This will make the process a lot simpler and you will feel more assured that you can handle this cast-off method. Please watch the whole video before attempting the technique. I then do a modify basic bind off and when I only have 2 stitches left I DON’T wrap the last peg but instead move it to the peg next to it, knit off and then feed the working yarn through that last peg. When I bind off the next 2 – 3 stitches I modify the first step again by wrapping both pegs 1 and 2 until I have only 3 wrapped pegs left to bind-off. I wrap both pegs 1 and 2 (instead of only peg 2) then continue with the same steps as above. To create the change in the original technique I’ve really only changed one thing and that is done after every second or third stitch id bind-off. Stitch: The Stitch Pattern in the Pictures and Video is the Double Basket Stitchīefore reading my change in this section make sure you have mastered the steps above in the Basic Bind-off first. Loom: Used in the Pictures and the Video is the KB Adjustable Hat Loom In less than 5 minutes you will master this really cool cast-off method.Ĭast-on: I used the e-Wrap cast-on and Tighted my Loose Loops If like me, you’re a visual learner, use the video tutorial at the end of this post. Once I tighten my loose ends from my cast-on I ended up with clean edges, squared points and identical widths on both ends I was one happy Loomy.īelow are Text, Pictures and a Video tutorial.įirst, The Instructions for the Basic Bind-Offįollow the picture and text instructions below for the Traditional Basic Bind-0ff.

I just added an extra step every 2-3 stitches depending on the tension and done. The modified basic bind off did the trick. I was frustrated. I played around and changed just one thing. I had seen someone add a crochet single stitch and I tried that. It’s not crochet, you don’t need knotting needles you can get this look by using a loom knitter.

It looked odd and I needed to find a better solution to a technique that was pretty good and seemed to work for other people but not me. I am going to share how to make a cute and simple cowl. I kept getting one end that was wider and the other tighter regardless of the type of loom or yarn. Learn the Garter Stitch, Uwrap and the eWrap versions of the Knit Stitch. The basic bind-off just wasn’t working for me. How to Loom Knit a Scarf Pattern on Round Loom. Modified Basic Bind Off for Loom Knit Edges

Round loom knitting cowl tutorials