DROPS Super Sale - SAVE 30% on 5 wonderful yarns!

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.

Patterns using this technique

DROPS 32-24

DROPS 32-24
DROPS Children 12-15

DROPS Children 12-15
DROPS Baby 11-6

DROPS Baby 11-6
DROPS 76-18

DROPS 76-18
Change language:

Video #85, listed in: Other techniques, Extra Tips

Our videos do not have sound. We are a worldwide company and our videos are watched by people speaking endless of different languages and many do not understand English. So since there is not a given language for us to use, we instead have written instructions to accompany the video, and then there is no sound to disturb while watching.

You can adjust the speed of this video by clicking on the icon, on the play bar.

Country flag Marie wrote:

J'ai suivi la vidéo et compris mais je ne vois pas de jacquard et ne comprends pas à quoi cela sert_il ,

24.02.2013 - 17:01

Country flag DROPS Design NL wrote:

Je kan kiezen om de 5 st gewoon te breien met de "grondkleur" en plaats markeerders om de 5 st duidelijk aan te geven. Breit u met meerdere kleuren, brei dan met de fair-isle techniek (draad loopt me achter). Deze techniek is hier ook te zien - kijk in index.

06.02.2013 - 13:54

Country flag DROPS Design NL wrote:

Je kan kiezen om de 5 st gewoon te breien met de "grondkleur" en plaats markeerders om de 5 st duidelijk aan te geven. Breit u met meerdere kleuren, brei dan met de fair-isle techniek (draad loopt me achter). Deze techniek is hier ook te zien - kijk in index.

06.02.2013 - 13:54

Country flag Marchien wrote:

Hele duidelijke uitleg. Ik ga het proberen! Maar... ik heb nu een patroon van een kindervestje in jaquardpatroon. Hoe doe je het dan met die kleuren? Als je telkens met een kleur stopt bij de 5 steken en die met de "grondkleur" breit, dan wordt het een min of meer los lapje. Of kun je het in een willekeurige kleur doorbreien maar dan effen?

05.02.2013 - 20:23

Country flag Mirjam wrote:

Tak for hjælpen!

15.12.2012 - 19:00

Country flag DROPS Design NL wrote:

Hoi. Het is een klein vertaalfoutje. U moet voor deze uitleg 5 st aan beide zijkanten meerderen. Verder is het correct. Maar let op dat het kan verschillen per patroon. Ik zal uw wens voor het innaaien van een rits doorgeven.

25.06.2012 - 10:14

Country flag Jelma wrote:

Bij het filmpje staat dat je 5 steken aan elke kant van de markeerder (totaal 10 dus)moet meerderen, maar het filmpje laat 5 steken in totaal zien. Wat is juist? En zou er een filmpje geplaatst kunnen worden over het daarna op de juiste wijze innaaien van een rits? Alvast heel hartelijk dank!

24.06.2012 - 16:28

Country flag Nico wrote:

Merci pour cette explication détaillée et précise de réalisation des mailles steeks. Sincèrement.

14.01.2012 - 23:49

Country flag Solveig Torvanger wrote:

Lige hvad jeg havde brug for. Fandt den på Google.Perfekt.

27.12.2011 - 14:00

Country flag Karin Sørensen wrote:

Det var en god video! Har altid undret hvordan man kunne strikke og derefter klippe det op. Nu tør jeg også prøve. Meget forståelig video! Tak

08.09.2011 - 23:57

Leave a comment or question to this video

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *.

You might also like

Video thumbnail for How to work with 2 circular needles with different needle sizes
9:10
How to work with 2 circular needles with different needle sizes

In this DROPS video we show you how to work rib in a stocking stitch piece. To allow the rib to tighten, work the rib with a smaller needle size than the rest of the piece. Use both ends of the needle when working.
Video thumbnail for How to crochet a cord with 2 strands / 2 colours
2:02
How to crochet a cord with 2 strands / 2 colours

In this DROPS video we show how to crochet a cord with 2 strands / 2 colours. Place the strands together, but use your left index finger to hold the threads apart (let one strand (pink) lie at the top above the finger and let the other strand (light blue) lie at the bottom under the index finger) and make sure that the strands that are to be crocheted with are in the same order along the way. Work like this: * Take the hook over and around the light blue strand (2 loops on the hook), take the hook under and around the pink strand and pull the pink strand through both loops on the hook *, work from *-* to desired length. Cut the strands leaving 10 cm (used to fasten the cord), thread the pink strand through the last loop on the hook. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You’ll find a pattern using this technique by clicking on the picture below.
Video thumbnail for How to make a decoration knot
1:27
How to make a decoration knot

In this DROPS video we show how to make a knot to be attached as a decoration to a Santa that is worked on a jumper. The same technique is also used to make a star at the top of a Christmas tree jumper. KNOT: Make a knot at the top of every Santa hat/ Christmas tree. Tie the knot around a stitch. Cut 2 lengths of colour off white. approx. 10 cm. Place strands together, use a needle and pull strands through the top off white stitch so that both yarn ends are on the right side of piece, on each side of stitch. Tie a knot, then tie another knot but in the opposite direction. Cut the yarn ends approx. ½ cm (Santa) / 1 cm (Christmas tree) long. These jumpers are worked in DROPS Air but in the video, we work with a thicker yarn; DROPS Snow., You must read the pattern to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find a pattern by clicking on one off the picture below.
Video thumbnail for How to sew / embroider twisted chain stitch
2:25
How to sew / embroider twisted chain stitch

In this DROPS video we show how to sew / embroider twisted chain stitch. Insert the needle from the wrong side and through to the right side where you would like the chain stitch to begin. * Thread the needle down through the hole the strand came up through, then to the right side again approx. 2 cm further on – allow the strand to lie in a loop around the tip of the needle. Pick up the loop and twist it 2-3 times before laying it down again under the tip of the needle. Pull the strand through carefully, so the stitch is neat. If you want more stitches in height, repeat from the *. Finish by thread the needle through the piece approx. 0.5 stitches in front of the loop and pull it through to the wrong side. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You must read a pattern using this technique to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find a pattern by clicking on one of the pictures below.
Video thumbnail for How to sew / embroider flat stitch
1:28
How to sew / embroider flat stitch

In this DROPS video we show how to sew / embroider flat stitch. Insert the needle from the wrong side to the right side, where you wish the stitch to start. Skip 0.5 - 1 cm and thread the needle down and up again to where you want the next flat stitch to start, pull the strand through. Skip 0.5 - 1 cm and thread the needle down and up again to where you want the next flat stitch to start, pull the strand through. Continue like this until you have enough stitches. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You must read a pattern using this technique to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find a pattern by clicking on one of the pictures below.
Video thumbnail for How to sew / embroider back-stitch knot
1:47
How to sew / embroider back-stitch knot

In this DROPS video we show how to sew / embroider back stitch knots. Insert the needle from the wrong side and through to the right side where you wish the knot to be. Thread the needle back to the wrong side 0.5 – 1.5 stitches from where it originally came up. Sew up and down through the same holes as many times as is necessary to give the knot size you wish. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You must read a pattern using this technique to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find a pattern by clicking on one of the pictures below.