How to bind off crochet borrows knitting terminology once again, since crochet does not have a true bind off. The crochet equivalent is fastening off, which locks your single final loop closed rather than closing a whole row of live stitches. This terminology question comes up regularly from crocheters with a knitting background. This guide gives the real steps.
How to Fasten Off
- Complete your final stitch, leaving one loop on the hook.
- Cut the yarn, leaving a 6-inch tail.
- Pull the tail through the remaining loop and pull snug.
- Weave in the tail with a yarn needle.
Frequently asked questions
Is binding off the same as fastening off in crochet?
Binding off is knitting terminology for closing a full row of live stitches. Crochet’s fasten off simply locks the one active loop, a simpler mechanical process since crochet never has multiple live stitches at once.
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Fastening off is only the first half of finishing a piece cleanly.
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