How to Bind Off on Double-Pointed Needles When Knitting

Binding off on double-pointed needles is the same as binding off on a straight needle. The difference is is that you have to be very careful as you work on each needle.

Here's how to bind off on double-pointed needles.

1. BIND OFF the first stitch.
2. BIND OFF the second stitch.
3. Continue BINDING OFF all the stitches on the first needle.
4. Drop that needle. You won't use it anymore.
5. BIND OFF all the stitches on the next needle.
6. Drop that needle. You won't use it anymore.
7. BIND OFF all the stitches on the last needle.
8. You have now bound off all the stitches.

Tip

To learn more about binding off, see "How To Bind Off or Cast Off Knitting".