How to: Knit Cast Off In 1x1 Rib

Learn how to master casting off in 1x1 rib stitch. This technique neatly finishes off rib edges.

Learn how to master casting off in 1x1 rib stitch. This technique neatly finishes off rib edges.

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Learn how to master casting off in 1x1 rib stitch. This technique neatly finishes off rib edges.

See the step by step guide here
Level: Easy
Craft: Knitting
Type: Technique

Step by Step

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Step 1

Need to cast off in rib? No problem, we got you! To start, knit 1 stitch, then purl the next stitch.

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Step 2

Then use the tip of your left hand needle to lift the back stitch on the right hand needle up and over the other stitch and off the right needle completely.

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Step 3

Knit the next stitch.

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Step 4

Then use the tip of your left hand needle to lift the back stitch on the right hand needle up and over the other stitch and off the right needle completely.

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Step 5

Purl the next stitch.

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Step 6

Then use the tip of your left hand needle to lift the back stitch on the right hand needle up and over the other stitch and off the right needle completely.

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Step 7

Repeat steps 3 to 6 until you have no stitches left on your left needle, and 1 stitch on your right needle.

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Step 8

Cut the yarn leaving a tail measuring approx. 15cm / 6”, then pull on the yarn tail until the end pops through securing the last stitch.