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Binding off in Half Fisherman’s Rib

About this skill

Binding off in half fisherman’s rib ensures that the final edge maintains the pattern’s texture and elasticity. This technique involves alternating between purling and knitting into the stitch below, following the established pattern. To start, purl the first stitch and then knit into the stitch below for the second stitch. Pass the first stitch over the second stitch to bind it off. Continue this process, alternating between purl stitches and knitting into the stitch below, while consistently binding off after each new stitch. This method keeps the pattern cohesive and the edge stretchy, which is particularly useful for ribbed edges and garments that require flexibility.

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Master the art of binding off in half fisherman's rib to maintain pattern continuity and achieve a stretchy, professional-looking edge.

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How-to guide

Step 1: Begin by purling the first stitch
Step 2: Knit into the stitch below for the second stitch
Step 3: Pass the first stitch over the second stitch on your right needle to to bind off
Step 4: Purl the next stitch on the left needle
Step 5: Pass the first stitch over the second stitch on your right needle to to bind off
Step 6: Continue working the same sequence for every stitch on the left needle until you have one stitch left
Step 7: When you reach the last stitch, cut the yarn, thread it through the last loop, pull tight, and give it a little tug to secure

Products that require this skill

Biscuit Super Chunky Knitting Pattern
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FAQ

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To bind off fisherman’s rib, follow the pattern: purl one stitch, knit into the stitch below for the next stitch, then pass the first stitch over the second stitch to bind off. Continue this sequence until the end of your row.
To fix mistakes in half fisherman’s rib, carefully unpick the stitches back to the error. Correct the stitch by ensuring you are purling or knitting into the stitch below as required by the pattern, then continue knitting.
Half fisherman’s rib is created by alternating rows of knitting and knitting into the stitch below. On the front side, you knit into the stitch below every other stitch, and on the back side, you simply knit all stitches.
A stretchy bind-off is best for a ribbed neckline, such as the sewn bind-off or binding off in pattern, to maintain elasticity and match the ribbing pattern.
To bind off ribbed edges, follow the ribbing pattern while binding off: purl the purl stitches and knit the knit stitches, passing the first stitch over the second to bind off.
To weave in ends in half fisherman’s rib, use a tapestry needle to thread the yarn tail through the purl bumps on the back side of the fabric, following the stitch direction to keep it secure and invisible.
Fisherman’s rib and brioche knitting look similar but differ in technique. Fisherman’s rib uses knit stitches and knit-below stitches, while brioche knitting involves yarn overs and slipped stitches to create its distinctive texture.
Yes, binding off ribbing in pattern helps maintain the ribbed texture and elasticity of the edge, providing a professional finish.
A stretchy bind off can be achieved by using techniques like the sewn bind-off, or binding off in pattern with a loose tension.
Yes, fisherman’s rib typically uses more wool than standard knitting because of the additional yarn used in knitting into the stitch below.
The right side of half fisherman’s rib shows the distinctive textured pattern, while the wrong side will look more like standard knit stitches.
In UK terminology, to knit fisherman’s rib, you will knit one, knit into the stitch below, and repeat across the row, purling all stitches on the reverse side.
To fix a dropped stitch in half fisherman’s rib, use a crochet hook to lift the dropped stitch back up to the correct row, ensuring it follows the knit or knit-below pattern as required.
To bind off a twisted rib, follow the twisted stitch pattern, knitting through the back loop for knit stitches and purling normally, then pass the first stitch over the second to bind off.

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