Sheena's Stretchy sock bind off (without flare)

A how-to knitting video showing how to cast off toe up socks or hems and cuffs without any flare, maintaining a stretchy bind off.

Sorry my video cut me off at the end... I'll up my video skills next time!

[annemariebenoit]

For future reference: demonstration starts at 2 minute mark. When working with a yarn that has a tendency to catch there are a couple things you can do to ensure this bind-off method looks tidy. When you have 3 stitches on the needle: cast-off middle stitch and then right stitch singly, not as a pair-- this avoids a knotty appearance. Also when you have 3 stitches on the needle: pull stitches tight once needle is inserted before casting off to avoid holes near the edge of your work. This cast-off is easy to get wrong if you don't do these things, but easy to get right if you do 👍 Happy knitting!!!

[JonTheJotter]

You're a sock lifesaver, I had to redo my entire rib because I binded off incorrectly and my sock wouldn't go over my heel. This method worked perfectly!

[taracoen]

And here I thought I discovered it! I hate the flare too but realized I could add stretchiness with the YOs, but just do half as many. Thanks for officially noting this for others.

[lyndajones]

Excellent bind off. Will definitely use this method going forward. Thanks for sharing

[lisatagio]

Thank you so much. This is stretchy, looks great, and doesn’t flare. Very clear explanation! A thousand thanks!

[donnaball]

Exactly what I wanted. I worked it on a 1x1 rib. Probably didn’t wrap correctly on some but I winged it. Thank you. Making note of this one 👍

[bizzieb]

Sheena, your'e a star! I trolled through lots of videos and just couldn't get the hang of it until I tried yours. It worked because it's just so simple and I now have a neat stretchy finish to my cardigan. Thanks again.

[EnkayLightwood]

Thank you so much for sharing!! This is probably the best elastic bind off technique I've ever tried

[melodyduggan]

Thank you, after trying and unpicking three times. Your technique hit the spot. Thanks for taking the time to show us.

[pandemonium-mlzl]

LIFESAVER. You are my favorite person right now. THANK YOU!!!

[martyk]

Thank you for this awesome bind off! I'm new to knitting and am making my first pair of socks. Both bucket list items.. your bond off is both easy and beautiful!! Just because I'm new to knitting doesn't mean I want my work to look like it! This binding doesn't flare and is perfectly stretchy. Thanks again!!

[Alnitaki]

This is so helpful and easy to follow, thank you! Just finished my first sweater and the cuffs and bottom are neat and stretchy with zero flare- I’m delighted!

[moi]

It really helps if you properly pay attention when learning this or if it's been awhile. I keep looking down to see I've been knitting 2x2 rib instead of casting off and having to undo several stitches. I also recommend feeling the cast off as you work for any knots which happens every time I cast off the 2 stitches together instead of passing over the yo first then the prior stitch.

[marylougarofalo]

Did this technique on my socks turned out great. Thanks for sharing.

[latitude]

I like this It does take a lot of the flare out while leaving a stretchy edge. Worked great for a cowl I wanted to block hard, but which was a gift and I can't guarantee the recipient would know how to re-block.

[jackiejlw]

Tried and love this method - perfect results! Thank you so much for sharing this technique! 👍🏻

[sarahgreenman]

Oh my god thank you so I've needed literally this piece of information for years. You're fantastic!

[spicergirl]

Thanks! Finally a beautiful finishing to sleeves and hems!

[stitchingbykaren]

Excellent bind-off technique. Nice and stretchy. Thank you so much for sharing this.

[judybradley]

This a really nice bindoff. Not too stretchy and not too tight…just right