bind off

English

Verb

bind off (third-person singular simple present binds off, present participle binding off, simple past and past participle bound off)

1. (transitive, intransitive, knitting) To end a column of stitches by trapping its final stitch in a way that prevents unraveling.

Synonyms

• cast off

Translations

to end a column of stitches — see cast off

Noun

bind off (plural bind offs)

1. (knitting) A technique used to bind off stitches.

   I’ve learned a new bind off that’s perfect for cuffs and brims of hats.