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Miraculous Elastic or Lacey Bind Off with a Crochet Hook Part 4 of a continuing series on Binding Off Knitted Projects with a Crochet Hook. Video includes how to knit, purl, and frog the Lacey Bind Off.

So simple, and so stretchy! This is my new favorite bind-off, good to use whether you need a little or a lot of stretch. A good matching cast-on is the German Twisted CO, video here: http://youtu.be/UcwmCuIylII

Instructions for working this BO in 2x2 rib: Step 1: K 2 stitches, insert the left needle into the front of the two stitches you just worked, wrap the back needle and knit them together (k2tog tbl) Step 2: P 1 stitch, Insert left needle into the back of the two stitches you just worked, wrap the front needle and purl them together (p2tog) Step 3: Repeat Step 2 Step 4: K 1 stitch, insert the left needle into the front of the two stitches you just worked, wrap the back needle and knit them together (k2tog tbl) Step 5: Repeat Step 4 Repeat Steps 2 through 5

Instructions for working this stitch in any other stitch combination: K every knit stitch, and k2tog tbl it with the other stitch on the right needle P every purl stitch, and p2tog it with the other stitch on the right needle

Information on things you'll see in this video: The shawl I'm wearing (not my design) can be found here: http://www.ravelry.com/projects/verypink/pendulum

The needles I use are Knitter's Pride Bamboo DPNs: http://astore.amazon.com/verypinkcom-20/detail/B00FGF1V20

The bulky yarn I used is Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Bulky in colors Crush, Yonder, and Honey: http://www.knitpicks.com/yarns/Wool_of_the_Andes_Bulky_Yarn__D5420155.html

The nail polish I'm wearing is by Julep, color "London". http://refer.julep.com/s/stacip

Uh-oh, you just finished your last row of knitting, but don't have enough yarn to bind off. What to do??? Never fear, the YARN LESS BIND OFF will rescue you. For written instructions and more knitting info, visit the blog: http://www.sapphiresnpurls.com/2013/07/yarnless-bind-off.html

The Icelandic bind-off, good for Garter stitch. The Icelandic bind-off is faster because it is done "on the needles" as opposed to sewn with a tapestry needle. It matches the fabric almost perfectly, and is strong, stretchy, and sturdy — just what the doctor ordered. Tip: You can use the Icelandic Bind-off on any fabric, not just Garter stitch. Try it on Stockinette -- it will make a pretty little rolled edge. Go to this post to see step-by-step photo instructions, tips and tricks, and an animated demo: http://knitfreedom.com/bind-offs/3-gorgeous-bind-offs-garter-stitch

Icelandic Bind-Off Step-by-Step Instructions 1. With R needle, reach through 1st st purlwise. 2. Catch front loop of 2nd st. 3. Draw 2nd st through 1st st. 4. Wrap your yarn to knit. Pull yarn through. 5. Complete the K stitch. 6. Move st back to L needle. 7. Repeat steps 1-6 across row. 8. Cut yarn and pull through last st.

In most cases, the regular way to bind off stitches works just fine. But if you want to add a special touch to the open edges of your project, you need to use a special way of closing the stitches. I-cord bind off is one of those ways.

It turns plain edges of a blanket, cowl, top-down hat and toe-up socks into a sophisticated decoration, and adds an elegant detail to cuffs and bottom of a top-down sweater. A big bonus of this bind off is that it is fully reversible and looks great with any stitch pattern.

Even though the i-cord bind off looks quite fancy, it is not hard to do. In fact, this shows two ways to make this bind off, one easier than the other.