Monica Knits

This article describes two methods of performing the Kitchener bind-off. It is also known as a K1P1 or tubular bind off. This k1, p1 bind off complements k1, p1 ribbing and produces a neat border suitable for necklines, sleeves, fingerless mittens (shown at left) and other finished edges. Read more for stepwise, illustrated instructions.
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This Linked Rib scarf is similar in appearance to Lynne Barr's Twisted scarf in the manner that New Wave is similar to Easy Wave, all samples from her book: "Knitting New Scarves - 27 Distinctly Modern Designs." Of the four patterns I tested, this one had the most challenging instructions, which I modified slightly to facilitate knitting. Read more .. for additional discussion of the "Linked Rib" scarf.

I decided to include an additional swatch illustrating Lynne Barr's 3-dimensional knitted scarves to better illustrate her range of twisted reversible knits--in fact this one is called Twisted. The scarf reminds me of individually wrapped bonbons, strung in a chain, with every other candy turned 90^o. This design, also from her book "Knitting New Scarves - 27 Distinctly Modern Designs," actually looks more complicated to stitch than it is. It knits up quickly on two circular needles and the pattern is easy to memorize, so you can knit it in an evening or two, depending on how long you wish to make the chain. Read the related book review: New Twist on Reversible Knitting.

In the book "Knitting New Scarves - 27 Distinctly Modern Designs", Lynne Barr experiments with both color and texture and includes examples that combine reversible knitting with other stitches. The two swatches shown are adaptations of Easy Wave and New Wave, but there are many others, including additional whimsical and fun to stitch scarves. Read more ... for the rest of the book review and a discussion of these swatches.