After making my mitts yesterday I realized that the bind off edge is REALLY tight and not stretchy at all (I bound off in pattern (k2, p2) with needles 2 sizes larger than what I was knitting with). Maybe I’m still binding off too tightly, I’m not sure.
I’m going to start a pair of mitts and matching cowl for my mom today and I’d like them to turn out a little nicer than the ones I made for myself ;o)
this topic is so timely, I can’t believe it. Tonight I’ll be binding off a pair of toe up socks and was going to spend a little time searching for loose bind offs today before I start them. You guys have done my work for me already!
Is this stretchy bind off suitable for hems? Or just for socks and mittens? Would it be too stretchy to use when turning up hems and sewing this bind off to inside of hem?