π₯πͺ These Cast Ons & Bind Offs go together like Milk and Cookies!
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In todayβs email:
- Knitspiration: Finding Cast Ons and Bind Offs that match
- Stitchionary: A edge finish with some heft to it
- Pattern Pick: This little baby hat is ridiculously cute
- PLUS: Center pull balls, going I-Cord crazy, and more
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Knitspiration
π₯πͺ These Cast Ons & Bind Offs go together like Milk and Cookies!
You've probably encountered a situation with your knitting when you wished your cast on would match your bind off.
The problem is this usually happens as you're about to bind off, and you have no idea what technique compliments the method you used to cast on.
So today as we continue exploring different cast ons and bind offs, I'm going to share three ways to begin and end your projects so they match perfectly!
Let's dive in...
Crochet Cast On & Suspended Bind Off
The crochet cast on is one of the nicest looking cast ons I've ever used. The chain that's created along the edge is nice and sturdy and did I mention attractive? It also happens to be an exact match for the standard suspended bind off. It's the bind off most people use to finish their projects.
Long Tail Cast On & Elizabeth Zimmermann's Sewn Bind Off
Pretty much everyone knows the long tail cast on. It's what most of us learned to knit with, and it's a great all around cast on for most projects. However, most people have never heard of Elizabeth Zimmermann's sewn bind off. This is a virtually invisible bind off that's perfect for lace projects. It also happens to pair nicely with the Long Tail.
I-Cord Cast On & Bind Off
I think I-cords are an under utilized technique. While I prefer to attach the I-cord as a border after the fact, it is not only possible to cast-on with an I-cord, you can also bind off with it. This will give you a nice thick border that gives a professional finishing touch to everything from hot pads to blankets.
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Daily Stitch
I-Cord Selvedge Stitch
Starting and ending your project with an I-Cord can add a professional looking touch to your knits, but what do you do in-between?
This selvedge stitch uses the I-Cord to keep everything nice and neat on the sides of your work.
Perfect for scarves and other items that can use a border.
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Pattern Pick
Baby Bear Bonnet by Pernille Larson
This adorable baby hat uses some clever shaping to create ears on top.
Pair that with some short rows and some I-Cord embellishments and you've got yourself one of the cutest projects I've ever seen.
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