Uploaded November 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This Brooklyn Tweed knitting tutorial will teach you to work the Stem Stitch Bind Off, a sewn bind off that's great for creating an attractive and stretchy finished edge on your knitting.
Stem Stitch Bind Off:
Cut working yarn leaving a tail approximately 4 to 5 times the width of the piece to be bound off. Thread onto a tapestry needle.
Step 1: Insert tapestry needle knitwise into the second stitch on L needle, bringing it out to the back of the work.
Step 2: Insert tapestry needle purlwise into the first stitch, working from the back towards the front, and bringing needle under the strand of yarn that is threaded through the second stitch.
Step 3: Drop the first stitch off the L needle, and pull yarn gently through.
Repeat steps 1-3 until one stitch remains, twisting the yarn in the direction in which it is plied to add tensile strength as you sew. Draw yarn through final stitch and fasten off.
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At Brooklyn Tweed we are passionate about wool, knitting and design. We craft our patterns with a commitment to timeless quality, publishing size-inclusive, stylish designs for all shapes, identities, and skill levels.
Contemporary design, superior craftsmanship, and clear instructions give knitters the opportunity to elevate their skills and explore the intersection of crafting traditions with current style and new techniques.
Our extensive library of educational resources and skill-building tutorials give crafters the tools to succeed and the confidence to make their projects their own.
Learn more at: @BrooklynTweed_Official
Visit us at: brooklyntweed.com
This Brooklyn Tweed knitting tutorial will teach you to work the Stem Stitch Bind Off, a sewn bind off that's great for creating an attractive and stretchy finished edge on your knitting.
Stem Stitch Bind Off:
Cut working yarn leaving a tail approximately 4 to 5 times the width of the piece to be bound off. Thread onto a tapestry needle.
Step 1: Insert tapestry needle knitwise into the second stitch on L needle, bringing it out to the back of the work.
Step 2: Insert tapestry needle purlwise into the first stitch, working from the back towards the front, and bringing needle under the strand of yarn that is threaded through the second stitch.
Step 3: Drop the first stitch off the L needle, and pull yarn gently through.
Repeat steps 1-3 until one stitch remains, twisting the yarn in the direction in which it is plied to add tensile strength as you sew. Draw yarn through final stitch and fasten off.
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If you found this tutorial helpful, we’d love your support!
At Brooklyn Tweed we are passionate about wool, knitting and design. We craft our patterns with a commitment to timeless quality, publishing size-inclusive, stylish designs for all shapes, identities, and skill levels.
Contemporary design, superior craftsmanship, and clear instructions give knitters the opportunity to elevate their skills and explore the intersection of crafting traditions with current style and new techniques.
Our extensive library of educational resources and skill-building tutorials give crafters the tools to succeed and the confidence to make their projects their own.
Learn more at: @BrooklynTweed_Official
Visit us at: brooklyntweed.com
