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 Children 12-15

DROPS Baby 11-6

DROPS 76-18

DROPS 76-20

DROPS 70-6

Video #85, listed in: Other techniques

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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

Arleen wrote:

Ty for posting the video. i wouldn't have thought of using the zigzag stitch on my machine. and that really helps prevent ravelling. i'm almost there, i got the body all done. i grafted the shoulders tho, so i guess i'll hafta stitch all the way up (i hate sewing seams lol)

22.06.2010 - 19:14

Riet wrote:

Heel duidelijk dit filmpje als les! Ik heb net voor het eerst mijn vest opengeknipt, prima geslaagd!!!

11.03.2010 - 09:22

Line Bork wrote:

Hi. I could not view this video. Please correct me if I am wrong. Thanks.

25.02.2010 - 16:47

Caudia wrote:

Toll, dank des Videos werde ich mich doch mal an diese Technik wagen. Alles in allem eine sehr gelungene und informative internet-adresse die ich gerne weiterempfehle !!!

03.02.2010 - 14:46

Ozalid wrote: