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Bind-Offs, Seaming Bind-Offs
Video: ZigZag (Ancient Greek) Bind-Off
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Characteristics: stretchy
This is a very stretchy seaming bind-off that leaves a visible zigzag-shaped ridge.
It does have a distinctive zigzag look to it that is similar to Russian grafting, only this one has a pronounced ridge and the bind-off is very stretchy. It also stretches back into place nicely.
You'll need an extra needle for this bind-off.
Instructions
Use a third needle in your R hand, the same size as or 1 size smaller than the other two.
- P1 on back needle.
- K1 on front needle.
- BO 1.
- P1 on back needle.
- BO 1.
- Repeat steps 2-5 to last st.
- K1 on front needle.
- BO 1.
- Cut yarn and pull through last st. Stretchy!
Zigzag Bind-Off - Step-by-Step Photo Instructions
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More Information
The interesting thing about this bind-off is that it has an ancient origin. In her book, Cast On, Bind Off, Cap Sease writes that this bind-off was discovered on the heel of an ancient Greek sock! That makes this a very old bind-off indeed.
