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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

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