Question 1

What does "bind off" mean?

Accepted Answer

(Knitting, chiefly North American) To secure the final stitches of a knitted piece so they do not unravel, by passing each stitch over the next.

Question 2

How do you use "bind off" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

Once you've reached the end of the row, bind off loosely to keep the edge flexible.

Question 3

Is "bind off" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"bind off" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Primarily a North American knitting term; British knitters typically say 'cast off'. Learners of knitting will encounter both terms. The technique involves passing each stitch over the next one on the needle.

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