What Does 3-needle BO Mean in Knitting?
3-needle BO means three-needle bind off.
Three-Needle Bind Off · Techniques
Three-Needle Bind Off explained
Join and bind off two sets of live stitches at once using a third needle. Creates a sturdy seam, commonly used at shoulders.
UK and US terminology
- United States
- three-needle bind off
- United Kingdom
- three-needle cast off
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How you might see it written
Patterns aren't always consistent. 3-needle BO may also appear as 3 needle bo, three needle bind off, 3-needle bind off, or 3nbo. The converter recognizes all of these.
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