Uploaded January 2011 | Updated September 2026, 44 minutes ago
knitfreedom.com/finishing How to seam knitting with a 3-needle bind-off:
The three-needle bind-of is a secure, strong, and easy bind-off used to simultaneously seam and bind off two pieces of knitted fabric. This is perfect for shoulder seams.
However, this can be a little intimidating! Yes, it uses three needles instead of the usual two — but other than that, it's a pretty straightforward bind-off.
The pros?
-It's strong and sturdy
-It's fast
-You don't have to use a tapestry needle or a mental mantra to get through it
Also, a surprising number of non-sweater projects call for the three-needle bind-off (1,933 on Ravelry, to be exact) — most notably the adorable stuffed monsters by Rebecca Danger, and "Grove,"by Jared Flood. Ready to be able to master these projects?
Here are some tips for success:
1)Use a smaller needle for your third needle — at least 2 or 3 sizes smaller than the needles you're knitting with
2) Remember to turn your knitting wrong-side out! Otherwise you'll have a big seam showing on the outside of your sweater
3) Push your next stitches to the very tips of your needles so you can knit into them easily
youtube.com/watch?&v=pDrmKKxBu2E
knitfreedom.com/finishing How to seam knitting with a 3-needle bind-off:
The three-needle bind-of is a secure, strong, and easy bind-off used to simultaneously seam and bind off two pieces of knitted fabric. This is perfect for shoulder seams.
However, this can be a little intimidating! Yes, it uses three needles instead of the usual two — but other than that, it's a pretty straightforward bind-off.
The pros?
-It's strong and sturdy
-It's fast
-You don't have to use a tapestry needle or a mental mantra to get through it
Also, a surprising number of non-sweater projects call for the three-needle bind-off (1,933 on Ravelry, to be exact) — most notably the adorable stuffed monsters by Rebecca Danger, and "Grove,"by Jared Flood. Ready to be able to master these projects?
Here are some tips for success:
1)Use a smaller needle for your third needle — at least 2 or 3 sizes smaller than the needles you're knitting with
2) Remember to turn your knitting wrong-side out! Otherwise you'll have a big seam showing on the outside of your sweater
3) Push your next stitches to the very tips of your needles so you can knit into them easily
youtube.com/watch?&v=pDrmKKxBu2E
![[KnitFreedom] 5 Ways To Relieve Knitting Back, Shoulder, and Neck Pain – Demo by Esther Gokhale](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qM0ICNdpp28/mqdefault.jpg "[KnitFreedom] 5 Ways To Relieve Knitting Back, Shoulder, and Neck Pain – Demo by Esther Gokhale
https://www.knitfreedom.com/knitting-video/5-ways-to-relieve-knitting-back-shoulder-and-neck-pain-demo-by-esther-gokhale/
Read the blog post: https://www.knitfreedom.com/blog/fix-knitting-back-shoulder-neck-pain-esther-gokhale/
After a yoga injury a couple years ago, I have struggled with back pain that has confused my doctors and physical therapists.
After feeling stuck and not getting much better, I became depressed and gained weight. This also impacted my knitting – no one wants to knit while they are in pain!
I began searching high and low for an answer that did not include medication or surgery.
Fortunately, I stumbled across a book and teacher that eventually changed my life and helped me heal my back. I just knew I had to share this technique with all my fellow knitters!
Plus, instead of doing a book review, I thought – why not film a video with the author herself?
So Esther Gokhale, the “Posture Guru of Silicon Valley,” and I set out to record a video just for you on how to relieve back, neck, and shoulder pain.
Summary and Recap – 5 Ways To Relieve Back Pain for Knitters
1. The Shoulder Roll
Because of the shapes of our couches, chairs, and car seats, our shoulders tend to get hunched forward over time. Concentrating on your knitting makes it worse.
Shoulder repositioning is an easy way to start fixing your posture and relieving your back pain.
2. Stretchsitting
To mitigate the fatigue of sitting and compressing your spine, you can use a backrest to traction your back and actually stretch and heal it as you sit.
3. Stand up periodically
Every 15 minutes you should be standing up.
Stand up and do what feels good!
Tip: Whenever you feel a little uncomfortable and start to move and shift in your chair – THAT’S a sign from your body to stand up! – like how about right now?
4. Stacksitting
When you’re not sitting against the back rest of a chair, you probably alternate between relaxed and slumped or being upright and tense. Both of those do damage.
The Goal: you want to be upright and relaxed. The key to this is to have the pelvis well-positioned.
5. Lengthen the Neck
This technique will help relieve tension in the jaw and face, and it often helps reduce chronic headaches and jaw pain.
About the Gokhale Method Institute
The Gokhale Method helps people restore their natural architecture — the posture and movement ways that we all had as little children.
Up until 100 years ago people had excellent architecture and movement patterns. You still see the same patterns in some cultures around the world today — and all those people are free of back pain!
The Gokhale Method helps you get back to that health and posture efficiently and in a sustained way.
Leave a Comment
Which of these techniques really hits home for you? Did you experience any relief right away? What other movement tips would you recommend to other readers? Leave a comment below and let me know.
Read the blog post for more tips and pointers:
http://knitfreedom.com/back-pain
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qM0ICNdpp28")
![[KnitFreedom] Socks | Heels - No-Holes Fleegle Heel for Toe-Up Socks](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qMrGhzUp6LE/mqdefault.jpg "[KnitFreedom] Socks | Heels - No-Holes Fleegle Heel for Toe-Up Socks
https://www.knitfreedom.com/fleegle-heel
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![[KnitFreedom] How To Knit A Hemmed Edge](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/u5WrK8NC0fw/mqdefault.jpg "[KnitFreedom] How To Knit A Hemmed Edge
https://www.knitfreedom.com/knitting-video/how-to-knit-a-hemmed-edge/
Read more about how to knit a hemmed edge on the KnitFreedom blog: https://www.knitfreedom.com/blog/hemmed-edge/
To knit a hemmed edge, knit 11 rows and fold work, knitting the purl bump from the first cast-on stitch together with the stitch on the needle.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5WrK8NC0fw")
