Learn How To Do A Yarnover Bind-Off [FREE Knitting Tutorial]

In this Yarnover Bind-Off Knitting Tutorial, you will learn how to produce a bind-off that is very stretchy. In addition, this bind-off method also gives a non-bulky edge.

However, the resulting edge can look a bit ruffled when it is relaxed as it does not support the edge very well.

Therefore, this bind-off method is probably best suited for knitting projects that will be blocked.

In fact, this bind-off technique is perfect for knitting projects that require an edge that is very loose.

For instance, a lace shawl where you are blocking it heavily to open up the lace pattern.

In addition, it can also be used for knitting toe-up socks, necklines, etc.

When using this bind-off technique, you are adding an extra loop between the stitches in the bind-off row. This is what gives the resulting, stretchy edge.

A great alternative bind-off method is the Crochet Bind-Off. You can find a tutorial for this method here: Crochet Bind-Off Knitting Tutorial.

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Step-by-Step Yarnover Bind-Off Knitting Tutorial

Start by knitting the first 2 stitches so they are on your right-hand knitting needle.

Using your left-hand knitting needle, pass the first stitch over the second stitch on your right-hand needle, just like you would in a Basic Bind-Off.

Wrap the yarn around the right-hand needle – this is the yarnover.

Pass the stitch on the right-hand needle over the yarnover.

Knit the next stitch on your left-hand needle.

Using your left-hand knitting needle, pass the first stitch over the second stitch on your right-hand needle.

Repeat from steps 3 to 6 until you have just one stitch remaining on your right-hand needle.

Cut the yarn and pull it through the last stitch.