Finding the Perfect Stretchy Bind Off for Socks
If you've ever spent weeks knitting a beautiful pair of hand-knitted footwear only to realize you can't actually get them over your heel, you know why finding a reliable stretchy bind off for socks is so important. There is nothing quite as heartbreaking as finishing that last round of ribbing, binding off with a standard technique, and then feeling that dreaded "snap" or total lack of give when you try to pull them on. I've been there more times than I'd like to admit, usually sitting on the couch with one half-on sock and a very frustrated expression. ...