Removing a bind-off (also known as a cast-off) in knitting involves carefully reversing the steps used to secure the edge. Depending on whether you have already cut the yarn, the process varies slightly.
: Locate the previous knit stitch (the small "V" shape) just below the bound-off edge. Removing a Bind Off
: Insert your left needle from front to back into that "V" stitch. Removing a bind-off (also known as a cast-off)
: Carefully pick out the woven-in tail using a tapestry needle. Removing a Bind Off
Insert your needle into the loop below the one currently being held.