Neckband / Collar with enclosed seam

This video demonstrates how to work an enclosed seam for the neckband on a collar.
Using 4mm /US 6 circular needle pick up and knit the stitches as follows:
While holding the working yarn as well as a strand of thread (contrasting color) pick up the required number of stitches indicated on the pattern.
Once you have picked up the stitches, CUT THE THREAD ONLY.
Round 1: K across the round.
Round 2 & 3: K across the round.
Change you needle tips if your using interchangeable needle tips or use another needle and cable to work the inner side of the casing.
With WRONG side of work facing you pick up and knit the required number of stitches as well as the thread that goes with it.
Knit 3 rounds.
You can removed the thread now or wait until the next step.
Weave in all ends that will be inside the casing.
With RIGHT side facing - enclose the seam working a K2TOG - 1 stitch from the front needle and 1 stitch from the back needle.
Repeat around.
Your seam is now enclosed.
Remove the thread is you haven't already done so.

[@laine_evans]

I know this isn’t entirely relevant to this video. But I love your channel and figured it was worth a shot to see if you could answer a question I had about Italian bind offs for a neckline? I’ve been searching endlessly for information on this, but I’m wondering if there’s any way to do an Italian bind off for knit 1, purl 2 ribbing?

[@lo_rain_knitwear]

I normally bind off 2 x 1 rib in pattern. Swapping the stitches doesn't work for 2 x 1.