Jennys Super Stretchy Bind Off (Jennys SSBO)

Hi!

So, to date, Ive lost 2 rounds of "yarn chicken" trying to bind off on my sweater project.  Im determined to used Jennys Super Stretch Bind Off.  It is really stretchy and bounces back nicely.  This project is my first time using it.  It requires that I do yarn overs while binding off each stitch.  It uses SO MUCH YARN!!  I had no idea how much yarn Id need!  It needs WAAAAAY more than 3X the length of what Im binding off.  So, Ive had to rip out my ribbing and 2 rows of lace TWICE to get more yarn for the bind off!  Then reknit the ribbing and try to bind off again.  This time Ive decided to just rip out 1 row of ribbing and start binding off all over again.  My sweater is getting shorter and shorter!  If I dont have enough yearn to bind off this time, Im going to find me a new bind off that doesnt use as much yarn or go back to the one I use for my lace shawls.

Does anyone have a stretchy bind off they like to use for sweaters?   

loveinspanish

Jennys SSBO seems to require about 15-20X the length of the what Im TRYING to bind off, maybe more! (I may be exaggerating because Im finally getting frustrated.)

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2018-1-5 22:56
Jennys SSBO seems to require about 15-20X the length of the what Im TRYING to bind off, maybe more ...

Thank you!  I think I may have used that bind off for a shawl; it seems familiar....  Since Ive been knitting, Ive knit more shawls than anything, thats how I know that I probably used it for a shawl.

I won!  I finally bound off the bottom and sleeves of my sweater, and its ready to wear!  I used Loris Twisty Bind Off and its really stretchyy and doesnt use as much yarn at Jennys SSBO.  It leaves a really nice looking edge, too.  Yay!  Im done!  

Now, I get to sew button on an UFO, block and UFO, or reknit the bottom and sleeves of another UFO.  Hmmmm.....  Ive decided to finish a UFO from my past every time I finish a project that I start this year.

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2018-1-14 23:43
Thank you!  I think I may have used that bind off for a shawl; it seems familiar....  Since Ive b ...

Im glad you were able to finish your sweater.  I tend to use a larger needle for binding off sweaters.  I use anywhere from 2 - 4 sizes larger, which then makes the edge looser, but still has the look of the neat knitted bind off, without pulling in.  If I use the same needle size, my bind off tends to be too tight and pulls in a bit.  

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2018-1-19 13:35
Im glad you were able to finish your sweater.  I tend to use a larger needle for binding off swea ...

Thanks!  You know what?  I used to do that, use a larger needle size for binding off.  I totally forgot about that trick.  (I lost my knitting mojo for a number a of years and just got it back last year. Yay!)  Thanks for the reminder!  

I hope youre having a wonderful day!

FluffyQueen88

I use sewn bind offs a lot for ribbing. It’s basically kitchener and looks so pretty (to me). But if you don’t like grafting, it’s a beating. Icelandic bind off is a new favorite of mine right now too and gives a mini-braid look for the edge that looks great with garter (and is knit so it’s easier than a sewn bind off).
ETA: Congrats on finishing your sweater!!!

GreenWeaver

Im fond of Elizabeth Zimmermans Sewn Bind Off, especially for sweater sleeves and necks and toe-up socks.  It seems to be the very stretchiest of all the methods, though you have to do it with a tapestry needle.