Difficulty intermediate Skill finishing 2 min read

What it is

Onion bag cast-off is a Ruke pattern-specific cast-off reference. It belongs to finishing, but it should be read in the context of the Onion bag construction rather than as a universal bind-off for every project.

How Ruke patterns use it

Ruke Knowledge keeps this page because the public video exists and the technique supports a real Ruke pattern. The page should help the knitter understand that some videos explain a specific project moment, not a general rule.

Pattern notation examples

  • Round 1 Cast off for Onion bag as shown in the pattern video.
  • Finishing Check the final edge before weaving in ends.

When to use it

Use it when working the Onion bag pattern or when a Ruke instruction links directly to the Onion bag cast-off video.

What to check

Check the pattern section, stitch count, direction of work and whether the cast-off is meant only for this bag construction.

Common mistakes

Using the Onion bag cast-off as a default finish for unrelated projects, or skipping the pattern context before watching the video.