How do you cast off with stretching?

How to Work Jeny’s Stretchy Bind-off

  1. Yarn over backward (bring yarn from back to front over right needle), then knit 1.
  2. On your right needle, pull stitches 2 and 3 over stitch 1; one stitch bound off, one stitch on right needle.
  3. Repeat. Repeats Steps 1 and 2 as established until all stitches are bound off.

What is the Stretchiest knitting bind off?

The Ultimate Stretchy Bind-off: Yarnover Bind-off. Use this one when your finished project must be stretched and blocked aggressively, such as for lace shawls. Best Bind-off for Toe-up Socks: EZ Sewn Bind-off or JSSBO. Both are very stretchy but with a bit of flare.

Which ribbing is the Stretchiest?

1×1 Rib Stitch This is the most classic of the rib stitch patterns, and involves switching on-and-off with your knit and purl stitches. This stretchy ribbing knitting is a classic that will work with just about any project.

Is tubular bind-off stretchy?

The tubular bind-off is wonderfully stretchy and aligns beautifully with the wales of your rib, making it ideal for trims such as sleeve cuffs and sock ribbing. If you’re a fan of the neat finish you get with a tubular cast-on, you are going to love this bind-off.

Is twisted rib less stretchy?

Knowing which variation to use and when. Traditional k1, p1 ribbing (or k2, p2, etc.) creates a stretchy, reversible fabric with accented columns of knit stitches and recessed columns of purl stitches in an alternating pattern. Twisted ribbing simply twists the base of the stitches, pulling them in tighter.

Which is tighter 1×1 or 2×2 ribbing?

This is important since sometimes a less stretchy rib is desirable, such as a border on a jacket or blanket or an allover pattern. However, while at first a 2×2 rib will appear tighter than a 1×1 rib, over time and with wear the softer rib will relax and lose some of its elasticity.