Cast On, Bind Off: 211 Ways to Begin and End Your Knitting

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The search for the perfect cast on and bind off is over! Now, in one extraordinary book, have at your fingertips more than 120 ways to cast on and more than 80 ways to bind off. This beautifully organized treasury is ideal for all skill levels. Find each technique presented with step-by-step written instructions, clear how-to illustrations, and a photo of the finished edge Learn the advantages and disadvantages of each method, including suggestions for when to use it Discover workhorse and specialty cast ons and bind offs for colorwork, cuffs, ruffles, fringe, lace buttonholes, and more Title Dedication Copyright Contents Introduction How to Choose a Cast On or Bind Off Cast Ons It All Starts with Casting On Tips for Casting On Slipknots Twist Start Loop Cast Ons Long-Tail Cast Ons Knit Cast Ons Two-Color Cast Ons Decorative Cast Ons Tubular Cast Ons Provisional Cast Ons Special Cast Ons Sock Cast Ons Bind Offs It All Ends with Binding Off Tips for Binding Off Chain Bind Offs Decorative Bind Offs Increase Bind Offs Special Bind Offs Sewn Bind Offs Tubular Bind Offs Acknowledgments About the Author Index