How Do You Do a Tubular Bind Off

This tutorial is about a bind off that is ideal for finishing off “knit 1, purl 1” ribbing. It is known as an Italian or as a tubular bind off, but no matter how you call it, this way of closing stitches is definitely worth a try.

Is tubular bind off the same as Italian bind off?

This tutorial is about a bind off that is ideal for finishing off “knit 1, purl 1” ribbing. It is known as an Italian or as a tubular bind off, but no matter how you call it, this way of closing stitches is definitely worth a try.

Why does tubular bind off?

The stretchiness of knit ribbing does not have to suffer the inflexibility of a taut bind off. This Long Tail Tubular Bind Off maintains the elasticity of ribbed fabric with a neat and pretty finish. It’s perfect for toe-up socks, cuffs, neckbands and anywhere else you end with a ribbed edge.