More Ways to Cast On & Bind Off

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Expand your project possibilities with more than 25 cast-ons and bind-offs! Learn beautiful variations for standard, stretchy and decorative effects.

Preparing for Cast-Ons & Bind-Offs

Author and pattern designer Vicki Square is passionate about variety and versatility, and she’s ready to share that passion with you! Learn methods to prepare for new cast-ons and bind-offs before Vicki shares tips for choosing the best technique for each project. You’ll also get a quick refresher on basic skills.

Variations: Long-Tail Cast-Ons

Learn some handy variations of the standard long-tail cast-on! After reviewing the original, Vicki walks you through the double long-tail and Norwegian long-tail. And if you’re in the mood for some color, you’ll also discover Vicki’s two-color cast-on, a clever way to add flair from the start.

Decorative Cast-Ons

Move on to decorative cast-ons, as Vicki shows you how to give your projects a more dramatic start. She’ll guide you step by step through the Channel Island, picot and I-cord cast-ons: all fairly simple to master with practice. Plus, they all have matching bind offs for perfect symmetry!

Circular Cast-Ons

What if you’re working from the middle out? Vicki’s got you covered with handy circular cast-ons. The simple circular loop yarn over is great for a tight, tidy center, while the crochet pinhole method is perfect for lacy looks.

Ribbed Cast-Ons

If you’re working with a patterned or textured project, you may want to start with a ribbed cast-on. Vicki shows you the tubular stockinette hem, great for simple ribs. Then, move on to the fun and flexible Estonian fringe and the more understated picot ribbing cast-on.

New Twists on Basic Bind-Offs

After so many wonderful ways to start your project, you’ll need some equally great finishes! Vicki has few new twists on the basic bind-off: the sloped method is great for smooth, angled edges, and the yarn over method is great for stretch. As you tackle these styles, you’ll even learn how to bind off in pattern!

Decorative Bind-Offs

Remember the fun, decorative cast-ons you learned earlier? Vicki walks you through the matching bind-offs in this lesson. Start with the textured and firm Channel Island bind-off, move on to the eye-catching I-cord bind-off and finish with a pretty picot bind-off.

Special Bind-Offs

Need a little something extra to make your projects even more unique? Vicki shares her favorite special bind-offs with you. The long crochet chain makes fun scallops, the ruffle adds visible flair, the circular method is handy for round projects, and the Kitchener graft is a must-have for seamless joins.