How to Knit a Zigzag Bind-Off

The zigzag bind off is a great bind off that is used mostly to graft together the two sides of a toe in top down socks. It is extremely stretchy and easy to do. The technique is also very old. It has been found in historic Greek socks. The fact that this bind off has lasted so long gives you an idea of how wonderful it really is.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Have two needles with equal amounts of stitches on each. You will be working from both needles at the same time. This necessity is why this bind off is used mostly for top down socks.
2. Hold the sock with the toe towards you. The needle closest to you will be needle one and the one farther away from you will be needle two.
3. Purl the first stitch on needle one and knit the first stitch on needle two. Pass the purled stitch over the knitted one.
4. Purl the next stitch on needle one. Pass the knitted stitch over the purled one. Knit the next stitch on needle two. Pass the purled stitch over the knitted one.
5. Repeat Steps 5 through 8 until you have bind off all the stitches on both needles.
6. Cut the yarn, leaving a 6-inch tail and draw the tail through the last loop to secure the end.
7. Weave in the tail of the yarn and your project is complete.