Mastering Tubular Bind-Off
About Mastering Tubular Bind-Off
Whether you know it as the tubular bind-off, Italian bind-off, sewn bind-off, or something else, this bind-off has as many ways to finish it as it has names! An ideal edge for many rib structures, not just 1x1, this bind-off is stretchy and blends in invisibly with your knit fabric, and is a perfect pair to a tubular cast-on. Learn to master this bind-off and adapt it to a variety of projects.
What will students learn:
-Be able to understand and visualize the structure of a tubular bind-off
-How to work the bind-off including optional steps
-Learn to adapt from 1x1 to 2x2 and unbalanced rib structures, such as 2x1
-Binding off flat or in the round
-Yarn management for large projects
Materials, Equipment, and Supplies the Student Must Bring to Class
-DK or Worsted weight yarn
-Appropriate sized circular needles for their yarn - suggested US 6/4 mm for DK weight and US 8/5.5 mm for worsted weight. Suggested 16" or 24" cable.
-Additional DPNs or second circular needle at least 1 size down from circular needle size (Max US 5/3.75mm for DK weight and max US 7/4.5 mm for Worsted weight).
-Darning Needle
-Pen or Pencil
Materials Kit and Kit Description
Your class registration fee includes a materials kit which includes:
No materials are provided, other than paper handouts.
Pre-class Homework
Students should bring small flat swatches (20-30 st wide, 2-4 in in length) ready to practice binding off in the following stitch patterns:
- 1x1 rib (4 swatches)
- 1x1 half twisted rib (1 swatch)
- 2x2 rib (3 swatches)
- 2x1 rib (2 swatches)
- 3x1 rib (2 swatches)
All swatches should be on waste yarn or stitch saver tubing ready to return to needles. Leave a 1 yard tail on all swatches for binding off. Students are welcome to bring larger swatches in the round or personal projects ready to be bound off for help.
Age Range
Minimum age requirement for workshop: 16
Skill Level
Advanced beginner (some experience)
What skills or knowledge do students need to take this workshop?
Students should be familiar and comfortable with reading whether their stitches are knits or purls, recognize stitch mount (leading vs trailing leg), and be able to knit 1x1 and 2x2 rib structures flat or in the round.
Contact the Teacher
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When
Single 3-hour live in-person seminar.
Class Location
Classroom 11
How It Works
Register and enroll above. Enrollment is not complete until payment is made on the next page, by credit card or Paypal via our secure platform. Enrolled students will receive an immediate email confirmation of enrollment..
Refund Policy: To cancel an enrollment or request a refund, contact [email protected]. For 30+ days before, we refund 95%. Between 30 and 5 days, receive a 75% refund. No refunds within 5 days of class start date.
Jennifer Lee
Jenn Lee from Cary, NC, has a professional background in textile technology and industrial knitting. Her technical background gives her a unique perspective on hand knitting she loves to share with others. Jenn enjoys knitting to create high-quality clothing with special touches not found in stores, focusing on unique details and whimsical touches.
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