TBO – tubular bind off

In this tutorial I show you how to bind off socks knitted from the toe using the TBO - tubular bind off - technique.

Tubular bin-off may seem a little complicated at first glance, but it's not. Believe me, you can do it if you just keep your attention. Focus is everything!

The finish is elegant because it maintains the structure of the stitches and the elasticity of the garment. It is ideal for blouses, hats, socks or any garment finished with 1×1 ribbing, which is nothing more than a purl stitch alternated with a knit stitch.

To do this, use a tapestry needle. It doesn't matter if your work is flat or circular. However, when the work is in a circle, the closing is a little more complex, but nothing out of the ordinary.

Watch the step-by-step video below for a circular work. At the end of the video I show you in detail how to close the circle for a perfect finish. I apologize for the poor lighting quality of the video, but it's short and not distracting. Anyway, if you find the technique interesting, you can still find many other videos on the internet with better quality.

Check out the video where I show you step-by-step how to make the Tubular bin-off.