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Stretchy Bind-Offs
I'm knitting toe-up socks and looking for stretchy bind-offs for the
cuff. I've tried the sewn bind-off aka Elizabeth Zimmerman's bind-off. It is stretchy but it seems to make the tops flare out. I've tried the suspended bind-off but it doesn't seem to be all that stretchy. Any other suggestions? Alison |
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Stretchy Bind-Offs
On May 15, 11:41 am, Alison wrote:
I'm knitting toe-up socks and looking for stretchy bind-offs for the cuff. I've tried the sewn bind-off aka Elizabeth Zimmerman's bind-off. It is stretchy but it seems to make the tops flare out. I've tried the suspended bind-off but it doesn't seem to be all that stretchy. Any other suggestions? Alison I often do a regular cast off (in pattern) but use a bigger needle as I do so. You might like to try this: http://www.socknitters.com/Tips/stretchy.htm VP |
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Stretchy Bind-Offs
This isn't anything flash or fancy . . . . . . but I just
work three times in normal cast off for every two stitches. So for a K1 P1 rib I cast off by K1 in the loop below the stitch, K1, pass 1st stitch over, P1, pass stitch over, K1 in the loop below the stitch, pass stitch over, K1, pass stitch over, P1, pass stitch over, etc. This doesn't require changing needle size and it is quick and easy, and gives just enough stretch for my socks without too much of a lettuce leaf edge. Like I said - not fancy but it works for me. Have you considered knitting some ribbing elastic into the last row and cast off (the very fine sort used by machine knitters) or is that "heresy"? lol I also knit toe-up socks because I can never get the grafting of the toes right. I tried all the sewn top finishes but I always seem to get things twisted about half way through. (sigh) -- Cheryl "Alison" wrote in message ... : I'm knitting toe-up socks and looking for stretchy bind-offs for the : cuff. I've tried the sewn bind-off aka Elizabeth Zimmerman's : bind-off. It is stretchy but it seems to make the tops flare out. : I've tried the suspended bind-off but it doesn't seem to be all that : stretchy. : : Any other suggestions? : : Alison |
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Stretchy Bind-Offs
The one I use for stretchy is the following.
Knit 1, knit another, slip the first one over the second one, knit the next stitch in line, pass the previous one over the newly knit stitch... Finish to the end, and on the last stitch after slip previous stich over it, pull yarn through like a slip knot, then you can do a small graft of one stitch to close the circle. I've used this on all my toe up booties to date and hasn't been too tight yet. Just my two cents. Jenn in CA http://pleiaden.blogspot.com On May 14, 4:41 pm, Alison wrote: I'm knitting toe-up socks and looking for stretchy bind-offs for the cuff. I've tried the sewn bind-off aka Elizabeth Zimmerman's bind-off. It is stretchy but it seems to make the tops flare out. I've tried the suspended bind-off but it doesn't seem to be all that stretchy. Any other suggestions? Alison |
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Bind off `normal` but use a bigger sized needle ,, at least 2 sizes
bigger . mirjam I'm knitting toe-up socks and looking for stretchy bind-offs for the cuff. I've tried the sewn bind-off aka Elizabeth Zimmerman's bind-off. It is stretchy but it seems to make the tops flare out. I've tried the suspended bind-off but it doesn't seem to be all that stretchy. Any other suggestions? Alison |
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On 14 May 2007 16:52:21 -0700, Vintage Purls
wrote: On May 15, 11:41 am, Alison wrote: I'm knitting toe-up socks and looking for stretchy bind-offs for the cuff. I've tried the sewn bind-off aka Elizabeth Zimmerman's bind-off. It is stretchy but it seems to make the tops flare out. I've tried the suspended bind-off but it doesn't seem to be all that stretchy. Any other suggestions? Alison I often do a regular cast off (in pattern) but use a bigger needle as I do so. You might like to try this: http://www.socknitters.com/Tips/stretchy.htm VP Thanks very much, VP. I don't understand the half-hitch M1 in the instructions below however. Alison K1, M1 ("make one" by making a half-hitch loop, not by picking up the in-between thread), pull the M1 tight, P1. |
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Stretchy Bind-Offs
On 14 May 2007 18:53:43 -0700, Jenn wrote:
The one I use for stretchy is the following. Knit 1, knit another, slip the first one over the second one, knit the next stitch in line, pass the previous one over the newly knit stitch... Finish to the end, and on the last stitch after slip previous stich over it, pull yarn through like a slip knot, then you can do a small graft of one stitch to close the circle. I've used this on all my toe up booties to date and hasn't been too tight yet. Just my two cents. Jenn in CA http://pleiaden.blogspot.com Thanks Jenn - I think this is what I did on the suspended bind-off. It worked on one sock but the other ended up tight. I'll try it again. Alison |
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I use Grumperina's bind-off (I can't remember if I do it on a bigger needle
or not so that is something else to try): Work 2 sts in pattern (either knit or purl). Move yarn to back (if the last worked st was a knit, this is already the case). * Transfer the 2 worked sts to the LH needle, and k2togTBL. Work 1 st in pattern (move yarn to back if it was a purl), * repeat between *. It is from her blog post he http://www.grumperina.com/knitblog/a...it_him_a_1.htm It sounds fiddly but it isn't too bad and it works. Good luck! LauraJ "Alison" wrote in message ... I'm knitting toe-up socks and looking for stretchy bind-offs for the cuff. I've tried the sewn bind-off aka Elizabeth Zimmerman's bind-off. It is stretchy but it seems to make the tops flare out. I've tried the suspended bind-off but it doesn't seem to be all that stretchy. Any other suggestions? Alison |
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On May 16, 12:46 am, Alison wrote:
Thanks very much, VP. I don't understand the half-hitch M1 in the instructions below however. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Half_hitch VP |
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Alison wrote:
On 14 May 2007 16:52:21 -0700, Vintage Purls wrote: On May 15, 11:41 am, Alison wrote: I'm knitting toe-up socks and looking for stretchy bind-offs for the cuff. I've tried the sewn bind-off aka Elizabeth Zimmerman's bind-off. It is stretchy but it seems to make the tops flare out. I've tried the suspended bind-off but it doesn't seem to be all that stretchy. Any other suggestions? Alison I often do a regular cast off (in pattern) but use a bigger needle as I do so. You might like to try this: http://www.socknitters.com/Tips/stretchy.htm VP Thanks very much, VP. I don't understand the half-hitch M1 in the instructions below however. Alison K1, M1 ("make one" by making a half-hitch loop, not by picking up the in-between thread), pull the M1 tight, P1. That's also known as the backwards loop cast on. sue |
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