How to work a double neck edge and bands

Keywords: button hole, circular needle, edge, jacket, jumper, neck warmer, stocking stitch, top down,

In this DROPS video we show how to work a double neck edge and bands which are used in the «Love Links» jacket in DROPS 217-18. We have already worked 9 cm to the neck edge.

On row 1 we show how to cast off 6 stitches (= band), knit over the next stitches and increase at the same time new stitches evenly over these stitches. Work rib over the last 6 stitches + 1 edge stitch in garter stitch.

On row 2 we show how to cast off 6 stitches (= band), purl over the next stitches, purl yarn over twisted = no holes. Work 1 edge st in garter st in each side.

Then work the yoke, read a pattern for further information about increases, marker and charts.
Then knit up stitches along the bands, remember buttonholes. Then sew band to neck edge inside 1 edge stitch with seam in towards wrong side of garment.
Fold rib at the top of neck double in towards wrong side of garment. Sew together opening mid front with small stitches.

The jacket in DROPS 217-18 is worked in DROPS Merino Extra Fine, but in the video we use a thicker yarn; DROPS Snow.

You must read a pattern to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find a pattern using this technique by clicking on the picture below.

The video above can be used in the following patterns

Comments (1)

Joan Wallance- wrote:

I cannot seem to get a voice with your how to videos, no matter how much I increase the volume. Is the problem at my end or do you not have a voice explanation with your videos?

20.12.2023 - 19:05

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Wallance, Our videos do not have sound. We are a worldwide company and our videos are watched by people around the world, speaking different languages, many of whom do not understand English. We have therefore written instructions to accompany this video, and there is no sound to disturb while watching. Enjoy!

21.12.2023 - 08:46

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