by Kelley Hobart January 06, 2019 1 min read

About the Icelandic Bind Off

Here's a quick video showing how to knit the Icelandic Bind Off. This bind off goes very well with a garter stitch because it has a purl bump edge.

I paired it with an Old Norwegian Cast On (I showed this in another video) to make the edge on my free knit blanket pattern, Kisses and Hugs Reversible Blanket

Have you used this bind off?We'd love it if you share your project photos in the comments below.

Background On the Icelandic Bind-Off

This is a quick and efficient bind-off, good for intermediate knitters. It is one of the the stretchiest of the standard bind-offs. 

Although I like using this bind-off with the garter stitch, it goes well with nearly any stitch pattern. For instance, when used with stockinette stitch it provides a nice rolled edge.

Icelandic Bind-Off Video Tutorial


Kelley Hobart
Kelley Hobart


2 Responses

Tess
Tess

January 15, 2019

I liked the video.You did explain nicely,but your hand where on the way…. It was not very visible and the yarn color didn’t help. Also you went too fast!!

I understood how to do the bind off, but it was not easy to see what you were doing.
Thanks any way.

Nancy Kleffman
Nancy Kleffman

January 08, 2019

I loved your video, but perhaps when you revise it, you could bring the camera closer to your work. Im sorry, but for me it was difficult to see the details of the needle and stitch work, and I really wanted to see it. The auditory was helpful but I’d like to see how the needle work was matching what you were describing. Thanks.

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