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How to pick-up / knit up stitches

Learn how to pick up stitches with precision! Our video tutorials will guide you through picking up stitches along edges, underarms, glove thumbs and sleeves - making your knitting projects seamless and polished.

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Videos: 12
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How to knit up stitches for the neck to a jumper with European shoulder

In this DROPS video we show how to knit up stitches around the neck to a jumper with a European shoulder, using a knitting needle or a crochet hook. Then follow the description in the pattern. There are many different ways to work a rib (e.g knit 1 / purl 1, knit 2 / purl 2, knit 1 twisted / 1 purl etc.). And you can work a single neck, double neck or a high neck. In this video we work a double neck with a rib worked like this: knit 2, purl 2, cast off with knit over knit and purl over purl and then fold the neck double to the inside and fasten down. In this video we work with 2 yarn qualities: DROPS Lima colour no. 9029 sage green and DROPS Kid-Silk colour no. 45 soft mint, needle size 5 mm. You must read a pattern to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find patterns by clicking on the pictures below.
4:08
How to knit up stitches under sleeve

In this DROPS video we show how to knit up 1 stitch in each of the new stitches that was cast on under the sleeve. We knit 8 new stitches and put a marker (or a marker thread) in the middle of these stitches. In many patterns, you should decrease 1 stitch on each side of stitch of this marker (or marking thread). We use the yarn DROPS Snow in this video.
10:08
How to knit up stitches around an armhole, for a sleeve with split

In this DROPS video, we demonstrate how to knit up stitches around an armhole for a split-sleeve. We begin by showing you how to use a crochet hook to knit up stitches and transfer them onto a knitting needle. Then, we continue by showing you how to work with the stitches using knitting needles. Start at the bottom of the armhole (not directly under the sleeve) and knit up the number of stitches specified in your pattern, going as far as the other side of the armhole. Knit up the stitches within one stitch, which is often a garter stitch. Turn and work back, continuing back and forth to the measurement specified in your pattern, or use short rows for a better fit. Once completed, the sleeve is joined and worked in the round. Refer to your pattern for details on measurements, decreases, and the ribbed cuff. In this video, we demonstrate only 6–7 cm of the sleeve. Finally, sew together the hole under the sleeve. To make the seam and sewing easier to see, we use a contrasting color in the video. The yarn featured in this video is DROPS Air. This technique can be used in several patterns – which you can find by clicking on the pictures below:
13:07
How to work a sleeve to a garment with European shoulder with short rows

In this DROPS video we show how to knit up stitches to one sleeve, working short rows, decrease under the sleeve, increase stitches before the rib, switch to smaller needle and a little bit of the cast off (knit over knit, and purl over purl). Insert 1 marker on the top of armhole (NB: This is not where the stitches were knitted up for the front piece, but a few cm down on the front piece, this is the middle of the shoulder). Start in the middle of the new stitches cast on under sleeve and pick up the number of stitches it says in the pattern around the armhole – adjust so that there are the same number of stitches along armhole on each side of the marker. Now work stocking stitch back and forth with short rows over sleeve cap, to give the sleeve a better fit. Then work in the round with decreases under the sleeve. Follow the description in the pattern on how to work short rows, how and how many decreases, how long the sleeve should be and the rib. In this video we work with 2 yarn qualities: DROPS Lima colour no. 9029 sage green and DROPS Kid-Silk colour no. 45 soft mint, needle size 5 mm. You must read a pattern to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find patterns by clicking on the pictures below.
3:41
How to pick up stitches along edge

In this DROPS video we show how you can pick up sts along the side of your work. Pick up sts along the cast on or bind off edge. Hold the yarn as if you would knit. Put your needle through every stitch, wrap yarn around the needle, and pull through. You could also use a crochet hook to grab the yarn, and then put the st on the needle. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns where you can use this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
2:33
How to pick up stitches along garter edge

In this DROPS video we show how to pick up sts along the side of a piece worked in garter st. Between each "bump", there are two rows/holes to pick up in. To make an even pickup it usually works well to pick up alternating two and one stitch between every two knots. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns where you can use this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
2:48
How to pick up stitches along sides

In this DROPS video we show how you can pick up sts along the side of your work. Hold the yarn as if you would knit. Put your needle through the holes inside your edge stitch. Wrap yarn around the needle, and pull through. You could also use a crochet hook to grab the yarn, and then put the st on the needle. If you have worked your edge sts every row e.g in garter as on this piece, every hole represents 1 row. If you intend to knit stockinette on your new sts, typically you pick up 3 sts for every 4 rows, garter 2 sts for every 3 rows and rib 1 st in each hole. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns where you can use this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
1:42
How to pick up stitches from a garter stitch edge

In this DROPS video we show you an easy way to pick up stitches from a garter stitch edge, without using the working yarn. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below
4:58
How to pick up stitches with a crochet hook

In this DROPS video we show how to pick up stitches with a crochet hook, as this give a neat and nice transition. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You must read a pattern to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find a pattern where you can use this technique by clicking on one of the picture below.
5:32
How to pick up stitches on the side to a sock

In this DROPS video we show how to pick up stitches on the side to a sock and how to move stitches from a thread back onto needles. You can use 2 or several double pointed needles or a circular needle as we do in the video. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You will also need to read a pattern with further description in addition to watching the video. You’ll find a pattern by clicking on the picture below.
14:01
How to increase and how to pick up stitches to a thumb

In this DROPS video we show how to increase to a thumb and how to pick up stitches to a thumb, like it is done to the right wrist warmer thumb in DROPS 214-37. We increase 1 stitch by making 1 yarn over, on next round work yarn over twisted. We knit 1, purl 1 (= rib). Work the increased stitches in rib, i.e. knit the first stitch, purl 2nd stitch etc. We increase in every other round and show 5 rounds with increases and how they are worked on next round. Then we show how to pick up 6 new stitches behind the thumb. These wrist warmers are worked in DROPS Baby Merino, but in the video we work with a thicker yarn; DROPS Snow. You must read a pattern with this technique to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find a pattern by clicking on the picture below.
3:33
How to pick up stitches with a crochet hook in a garter stitch edge

In this DROPS video we show how to pick up stitches with a crochet hook inside the garter stitch edge. To get the desired number of stitches in a pattern, you have to "skip" some stitches. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video.