I am wondering what would be the best bind off for the Sofi cowl sweater I am knitting. I have only used the in pattern bind off (which on a pair of socks was too tight).
Bind off collar
I like to do the ordinary bind off, but with a larger needle. Works well for me.
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You might like this one.
Russian Bind-Off in Pattern
Is that 1x1 rib? When I use JSSBO for 1x1 rib I typically do a yo before each purl but not the knits. You could try it as demonstrated and see how you like it. This is the one with the modification that I use for sock tops.
Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy Bind Off 1x1 Rib
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I’d go with binding off in pattern on a larger needle. I’d do a swatch in rib first and try several different needle sizes to bind off to see which I like the stretch and look of (life line a few rows below the bind off, then bind off, test it out, undo down to the life line, rework a few rows, bind off with different size needle, and repeat). Sounds like hassle but it’s worth it to finish a beautiful sweater off well.
I’ve had that pattern on my long list of saved patterns for ages, it’s beautiful.
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It is a 1x1 ribbing. I will try different bind offs. Thanks.
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I used the bind off in pattern, went from a size to size 11 needle. I am happy with results. I think I still need to wash and it probably will relax. Very warm.
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Lovely. Yes, washing and laying flat to dry if that’s the yarn recommendation does wonders for relaxing the stitchwork and making everything nice.
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You did amazing!
Thank you!
Fabulous result. What a lovely sweater. The neck looks great.
You did a great job on your jumper. It looks nice and warm. Love the cable work.
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