How to work 2x2 stretchy bind off + call for testers!! // Retro V-Neck Sweater + Vest

[@roomofkale788]

this is so great!!! to viewers, REMEMBER if you're following the steps at 4:00 - don't forget the step in between 8 & 9: insert needle from the back between 2nd & 3rd sts (2nd knit & 1st purl)

[@cherylhall4951]

I’ve been using this method for binding off 2x2 ribbing for several years and it really works great! Highly recommend it! It’s a variation on Kitchener Stitch so if you are comfortable with Kitchener, you should have no trouble with this method. The result is very polished and professional looking.

[@ravensnow2931]

It looks so much better as the full sweater! Awesome pivot. It was really cool to see you adapt multiple times to make the tricky knit into something you actually love.

[@WellLovedKnits]

*UPDATE* Application has been closed- thank you so much for your interest!! I hope you guys enjoy this tutorial!! If you’re interested in testing this pattern, click the link in the description 💕

[@sweetsacrifice77]

Hey hey! The link says that the survey is closed and the testers have already been chosen.

[@milenakarla1079]

@@sweetsacrifice77 yesss :(

[@WellLovedKnits]

@@sweetsacrifice77 it's open again :) my mistake!

[@Ruth-tbk]

Thank you so much for this!! I've only seen one tutorial that shows sewing off without reorganzing the stitches to 1x1 and it was way too fast and super confusing. I especially love that you've put written instructions as well, that's really helpful!

[@astroboi971]

Thank you! I've been looking at lots of tubular bind off videos for my first jumper project and they scare the hell out of me! Your tutotrial is super clear and precise! I feel much more confident in doing this bind off now!Thank you!

[@livingbeyondvision4863]

That was so perfect! Easy to understand. I followed along and completed my bind off. Thank you so much!

[@actuallyitscady]

Just applied for testing! I'm so excited that this pattern is finally taking shape. Its been great to watch you develop and change it over the months

[@chrissy24-7]

Thanks for the tutorial! I really like the sweater! Lovely dropped shoulder

[@vindeljay]

What a lovely result for your vest sweater

[@pb.honey.sandwich]

I love this bind off! Thanks for sharing this technique :)

[@joumana1275]

This is super helpful, thank you kindly for sharing. I missed the opportunity to test knit your last pattern so super excited to have been able to submit this time 😊

[@Lavendare1023]

I can never see me doing this. I always cast off in pattern and have never had a problem with tightness or flaring. Love the vest/jumper.❤️

[@izibevan7023]

Wow thank you for such a good tutorial plus amazing timing as I was just struggling to find a tutorial I could understand!!

[@thesquishstitch]

This couldn’t have come at a better time! I’m literally knitting the first cuff of the seamless mock neck sweater and have a few rows left before binding off!

[@hannahhoward7261]

Fab timing! I just cast off the body of the Seamless Mock Neck Sweater but it had zero stretch so I’ll definitely rip it back and try again. Thank you ☺️

[@druidsongevergreens]

You may also prefer the needle with a slightly curved tip. I find them much smoother for precision like this.

[@muktab.cameron6117]

Thank you so much! Finally a good tutorial for this technique!

[@maggiepop]

Love this yarn’s coloring!! So pretty 😍

[@rebekkahsprague484]

love the way the sleeves taper! If you ever do a knit and chat, do you think you could talk about your favourite knitting/crochet books? The sweater is beautiful and you did an amazing job! :)

[@myknittingburrow7033]

Thank you so much for this! My cuffs will really improve applying this method😍🌙

[@sophiac1761]

Can't wait to see your testers results soon! Love this bind off method, I basically only use this now however it does feel like it is never ending for the body of a sweater hahaha

[@cameronlakeman6295]

Thanks! This is definitely what I was looking for!

[@MrsNathiSinnlos]

I used this "stretchy" bind-off to finish my Toe-Up socks, but I guess we have VERY different definitions of stretchy. I can barely get my foot through 😂 this will be hell to redo, but I will keep this in mind for sleeves.

[@WellLovedKnits]

It’s also important to not pull your working yarn through too tightly! Good luck!

[@MrsNathiSinnlos]

@@WellLovedKnits I have not pulled at it, I had it at 3,5 times of the circumference and barely made it. It is a little stretchy, but it does not give enough for my heel. But for sleeves it's great and that's what you intended it for and how I'll use it in the future. 🥰 It's a great bind-off, just not for socks, but they also need next level stretchyness 😅

[@femmeknitted]

I'm so hype for this pattern. I won't be able to apply to test but I'll definitely be knitting it when the pattern is released 🥰

[@TheHarryKnit]

Applied for the test knit cause I'm so into sweater vests right now!! It's so exciting, I can't wait! 😍

[@reneetedesco9287]

Beautiful sweater/vest!

[@sachisuperstar]

Just applied to test knit! This is an awesome pattern!

[@margaretroberts6258]

Ohhh, I can’t wait for when you release the pattern! Any idea when that will be.

[@easyteh4getperson]

isnt this technically not a tubular bind off? tubular has 2 set up rows before binding off to create the tube. i think it's more like a 2x2 italian bind off

[@katiehowell8852]

I've followed a tutorial for a tubular bind off for 1x1 rib and didn't have to do the two set up rows.

[@artsysseunie]

Hi!! As a beginner that just started knitting very recently, I love your tutorials! They are so well explained and helpful. I was wondering if you could maybe do a tutorial on how to do tapered sleeves? I was trying to modify the pattern from puffy sleeves to tapered sleeves for the sweater I'm knitting and I just can't figure this out... or maybe do you know some resources I can check out? Thank you! 😊

[@lisaboyer1310]

Can somebody please explain the difference between tubular and italian bind off and why the names seem to be used interchangeably? Also, great video, love that it saves having to rearrange the stitches into 1x1!! :)

[@biancaporfoun]

I would love to be a tester but it takes me forever to knit a project. I would love to buy the pattern when you release it thought! Do you think you'll have video instructions as well. I'm definitely a visual learner so i really appreciate the videos :)

[@abbibutton]

Do you prefer WATG or WAK?

[@alisontoms4986]

What wool did you use for this jumper please?...it is beautiful.

[@lyndseyyoung1559]

Will this pattern be released in more extended sizing or just S-M-L like previous?

[@glass2167]

When making the vest will the yarn be held double or not? I was wondering wether I can substitute the yarn weight for a different one if it was held double

[@elizabethgriggs9751]

Hi I was wondering what yarn this is as its beautiful

[@monicamarrocco2783]

im not sure if it just filled up that quickly, but the link says you don't need any more test knitters, is that correct? much love!

[@WellLovedKnits]

ah! that was my bad - it's fixed :) thanks for letting me know!

[@user-fc3sx2cw5x]

How many hours a day do you typically knit for? I’m curious :)

[@joycestewart4893]

How much yarn will be required for the sweater? I may have enough 🤩

[@jaypak8186]

Is the tester application now closed? Im getting "Internal Error"

[@ishiggs8150]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2TEYmSsn6uLaZo 5:29 repeat for mid bind off

[@livismith5007]

I actually like it better as a full sweater! Don’t get me wrong, vests are cute but they feel as though they have no function other than to be cute.