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Bind Off

Also known as: cast off

Abbreviation: BO

KnittingCast On / Bind Off

Chart Symbol(s)

knitting chart symbol for the Bind Off stitch (abbreviated as BO). Variant 1

Definition

The technique used to secure stitches and finish an edge so they do not unravel. Each stitch is worked and then passed over the following stitch in sequence.