell17615 жыл бұрын

    Arrrggg.....I have searched for several days for this video because I did not remember it was about binding off in the middle of the row. I was looking for something about buttonholes. But I FOUND IT once I remembered it was about binding off in the middle of a row. THANK YOU for saving my buttonholes and the leg holes of the dog's sweater from being a mess. As usual the best teaching on the web as regards all things knitting.

  • @betford1

    @betford1

    5 жыл бұрын

    Me too! I was trying to use buttonhole techniques to make a ponytail hole in a hat, and everything I tried was a mess. This helps! Thanks!

  • @dorothyrockwell8157
    @dorothyrockwell8157 Жыл бұрын

    you are always my go to teacher - you instructions are so clear and the video supporting the instructions is always superb

  • @NinaKeilin
    @NinaKeilin5 жыл бұрын

    I love these ingenious fixes for small but annoying problems.

  • @kerfuffle9312
    @kerfuffle93125 жыл бұрын

    Oh my goodness.....This is brilliant and very useful. Thank you for sharing.

  • @AftonGroveKnitter
    @AftonGroveKnitter5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! I learn something new every time I watch you technique Tuesday’s!

  • @kdgeckoknits274
    @kdgeckoknits2745 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this technique. I've always struggled with bind-off corners, and adjusted/fixed while knitting the neckline. Though no one else would notice, I still thought the corners a little wonky. Can't wait to try this technique. Rox rocks!

  • @laurachapple6795
    @laurachapple67952 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video. I'm working on a scarf with open squares in it and your 'finesse' technique is exactly what I needed!

  • @Tricia123B
    @Tricia123B11 ай бұрын

    Fantastic tip as always Roxanne! You are so helpful.

  • @vicki1141
    @vicki11412 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for all the refinement techniques you share. Always so very easy to understand what you are teaching and the small things that bug me are solved by consulting your videos. Still a beginner/ intermediate, but like to challenge myself.

  • @TheRealRohnaH
    @TheRealRohnaH3 жыл бұрын

    ABSOLUTELY PERFECT! I am knitting the Lalique sweater from Ravelry and was so confused at the first row where you bo for armhole! Thank you so very much! RoxRocks!

  • @MapleStoryxFreak
    @MapleStoryxFreak4 жыл бұрын

    this is so neat, thank you for this :) i used to just use spare yarn to kind of fill in the gap and bring the stitches together again but this is so much more convenient!

  • @doinafred3049
    @doinafred30494 жыл бұрын

    thank you Roxanne ! your explanation is very clear ! good lesson!

  • @theastewart6721
    @theastewart67215 жыл бұрын

    What a great technique! What a difference it makes in the look! I loved the speed knitting lol! Thanks for another great video!

  • @lesliekqueen
    @lesliekqueen3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Roxanne: Thank you for showing me the right way to bind off without gaps. I am doing miniature sweaters and that gap at the neckline was really something you couldn't miss. Again, really useful tips. Again, thank you...

  • @Wekia
    @Wekia2 жыл бұрын

    You are so good at explaining things and showing them. I always come to your channel to learn new knitting techniques and problem solving. Can be bit tricky sometimes to find the correct video because English is not my first language and knitting lingo is not my strong suite lol

  • @romystumpy1197

    @romystumpy1197

    Жыл бұрын

    Isn't she just ,her channel is the knitting bible

  • @tracyvision
    @tracyvision Жыл бұрын

    I’m swatching to practice my first mid-row bind off and when I was done I thought to myself “I need Roxanne to fix this!” Roxanne to the rescue! Thank you!

  • @TheDollyce
    @TheDollyce5 жыл бұрын

    Well, THIS WAS BRILLIANT! Yes, this issue if The Gap and The Strangled Stitch has always bugged me, even if it's an area that will have a neckline picked up. I'll remember this video, and save it in my KZread videos folder! Thanks!

  • @gschultz63
    @gschultz6320 күн бұрын

    This is actually really helpful for improving the look of two-row buttonholes!

  • @susanb3525
    @susanb35254 жыл бұрын

    This is very helpful and thank you! I’m a newer knitter and kept thinking I was doing something wrong to leave those gaps in there. I ripped back a few inches and redid my neckline using this technique and it looks so much better!

  • @dontblink5264
    @dontblink52642 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this technique 🙂 I stumbled onto you whilst finding ways to make my first attempt at a knitted tote bag look great. With your help, I think it will be fabulous!

  • @karenkreig4701
    @karenkreig47015 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this. I am knitting teddy bear sweaters from bottom front, over the top and down to bottom back. Had no idea how to fix the gap for the neck. You are a genius!

  • @georgyevans
    @georgyevans5 жыл бұрын

    So helpful. I have a favourite pattern (Richmond Wristies, on Ravelry) created by the owner of my LYS, Milli, in which the bind off and cast on forms a gorgeous pattern but I was frustrated by the loops of yarn. I tried KTBL on the next row and it helped a little but didn't eliminate the problem. Now sorted in time for me to knit a pair for a good friend who has requested a pair for her upcoming zero birthday in January. As always, thank you, Roxanne!

  • @celiajean7093
    @celiajean7093 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome! I wondered if there was a way to eliminate the hole at the beginning of the bind-off. Woohoo!!! Thank you Roxanne for the golden nuggets of knitting tips!

  • @martinanagele1424
    @martinanagele1424 Жыл бұрын

    Knitter for 40 years an my mind is blown! This easy step will make my future knitting so much tidier! I love your technique videos, thank you for all your work

  • @christines1924
    @christines19243 жыл бұрын

    So great to learn this! I always hated the ends of the boundoff sts but didnt know how to rectify it.

  • @marielaiten6760
    @marielaiten67604 жыл бұрын

    Very clear explanation! You’ve helped me! Thank you for sharing 🧶

  • @adalai7649
    @adalai76495 жыл бұрын

    Wow!!! Yet another brilliant technique! This is really good!

  • @laurabartlett9724
    @laurabartlett972411 ай бұрын

    I can’t tell you how many of your tutorials and explanations have bettered my abilities as a knitter! I think half of my knitting references, if not more, are all from you! Thank you so, so much for sharing your knowledge and experience with anyone who has need of it! Truly a service to our knitastical community! ❤

  • @mj-ls7qr8xp3n
    @mj-ls7qr8xp3n6 ай бұрын

    I just used this making a dog sweater for the leg holes. I'd never done that before. Great video! Wish I'd seen this then, it would've helped my understanding of what I was doing.

  • @jeannedelaforet6441
    @jeannedelaforet64413 жыл бұрын

    Great and very useful information. It’s something I’d never thought of. Thanks!

  • @maggieadair7586
    @maggieadair75864 жыл бұрын

    This was a brilliant teaching. I had to start the bind off using a new ball of wool as per my instructions, but still used this technique you showed. Thank you

  • @RoxanneRichardson

    @RoxanneRichardson

    4 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @viviandibrell849
    @viviandibrell8492 жыл бұрын

    Excellent instruction. My local yarn shop wants you to pay for help time and I can’t go running to them every time I need help so these videos are wonderful. Especially because they are booked out weeks in advance. And I don’t want to start knitting for weeks while I wait to get help. So thank you very much.

  • @andreamcadam2822
    @andreamcadam28225 жыл бұрын

    Really useful refinement. Thanks.

  • @BeautifulOaks
    @BeautifulOaks4 жыл бұрын

    I like how the video speed was increased during middle bind off, instead of magically fading out and in. It gave me the opportunity to slow it down or keep that in mental memory.

  • @martharice4916
    @martharice49165 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! These finessed techniques are genius!

  • @reformerx667
    @reformerx6672 жыл бұрын

    Really clever technique. Thank you for sharing.

  • @oranjjetofu4054
    @oranjjetofu40543 ай бұрын

    Wow, thank you for this amazing tutorial. I was really confused because I have 86 stitches but the total stitches mentioned in the binding off row was 84. Your explanation at 6:40 was perfect and I figured it out. Thank you so, so much!

  • @nancyhamer1141
    @nancyhamer11413 жыл бұрын

    Exactly what I wanted to know, and perfectly explained. Thanks so much!

  • @safyamostafa9124

    @safyamostafa9124

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much Sofia from Egypt

  • @claudiadivis4399
    @claudiadivis43994 жыл бұрын

    I knew this was great advice when I saw it the first time, but I couldn't remember it. I was so happy to come back to it for my current project with bind off for the neckline. Thank you!

  • @RoxanneRichardson

    @RoxanneRichardson

    4 жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @Quostwed
    @Quostwed5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this wonderful technique.

  • @elizabethmullhall8226
    @elizabethmullhall82264 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for a great tutorial. I've been knitting for more years than I care to remember and this proves the point that we never stop learning. I hit the subscribe button 😍

  • @RoxanneRichardson

    @RoxanneRichardson

    4 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @kittykittybangbang9367

    @kittykittybangbang9367

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@RoxanneRichardson could you do a video on how to avoid gaps for casting on in the middle of a row

  • @patmartens4751
    @patmartens47512 ай бұрын

    Thank you at last I know how to get rid of the gaping edges …….I am so grateful thank you very very much👍😘

  • @murielmarechal2454
    @murielmarechal24542 жыл бұрын

    Such à clever trick for à perfect bind off! Thank you for sharing.

  • @doreenannafourie4125
    @doreenannafourie41252 жыл бұрын

    Wow thank you so much for this video, I've learnt something new.

  • @glynistaylor33
    @glynistaylor332 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing this informative video. I can now improve my knitting.

  • @KLD521
    @KLD5215 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing. There are so many techniques in knitting it's so intriguing vs crocheting and still being fairly new to knitting, I want to continue to learn more. Don't get me wrong I still love to crochet and one day like to incorporate both. Respectfully, Donna

  • @lucindazelaya365

    @lucindazelaya365

    5 жыл бұрын

    I subscribed to your videos today but I have watched them before, Nd since and find them very useful. I decided to join. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. You are great!!

  • @RuffTranslation
    @RuffTranslation4 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant! Another application for this is dog sweaters - I was just knitting one in the round and had to bind off and cast on in the middle of a row for the leg holes.

  • @arlenejones7427

    @arlenejones7427

    2 жыл бұрын

    I worked the bind-off row using her technique and it looks very good however, how did you cast-on the next row without getting sloppy corners?

  • @ThePalewarrior
    @ThePalewarrior Жыл бұрын

    I'm actually a loom knitter , I think this tutorial will help me? I started loom knitting a little more than a year ago. I wasn't really sure how much I'd like it because I mostly make things for my dollhouses and the Chelsea hybrids that I made? After I figured out how to do doll clothes, I decided to get a small gauge Loom. Then down to a 1/4 fine gauge. And of course small gauge yarns. I've even used crochet threads, recently started trying nylon threads. I've had a really bad couple of years and it's helpful to stay busy. I've been learning about converting needles to looms. You seem to be the only person I've found that addresses the issues I'm having for the neckline and armholes? So thank you 😊

  • @angelacornell8660
    @angelacornell8660 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😊 I am making a infant sleeves jacket,neck down and have to bind off under arm . I have been unhappy with the result but now it looked tidy 😅❤. Thank you

  • @user-mg6wo9iq1c
    @user-mg6wo9iq1c Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! I have this "gap" issue when making fingerless mittens with a thumb gusset. This should do the trick!

  • @amoore233
    @amoore2335 жыл бұрын

    Once again, great info! Sort of a forehead slapper...of course! But without you showing and explaining, that fix would never have occurred to me. Thanks!

  • @pattysartin9638
    @pattysartin96385 жыл бұрын

    Thank you this so helpful and will use this on my next project! I recommend a tutorial on backward loop cast on for sleeves and how to prevent sleeve holes at pickup, again thank you for this technique!

  • @jeant763
    @jeant7635 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Rox - brilliant!

  • @alijancica
    @alijancica5 жыл бұрын

    So easy, so simple! Thank you!

  • @mahirahmahmood1693
    @mahirahmahmood16935 жыл бұрын

    Dear roxee how cool ideas u thought. Great job Allah bless u. And may u live a long healthy life.

  • @eunique4819
    @eunique48193 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, thank you. So much nicer for my pocket opening!

  • @eviehammond9638
    @eviehammond96384 жыл бұрын

    Bet this would be good for bound-off buttonholes! I've always hated how they look, and how baggy they become because of gapping at the corners! Thanks!

  • @Scarlett4Zanzibar
    @Scarlett4Zanzibar2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you SO much for this!

  • @robertmae3416
    @robertmae34165 жыл бұрын

    Problem solved. This always bothered me but I never really tried to solve the problem. Thanks for the help.

  • @MLRCSM
    @MLRCSM4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much! Very helpful!

  • @brendamcbride2868
    @brendamcbride28684 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Your videos are so helpful. Does this work on the wrong side too?

  • @claudiamckinney852
    @claudiamckinney8523 жыл бұрын

    Super helpful! Thank you!!

  • @noeland8129
    @noeland8129 Жыл бұрын

    I been looking for this f video def saving it this time

  • @paulagrnsy
    @paulagrnsy5 жыл бұрын

    I just learned something about regular bind off that I never knew, and I haven't even gotten to the point of your video. I didn't know that you didn't knit and bind off the last Stitch oh my gosh!

  • @RoxanneRichardson

    @RoxanneRichardson

    5 жыл бұрын

    You have to knit the last stitch, in order to bind off the 2nd to last stitch. You just can't bind it off. Some people fasten off that last loop (bring the yarn tail through it), but because of how the chains are seated from the center of one stitch and the center of the next, fastening off causes that last loop to extend really far to the left. If you cut the tail and enlarge the last loop until the tail pulls out, it won't stick out so far.

  • @sandracioffi4973
    @sandracioffi49733 жыл бұрын

    Very Good! Well explained, thank you!

  • @RoxanneRichardson

    @RoxanneRichardson

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are welcome!

  • @nightowl4137
    @nightowl41375 жыл бұрын

    BRILLIANT TECHNIQUE 👍🏻😍👍🏻 Vickie

  • @Stretch1003
    @Stretch10033 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant!!

  • @Windy888City
    @Windy888City5 жыл бұрын

    Clever technique - thank you . . .

  • @Verrucca00
    @Verrucca003 жыл бұрын

    This is so helpful, thanks so much!

  • @RoxanneRichardson

    @RoxanneRichardson

    3 жыл бұрын

    You're so welcome!

  • @nancycampbell7959
    @nancycampbell79595 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant technique, explained in wonderful detail. But I'm impatient enough to wish I hadn't had to wait to the 8th minute to watch what the video description promised.

  • @RoxanneRichardson

    @RoxanneRichardson

    5 жыл бұрын

    The video description includes timestamped links to each section, with a brief description of what is included in each section. You can also use your L key to jump quickly through a video, and the J key to jump backwards.

  • @nancycampbell7959

    @nancycampbell7959

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ha! Thanks :) It was in the "Show More", and I missed it. Next time I'll know.

  • @mariaallen3212
    @mariaallen32125 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🌷

  • @melanieroberts72
    @melanieroberts725 жыл бұрын

    Hi. I would really like to see a video on doing a stretchy cast-on for twisted rib. I can’t ever get my cast-on edge to look neat on regular or twisted ribbing. Thanks!

  • @nl2766
    @nl27663 ай бұрын

    Very good!

  • @oclair1327
    @oclair13275 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant!

  • @chubipower
    @chubipower5 жыл бұрын

    wish this video had come out when I was knitting a little cap sleeve vest for my friend's baby. the bound off stitches for the armhole had the gaps =/ now I know how to fix them next time!

  • @annemariebarletta693
    @annemariebarletta6934 жыл бұрын

    Excellent

  • @lorelpaquet8777
    @lorelpaquet87772 жыл бұрын

    I would also buy this book!

  • @dashadigital
    @dashadigital6 ай бұрын

    Very helpful!

  • @Hebiscus998
    @Hebiscus9984 жыл бұрын

    When she showed us the technique I was just like “genius wow genius!”

  • @doinafred3049
    @doinafred30493 жыл бұрын

    Thank you !

  • @RoxanneRichardson

    @RoxanneRichardson

    3 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @arlenejones7427
    @arlenejones74272 жыл бұрын

    I love your finesse technique for binding-off in the middle of a row. I am currently knitting Bernat Pet Sweater and am using your technique for the leg holes however, how do I work the cast-on row using the finesse technique to avoid holes?

  • @monicavazquez3744
    @monicavazquez37442 жыл бұрын

    WoW!!! Thank You. ❤️🌹👍👏

  • @jojogiannino6974
    @jojogiannino69742 жыл бұрын

    I am knitting a balaclava. This video helps a lot with the bind off row. Now I need help also with the cast on in the middle of the next row. I also want to avoid strangled and pulled corners. Any ideas? Thanks.

  • @beenakalra9792
    @beenakalra97924 жыл бұрын

    I am thinking instead of passing the make 1 stitch over the 11 th stitch ,what would happen if we were to knit together11 and m1 stitch, will try it and see .Thank you so much ,all your videos are wonderful.

  • @Knittyneeds
    @Knittyneeds5 жыл бұрын

    HAPPY NEW YEAR 2019. AMAZING A VERY PROFESSIONAL CORNER My necklines always have a gap😁😁😁 you are truly a blessing to me. I must try it on a swatch. I've got a request and a question please. I have never achieved a V neck band. The pattern mentions to place MIDDLE STITCH on a holder. My finshed result ends up with uneven lumps in the ribbing. If you have the time I would be truly grateful for your help. Thanks for all your super great videos. Thanks for sharing and caring. 🍾🍾🍾💕👍👍👍

  • @RoxanneRichardson

    @RoxanneRichardson

    5 жыл бұрын

    That's a great idea for a video. I will add it to the list!

  • @martaper1
    @martaper12 жыл бұрын

    How would you do it if you are binding off on the purl side or wrong side? Thanks.

  • @karenbednarz4700
    @karenbednarz47005 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant

  • @francesyamashita8425
    @francesyamashita84252 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @RoxanneRichardson

    @RoxanneRichardson

    2 жыл бұрын

    You bet!

  • @blackpprs1893
    @blackpprs18935 жыл бұрын

    You are my problem solver!

  • @flowerplant6870
    @flowerplant68704 жыл бұрын

    🌻🌼very good 🤩🤩

  • @mariannef.9314
    @mariannef.9314Ай бұрын

    Brillant