A Bind Off — Removing

Removing a bind-off (also known as a cast-off) in knitting involves carefully reversing the steps used to secure the edge. Depending on whether you have already cut the yarn, the process varies slightly.

Gently pull the working yarn to "pop" the bind-off stitch out, then place the newly freed live stitch back onto your left needle. Removing a Bind Off

If the working yarn is still attached, you can "tink" (knit backwards) more easily: Removing a bind-off (also known as a cast-off)

: Tug the working yarn to un-knit the top stitch, allowing it to drop behind the needle so the live stitch is now secure on your left needle. Tips for Success Removing a Bind Off If the working yarn is still attached, you

: Carefully pick out the woven-in tail using a tapestry needle.

: Locate the previous knit stitch (the small "V" shape) just below the bound-off edge.