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Bind-off Too Tight
A bind-off is too tight when the finished edge cannot open to the width or stretch intended by the pattern.
What it is
A bind-off is too tight when the finished edge cannot open to the width or stretch intended by the pattern.
How Ruke patterns use it
Ruke edges must support a wearable garment: a neckline must pass over the head, a cuff must pass over the hand and a hem must not pull in. The remedy depends on the fabric and named finish.
When to use it
Use this guide when a finished edge feels smaller than the knitted fabric or distorts the garment.
What to check
Check needle size, spacing between bound-off stitches and whether a more elastic method is allowed.
Common mistakes
Trying to stretch a structurally tight edge during blocking instead of reworking the bind-off.