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How to work a double neck edge and bands

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.
7:56
How to work a double neck

In this DROPS video we show how to work a double neck, which is used in the «Wild Mint Cardigan» jacket in DROPS 215-15 and others garment. We have cast up a much fewer stitches what it is written in the pattern and we show how to work the rib with 1 edge stitch in garter stitch in each side, how to cast off for buttonholes, cast off on each side and how to cast on a new stitch in each side (the edge stitch of the left and right bands). We use the yarn DROPS Snow in this video. You must also read a pattern with this explanation to be able to follow this video properly. You can find the pattern for the "Wild Mint Cardigan" jacket by clicking on the picture below.
2:40
How to work a double neck together

In this DROPS video we show how to work a double neck edge together. Cast on with 2 small needles or 1 thick needle, this makes the cast-on edge elastic. Work the rib as it says in the pattern and when it has the right length, fold the neck double to the inside. Work the next round of rib as before, working every other stitch together with every other stitch on the cast-on edge. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. 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.
4:11
How to work a double knitting edge

In this DROPS video we show how to work a double knitting edge with 1 stockinette stitch. Nice to use for a neck edge or sleeve edge. Cast on somewhat tightly the stitch numbers it says in the pattern and work like this: ROUND 1: * Slip 1 stitch purlwise, with strand in front of piece, knit 1 *, work from *-* the entire round. ROUND 2: * Purl 1, slip 1 stitch purlwise, with strand behind piece *, work from *-* the entire round. Repeat 1st and 2nd round until the measurement is reached. 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 by clicking on the picture below.
9:57
How to work a double knitted V-neck with knit 2 / purl 2

In this DROPS video we show how we work a double knitted V-neck. The neck should be worked in the round, but we only show parts of what happens on the front piece. We are showing: 1) Time: 00.04-01.36. How to put the 2 mid-stiches on a needle and knit, and at the same time knit up stitches from the right side on the neckline. Insert 1 marker between the 2 mid-stitches; these stitches are always knitted. Knit up 2 more stitches on the left side, but the number of stitches must be divisible by 4. 2) Time: 01:37 -03:12. Count back to the beginning of the round so the mid-stitches are knitted when working rib. Work rib (knit 2, purl 2), until there are 2 stitches left before the marker, knit 2 together (even it one stitch should have been a purl stitch), then slip 1 stitch as if to knit, knit 1 and pass the slipped stitch over the knitted stitch = 2 knitted stitches mid-front, purl 1 stitch and continue the rib to the end of the round. 3) Time: 03:13 -04:10. Decrease like this on the next round. Above the 6 middle stitches, there will then only be knitted stitches. 4) Time: 04:12 -04:29. Work in the round and decrease on every round until the finish measurement. 5) Time: 04:30-05:52. Work 1 round without decreasing = folding edge. 6) Time: 05:54-08:21. Now increase on each side of the mid-stitches every round as follows: Work rib until there is 1 stitch left before the marker, make 1 yarn over, knit 2 (mid-stitches), 1 yarn over and work rib to the end of the round; yarn overs are worked twisted on the next round. 7) Time: 08:25-09:06. Continue to increase until the finish measurement. Cast off with knit over knit and purl over purl. 8) Time: 09:10-09:38. Fold the neck double to the inside and sew a couple of stitches to keep it in place. 9) Time: 09:39-09:56. Finish the double knitted V-neck. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You must read a pattern with this V-neck to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find a pattern by clicking on the picture below.
8:36
How to work a simple v-neck

In this DROPS video we show how to work a simple v-neck in rib with 1 knit / 1 purl. The same technique can be used in the rib when knit 2 / purl 2. First, we show how we knit up stitches, then we knit all the stitches from the wrong side, then we work the rib and at the same time on every 2nd row we decrease 2 stitches mid-front as follows: Work until there is 1 stitch left before the knitted stitch mid-front, slip 2 stitches as if to knit together, knit 1, pass the 2 slipped stitches over the knitted stitch (= 2 stitches decreased). This gives you a neat edge and the knitted stitch follows in a straight line. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You must read a pattern with this technique to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find patterns by clicking on the pictures below.
7:50
How to split the front piece in half to form a V-neck

In this DROPS video we show how we split a front piece in 2 to form a V-neck, as is done in the «Highland Homecoming» jumper with structural pattern in DROPS 216-5. We knit a mini-jumper and start the video where we put the middle stitch on a marker, this stitch will later be picked up when the neck is knitted. Then we show a couple of rows where we decrease for the neck (from RS) before we show how to cast off for armhole (from WS). This Highland Homecoming jumoer is knitted in DROPS Air, but in the video we use a thicker yarn; DROPS Snow. You must also read a pattern with this explanation to be able to follow this video properly. You can find the pattern for the Highland Homecoming jumper by clicking on the picture below.
14:22
How to work neck edge in 2 pieces

In this DROPS video we show how a neck edge is worked, that is used in the Valencia Cardigan in DROPS 202-10. We work the smallest size/stitch amount in DROPS 202-10 and we have already cast on 5 stitches and worked garter stitch approx. 6 cm. We start the video showing SHORT ROWS 1 to first neck edge, then it is worked garter stitch to the piece measurement approx. 14 cm. Cut the yarn and put neck edge aside. Then we show SHORT ROWS 2 to second neck edge (start from wrong side) and finish with 1 row knit from wrong side. Knit approx. 6 cm garter stitch, put the stitches over to the circular needle, cast on 52 new stitches and knit over the 5 stitches from the other neck edge. When the jacket is finish sew neck edge together mid back so that seam is facing inwards. Pull the neck edge light and sew neck edge to neck line in the back of neck. RS = right side WR = wrong side We use the yarn DROPS Air in the video. You must read the pattern to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.
11:05
How to work a neckline with a slight bend in the neck

In this DROPS video we show how to cast off on the neck edge, so that it gets a slightly better fit in the neck, as is done in the "Wild Mint Tea Jacket" in DROPS 227-6. We have only worked a small part of the jacket with a smaller number of stitches than what is written in the pattern and we work only a small part of the band before we cast off. This jacket is worked in DROPS Alpaca and DROPS Kid-Silk but in the video, we use a thicker yarn; DROPS Snow. The seam in the middle at the back can look a bit thick, so at the end we show 2 parts that are sewn together with DROPS Alpaca and DROPS Kid-Silk. You must read a pattern with this neckline to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find a pattern by clicking on the picture below.
2:17
How assembly a double neck edge on the inside of a garment

In this DROPS video we show how to sew a rib / neck edge on the inside of a garment. Work the rib / neck edge as it is written in a pattern and when assembly fold the rib at the top of neck down on the inside of garment. Fasten rib but to avoid a tight neck edge and avoiding the edge to tip outwards, it is important to make the seam elastic. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in this video
15:03
How to work a neck with short rows

In this DROPS video we show how to work after chart A.1 and A.2 to the neck with short rows to the “Spring Fuzz” Jacket in DROPS 213-27. First we work right neck after chart A.1 and Short Rows-1, then left neck after chart A.2 and Short Rows-2. Then we show how to work these pieces together. This jacket is worked in DROPS Melody, but in the video we work with a thicker yarn; DROPS Snow. You must read the pattern and look at the charts to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.
20:17
How to work a V-neck after charts

In this DROPS video we show how we work the V-neck after charts to the «Highland Homecoming» jumper in DROPS 216-5. We knit up stitches inside the 1 edge stitch around the neck before we work after chart A.2 and A.3. This “Highland Homecoming” jumper is knitted in DROPS Air, but in the video we use a thicker yarn; DROPS Snow. You must read the pattern and look at the charts to be able to follow this video properly. You can find the pattern for the “Highland Homecoming” jumper by clicking on the picture below.
11:53
How to work a V-neck cable after chart

In this DROPS video we show how to work a V-neck where the V starts with a cable over 10 stiches, like the «Renaissance Memories» jumper in DROPS 222-41, but the same technique / similar cable is used in other patterns. Then we show how to split the V and then decrease stitches before and after chart A.2 and A.3. This jumper is worked in DROPS Sky, but in the video we work with a thicker yarn; DROPS Snow. You must read the pattern and look at the charts to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.
7:35
How to work a V-neck after chart

In this DROPS video we show how to work a V-neck after chart, used in the “Desember Moon” jumper in DROPS 206-12. We show how to work chart A.1 before we split the piece and work A.2 and A.3 and at the same time we decrease 1 stitch after A.2 and 1 stitch before A.3 from RS. This jumper is worked in DROPS Sky, but in the video we work with a thicker yarn; DROPS Snow. You must read the pattern and look at the charts to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.
9:44
How to decrease to a V-neck

In this DROPS video we show how to decrease to a V-neck, used in the «Unexpected» vest in DROPS 218-21. We only work the last part of the front piece where we show how to work 5 garter stitches in the middle, how to place stitches on 1 thread, decrease 1 stitch before / after the 5 middle stitches and how to knit up stitches at the back of the 5 garter stitches at the bottom of the V-neck. We use the number of stitches after the smallest size, but do not have the same numbers of rows between each decrease. This vest is worked in DROPS Alpaca Bouclé and DROPS Kid-Silk but in the video we work with only 1 yarn; DROPS Nepal. See also videos below: How to decrease to a neck and work a diagonal shoulder – Back piece And: How to work a last row with diagonal shoulder and cast off You must read the pattern to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.