Cat Bordhi-PERSONAL FOOTPRINTS-Jeny's Surprisingly Stretchy Bind-Off

Thanks to Jeny Staiman, the knitting world now has a bind off stretchy enough to suit any situation. If you've avoided toe-up socks or trembled as you bound off necklines (wondering if your head would make it through), fear no more. Jeny's ingenious technique will solve your problems forever. Her bungee-cord-like bind-off even hinges at the knit and purl changes, to thrill the perfectionist in you.

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[MsBeckettLA]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this bind-off!! I use it on everything now, not just socks/leg warmers/gloves, but EVERYthing! It works great on garter/stockinette stitch, too, not just ribbing, great for making the b-o row stretchy and not tight and bunched up! Thanks so much for the tutorial! :D

[elfishlightningbug]

I had the same problem. I don't remember how I came across it, but there's a technique called a Norwegian purl that lets you leave the yarn in the back.  It took me a couple of tries to get it, but now I find purling much less frustrating! If you search Norwegian purl, there are tutorials.

[Cynthia Nyquist]

Thanks Cat, I am going to use this on your Anemone hat pattern I am making. Yea, love the moebius brim. This is a great hat with the little wiggles hanging out.

[Coed Thornton]

About to try this on my poncho cowl.

[Cheryl Wolfe]

great video to learn from.....great teacher!!!

[semprelegato10]

I really like your tutorials, and want an opportunity to take a class from you!. The tempo of these vids is perfect (if it's too fast for you hit PAUSE)...one comment however. I am 65. I was taught to knit by a great aunt when I was 5. I've been using this bind off all these years, as have many others I know. . checked with a friend to make sure .  It is. Nothing new under the sun, is there? Except perhaps things like magic loop because of course those long circs didn't exist way back then

[NancyToday]

I'm so glad you showed us that. I am sure you have also disliked the usual bind off that makes the edges of things so tight. Perfect!  Thanks.

[bslp1120]

i just used this bind off method for a hat with a yarn that has no stretch to it and was thinking that I should have added elastic thread to the ribbing. No need to with this bind off and it fits great and stays on perfectly. Thank you for a great video.

[LizKS48]

I must say I'm more impressed how you do your purling! You just whip that purl into that stitch! I wish I could do that. I have a lot of trouble with the Continental purl and I wish I could get it! My yarn keeps falling off my finger and I get so frustrated I go back to the American way of doing it or the English?

I love to knit Continental so this is very frustrating. I'm not in the least bit left handed so I guess that doesn't help. Thx for this video. I'm going to be using this bind off.

[knitcrochetchick]

In crochet its the same as the half double crochet.