KNITFreedom - Invisible Ribbed Bind-Off - A Stretchy Invisible Bind-Off For 1x1 Ribbing

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To do the invisible ribbed bind-off, cut a long tail of at least 6 times the circumference of the project you want to bind off. Thread the tail on a tapestry needle.
Set-Up:
- go purlwise into stitch 1 (the stitch closest to the needle-tip)
- go knitwise FROM THE BACK into stitch 2.
Identify stitches 1, 2, 3, and 4. These labels do not change until you finish the repeat.
Repeat:
1) go knitwise into stitch 1, remove stitch from needle
2) go purlwise into stitch 3
3) go purlwise into stitch 2, remove stitch from needle
4) go knitwise FROM THE BACK into stitch 4
An easy mantra to repeat:
1) knit off purl,
2) purl off knit
Download an illustration of how to do this bind-off at knitfreedom.com...
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[@kathybrodhead8765]

Excellent, steps broken down into bite sized, repeated slowly enough to pick it up, but not too slow. Thank you!

[@KitKatEloisa]

The best bind off tutorial I have found of this kind.

[@csdurch]

Whenever I need a refresher for the Invisible Ribbed Bind-Off, I always come back to your video! It's the most instructive and SLOW video! I like the fact that it's slow. We're hear to learn, not to see someone's skill at knitting fast! Thanks for your video!

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[@AwayFromSirens]

This is the video that made it finally click for me!!!

[@Knitfreedom]

Yay! I'm so glad! Thank you for commenting to let me know. I really appreciate it.

[@teresaolofson8187]

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[@onestitchatatime3310]

Thank you!! Yours is the first video I have seen that is clear about what is meant by "knit from behind". I have been struggling to bind off the neckline of my sweater and now I can. Thanks again so much!

[@christinahonde3309]

Excellent tutorial with careful demonstration of each step, warning of potential mistakes, and enough repeats to give viewer a chance to practice. Thank you!

[@fennie77]

You saved me!I finally cast off my final sleeve of a vest which I have started like more than 4years ago, didn't know what that kind of cast off is called, and I have forgotten how to cast off the same method I have used many years back. Now I know, it's invisible cast off. Thanks a million, I finally finished the vest, now my hubby can use it for our coming Paris trip

[@Tigerlily1950]

That is the neatest, prettiest bind off ever! The top edge is smooth and not flared out, also very stretchy. Your video (as always) explains this so very well!! Thanks so much for taking the time to do this. Now just need one for a 2X 2 rib so it looks as pretty.

[@framboise8845]

Thank you! That was by far the BEST explanaition on youtube. I love your voice too, you sound like a caring older sister. Thank you!

[@Knitfreedom]

Yay! Thank you so much. I DO care. Hugs to you!!

[@zzylvie]

Clear instructions for a rib bind off. You saved my sweater project!! I had to ripout some length on my cardigan and pick up the ribbing down, and I needed a really nice stretchy bind off.. this is it.. Thanks for your videos.. I'm a fan.

[@sylviegagne963]

This tutorial was invaluable in learning to do this across a sweater ribbed in 1x1. The only thing I would add is that it needs to start with a purl otherwise the steps don't work on flat knitting.

[@yarnbite6867]

I agree. I pulled a knot on my first knit stitch so I could start with a purl. I also thought about working the first 2 stitches together, but not until half way through did it occur to me. What did you end up doing?

[@ajohnson2842]

I really love the looks of the invisible bind off. It is a bit involved, but leaves you with an awesome looking finish to the 1x1 ribbing.

[@Khamomil]

Somewhere else on YT this technique is called "tubular bindoff" because it looks like tubular cast on. You can't tell which is which unless you made it yourself. It looks very neat. Good tutorial.

[@Knitfreedom]

You are very welcome. :) Thank you for the sweet compliment! I'm glad the video was helpful for you.

[@michellekwon9084]

THANK YOU for such a clear and concise tutorial! ❤❤❤ I was so confused, but now I see the light!!!!

[@marye813]

Have watched many videos on this technique. This video is the best and really explains what you need to know to get started.

[@Knitfreedom]

Hi Mary, Thank you!

[@madcrochetervc]

Extremely useful. You have no idea. My mom is diabetic (and the recipient of said socks) and I'm always worried about being the reason her feet are amputated (OK, so I'm overreacting). Seriously, you are such an excellent teacher. Thank you so much. I just watched about eight videos in a row.

[@celestes1423]

I just want to say that this bind off is my new favorite. I used it to finish the neck on two sweaters yesterday and it looks so neat and professional. It's got just the right stretch for my projects. It's also very easy to remember, or get into the rhythm as you describe it, easy to fix any mistakes and I bet if I had to undo it, it shouldn't be hard either. Great work. I'll link my project to you on ravelry except I don't know how to do that!

[@janekeenan6722]

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[@ooohlaa13]

masterful teacher, thanx so glad you are back! you are so patient, exacting and easy to listen to.

[@sandrapolichino8806]

Haha ... I was one of the last to comment and I am now binding off another pair of socks. I just wish I could memorize how to do this so I don't have to watch the video every time. I love this bind off. Thanks for sharing it !!!

[@emily91ify]

I cannot thank you enough for this most excellent video! I used this information to bind off my 1 X 1 ribbing for a sweater knit top down. Hurray, no break between beginning and ending of the bind off!

[@cheryltaylor3739]

Thanks soooooo much for your videos! They've really helped me understand the confusing parts of my knitting. Don't know where I would be if it weren't for KZbin. Self-taught knitter. I just finished my first sock, thanks to your video.

[@yarnbite6867]

thank you for the tutorial. I didn't think I would ever get the hang of it, but you made each step so clear.

[@elwiewallin7657]

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[@nolidg]

Thanks so very much for this video -- it is very clear and easy to follow. This bind-off made all the difference in the finished look of the leg warmers I made.

[@galew2146]

You are so cool, Your directions are so informed and clear. You are a blessings. Best wishes and stay cool.

[@suebasler1917]

Thank you do much for this. I am making a cardigan and the normal bind off looked so ugly so I searched and tried and searched and tried only ending up in a mess until I came across your videos for invisible bind off and at last I got it and am nearly finished casing off close on 450 stitches.

[@Knitfreedom]

Oh my gosh congratulations! Good on your for continuing to search. Bind-offs can make a big difference in the finished look of your projects. I have an entire video course: knitfreedom.com/shop/bind-offs. Cheers!

[@formervalentine]

I love the clarity of your knitting videos. Thank you!

[@charleneleung6754]

Watched many videos on this. Yours is the easiest to understand. Thank you so much!

[@Knitfreedom]

So glad we could help you! If you're ever looking for more easy-to-understand videos, visit us at www.KnitFreedom.com :)

[@Knitfreedom]

@evey274 You're welcome! This is an awesome bind-off and I'm so glad you learned how to do it for your socks. Thanks for watching!

[@VevedechezVv]

That's great. Your explanations are very clear. For a long time I was looking for this binding off method! A Video is better than book to understand. My english is bad because I'm French ! Thanks a lot.

[@brendaconway9326]

Your English is excellent! A lot better than many native-speakers!

[@janegriffith2369]

I have a jumper that I needed to use this technique for and have struggled to find a video this is amazing I will now get my jumper from the top of the wardrobe ( where I threw it) and finish it.

[@DebOlliff]

This is SO great. I started a yoke sweater with your invisible cast-on and want to bind off in the same fashion. I have a book that has a tubular bind-off in it but this is SO much easier to follow! Thank you!

[@Knitfreedom]

@nolidg You are so welcome. I'm glad that it is helpful for you and that it helped give a nicer finished look to the leg warmers that you made!

[@ppompeiable]

The Kitchener stitch? Thank you Liat. You are wonderful!

[@WippyChickCrochet]

This is a great bind off! Fantastic tutorial. Very easy to follow. Thanks!

[@Knitfreedom]

You are so welcome. I'm glad to hear you're a fan. :)

[@Knitfreedom]

I'm so glad your baby hat turned out so wonderfully. :)

[@51starshine]

Thank you, thank you Liat! This is such a good-looking and functional bind-off.

[@nathi6810]

Thank you so much for your video! I was looking everywhere for a nice bind off for a baby hat and after 4 bad trials, I found your video and the result is amazing! Finaly a bind off that is stretchy bud not too much :D

[@knittingpoppy]

Thank you:) Really clear and well explained ~ and super stretchy which is what I needed for a babies poncho neckline.

[@Knitfreedom]

Awww, thank you! I hope you get an opportunity to try the socks. Let us know how they turn out. :)

[@EscalatingArt]

From now on all my k1p1 will be bindoff like this. This is a lot of fun. Thank you very much Liat.

[@Knitfreedom]

That's so awesome! I'm so glad that I could help.

[@adrianawilliams9633]

Thanks you for taking time

[@vichta1]

It isn't easy at the beginning. I've done it and it looks beautiful. Big thx!!! :)

[@daianganzon3682]

Beautiful end result incredable Stretchy Bind off for my knit swirl sweater.

[@watchgoose]

as cool a bind off as the super stretchy cast on I learned on YT - great stuff! and no more curling!

[@EllenMHelms]

This is wonderful!! Can't wait to make some socks so I can use this!!

[@MamaNomi4]

Thank you so much for this video the instructions were so clear! 😊

[@mayrenon]

what a great method!! thank you for teaching us this beautiful bind-off :)

[@ramalakshmi1659]

I loved the picot edging n invisible bind off.. Thank you.. Its a great edge

[@Knitfreedom]

Absolutely! Try it! I use it to bind off cable projects a lot.

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[@frozenrogue8970]

Amazing teacher!!! Thank you so much !

[@Knitfreedom]

Thank you!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@bihunova]

Thank you! best bind off I ever used. It's like magic :)

[@leonorberdichevsky]

You are an amazing knittng teacher! Thank you for all your videos

[@sivaniagood00mayavan10]

I'm going

[@merrileeericson9243]

Cool trick, place locking stitch marker on the first k stitch and first purl stitch to make it easy to find the stitches when you come back around

[@Knitfreedom]

Thanks for the tip Merrilee! Will definitely try next time we're doing the ribbed bind-off. If you ever need more helpful tips, give us a visit at www.KnitFreedom.com :)

[@tanyaseaman2626]

So helpful! It's almost identical to kitchener. :-)

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[@nancycalhoun3702]

Thank you

[@Knitfreedom]

Thanks. Glad you like it!

[@pva74wa]

Great video. Very clear and informative. Thank you so much

[@katherinesummer]

I used this video to bind off the neckline of my sweater last night. It was SO CLEAR and easy to follow. Thanks for this great resource :-) Do you know how to do a 2x2 tubular bind off??

[@photoaddict555]

great instructions!!! it would be nice if the video was a little less blurry though!! thanks so much for the detailed instructions

[@Knitfreedom]

Thank you so much for the sweet compliments. :) I'm glad that my videos are helpful for you. Make sure to stop by knitfreedom (dot) com for more great videos and tutorials. Happy Knitting!

[@diannedolha2318]

Thank you so much for this video; use the technique for a professional finish on my sweaters.

[@bikrgran]

THANKS! This is very interesting. Can't wait to try it!

[@StrahaoftheRace]

If I am correct, this is Kitchener done off one needle.

[@lorihintzsche5762]

I louve your tutorial and the very clear repetitions you demonstrate! Thank you!! I want to BO my sweater which is in a 3 x 1 rib. I'm wondering if your directions can translate..

[@elwiewallin7657]

Great. Where do I find the blocking of these socks? 🙌

[@rubygray7749]

It would be nice if you would give us a really good view of the finished edge!

[@MikiSunshine]

Thank you for showing us this and for bing so real about it!

[@sandrapolichino8806]

I just finished my socks last night and didn't watch this before I bound off because I am out of town :( Boooooo !!! I did a regular bind because that's all I know ... Now I have to tink which I don't mind ... because ... because for me ... tinking is part of knitting !!!

[@Knitfreedom]

@FuzukiTuT You are so welcome! Happy Knitting. :)

[@Knitfreedom]

Sure! When you come to the end of the round, do a p2tog with the last p1 and the first k stitch. Then you will be able to start with a k1, p1 and you'll have an even number of stitches.

[@pialindeg]

Thanks - great video.

[@Knitfreedom]

Glad you enjoyed it! Visit us at www.KnitFreedom.com for more helpful knitting videos

[@stephaniesegal3457]

I absolutely love your videos! They are simple and straightforward. Thank you! Will this invisible bind-off work for a 2x2 ribbing the same way?

[@AllisonMaus]

Very good. I just wish I had the written instructions.

[@Knitfreedom]

That is awesome - way to go!

[@Knitfreedom]

@cathyh1223 Hi Cathy! The invisible ribbed bind-off for 2x2 rib is a little different, and I don't have a video of it yet. It's on my list! There is a great illustrated tutorial in the Fall 2008 Interweave Knits if you happen to have back-issues of that magazine. There are other stretchy bind-offs that you can do, but none of them are invisible like this one. I'm sorry I don't have a video for you!

[@lindawalker4575]

Reminds me of a Kitchener stitch.

[@kshetrimayumsanatombidevi2313]

So clear thnks so much

[@Knitfreedom]

@Sewmakeone Thank you! 2x2 is on my list of videos to make! :)

[@LisaODavis]

Thanks, finally got it!!

[@patfrederick3332]

How can I get the brochure. I learn better that way and really like this bind off.

[@noelletanzania]

Definitely does NOT take 6 times length to do this bind off, that is much too much. I do 3 times the circum and it is plenty.

[@lindsayvictor7662]

So, conceptually this is the kitchener stitch, but instead of grafting two pieces together, we're grafting the column of knits to the column of purls. Is that right?

[@FuzukiTuT]

Thanks lot for this video..

[@Pursuet_Paradise]

Did you use one or two circular needles while making two socks at once.

[@Pranayarn]

Hi, really enjoyed watching this video! Wondering if this can somehow be used in a 2/1 ribbing. Thanks!

[@Knitfreedom]

@AmyW1205 In BETWEEN the stitches. You can download an illustration that goes along with this technique on my website knitfreedom (dot) com - just search the site for "invisible ribbed bind-off"

[@courag1]

This certainly looks better than any of the so-called stretchy bind offs. I think they look ugly. That being said, next to learn is your 2 x 2 ribbed bind off!

[@Knitfreedom]

Glad this video was helpful! If you're looking for more bind-off videos, including a whole course on them, visit us at www.KnitFreedom.com

[@Knitfreedom]

You are so welcome! Let us know how it works out for you. :) Happy Knitting!

[@zzchart]

Looks just like the ketcher stitch

[@Knitfreedom]

Exactly! The invisible ribbed bind off and Kitchener are very similar methods. If you ever need to brush up on your Kitchener stitch as well, we tutorials available on our website :)

[@Knitfreedom]

Give it a try! If it works for you, then yes. :)

[@ajohnson2842]

I just finished the Toe Up Two at a time, fingerling wt socks. I'm not wild about the looks of the Feggle heel. It worked up fine but it just looks weird.

[@cathyh1223]

I just finished my first pair of two-at-a-time toe up socks, except to bind off. I just found your video and I want to do this for my socks....but my sock ribbing is 2X2 ribs (knit 2, purl 2). Do I bind off the same way?

[@mariah-lc1kj]

How cool! Does this work for 2x2 ribbing as well?

[@pamrose843]

Do you have a pattern for these sock? I love the stitch pattern.