The Ultimate Cast-On and Bind-Off Guide: 200+ Techniques
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Discover more than 120 ways to cast on and over 80 ways to bind off in this comprehensive crochet and knitting guide! Whether you’re working on colorwork, lace, or adding unique edges, this book offers step-by-step instructions, clear illustrations, and tips on when to use each technique. Perfect for all skill levels, it’s a must-have for your collection!
I received a sample copy of Cast on, Bind off to review. All opinions are my own.
The Ultimate Cast-On and Bind-Off Guide: 200+ Techniques
Title: Cast on, Bind Off – 211 Ways to Begin and End Your Knitting
Author: Cap Sease
ISBN: 978-1-60468-085-0
Publisher: Martingale
Photography Credits: Martingale and Photographer Brent Kane
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This book is very detailed and provides instructions for 211 ways to begin and end you knitting. There are 163 pages in total and each cast on and bind off method discussed in the book includes colored images and diagrams.
The first section outlines Cast On Methods.
There is a handy chart included to help you decide which method of casting on would be the most beneficial for your project. Depending on why you are casting on (the purpose) a different cast on method is suggested.
The purposes listed are:
- Adding Stitches in Mid-Project
- All-Around
- Brioche Stitch
- Corrugated Ribbing
- Durable
- Elastic
- Firm (Non Elastic)
- Garter Stitch
- Hemmed Edge
- Lace
- Non curling Edges
- Novelty Yarns
- Reversible
- Ribbing
- Rolled Edge
- Socks
There is a similar chart for Bind Offs.
The purposes listed for bind offs are:
- All-Around
- Brioche Stitch
- Buttonholes
- Durable
- Elastic
- Firm (Non Elastic)
- Joining Pieces
- Lace
- Novelty Yarns
- Ribbing
There is also a chart to help you pair your cast ons and bind offs to create matching edges on your project(s).
The book then goes into great detail outlining the different methods for casting on with visual examples: including Slipknots, Twist Start, Loop Cast Ons, Long-Tail Cast Ons, Knit Cast Ons, Two-Color Cast Ons, Decorative Cast Ons, Tubular Cast Ons, Provisional Cast Ons, Special Cast Ons and Sock Cast Ons.
Followed by the different methods of Bind Offs with visual examples: Chain Bind Offs, Decorative Bind Offs, Increase Bind Offs, Special Bind Offs, Sewn Bind Offs and Tubular Bind Offs.
Here are some examples from the book (images provided by Martingale):
This is a fantastic resource to have in your Knitting Library – with clear and precise written instructions and diagrams to instruct you on the various cast ons and bind offs. Plus a guide to help you choose the best method for your project.
Master over 200 cast-on and bind-off techniques! Perfect for all skill levels, this guide offers step-by-step instructions and helpful tips for every project.
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