A Sloped Bind Off is ideal for shaping necklines and underarms. It eliminates the little steps you get when binding off stitches at the beginning of alternate rows and, instead, leaves a nice, smooth edge, perfect for tidy pick ups!
To work a Sloped Bind Off, simply…
- Work the first bind off row as usual.
- One row before the next bind off row, work to the last stitch of the row, slip stitch purlwise, and turn work.
- Slip 2 stitches, purlwise. Pass the first slipped stitch (the unworked stitch from the previous row) over the second slipped stitch, binding it off.
- Bind off the remaining stitches of that row as usual.
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I am wondering if I can use this sloped bind off purlwise in the same way.
Do I have to slip purlwise the last stitch and the two first stitches of the following row?
Congratulations for your tutorials, they are great and very helpful.
Hello Merce,
Thank you for your question and such kind words! You can certainly use this technique purlwise. Every step will stay the same, including slipping your stitches purlwise, you will just be purling instead of knitting.
I hope this helps!
Warmly,
Marilla
This is a great tutorial! I was really stuck with the pattern instructions I have, so this is super helpful. Thanks!