3 Needle Garter Bind Off

Overview

Here’s an easy technique for seaming garter cast on and/or bind off
ends that doesn’t require any grafting. It’s a step-by-step process
with consistent results and no tapestry needle required.
It combines two common techniques, the 3 Needle Bind Off with a
Knit 2 Together Bind Off in an easy to work technique that mimics
garter on the front side and has a nice clean look on the back.

A new twist for some old techniques

Front Back
‣ 3 Needle Bind Off: This technique also uses 3 needles,
combining live stitches from 2 needles onto a third. What’s
different? It’s worked on the right side so it shows.
You can also watch a video tutorial
‣ K2Tog Bind Off: This is worked as k2tog, return to left needle
on our You Tube Channel. You can
and repeat. The same idea is used here resulting in the nubby
stitch that mimics garter stitch. link here or search for Laura Cunitz.

#1: Last row before bind off is a knit #2: Put live stitches on 2 needles #3: Pass 3rd needle through 1 st on
row. The bind off creates a line of with wrong sides facing. Bind off front needle and 2 sts on back
bumps similar to garter. worked on right side. needle.

#4: Knit the 3 sts tog. The 2 sts on #5: ... knitting those 2 sts with the #6: Place st on the back needle, pull
the back needle are the k2tog front stitch is part of the 3 needle snug & repeat. When there is only
and ... bind off. 1 st on each needle, k2tog.

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