Invisible Bind Offs for K1P1 Ribbing, Italian BO vs Tubular BO

[@EM-py7km]

Merry Christmas Suzanne! Thank you for another year of excellent videos.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Happy holidays!

[@reneeolo3814]

By far the clearest explanation of the Italian BO I’ve found ANYWHERE! Thank you so much for this!!

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are so kind to say this, Renée, thank you! ❤️

[@jand7782]

When I watch technique videos, I'm always in awe of whoever figured these things out! Thanks, Suzanne for another great instructional video. You are my go-to teacher.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Glad it was helpful! Happy Holidays.

[@gfitz6001]

Jan D: I agree with you. This video has explained both techniques so clearly. It progresses slowly enough. The camera work shows each stitch and step . And, like you, I too am in awe of the minds that figured out the techniques.

[@sabrinafloros1876]

This was a great tutorial! Thank you! Your directions were very clear and I found myself saying, "Knit off, purl on, purl off, knit on," which helped me! : ) Thank you!

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are so very welcome, Sabrina! ❤️ Thank you for watching!

[@claudiacollier1911]

I’m so glad I found this video! Knowing it is a Kitchener bind off made it so much easier to memorize.

[@solebervejillo5638]

Thank you, great tutorial! How would you start if your first stitch were a purl? Thank you!

[@madelainedaley2128]

I come to you whenever I need to learn something new. Thank you for the time you invest in helping us all.

[@SuzanneBryan]

So nice of you

[@SheBangSheNan]

This is the best tutorial I’ve seen for tubular bind offs and the various styles. Thank you so very much!

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are so welcome!

[@mandywalker1802]

I have been trying to do the Italian bind off for the last 4 hours with zero success, 4 minutes with you and I’ve got it! Such a clear explanation, especially when you likened it to Kitchener stitch. Thank you so much, you are an amazing teacher.

[@cococreates26]

Everytime I want to use this bind off I come back to your video, and everytime I'm like "yes, I'll definitely remember it this time" And yet here I am, again 🤣 Thank you so much for this tutorial xx

[@jandroid1962]

Same!

[@LPAFiles]

Thank you. I always find your videos so helpful. Not only do you show the method but you explain the why. This makes all the difference for my understanding.

[@celiag.1272]

I was so confused about how to do the Italian BO until I found this video! I read a ton of articles that just made me more confused, and this cleared it all up. Thank you so much!

[@SuzanneBryan]

I love hearing this, Celia! Thanks so much for the great feedback! ❤️

[@EllieStone247]

I cannot thank you enough for your videos! You have the best demonstrations and explanations. You are a marvelous teacher and an incredible gift to the knitting community! Thank you!!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Wow, thank you!

[@Pipscape]

Clearest explanation of these two similar but different BO's. I also now understand why some people do the tubular on two needles, but honestly, that seems like an unnecessary complication to me. And seeing that the Italian BO (on one needle) is actually stretchier is helpful!!! Thank you!

[@bellavitaranch971]

Suxanne, love your videos. I own a yarn shop and share your videos with my students. There are lots of videos online, but I tell them that if they want to learn to do something correctly, you are the source! Thanks so much for your time and effort creating these videos. They are always clear, precise and make it easy to learn the techniques.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you so much for sharing that with me. What is the name of your shop?

[@loredanaweston5968]

Thank you Suzanne! I love your videos! I have watched many videos on the Italian and Tubular bind off, but yours was by far the easiest and clearest to follow.

[@CornbreadOracle]

Thank you for walking through this so clearly. Just used it to bind off a cowl that ended in 1x1 rib with a ‘bind off in pattern’. Haha…no. I knew this bind off existed but I couldn’t remember how it went. Best explanation I found. Thank you and if you see this, Happy New Year, Suzanne!

[@katet.3543]

I never heard of this and it's required in a more advanced pattern I'm using and I'm so grateful for your clear and easy-to-follow video! Thank you!

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are so welcome, Alex! And good for you to try more advanced patterns! ❤️

[@lisamaslowe6438]

Thank you so much for this one- it was exactly what I needed. I’d been struggling, because the tubular bind-off was bulkier than I wanted; and I had waded through videos of Kitchener (the recommended bind-off for the particular project) that just didn’t work for me! Usually I go straight to your videos, but somehow I missed this one. You saved the day, and I’m going to share the info by referring people on my project page on Ravelry to this video. I’ve learned so much from you in the last couple years and I’m very grateful!

[@SuzanneBryan]

I am so glad to be of help. Thank you for sharing. 🧶

[@chingachgook9718]

Oh thank you Suzanne! I’ve been putting the knits and purls on to two separate needles, then kitchenering, since 1979! This is so more civilized ❤️ and 4 rounds is just perfect! You gave me a gift of satisfaction-now on to the second cuff!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Wow, that is so wonderful, C, I love hearing success stories! Way to go! ❤️

[@Ursaminor31]

Thank you Suzanne for all you do and share. Much love and gratitude to you.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you so much! Happy Holidays.

[@msdraeneichick]

Suzanne, I might flipping love you! I was trying the tubular for a good 40 minutes and for whatever reason, my brain wasn't getting it and I hated how it looked plus it wasn't stretchy. I came to your video since it *also* has the tubular, but I watched the Italian version first and it just clicked. I picked up the kitchener stitch on my first try with it too, so that probably helped, but I was truly about to just go to a regular bind off until I found your video! Thank you so much!!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Wonderful

[@clairedeare1139]

As ever, you manage to explain what is a pretty baffling technique in a way that makes total sense. Thank you!

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are so welcome, Claire and thanks for the great feedback! 😊

[@KittenBowl1]

Love this video. I finally understood how to do Italian BO. I knit in continental and I couldn’t understand watching others. This is by far the best Italian and Tubular BO video. Thanks so much!

[@SuzanneBryan]

That's a lovely thing to say, Ellie, thanks so much! ❤️

[@jandroid1962]

You have been such a treasure for my knitting. I really appreciate your videos.

[@SuzanneBryan]

That is so kind of you to say!

[@rebekahchalkley3252]

Suzanne. You legend. This is the 5th video I've watched and it's by far the clearest and the best. THANK YOU!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rebekahchalkley3252]

@@SuzanneBryan It was super helpful. Thanks to you (and countless repetitions of "knit off, purl on; purl off, knit on"), I just finished the Italian bind-off all the way around the bottom hem of my first sweater. Love how it turned out! You're an exceptionally gifted teacher. After watching my second video from your channel (on eliminating holes when picking up stitches for the sleeves), I knew I had to subscribe. Thank you again!

[@colettebouvier9201]

Great tutorial Suzanne. The Italian 1x1 bind off is my go-to from now on.

[@shutupcaf]

Thank you for this thorough tutorial! I was struggling with the difference between Italian & tubular bind off, this explains perfectly. Also the tip about doing the last row of ribbing in a needle 2 sizes smaller was so helpful :)

[@SuzanneBryan]

You're very welcome!

[@lynnheffernan5634]

This video made it so much easier than others for the same stitch! Thank you for clearing my confusion!!

[@linarossenbach1812]

Great explanation, thank you Suzanne. After repeating a few times "knit off, purl on, purl off, knit on", I got it. I love your videos. Thanks from Gerrmany.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you so much, Lina, I appreciate your kind words!

[@tinkergamarello1372]

I’ve used this video to bind off many sweaters. Thank you so much 😊 don’t always remember so I always come back for a refresh!

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are so welcome! 🧶

[@lesliebarton9359]

Thanks Suzanne, another brilliantly described and demonstrated skill. You are my go to person for all knitting techniques as you are so clear and easy to understand with your explanations. I've just mended a sweater cuff using this method and it looks really great.

[@SuzanneBryan]

This is wonderful to hear, Leslie; thanks so much for the lovely feedback! 😊

[@anne-mariescheffer4691]

Thank you! A very clear video and as always I love it that you tell us what and why to make us understand more about knitting x

[@SuzanneBryan]

Glad it was helpful! Happy Holidays.

[@anne-mariescheffer4691]

@@SuzanneBryan Happy Hollidays to you too

[@joannai1161]

Excellent comparison and very clear explanation of these techniques. Much appreciated

[@SuzanneBryan]

Glad it was helpful! 🧶

[@BereniceRamirez2806]

All your videos are so educational, you really have help me to knit better. Thanks!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Yay, so happy to hear this Berenice! ❤️

[@krankywitch]

Thank you so much for this one. I’ve tried it out on my v-neck 1x1 rib cast off, and it looks so much neater than simple cast off. Sits flatter too, especially in the V where I could adjust the ‘snugging up’. Well worth the extra time spent, so this one is a new favourite. Your P off K on, K off P on is simply perfect - so easy to get into a rhythm 😍🥰

[@SuzanneBryan]

Great to hear!🧶

[@hadewychnieuweweme1239]

Your my favourite knitting teacher. Thank you for this clear explanation.

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are very kind, thank you Hadewych!

[@KaterinaDobesSimonoff]

You are amazing! I have watched a few videos on this topic and yours is by far the best! THANK YOU!!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Wow, thank you!

[@dianneunderwood8456]

A very tidy method for ribbing - having been a machine knitter I adopted the "sew off" method (rather than the traditional bind off) back then. This created an edge similar to the cast on edge. I will definitely try this Italian method as it seems a natural extension to what I am doing already and looks great!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thanks for sharing! Happy Holidays.

[@donnamcgee5536]

Thanks for making sense out of this technique for me. I’ve been trying to get it right forever.

[@theresanguyen3981]

Thank you Suzanne again for such a helpful video with really easy to follow instructions 😊

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are very welcome, Theresa, I'm happy to help! 😊

[@paulamendes5907]

Thank you so much, wonderful tutorial and very enlightening the comparisons! A merry Christmas with lots of love and knitting

[@dorothywilliams8160]

Merry Christmas, Suzanne! I thank you for your marvellous videos. They have helped me immensely with my knitting. You are my go-to knitter when I have a challenge to address. Please keep these videos coming. They are so helpful. Hope your 2021 is blessed with health and happiness.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you so much! You have a wonderful holiday and a great new year!

[@loue6563]

Have to go practice this now. Thank you for given us so many helpful ways of doing knitting.

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are so welcome, Lou! 😊

[@annabelle7123]

I have to say this is the BEST tutorial, time-efficient and clear! I understood after watching order videos but this one helps save time by doing two stitches at once! Could you please make another one to show the difference btw 4 slipped rows and 2 slipped rows in tubular bind-off as you mentioned? Also mine looks like there is a horizontal line in my tubular bind off. Why is that..??

[@Bubuchicken]

This was the best explanation. Thank you so much and Merry Christmas 🌲

[@growanmck8649]

Very helpful video thank you so much! I was looking for a video that specifically compared italian bind off and tubular bind off and this was perfect.

[@melindastowers7772]

I love your videos so much! So helpful. You have helped me beyond more than I could have imagined. Thank you

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are so welcome! Happy Holidays.

[@dianevilliiers525]

I love your tutorials. I tell all my knitting friends about them. Thank you for being so good and instructive

[@SuzanneBryan]

Diane, thank you so much! I appreciate your support!

[@susandurant5429]

What a great tutorial! Thank you for your help, my cardigan looks pretty good! :)

[@meenha1976]

Will do this way next time, I always learn so much from you thanks

[@SuzanneBryan]

So nice of you Happy Holidays.

[@aliceeggers7150]

Thank you so much for a very clear video. I'm using this on my next project.

[@gerivandepol4077]

I DID IT!!! Thanks Suzanne! I did the Italian bind off on the ribbing at the bottom of my first sweater. It took forever and I was afraid to stop mid way but I love it. Now I can finally go pee.

[@joankiely3614]

Explained wonderfully , as usual. You are indeed a great teacher! Cheers 👏❤️🤗🥰💕😍

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@lesleydrury1240]

I love this bind off. I had just done it on a sweater. Ur video now makes it much clearer. Could u show how to handle a mistake? When u have to back up some stitches and restart. I found that a challenge. Thank you for all ur help with all aspects of knitting.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Yes I can. I am adding that to my video todo list, thank you. Happy Holidays!

[@lesleydrury1240]

@@SuzanneBryan thank you..u do help us so much. Have a merry and safe holiday time.

[@sleepydrJ]

Perfect video comparison. Thank you so much!!

[@SuzanneBryan]

I’m so glad you found it helpful!

[@sleepydrJ]

@@SuzanneBryan it was the third video I watched. More than just how-to, I wanted to see the comparison of the different edges. Exactly what I needed. I’m also interested in the ruke cast off, but can quickly just do a swatch with Italian vs ruke to compare.

[@evabazan1966]

Good advice. I watched another video and you did say - don’t do this for first time on a garment. Then I saw the other video and turning your twisted rib before you bind off. So practice for sure. You have a new subscriber. Live your videos

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thanks for sharing!

[@shortcake180]

the mantra is perfect. thank you!

[@SuzanneBryan]

My pleasure, Melissa! Thank you for the great feedback! ❤️

[@lisahodges8299]

This is so helpful, my partner is diabetic and can't tolerate traditional cast off stitches against his skin. Thank you Birdy

[@SuzanneBryan]

Happy Holidays.

[@AnneD3]

How would this work on a cardigan with ribbing up a down both sides and around the neck? The tail would be impossibly long. Please help.

[@pilargarcia448]

Thanks! The book "Cast On, Bind Off' calls this Invisible Ribbed Bind-off (p. 197) but most patterns don't use that term, so this has cleared up a lot for me.

[@SuzanneBryan]

So happy to help, Pilar! 😊

[@wilsonstreet616]

Thanks for this video! Used it today but I was using wool roving and I am so glad that I only had 15 stitches to bind off! It turned out wonderful but I had to be so careful with my yarn. I will use this technique again! :)

[@SuzanneBryan]

Wonderful!🧶

[@theastewart6721]

Another great tutorial Suzanne! Thanks so much for sharing!💕

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are so welcome! Happy New Year.

[@theastewart6721]

😀

[@QueenBaha]

🌴☀️ I’m back yet again thanks so much Mrs. Bryan ☀️🌴

[@maryanneslater9675]

Thank you! I really have to do more socks and collars so I remember that bind off instead of looking it up every time. Also, I need to turn on a lamp and feed the cat before I start. :)

[@SuzanneBryan]

Once you memorize it, you will use it more often. It is a wonderful bind off.

[@hannahsida7515]

Hi, this is very helpful, I love the way you have shown all of the samples together at the beginning for comparison. Tell me though can you do the Italian Bind off or Tubular Bind off if you are working a 2 x 1 rib?

[@asiyekazeroonian5762]

Great and easy explanation. thank you so much for this. can I ask how we should start the setup and the next step if the first stitch is a no-knit edge, and the second one is actually the knit one? I'm a bit confused about that. thanks in advance.

[@SuzanneBryan]

If the purl stitch is first, then you go through the purl as if to knit, leave it on the needle, go through the knit as if to park, leave it on the needle, then go through the purl as if to purl and let if off the needle, go through the next purl as if to knit. Go through the knit as if to knit and let if off the needle, then go through the next knit as if to purl.

[@asiyekazeroonian5762]

@@SuzanneBryan thanks Suzanne for such a detailed explanation. it really helps me :) now I can finish my sweater

[@fatimadehaan8451]

I love this bind off. Thank you!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Glad you like it! Happy Holidays Fatima.

[@lindariccardohenderson1656]

Thank you for sharing your talents and time.

[@SuzanneBryan]

My pleasure, Linda, thanks so much for watching! 😊

[@lorraineball7683]

Thank you for such a clear demo x

[@marypfeffer997]

Love the video, I was missing a step on the Kitchener.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Happy Holidays.

[@AntonCurtis-l7b]

Very clear instructions. Thank you!!!

[@adrianoadu1380]

Suzanne, I love your tutorials!! Whenever I need advice, I end up with you. And your videos are so detailed and well explained... Please keep going and THANK YOU!!!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you so much, I appreciate your very kind words!

[@mauriciocompiani]

Perfect explanation. Thanks a lot.

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are welcome!

[@figaroboy1843]

Thank you so so much. That was very clear. My pattern called for 2 rows of double knit then Italian bind off so I was confused but not now ;)) It’s a stretchier hybrid than full tubular. Tra la la.

[@SuzanneBryan]

That's great, Figaro, I'm happy to help alleviate confusion! 😊

[@georginavazquez1304]

Thanks, Suzanne, your videos are so clear and easy to follow! What bind off do you recommend for a 3 x 3 ribbing?

[@Leigh1131]

Thank you! Really great explanation!!!

[@MonDaveCreate]

Just LOVE your videos.

[@SuzanneBryan]

I appreciate that so much, thank you! ❤️

[@ayushjudge1033]

You are good teacher

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you, A J, I appreciate that! ❤️

[@susanwingblade1799]

Hi Suzanne. Can you use either of these bind offs for the ribbing at the bottom of a sweater? Which one would be best? Thank you so much. You've done such a good job explaining this, making it clear and user friendly!!!

[@kaedydoyle9727]

Thank you for this video was just the explanation I needed.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Glad it was helpful, Kaedy!

[@sandracasteran-pesch9567]

This video is a godsend!!! Thanks so much!!!!🥰

[@SuzanneBryan]

You're so welcome!

[@zabnol]

Great explanation, clear visual demonstration! Thank you!,,

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are very welcome, Elisabeth! Thank you for watching! ❤️

[@judyhayes7378]

Thank you for this video. Demonstrates the technique so well. With an odd number of stitches for 1x1ribbing and starting with purl stitch for ribbing would I just begin Italian bind off with a purl stitch?

[@midnightknitter5654]

love your tutorials

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thanks so much, Arezo!

[@IMHK45]

Would love to get an answer for my question. Finished top down sleeves with sewn bind off. Now ready to do the body’s waist ribbing (1x1). Since you need 4x the length of the ribbing part your Thread is going to be very long. How do you handle that?pulling yards/metres through the stitches? Thank so much in advance!

[@SuzanneBryan]

This question comes up frequently and I am glad you asked it here. In real like, I use the spit splice quite a bit. If the yarn will tolerate it. If not, then I use shorter strands (length dependent on yarn durability) and join them by weaving in the ends as I go. The spit splice is a life saver in this circumstance. You could also use Russian join.

[@IMHK45]

@@SuzanneBryan ohhh great! i was thinking about that! Spit splice with be easier. Used Russian join for joining all the colours in the fairisle part. (Pattern is FoxthoughtsPullover). Knit with 2 lace weight together. THANK YOU so very much! Will make is so much easier! 🙏🏻

[@thriftythreader5998]

Nicely done! I’m a beginner, but I found the last bind off row to be very clearly demonstrated. One big question is how would you do the second pass in the round?

[@SuzanneBryan]

Great question. The first pass would be done the same as you see here. The second pass in the round, you would slip the knits and purl the purls, but always bring the yarn forward to purl and back to slip. 🧶

[@ClaudiaWollny]

This is brilliant! Thank you so much!

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are welcome.

[@RosieKuhnPhD]

Thank you Suzanne! 🙏

[@SuzanneBryan]

Welcome!

[@soohoonyeo7901]

Hi Suzanne, I like your video explanations of Italian and tubular bind offs. However if I'm going to bind off the hem of a sweater, I need to b thread a very long yarn to work with.. like 150 inches or more. Wouldn't it be cumbersome to work with such a long yarn on a needle. ? Is there a way of gettin round it.

[@CreativityWithStamps]

Amazing tutorial!!! Do you happen to have a video showing these two techniques in the round?

[@SuzanneBryan]

Hi there! I do have this video that may be helpful. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXPVeJusZsSFeLc

[@masz10676]

The yarn whispering has spoken with clarity again. ☺️ I've seen some neck ribbing folded over and sewn. What do u think about this process?

[@isabelcorreia2442]

Muito obrigada, por nos ensinar, apesar que eu não entendo a língua inglesa. Que Deus te abençoe. Eu sou de Goiana-PE-Brasil

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you so much! Happy Holidays.

[@hbm8389]

Thank you very much for this video!!! I do have a question and I don't know if you will see this as I seem to be two years behind. When you do the true tubular bind off, do you also use needles that are 2 sizes smaller for your last ribbing row before you do sew bind off? Thank you!!!

[@chrisfranke2805]

Great video. How do you do the tubular bo if you are working on circular needles and not work that is linear and turned? Thanks!

[@missioku]

you are the best 😊

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you, Giuditta, I really appreciate that! ❤️

[@KS-ew8ml]

Hi! Thank you for the video and the clear instructions. I love this bind off as it gives a very “finished” look. Have you ever done it in large number of stitches, i.e the hem of a sweater?

[@SuzanneBryan]

Yes I have, I just did it around the bottom of a top down sweater that I finished last week. It looks wonderful. Happy Holidays.

[@KS-ew8ml]

@@SuzanneBryan great, thank you! Any tips on how not to tangle the very long tail that’s needed? If my hem is 32” around that means I need at 128” inches of tail. I am intimidated by that!

[@SuzanneBryan]

I worked it in separate pieces and wove in the ends mid way.

[@KS-ew8ml]

@@SuzanneBryan ha, makes sense! Thank you!!

[@leilacarlyle9489]

@@KS-ew8ml I find it helps to untangle your yarn every so often, and to move the folded over end further up (or down) the tail as I find that when it decides to tangle it usually does it in the same spot. Also, I find that keeping my thumb or finger firmly holding the stitch I'm going to do next helps quite a bit. Many thanks to Suzanne for such a helpful instructive video.

[@kikizag]

I love this teacher and your videos. ❣❣❣ Ms. Suzanne which of those BO are better for a sweater's waistband?

[@dance4562]

Suzanne, I have a question for you. I want to use the tubular bind off for the bottom of a cardigan and the sleeves. The pattern calls for the body to be knit on 4mm/US6 needles and switch to 2.75mm/US2 for the cuff. I dearly love the look of the tubular bind-off. You very clearly state in your tutorial that you MUST go down 2 sizes or there will too much flare. I’m guessing I should do a test swatch to see how bad it would be? Would the alternative be to stick with Italian bind-off? But you also said you went down 2 sizes for that one, as well. I’m talking about 200 stitches I’ve got to deal with for the body. Thanks in advance for your thoughts!

[@marympfeffer1623]

I love both for cast on and bind off, but Tubular is my "go to".

[@SuzanneBryan]

Having a "go to" is so important. Thanks so much for watching, Mary! ❤️