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Your technique descriptions are succinct, efficient, detailed, plus you have a very easy voice to listen to w no fillers in your speech. That's hard to do and I applaud you. You are a very good teacher. Keep the videos coming. Thank you.
That was one thing I meant to add to your review as well... your voice is nice, smooth, steady, a good pace, very easy to listen to, and understand. It puts me in a good mood and ready to knit! Yee Haw! 😁 I appreciate your enthusiasm, knowledge, speed, style... et al! I could go on and on. I found my knitting guy now! Thank you for sharing your gift and passion with us.
You are an excellent knitter and knitting teacher. As a crocheter who’s been trying for a couple of weeks I just couldn’t get it until I watched your videos. Things clicked when I watched your beginner knitting videos and I got it! You make things easy to understand and I love how you explain the whys that helps me learn so much. Thank you Norman! I’m so very proud of myself for finally getting it and I couldn’t have done it without you! 🥰🥰🥰 now I’m ready to make a shawl! Thanks for your wonderful videos!
I’m in Texas and am joining the crowd that has no standard bind off. As always, Norman, you have managed to produce a lesson that is good for new knitters and experienced knitters.
You make me a better knitter and I have been knitting for 60 years. One thing I want to note is, Icelandic bind off is perfect for garter stitch pattern; it complements it perfectly . Thank you once again.
yes, that's an excellent addition. It sure looks lovely when paired with garter stitch. I forgot to mention that..but hey...the video was already very long at that time ^^
Stretchy bind off for 2x2 rib has been my favourite for a while now. Fantastic for socks. Thank you for putting all this information together. Much appreciated.
Amazing video, Norman! Casting off is one of the things I always dread to do as I struggle to get the tension right with the standard method, and having more techniques in my arsenal is super helpful. What I’ve usually been using is knitting a last round using larger needles and then slip two stitches and cast off without knitting. Then the size of the needles is the only thing determining the tension and not me. I’ve seen the Italian/tubular cast off method being used in a lot of patterns lately, and I’ve tested it out for multiple projects. It’s great for some projects, but not others. I thing I’ve found that it just doesn’t work for me when I’m working with more slippery yarn as I then again struggle with the tension. I definitely have to try out more of the different methods, especially the stretchy ones.
yeah, you got that right. the italian cast-on is somewhat easy to mess up with a yarn that is either too slippery (or too fuzzy). And your trick with deconstructing the bind-off is certainly a nice addition.
Excellent video. Some of the bind offs you demonstrated I had never seen before but will help improve my future projects. As always you are a wonderful teacher. Thank you.
Just started watching! I often do the standard bind off when casting off in stocking stitch. However I never knew before how to eliminate the “ear” so thank you Norman. I’m sure I will learn manny other things in this video.
Thank you, Norman! I tried the bind off where you did a yarn over in between the regular knit bind off and it worked absolutely perfectly for my garment! I would have never thought of that!!!🎉
So here I am again! No one else does it like you, Norman, thank you! As soon as we are more financially stable I'm going to become a regular coffee buyer for you! I just had to take out the bind off row on my first ever pullover for me, you know the pain with 2.5 needle size and fingering yarn.... because it was as tight as heck. I need to ensure my hips are not going to be an issue. And here you are helping me again! Thank you!
very happy to hear I could rescue your sweater. Wear it with pride and would love to see you on my patreon account. BUT no pressure. I would hate to take money from someone who cannot reasonably afford it. My patreon account does exist so those who can afford it support me..kind of like a community effort.
I'm new to your channel and appreciate your tips. Whether knitting or crocheting we should never feel like we've learned it all. Channels like this help to keep your craft/hobby exciting‼️😃
Thank you for shearing. I knit continental express style and you are one of the few I understend and love the way you explain step by step. A Mexican Living in USA, Texas...Blessings
Another fantastic resource.. thank you again, Norman!! Today, I’m using ‘Jeny’s surprisingly stretchy’ for the first time. It’s perfect for my project, adding that little bit of extra stretch at the cuff.. I’m an annual patron of NimbleNeedles.. sending love to everyone.. ❤
My favourite bind off technique will probably be something I learn in this video. Thank you for your amazing work. I don’t know why but I feel like your videos are 80% of the reason I’m actually learning knitting finally.
Hallo, Norman! As always, another very, very informative video. I am so appreciative that you explain the anatomy of stitches within your instruction. It really helps me to remember and, if course, you always give a "trick if the trade" that makes me say, "aha!" Thank you!
I am personally horrible at keeping track of pattern and stitches. The only way I can make sense of anything is truly understanding what is happening and reading my knitting. Without it, I would be lost! ^^
You are amazing! Seriously, this video is gonna change everything! It's exactly what I've been searching for. You make it so easy to learn many different techniques, they're names and at a beginners pace unlike some videos who wiz through leaving me feeling overloaded, ensued and then unmotivated. Yours makes me feel capable, comfortable and maybe even a little ambitious. A lekker extra congruence is exactly what I needed. Video was very well put together. You just helped me flip the switch and it all makes sense now. You are a fantastic teacher, so natural and I actuality really enjoyed the video. How great that I can go back and watch the slow motion video as well. I find this is the best way for me to learn and you just made it even a little easier so I don't wastetime motivation and energy taking my hands off the needlework to rewind, getting back in position, etc. I'm so excited. Thank you for making these videos. These are they best!!!
You’re just awesome. I’m awfully fond of the Latvian bind off. Oh! And I love the way I cord bind off looks. Thanks so much for your time and expertise.
Your videos are all amazing Norman, but this compilation of bind-offs is such a valuable resource! I’m trying to figure out which one I want to do for a little 1x1 rib vest I’m finishing for my Grandson. I’ve bound the v-neck off twice but it’s just not stretchy enough. I’m definitely going to join your Patreon!🎉
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I just started knitting, so thank you for this and all your other videos! I've been crocheting forever but knitting always seemed so intimidating and that's why I love your channel because you make everything so digestible! LOVE THIS CHANNEL!!!
I am a new knitter and watched your first three suggestions which worked well for my first project, a scarf. Later I will go back and finish your video.
Thank you. I had been trying to find a bind-off that would give a neat border on a garter stitch edge without drawing in the edge. Your Icelandic bind-off is perfect and looks lovely. Your tutorials are succinct and very clear.
I bind off in pattern and also use a larger needle, something I learned along the way. I also use the same method you used when knitting in the round. Thank you for such clear direction in your videos. 👍👍❤️😁
Just wanted to say thank you for the Tips. With crochet hook, I can better control tension and have an even bind off, especially for straps where it is visible in Summer Tops. Also a lot easier when holding 2 strands of yarn.❤
Thank you for sharing your knitting knowledge Norman! This video was jam-packed with clearly demonstrated methods of binding off. I had no idea so many existed. Up to now, I have used the Icelandic bind off but I'm anxious to try others..especially #9. You're an expert that I can always turn to for technique issues!
there are actually maaaaany more..tho some of them are a bit more obscure and others just have different names and a slightly different way for the same result :P
thank you very much! I was trying to find a tutorial for lefthanded to bind off from the left to the right, but I ended here, binding off from the right to the left, as a righthanded. Believe me, that means a lot for a knitter like me. Kind greetings from Lithuania!
Thank-you . I just completed a cardigan using the Italian sewn bin-off. You have a talent for mentioning just the things I need to know to master a new skill.
Thanks for this grerat reference video ! i use many different bind off depending on the type of project I knit. When I do not need stretch, I will use a simple bind off or a bind off in pattern if the project ends with ribbing. I use the stretchy bind off on the top of socks, it helps not to constrain the calves. I also use Jeny's surprisingly stretchy bind off sometimes, I like the look of it on top of ribbing, it doesn't flare as much when the sock is not on you. For double knitting if i don't need the fabric to be stretchy, I use Alasdair Post-Quinn's Method. I just knit one more row than needed and then slip the work to the other end of the needle (double point or cable needle), then I pass the the first stitch over the second and so on. It gives a very regular bind off with absolutely no flare. I use the picot bind off mainly for shawls, or as a decoration on sleeve cuffs or bottom of a fancy sweater. I also use the icord bind off on more "sporty" sweaters. I sometimes use the Italian or the tubular bind off, though I prefer the look of it if I use a smaller neeedle on the last rosws. I have yet to practice the icelandic bind off and the sewn in bind off, but I love the three needle bind off to give more structure over shoulders, it can also be used as decoration on the visible side of the work, then i use a knit/purl three needles bind off, so it lays flat.
Love your videos. My 2 favourite cast off techniques (discovered by RUclips video watching) which have upped my knitting game really significantly are Icelandic for garter stitch, and tubular/Italian for 1x1 ribb.
Thank you. Glad to find very clear and concise explanations for basics. As I get better I will expand and try more. Your explanations are very clear. I wish you did crochet too. Refined crochet? Is that explored yet? Maybe you can start it & explore it with great ingenuity? My great aunt was a seamstress & avid crocheter & did refined and gorgeous crochet lace & garments. My grandmother made me beautiful & rather delicate clothes growing up. They were not granny square at all but delicate shells, etc. I’d love to learn with you if you start this. Just bring us along. I’d also like to keep knitting because I’ve done more knitting. I can’t read patterns yet though. I just create my own creations. I’ll be looking for your videos on how to understand patterns. In the past I took classes but I realize learning went slower. Often my work would get fixed but I didn’t know how to fix it myself. Watching your video I realize fixing the stitches is a snap. I’m happy to be more independent now leaning on your superior instructions. Thank you. I’m sure your channel will grow and grow!
I don't crochet that much these days. And quite frankly, this is already taking my full attention. I simply don't have the time. But maybe in the far future when I covered the most important knitting topics...who knows :)
Italian bind-off is my hands on absolute favourite technique! I always use it after a 1x1 rib - and thankfully, most of my knits end with a 1x1 rib so I don't have to think too much about which bind-off method to use. :)
You always keep it interesting, I lately do a lovely bindoff, knit 2 tog, then pop that purl wise on the left needle, then k2tog tbl pop it backon left needle & repeat till end. I loved the neat bindoff
Thanks for the video, well done as usual. I bind (cast) off using Jenny's surprisingly stretchy, but I trade the knitting needle in my right hand with a crochet hook, I find it easier to pull the stitches through the loops.
Thank you so much for so many choices. I will be using most of them. You have so much knowledge on knitting and I know I appreciate you sharing it with me. Happy I support your podcast.
@@NimbleNeedles I only support a few podcasts. When I learn from a channel because of how much they love the art of yarn, I'm willing to support as much as I can. If I was still working and made in one week what I now get for the month, I would support all in the top tier of the patron. I appreciate all podcasters who, like yourself are willing to share thier skills with others. I have been knitting and crocheting well over 50 years, but most of that time I only did basic crafting. It has only been since I went on disability that I have stepped up to making sweaters, socks, lacey scarfs, ect, So Norman, thank you again for helping build my skills.
Thanks a lot for this video! I have been knitting for more than a year now, but I used do the most basic cast off knitting which we can find everywhere. I was always concerned about the stretchiness and the visibility. A cast off sometimes ruins the overall look of a project! Thanks a lot 💜
Thank you so much for the segment for the Italian bind off ! This is the only one I understand lol. The other tutorials I watched just showed what they did but never explained what they did. I was confused and I was about to give up and do the traditional one lmaoo but I finally got. Even tho I had some slight mistakes
sure, why not. I mean, I didn't include crochet here because it might confuse beginners. But it's certainly a valid method, and I can well imagine that it's much easier for someone who started with crochet.
I haven't started a project that needs binding off in FOREVER because I've never found a technique that looks right to me and has a polished, almost unnoticeable finish. I've been doing hats - bottom-up - and socks - cuff-down - so that I'll either finish just tying the remaining stitches together with the tail or doing kitchener stitch. I'm excited for this video - haven't really started it - maybe I'll finally find a suitable bind-off and will be able to make some other projects lol!
I can't count how many times I watched videos last couple of days looking for tubular bind off And everytime I try something wrong happened Only YOUR video helped me and finally I made it Deeply thank you 🌷
Thank you, Norman! Your video was super helpful, as always. 🙂 And as usual, it's right on time, as I was beginning to research bind-off methods for my first sweater.
Norman this was fantastic and will add this to my favorites. You should write a book with all your descriptive knowledge and beautiful delivery… If you haven’t already.
Thank you for this very informative video! I did see some that I have not seen before, I just learned how to do Lori’s twisty bind off that was interesting to do.
Thank you for another great informative go back to again and again video Norman Iv been knitting 50plus years but when watching you I always learn something new like the finish on the standard cast off brilliant 👏🏻Amanda xx💕💖
Just as your other videos, this one is perfect as well! I was looking for ways to bind off a headband with one rib one knit pattern, so this video helped me a lot! I am really a beginner and I want to learn correctly how to knit. Thank you!
I’ve been confused by the tubular BO and the Italians BO, but now I know the difference! Thank you for such a thorough explanation, as always, Norman! Not exactly a technique per se, but I recently encounter the instruction to bind off with “the yarn doubled”. I haven’t tried it yet, but I feel like it could be an alternative to “bind off loosely”, which I’m not too great at.
Perfect Timing! I want to do an italian bind-off for my sweatshirt, but didnt know how actually to do it. This will help :) I personally am also not a fan of the italion bind-off for a 2x2 ribbing.
yeah..i mean..it's doable but the way that one stitch is sort of slanted ..well..I dunno...it kind of anoys me too! Either way, glad I was able to help you along
Maybe I'm odd, but I like to use a crochet hook to bind off most of the time. I like the pretty braid across the top. Also, I feel like it is easier to stay in pattern, and is so much quicker than passing stitch over another. If not for every situation but... I also prefer to cast on with a crochet hook too. I can never estimate the tail length for long tail cast on.
The second technique is like the invisible join used in crochet except you go into the 'V' from the inside on the second pass of the needle. This way you cannot tell it is a bind off vs a regular stitch.
Interesting. I've never seen the Icelandic Bind Off before. Seems like is could also be done as a regular bind off, but... twisting the passover stitch instead. I'm going to try that to see if the results are the same. This is my new go to video for bind off methods!!
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You absolutely good teacher. Very easy to listen and the different ways to do the same purpose of finishing or working any knitting. Thank you!!!
I dont know how I spent the last 13 years of my life knitting and never came across this channel. I can't stop watching his videos! He is awesome!!
well...i have only been doing this for 2 years. So that might explain things ;-) ;-)
Your technique descriptions are succinct, efficient, detailed, plus you have a very easy voice to listen to w no fillers in your speech. That's hard to do and I applaud you. You are a very good teacher. Keep the videos coming. Thank you.
thank you for your kind feedback, ellen
That was one thing I meant to add to your review as well... your voice is nice, smooth, steady, a good pace, very easy to listen to, and understand. It puts me in a good mood and ready to knit! Yee Haw! 😁 I appreciate your enthusiasm, knowledge, speed, style... et al! I could go on and on. I found my knitting guy now! Thank you for sharing your gift and passion with us.
What a nice comment, Ellen! :)
You are an excellent knitter and knitting teacher. As a crocheter who’s been trying for a couple of weeks I just couldn’t get it until I watched your videos. Things clicked when I watched your beginner knitting videos and I got it! You make things easy to understand and I love how you explain the whys that helps me learn so much. Thank you Norman! I’m so very proud of myself for finally getting it and I couldn’t have done it without you! 🥰🥰🥰 now I’m ready to make a shawl! Thanks for your wonderful videos!
I’m in Texas and am joining the crowd that has no standard bind off. As always, Norman, you have managed to produce a lesson that is good for new knitters and experienced knitters.
thank you for your kind words, gina!
You make me a better knitter and I have been knitting for 60 years. One thing I want to note is, Icelandic bind off is perfect for garter stitch pattern; it complements it perfectly . Thank you once again.
yes, that's an excellent addition. It sure looks lovely when paired with garter stitch. I forgot to mention that..but hey...the video was already very long at that time ^^
this will serve as reference material for me forever. Results laid out so clearly and demonstrations are so easy to understand.
awesome! Also make sure to watch my latest episode on stretchy bind-offs with even more inspo: ruclips.net/video/P7X5oKLd1x8/видео.html
I’m knitting my first sweater and this is the BEST binding off tutorial i’ve come across. THANK YOU❤
You are most welcome 🙏 🥰
WOW. I've been needing since I was a child, 60 years ago. I never knew about the trick to eliminate the last stitch bind off problem. That is so neat.
it certainly is, right? and sooo easy! U just kind of have to remember it :P
you have a very good easy going way of teaching. it probably helps you are very passionate about the subject and seem to be a master of what you do.
Thanks for your dedication! As a novice knitter, I’ve been watching a lot of knitting channels but yours teach most.
Awww..thank you ❤
Wow! That’s the first time Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy Bind Off has made sense to me! Thank you, Norman!
awesome. Glad I was able to finally make things click for you, Brenda!
Stretchy bind off for 2x2 rib has been my favourite for a while now. Fantastic for socks.
Thank you for putting all this information together. Much appreciated.
You are so welcome, eileen. Always happy to see a familiar face here in the comments
Amazing video, Norman! Casting off is one of the things I always dread to do as I struggle to get the tension right with the standard method, and having more techniques in my arsenal is super helpful. What I’ve usually been using is knitting a last round using larger needles and then slip two stitches and cast off without knitting. Then the size of the needles is the only thing determining the tension and not me. I’ve seen the Italian/tubular cast off method being used in a lot of patterns lately, and I’ve tested it out for multiple projects. It’s great for some projects, but not others. I thing I’ve found that it just doesn’t work for me when I’m working with more slippery yarn as I then again struggle with the tension. I definitely have to try out more of the different methods, especially the stretchy ones.
yeah, you got that right. the italian cast-on is somewhat easy to mess up with a yarn that is either too slippery (or too fuzzy). And your trick with deconstructing the bind-off is certainly a nice addition.
Excellent video. Some of the bind offs you demonstrated I had never seen before but will help improve my future projects. As always you are a wonderful teacher. Thank you.
thank you Jackie! Very happy to hear it was worth your while!
Thank you for these clear descriptions. I don’t have a good bind off for sleeves so excited to try some new ones!!
Thank you for teaching various methods! sewn bind-off is my go-to method and Italian bind-off for 1x1 rib for toe up socks (cuff)😊🧦
Seems like u r not afraid of these tapestry needles at all 🥰
Super helpful! Amazing instructions! This is very helpful and will be my "go to" to finish off my projects to make them look less amateur. Thank you!
You are so welcome JR!
Just started watching! I often do the standard bind off when casting off in stocking stitch. However I never knew before how to eliminate the “ear” so thank you Norman. I’m sure I will learn manny other things in this video.
But how do you eliminate the little ear if it’s a pattern that does not end with a knit stitch like a purl stitch or a k2tog or even p2tog?
Thank you, Norman! I tried the bind off where you did a yarn over in between the regular knit bind off and it worked absolutely perfectly for my garment! I would have never thought of that!!!🎉
awesome. Glad it worked out so well for you
So here I am again! No one else does it like you, Norman, thank you! As soon as we are more financially stable I'm going to become a regular coffee buyer for you! I just had to take out the bind off row on my first ever pullover for me, you know the pain with 2.5 needle size and fingering yarn.... because it was as tight as heck. I need to ensure my hips are not going to be an issue. And here you are helping me again! Thank you!
very happy to hear I could rescue your sweater. Wear it with pride and would love to see you on my patreon account. BUT no pressure. I would hate to take money from someone who cannot reasonably afford it. My patreon account does exist so those who can afford it support me..kind of like a community effort.
I'm new to your channel and appreciate your tips. Whether knitting or crocheting we should never feel like we've learned it all. Channels like this help to keep your craft/hobby exciting‼️😃
Thank you for shearing. I knit continental express style and you are one of the few I understend and love the way you explain step by step. A Mexican Living in USA, Texas...Blessings
Another fantastic resource.. thank you again, Norman!! Today, I’m using ‘Jeny’s surprisingly stretchy’ for the first time. It’s perfect for my project, adding that little bit of extra stretch at the cuff.. I’m an annual patron of NimbleNeedles.. sending love to everyone.. ❤
My favourite bind off technique will probably be something I learn in this video. Thank you for your amazing work. I don’t know why but I feel like your videos are 80% of the reason I’m actually learning knitting finally.
Hallo, Norman! As always, another very, very informative video. I am so appreciative that you explain the anatomy of stitches within your instruction. It really helps me to remember and, if course, you always give a "trick if the trade" that makes me say, "aha!" Thank you!
I am personally horrible at keeping track of pattern and stitches. The only way I can make sense of anything is truly understanding what is happening and reading my knitting. Without it, I would be lost! ^^
I have watched a number of your videos. Thank you for them! They are very clear and offer good hints and tips.
Talk about the scissors, please
You are amazing! Seriously, this video is gonna change everything! It's exactly what I've been searching for. You make it so easy to learn many different techniques, they're names and at a beginners pace unlike some videos who wiz through leaving me feeling overloaded, ensued and then unmotivated. Yours makes me feel capable, comfortable and maybe even a little ambitious. A lekker extra congruence is exactly what I needed. Video was very well put together. You just helped me flip the switch and it all makes sense now. You are a fantastic teacher, so natural and I actuality really enjoyed the video. How great that I can go back and watch the slow motion video as well. I find this is the best way for me to learn and you just made it even a little easier so I don't wastetime motivation and energy taking my hands off the needlework to rewind, getting back in position, etc. I'm so excited. Thank you for making these videos. These are they best!!!
You’re just awesome. I’m awfully fond of the Latvian bind off. Oh! And I love the way I cord bind off looks. Thanks so much for your time and expertise.
You are so welcome!
Your videos are all amazing Norman, but this compilation of bind-offs is such a valuable resource! I’m trying to figure out which one I want to do for a little 1x1 rib vest I’m finishing for my Grandson. I’ve bound the v-neck off twice but it’s just not stretchy enough. I’m definitely going to join your Patreon!🎉
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I just started knitting, so thank you for this and all your other videos! I've been crocheting forever but knitting always seemed so intimidating and that's why I love your channel because you make everything so digestible! LOVE THIS CHANNEL!!!
I am a new knitter and watched your first three suggestions which worked well for my first project, a scarf. Later I will go back and finish your video.
Thank you. I had been trying to find a bind-off that would give a neat border on a garter stitch edge without drawing in the edge. Your Icelandic bind-off is perfect and looks lovely. Your tutorials are succinct and very clear.
I bind off in pattern and also use a larger needle, something I learned along the way. I also use the same method you used when knitting in the round. Thank you for such clear direction in your videos. 👍👍❤️😁
my pleasure, Linds!
Just wanted to say thank you for the Tips. With crochet hook, I can better control tension and have an even bind off, especially for straps where it is visible in Summer Tops. Also a lot easier when holding 2 strands of yarn.❤
This was immediately useful. I just finished a shawl with the Icelandic bind off which was new to me and it made such a nice edge. Thank you!
oh wow. happy to hear that! And yeah, that's a lovely bind-off for a shawl (especially if it's in garter stitch)
Love watching your videos. You make everything so clear.
Thank you for sharing your knitting knowledge Norman! This video was jam-packed with clearly demonstrated methods of binding off. I had no idea so many existed. Up to now, I have used the Icelandic bind off but I'm anxious to try others..especially #9. You're an expert that I can always turn to for technique issues!
there are actually maaaaany more..tho some of them are a bit more obscure and others just have different names and a slightly different way for the same result :P
thank you very much! I was trying to find a tutorial for lefthanded to bind off from the left to the right, but I ended here, binding off from the right to the left, as a righthanded. Believe me, that means a lot for a knitter like me. Kind greetings from Lithuania!
Thank-you . I just completed a cardigan using the Italian sewn bin-off. You have a talent for mentioning just the things I need to know to master a new skill.
Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU. There were so many confusing videos about the Italian bind off and yours was crystal clear. You are awesome!!!!!
awesome. Happy to be of help, as always :)
Great directions. I love your website. I knit only Continental so it is amazing to find directions and a website like yours. Thank you!
Wonderful...you are a great teacher! Thank you so much for posting this. Jeny's stretchy cast off will be great for the first sock I ever made!!!
it sure will be. many love to use it for toe-up socks indeed!
Thanks for the very good information. I have been knitting for many years but I still learned a couple of things. Nice tutorial!
That's awesome!!!
Thanks for this grerat reference video ! i use many different bind off depending on the type of project I knit. When I do not need stretch, I will use a simple bind off or a bind off in pattern if the project ends with ribbing. I use the stretchy bind off on the top of socks, it helps not to constrain the calves. I also use Jeny's surprisingly stretchy bind off sometimes, I like the look of it on top of ribbing, it doesn't flare as much when the sock is not on you. For double knitting if i don't need the fabric to be stretchy, I use Alasdair Post-Quinn's Method. I just knit one more row than needed and then slip the work to the other end of the needle (double point or cable needle), then I pass the the first stitch over the second and so on. It gives a very regular bind off with absolutely no flare. I use the picot bind off mainly for shawls, or as a decoration on sleeve cuffs or bottom of a fancy sweater. I also use the icord bind off on more "sporty" sweaters. I sometimes use the Italian or the tubular bind off, though I prefer the look of it if I use a smaller neeedle on the last rosws. I have yet to practice the icelandic bind off and the sewn in bind off, but I love the three needle bind off to give more structure over shoulders, it can also be used as decoration on the visible side of the work, then i use a knit/purl three needles bind off, so it lays flat.
thx for your very elaborate feedback Nicole. I'm sure others will find it as helpful and interesting as I do!
Love your videos. My 2 favourite cast off techniques (discovered by RUclips video watching) which have upped my knitting game really significantly are Icelandic for garter stitch, and tubular/Italian for 1x1 ribb.
Thank you very much, i have learned new biind off that i will use and will come back to you for further advice. Thankyou from Canada.
Thank you. Glad to find very clear and concise explanations for basics. As I get better I will expand and try more. Your explanations are very clear. I wish you did crochet too. Refined crochet? Is that explored yet? Maybe you can start it & explore it with great ingenuity? My great aunt was a seamstress & avid crocheter & did refined and gorgeous crochet lace & garments. My grandmother made me beautiful & rather delicate clothes growing up. They were not granny square at all but delicate shells, etc. I’d love to learn with you if you start this. Just bring us along. I’d also like to keep knitting because I’ve done more knitting. I can’t read patterns yet though. I just create my own creations. I’ll be looking for your videos on how to understand patterns. In the past I took classes but I realize learning went slower. Often my work would get fixed but I didn’t know how to fix it myself. Watching your video I realize fixing the stitches is a snap. I’m happy to be more independent now leaning on your superior instructions. Thank you. I’m sure your channel will grow and grow!
I don't crochet that much these days. And quite frankly, this is already taking my full attention. I simply don't have the time. But maybe in the far future when I covered the most important knitting topics...who knows :)
Just binding off the bottom of a top down sweater, this video is gold!
happy to hear that. Hope your sweater turned out the way you wanted it to be!
Thank you for your wonderful tutorials!
Italian bind-off is my hands on absolute favourite technique! I always use it after a 1x1 rib - and thankfully, most of my knits end with a 1x1 rib so I don't have to think too much about which bind-off method to use. :)
Very understandable. It sure is a lovely technique!
Thank you so much, I have used a few of these bind off, like the 2 x 2 rib and others and will use all of them. I just love your videos.
You always keep it interesting, I lately do a lovely bindoff, knit 2 tog, then pop that purl wise on the left needle, then k2tog tbl pop it backon left needle & repeat till end. I loved the neat bindoff
thank you for adding your preferences, Allison
Thanks for the video, well done as usual. I bind (cast) off using Jenny's surprisingly stretchy, but I trade the knitting needle in my right hand with a crochet hook, I find it easier to pull the stitches through the loops.
Thank you so much for so many choices. I will be using most of them. You have so much knowledge on knitting and I know I appreciate you sharing it with me. Happy I support your podcast.
thank you linda for your kind words (and of course your support!). Happy to hear there was something for you in my little video (well..."little" :P)
@@NimbleNeedles I only support a few podcasts. When I learn from a channel because of how much they love the art of yarn, I'm willing to support as much as I can. If I was still working and made in one week what I now get for the month, I would support all in the top tier of the patron. I appreciate all podcasters who, like yourself are willing to share thier skills with others. I have been knitting and crocheting well over 50 years, but most of that time I only did basic crafting. It has only been since I went on disability that I have stepped up to making sweaters, socks, lacey scarfs, ect, So Norman, thank you again for helping build my skills.
@@lindahinds8388 thank you for letting me be part of your knitting journey, kinda!
Thanks a lot for this video! I have been knitting for more than a year now, but I used do the most basic cast off knitting which we can find everywhere. I was always concerned about the stretchiness and the visibility. A cast off sometimes ruins the overall look of a project! Thanks a lot 💜
that is true! But thankfully, you can always unravel it and do it again. Hope you found some inspiration in this video to avoid future problems :P
I had forgotten that little trick for binding off for a cuff. Thank you😊
Love the close up camera 🙌❣️❣️🧶
Thank you again for the great video :) I do like Italian bind-off a lot, I find it easier to do with a plastic tapestry needle because it's bendier.
Thx for sharing 🥰
I like very much your videos because you tell the pros or the cons of each techniques!
yeah! that's a big focus of my channel. glad you appreciate it
Thank you so much for the segment for the Italian bind off ! This is the only one I understand lol. The other tutorials I watched just showed what they did but never explained what they did. I was confused and I was about to give up and do the traditional one lmaoo but I finally got. Even tho I had some slight mistakes
happy to hear that. I do have a second youtube channel where you'll find dedicated slow-motion tutorials for almost all knitting techniques!
Maybe because I learned to crochet before I started knitting, but I find binding off SO much easier with a crochet hook!
sure, why not. I mean, I didn't include crochet here because it might confuse beginners. But it's certainly a valid method, and I can well imagine that it's much easier for someone who started with crochet.
I haven't started a project that needs binding off in FOREVER because I've never found a technique that looks right to me and has a polished, almost unnoticeable finish. I've been doing hats - bottom-up - and socks - cuff-down - so that I'll either finish just tying the remaining stitches together with the tail or doing kitchener stitch. I'm excited for this video - haven't really started it - maybe I'll finally find a suitable bind-off and will be able to make some other projects lol!
I sure hope you do, Isabela! And if not, do ask :)
Thank you for your very easy to follow instructions. I also appreciate all the tips and tricks
always happy to be of help
I can't count how many times I watched videos last couple of days looking for tubular bind off
And everytime I try something wrong happened
Only YOUR video helped me and finally I made it
Deeply thank you 🌷
awesome. very, very happy to hear that
Thank you, Norman! Your video was super helpful, as always. 🙂 And as usual, it's right on time, as I was beginning to research bind-off methods for my first sweater.
sweaters can be difficult...especially the neckline. So doing some research beforehand is definitely a good idea :)
Thank you for the excellent reference guide to bind offs.
Thank you so much. We never stop learning.❤️❤️❤️
Thank you! I’m just about to bind off! Have a wonderful week.
You too, Jenny!
Norman this was fantastic and will add this to my favorites. You should write a book with all your descriptive knowledge and beautiful delivery… If you haven’t already.
no i haven't yet...maybe one day. Though, there are also a lot of excellent books on the market!
Thank you for this very informative video! I did see some that I have not seen before, I just learned how to do Lori’s twisty bind off that was interesting to do.
yeah, I was debating whether I should include that one or not. But then this video kind of got too long already :P
Thanks for your video Norman ! Well explained as usual 😊 I also like to use Lori stretchy bind off for ribbing edges
You are so easy to follow and very encouraging. Thank you for sharing ❤
Thank You so much Nimble. I love your Channel. ❤
Thank you so much!
Thank you for this tips! Even that I knit for quite a time I still need them!
You are so welcome, Roxanna. Glad this video was helpful even to an experienced knitter!
Thank you for another great informative go back to again and again video Norman Iv been knitting 50plus years but when watching you I always learn something new like the finish on the standard cast off brilliant 👏🏻Amanda xx💕💖
glad to hear my videos are still valuable to seasoned knitters
Thank you so much for this very detailed bind off tutorial. 😊
you are very welcome, Shannon! :)
Thanks for sending me here, Norman!! Totally missed this video!
yeah, the algorithm sadly didn't like it all that much :(
Sewn tubular bind off is my go to on clothing.
Just as your other videos, this one is perfect as well! I was looking for ways to bind off a headband with one rib one knit pattern, so this video helped me a lot! I am really a beginner and I want to learn correctly how to knit. Thank you!
I liked the pick-up-the left-v-of-the-last-stitch-in-the-row-below trick
Love this video. For first time by topic found this gem. Amazing!
I’ve been confused by the tubular BO and the Italians BO, but now I know the difference! Thank you for such a thorough explanation, as always, Norman!
Not exactly a technique per se, but I recently encounter the instruction to bind off with “the yarn doubled”. I haven’t tried it yet, but I feel like it could be an alternative to “bind off loosely”, which I’m not too great at.
Yeah, that's a lovely trick. Damn, should have thought about it!
Very helpful and informative, thank you.
Super thorough video tutorial, Norman! Thanks!!! (Subscribed)
Welcome to my channel ❤️
Thank you Norman! You are a wonderful instructor❤❤❤
happy to hear that
Perfect Timing! I want to do an italian bind-off for my sweatshirt, but didnt know how actually to do it. This will help :)
I personally am also not a fan of the italion bind-off for a 2x2 ribbing.
yeah..i mean..it's doable but the way that one stitch is sort of slanted ..well..I dunno...it kind of anoys me too!
Either way, glad I was able to help you along
I like the super stretchy bind off and what I usually use, but was interested in learning new choices, love watching from upstate New York!
Thank you for this well explained video!!
It's my pleasure, Denise. Hope you found a new option or two!
Thanks for all of these methods. So far I`ve only used the standard. That may change when I get to the end of my first project.
nothing wrong with the standard method, but having a few other techniques in your toolbox is certainly never a mistake either :)
Thank you very much. Ay the beginning it was hard for me to understand but I had watched the video many times until I understand. 😅
Aha! Thank you for the stretchy options especially.
You're so welcome, Nancy!
My favorite bind off is the italian bind off. Hi from Denmark 🇩🇰
that certainly creates a lovely edge for sure! greetings from Austria
Great video! Thank you!
Thank you for such clear instructions
I love your videos!
aww..thank you, Cynthia!
Maybe I'm odd, but I like to use a crochet hook to bind off most of the time. I like the pretty braid across the top. Also, I feel like it is easier to stay in pattern, and is so much quicker than passing stitch over another. If not for every situation but... I also prefer to cast on with a crochet hook too. I can never estimate the tail length for long tail cast on.
you know...do whatever feels right for you! If using a crochet hook makes it easier, why not. This is a hobby, after all, that should bring you joy!
Great tips! Thank you.
You are so welcome!
The second technique is like the invisible join used in crochet except you go into the 'V' from the inside on the second pass of the needle. This way you cannot tell it is a bind off vs a regular stitch.
Interesting. I've never seen the Icelandic Bind Off before. Seems like is could also be done as a regular bind off, but... twisting the passover stitch instead. I'm going to try that to see if the results are the same.
This is my new go to video for bind off methods!!
definitely toy around with these methods. It's meant as a source of inspiration, not knitting gospel