Interlock Bind Off for Knit Ribbing in the Round

For years, I avoided using sewn bind offs because I was afraid they would create a sloppy looking edge to my knitting. Boy, was I wrong! The interlock bind off creates a nice looking, stretchy edge that works wonderfully for toe up socks.

Before You Begin

One of the benefits to using an interlock bind off for sock cuffs is that the bound off edge doesn't flare out like it can with elastic or lace bind offs. The downside is this method takes longer to work. In my opinion, it's still well worth the time.

Materials

• Oink Pigments Oink Sock Yarn
• addi Turbo Rockets
• Knitters Pride wool needle

Thanks to Oink Pigments for providing the yarn and Skacel for providing the knitting needles used in this tutorial. These products are available locally at many yarn shops and online at Oink Pigments and  Makers' Mercantile.

Interlock Bind Off

Recommended Pattern

Ready to try this technique in a pattern? The Free Climber Socks Pattern has videos to help you learn more about:

• Judy's Magic Cast On for Short Row Toes
• Wrap and Turn Short Rows for Toe-Up Socks
• Changing Yarn Colors with the Russian Join
• Right and Left Slanting Median Increases
• Gusset (or Fleegle) Heels from the Toe Up
• Interlock Bind Off in the Round for 1 x 1 Ribbing

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