Cable Bind-Off for Seed Stitch

Video: Cable Bind-Off for Seed Stitch

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This is a decorative bind-off that is based on the Cable Bind-Off for 1x1 Rib.

The technique makes the seed-stitch texture seem to continue into the bind-off row.

This is not a stretchy bind-off. Use it on the edge of a potholder or a dishcloth — anything where you don’t need the edge to stretch.

Instructions

Use a needle 1-2 sizes smaller in your R hand than the one you used to knit.

1st st is a purl st.
K1.
Move yarn to the front.
Move st from R needle to L needle.
P2tog.
Move yarn to the back.
Move st from R needle to L needle.
K2tog.
Repeat steps 3-8 across.
Cut yarn and pull through last st.

Tips

Use a needle that is two sizes smaller than the one you used to knit the seed stitch. Seed stitch tends to pull in a little bit and you want to make sure that the bind-off does the same.