Comments on: I’m knitting another sweater: notes on tubular bind-off for 2×2 rib

By: marielle

marielle — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 21:10:33 +0000

I snapped up the red and chartreuse charms, as well as some hairpins. Thanks to you, I am now addicted to Daria’s goods :)

By: Rachel

Rachel — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 19:49:06 +0000

You hyphenate words when they become adjectives. The words become a temporary compound word. Remember adjectives describe nouns. Example: Bind-off Tutorial.

By: megan

megan — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 19:22:18 +0000

Emily – I believe that if you go ahead and try to figure out tubular for 3×1 you should get to know the technique for 1×1 on a single needle first. Then learn 2×2 on a single needle. After this, you can probably figure out what pattern is needed for 3×1.

The tubular bind off where you divide the stitches onto two separate needles is easier from an organization standpoint, but it might only be good for even numbered ribbing. Or maybe not. I’m hoping to experiment with this when I get the time.

Also, thanks Katie! That makes sense.

By: Emily

Emily — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 19:06:39 +0000

Katie, that is genius.

Megan wrote:
“Does this mean a 3×1 tubular bind-off might be possible? ”

Oh, my heart does flutter at the idea of that. Maybe I’ll give it a try and see what happens.

My problem has been that I am so in love with 3×1 ribbing and I can’t find one that pulls in more than that does. So I’ll do a whole sock leg in 3×1 and then the last inch in 1×1 and it looks goofy when the sock isn’t on… but it fits okay, so I guess who cares.

By: Katie

Katie — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 18:56:55 +0000

I think “bind-off” when you’re using it as a noun and “bind off” when it’s a verb. (Like “set-up” versus “set up.”)