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The Decrease Bind Off
About This Technique
The Decrease Bind Off is a method of finishing. This is one of the quickest and simplest methods of binding off, and gives your knitting a handsome and firm edging with little stretch. This decorative bind off is great for pocket edges and other places you want a more stylish finish.
[Video] Technique Tutorial
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Technique Instructions
- Step 1: Knit two together through the back loop (k2tog tbl).
- Step 2: Slip the stitch on your working needle back on to your main needle.
Repeat steps 1 – 2 until you have cast on the number of stitches required by your pattern.
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