Most sock knitters are familiar with the Kitchener stitch for grafting a sock toe. Did you know that the tubular bind off is essentially the same thing as the Kitchener stitch? Mind blown!
Thanks to Skacel for providing the yarn and knitting needle used in this tutorial. These products are available locally at many yarn shops and online at Makers' Mercantile.
Before You Begin
The tubular bind off is a slick method for finishing 1x1 or k1, p1, ribbing. It creates a very flexible edge that looks like your stitches are uninterrupted as they flow over the divide between the right and wrong sides of your knitting.
Materials
- Zitron Trekking Sport yarn
- addi Rocket Squared circular knitting needle
- locking stitch marker
- Knitter's Pride Wool Needle
Tubular Bind Off
Recommended Pattern
Ready to try this technique in a pattern? The Grand Staircase Socks Pattern has videos to help you learn more about:
- Invisible Circular Cast On
- Alternating Helical Stripes
- Deciphering Mosaic Knitting Charts and 3 tips for Mosaic Knitting
- TSK/TSP - Twin (Triplet) Stitch Knit & Purl
- Tubular Bind Off in the Round for K1, P1, Ribbing