How To Cast Off

Knit the second stitch, just like you were continuing another row. Now STOP; this is where the cast off — or “bind off” — happens.

Insert your left needle into the first stitch—the one on the bottom of your right needle.

Your needles, with the left one on top, are now making an “X” held together by a loop of yarn. Slide the loop up and over the tip of the right needle, so it “leap frogs” the second stitch.

Withdraw the left needle from that stitch. Now there’s one stitch left on your right needle.

Knit another stitch so that once again there are two stitches on your right needle.

Repeat Steps 2 through 4 until you have cast off all stitches. Only 1 stitch should remains on your right hand needle.

Cut off the yarn, leaving about 6 inches extra.

Pull the right end through the loop remaining on the needle, tighten it against the needle, then slide the needle out. Push the knot tightly against the completed project.

Use a yarn needle to weave the loose yarn into the edge stitches, cut off any excess, and you’re done!