2-Color Simple Bind Off for Double Knitting

You’ve finished your double knitting project, now how do you bind off? There are lots of methods to choose from! The 2-color Simple Bind Off creates a smooth, low profile edge that alternates between the two colors.

Double Knitting

This tutorial assumes you already know how to do basic double knitting. If you do not, check out my tutorials for the 2-Color Long Tail Cast On, and for Double Knitting from a Chart!

2-Color, Simple Bind Off

This bind off is a nice match for the 2-color, long tail cast on. It has a lot of stretch, though not quite as much as the cast on.

First 2 stitches

Start by working the first two stitches as you normally would. Typically this will mean knitting the first stitch and purling the second one. In this case, my first stitch was cream and my second one was peach. When you finish the purl, bring both yarns to the back of your work.

Now pass the first stitch over the second one, just as you would for a normal, simple bind off.

Continue Binding Off

Work the next stitch as you normally would for your pattern. In this case I knit it with the white yarn. Then make sure both yarns are at the back of your work.

Pass the previous stitch over the current stitch, as for a normal bind off.

Do the same thing again for the next stitch. In this case my next stitch is a purl with the accent color. After purling the stitch, be sure to move both yarns to the back of the work again.

And once again, pass the back stitch over the front stitch. Continue in this manner until all stitches have been worked, and only one stitch remains on your needle.

Fasten off

Cut both yarns, and pull the last stitch until the yarn comes through. Congratulations, you have finished your 2-color bind off!

Try it out!

Two Color Simple Bind Off – Video Tutorial

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