Bind off Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈbaɪnd/ /ˈɔf

BYND-AWF

UK

bˈaɪnd/ /ˈɒf

BYND-OF

Definition

In knitting, to finish your work by creating a neat edge, so the stitches don’t unravel. This prepares your project for use or further assembly.

Usage & Nuances

"Bind off" is a technical knitting term (US); the UK term is "cast off." It's always related to finishing knitted pieces. Do not use with general crafts or sewing—it's knitting-specific.

• Spanish: cerrar puntos (tejer) - rematar (tejer)
• Portuguese (BR): arrematar (tricô) - fechar pontos (tricô)
• Portuguese (PT): rematar (tricô) - fechar malhas (tricô)
• Chinese (Simplified): 收针 (编织)
• Chinese (Traditional): 收針 (編織)
• Hindi: बाइंड ऑफ़ करना (बुनाई समाप्त करना)
• Arabic: إغلاق الغرز (حياكة)
• Bengali: বাইন্ড অফ্ করা (বুনন শেষ করা)
• Russian: закрывать петли (вязание)
• Japanese: 伏せ止めする (編み物)
• Vietnamese: kết thúc hàng (đan)
• Korean: 코막음하다 (뜨개질)
• Turkish: örgüyü bitirmek - ilmek kapatmak
• Urdu: بائنڈ آف کرنا (بُنائی مکمل کرنا)
• Indonesian: mengakhiri rajutan

Example Sentences

After you finish knitting the scarf, you need to bind off the stitches.

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To bind off in knitting, follow the instructions carefully.

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Remember to bind off loosely for a stretchy edge.

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I always bind off with a larger needle for a softer edge.

natural

Don’t forget to bind off at the end or your work will unravel!

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Some patterns tell you exactly where to bind off, so read carefully.

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