How to bind off (cast off)

Binding off, called "casting off" in the UK, is how you finish a piece of knitting by securing the live stitches so they can't unravel when the work leaves the needle. This guide walks through it step by step and shows when to choose a stretchier bind off instead.

By Sofia Akrami16 July 20264 min read

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Cream sweater on knitting needles in a flatlay with yarn and scissors

What is Knyt

Knyt is a knitting platform from Stockholm. Right now that means Discover: knitting guides, from casting on to reading patterns. Next comes the app, which turns any pattern, whether a PDF or a printout, into something you can knit from directly. AI structures the steps, so you can focus on the craft rather than the technicalities.

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An app for every pattern you own

We're building an app that turns PDFs and printed patterns into patterns you can knit from. AI reads the file, and you get a clean view of your size, with your row always saved. Subscribers get access first.