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Stretchy/Ribbed Bind-Offs

All the bind-offs in this section work great for ribbing, which means that they are all stretchy to varying degrees.

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All the bind-offs in this section work great for ribbing, which means that they are all stretchy to varying degrees.

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Jeny’s Surprisingly-Stretchy Bind-Off (JSSBO) for 1×1 Rib

Jeny’s Surprisingly-Stretchy Bind-Off (JSSBO) for 1×1 Rib
Jeny’s Surprisingly-Stretchy Bind-Off (JSSBO) for 1×1 Rib

A fairly easy and very stretchy bind-off that is great for 1×1 rib. You will not be disappointed with its stretch or sturdiness. Leaves a visible edge.



Blog Post: The Best Stretchy Bind-Off for Toe-Up Socks: Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy Bind-Off (JSSBO)

Jeny's Surprisingly Stretchy Bind-Off on Super-Bulky Pink Knit SocksBy Liat Gat – Founder / Bind-Offs, Liat Interviews Others, Socks, Stretchy/Ribbed Bind-Offs, Toe-Up Socks / May 19, 2019 / 17 Comments

I recommend Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy Bind-Off (JSSBO) for binding off on toe-up socks. It is easy to memorize, easy to do, stretchy, and fast. JSSBO works with any rib pattern (1×1, 2×2, etc.). Includes an interview with JSSBO inventor Jeny Staiman.

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Stretchy/Ribbed Bind-Offs Illustration: 1×1 Invisible Ribbed Bind-Off

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2×2 Invisible Ribbed Bind-Off

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2×2 Invisible Ribbed Bind-Off
2×2 Invisible Ribbed Bind-Off

This bind-off is a stretchy and invisible way to bind-off for 2×2 rib. It is not easy to remember but it is worth doing.


In-Pattern Bind-Off for 1×1 Rib

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This is a fast, easy bind-off that is minimally stretchy when used on ribbing.

It’s the same thing as the Standard Bind-Off “top” variation, done by alternating knit and purl stitches to make an edge that faces up.

I would consider it “required reading” for beginning knitters.


Jeny’s Surprisingly-Stretchy Bind-Off (JSSBO) for 1×1 Rib

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Jeny’s Surprisingly-Stretchy Bind-Off (JSSBO) for 1×1 Rib
Jeny’s Surprisingly-Stretchy Bind-Off (JSSBO) for 1×1 Rib

A fairly easy and very stretchy bind-off that is great for 1×1 rib. You will not be disappointed with its stretch or sturdiness. Leaves a visible edge.


Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy Bind-Off (JSSBO) for 2×2 Rib

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This 2×2 bind-off is very stretchy, with moderate-to-high bounce back, which means it won’t stay stretched out but rather it will bounce back into shape nicely.


Yarnover Bind-Off

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This is an intermediate bind-off that is super stretchy.

Here’s how it works: After every two stitches that you’re binding off you add one stitch — a yarnover — and then bind it off.

The theory is that when you add more stitches to your bind-off it becomes stretchier. You can even add the yarnover in between every single stitch.


Latvian Bind-Off

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This is an intermediate sewn bind-off that is the stretchiest of all the sewn bind-offs.

Not only is it very stretchy, it also springs back into place nicely.


Invisible Ribbed Bind-Off for 1×1 Rib

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The Invisible Ribbed Bind-Off is a great, advanced stretchy bind-off. It is a sewn bind-off that blends invisibly into 1×1 rib. Good for binding off toe-up socks. Learning it will help you learn Kitchener stitch as well.


Tubular Bind-Off for 1×1 Rib

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The Tubular Bind-Off is a stretchy, advanced bind-off for 1×1 rib that is totally invisible. The ribbed stitches continue over the top edge and onto the other side. Requires a tapestry needle.


Kitchener Double-Rib Bind-Off

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Kitchener Double-Rib Bind-Off

If you want a 2×2 ribbed bind-off that’s stretchy and truly invisible, look no farther than the Kitchener Double-Rib Bind-Off.

The bind-off stitches blend into the 2×2 ribbing perfectly, making it look like the edge is hemmed.


Cable Bind-Off for 1×1 Rib

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This is an intermediate, medium speed bind-off that is not very stretchy, but which is lovely for other reasons.

The special thing about this bind-off is that it is half-invisible, half-decorative. The columns of knit and purl stitches in the ribbing blend into the right side of the bind-off row in an attractive way that is sort of a cross between an invisible bind-off and a decorative bind-off.


Cable Bind-Off for 2×2 Rib

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This is a quasi-invisible ribbed bind-off with a firm edge that is not very stretchy.

While not truly invisible, the bind-off edge blends in with the ribbing nicely.

Based on the Cable Bind-Off for 1×1 Rib, this 2×2 rib adaptation calls for you to do each movement twice.



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