How to knit steek and cut open

In this DROPS video we show how to knit steeks and cut open. When knitting pattern in the round it is easier to continue in the round all the way up, inc sts each side where armhole starts and then cut open afterward.

Knit the steeks for e.g. armholes as follows;
inc 5 sts on each side by marker (these 5 sts are for cutting up later and should not be knitted into the pattern). After bind off sew a marking thread down the middle of inc sts.

Sew two seams on sewing machine each side of marking thread. Remove marking thread and cut between seams.

You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns where this technique is used by clicking on the pictures below.
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Pia wrote:

Danke für das Video. Ist eure Lima zum steeken der Armausschnitte geeignet? Danke 🙏 Pia

25.08.2024 - 06:57

Sita wrote:

Ik bedoel dat je 2 (gebreide steken ) van de knipbies samen haakt voordat je de knipbies doorknipt. Er waren voorbeelden van verschillende manieren om de knipbies af te werken. Deze voorbeelden kan ik niet meer vinden. Zijn die verwijderd?

27.03.2024 - 22:27

DROPS Design :

Dag Sita,

Bedoel je misschien deze?

10.04.2024 - 09:47

Sita wrote:

Jullie hadden ook een filmpje over het haken van de knipbiezen. Waar kan ik dit filmpje vinden?

17.03.2024 - 15:47

DROPS Design :

Dag Sita,

Voor breien wel, maar voor haken nee, dat zou ik zo niet weten.

27.03.2024 - 14:22

Solveig Fabre wrote:

Hur långt ska ärmhålet vara på en herrtröja storlek m

22.01.2024 - 12:53

DROPS Design :

Hei Solveig. Det kan variere, se på målskissen på den gensere du strikker. Målskissen skal ligge nederst på oppskriften, er det ingen målskisse, vil det stå i selve oppskriften. mvh DROPS Design

29.01.2024 - 07:26

Hilary Harris wrote:

I am a bit apprehensive about cutting the knitting, first time tried fairisle DROPS59-9. Is there another method without cutting, would appreciate your help please.

16.01.2024 - 20:51

DROPS Design :

Dear Mrs Harris, if you don't want to work the steek stitches, then just divide piece at the armhole and cast on 1 edge stitch on each side then continue each piece separately back and forth on needle, and do not work the 2 cm reversed stocking stitch at the end of the sleeves, just cast off before these 2 cm. Happy knitting!

17.01.2024 - 09:34

Lally wrote:

Finde das Video sehr verwirrend absolut nicht hilfreich 👎. Was soll das sein und warum ist da schon ein Loch?? Was ist das für ein Teil, ist das ein Arm oder Zwei oder was. Also ich versteh das Video nicht👎🤨

19.03.2023 - 16:12

Cornelia wrote:

Efter klippningen, hur syr jag in armarna?

15.02.2023 - 13:44

DROPS Design :

Hei Cornelia. Det kommer litt an på hva som står i oppskriften du har strikket etter. Står det en forklaring der? F.eks er det kantmasker du skal sy fast i, eller skal det sys i ytterste maske i ytterste maske, skal det brukes usynlig maskesting osv. Ta en titt på våre videoer under Montering, kanskje du finner en video som passer med det plagget du har strikket. mvh DROPS Design

27.02.2023 - 10:35

Hiddink wrote:

Ik denk dat ik liever de delen apart verder brei. Lijkt me heel eng dit. Ben bang dat het misgaat.

25.12.2022 - 14:00

Henriette wrote:

Bij de mouw moet ik de middelste 6 steken op een draad zetten. Zijn de middelste steken van de voorkant van de mouw of juist van de onderkant? Er staat dat dit het extra stukje is die over het afgeknipte deel op rug/voorpand zal dekken. Is hier een filmpje van? Begrijp het niet geheel. Dank

04.12.2022 - 21:54

DROPS Design :

Dag Henriette,

Als ik je goed begrijp ben je met een bepaald patroon bezig waarin staat dat je 6 steken op een (hulp)draad moet zetten. Om je beter te helpen is het handig om te weten met welk patroon je bezig bent. Je kunt evt. je vraag ook bij het betreffende patroon plaatsen.

31.01.2023 - 21:43

ADAM PAULETTE wrote:

Je me pose plusieurs questions concernant la réalisation de ce modèle : Quelle est la différence entre les diagrammes, je souhaite réaliser la taille M/L, je ne retrouve pas les mêmes dessins sur les 2. Est-on obligé de tricoter avec des aiguilles circulaires ? Doit-on tricoter le devant et le dos en même temps ? Dans ce cas, il faut multiplier les 138 m par 2. Le pull se tricote-t-il du haut vers le bas ? Merci à vous pour votre aide.

30.11.2022 - 22:13

DROPS Design :

Bonjour Mme Adam, peut-être pourriez-vous nous indiquer quel modèle vous tricotez ou bien poser directement votre question dans la rubrique en bas de page de ce même modèle, il sera ainsi plus facile pour nous de pouvoir vous répondre précisément. Merci pour votre compréhension.

01.12.2022 - 11:50

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