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Knitting Yoke Techniques

Choose the fit of your project with the help of the yoke. We have tutorials videos for yokes with raglan, round yokes, European shoulders, European yokes, and saddle shoulders.

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9:51
How to increase to sleeve to a garment with saddle shoulder

In this DROPS video we show how to increase to sleeves to a garment with saddle shoulder by increasing 2 stitches on each sleeve. This technique is used in the "Country Muse" jumper in DROPS 216-40 and the "Country Muse Cardigan" jacket in DROPS 216-39. We have already worked a neckline and increases for saddle shoulders for a jumper and start the video by moving saddle shoulders markers to where the sleeves are increases. Increase like this before 1st and 3rd makers: Use left needle to pick up strand between 2 stitches from the row below, pick up strand from behind and knit stitch in front loop (= 1 stitch increased). Increase like this after 2nd and 4th makers: Use left needle to pick up strand between 2 stitches from the row below, pick up strand from the front and knit stitch in back loop (= 1 stitch increased). Knit next round, but if it is a jacket purl from WS. Remember there are only increases for the sleeves, the number of front piece and back piece remains the same. The jumper in DROPS 216-40 and the jacket in DROPS 216-39 are worked in DROPS Lima, 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 one of the pictures below.
17:11
How to start working a garment in English rib after charts - Part 2

In this DROPS video we show how to continue working after charts A.1, A.2 and A.3 used in the Mountain Moraine vest in DROPS 210-4 and the Easy Over vest in DROPS 217-13. We have already worked chart A.1 once in height and now only A.1a is repeated over A.1 in height. In the video we show how to work round 9. (increase round) and round 10, then we work round 15 (increase round) and round 16. Then we work A.2a over A.2 and A.3a over A.3 (we show the first round of A.2a and A.3a). When all the increases are finished (read the pattern for the number of increases), work A.1a over all stitches until the work has the correct measurements (read the pattern for measurements). Adjust so the next round is purled. These vests are worked 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’ll find patterns by clicking on one of the pictures below and other relevant videos.
22:26
How to increase to saddle shoulder by working 3 stitches in 1 stitch

In this DROPS video we show how to work the beginning to the «Easy Over» vest in DROPS 217-13 and the «Slippery Slopes Sweater» jumper in DROPS 217-14, both in English rib, with saddle shoulder and where it`s increases by working 3 stitches in 1 stitch. We use a less numbers of stitches than it says in the pattern. We have already cast on and purled 1 round to the neck edge and start the video with showing a bit of round 1-4 where we work after chart A.1. Chart A.1a is worked the same way as the 4 first rounds. Then we show how to work after chart A.1, A.2 and A.3. We put markers between each charts to have a better overview. We show the whole rounds of 1-3, and half of round 4 and 5. These garments are worked in DROPS Air, 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 a pattern by clicking on one of the pictures below.
8:38
How to divide a piece for front and back pieces and how to cast off shoulder stitches in English rib

In this DROPS video we show how to divide a piece for front and back pieces and how to cast off shoulder stitches, as done in vests in DROPS 210-4 and 217-13. In the Slippery Slopes Sweater in 217-14 we dont cast off the stitches for the sleeve opening, but put the shoulder stitches on a thread. We have fewer stitches than what is written in the patterns. Start in the middle of the back and work the number of stitches written in the pattern, we work 13 stitches in English rib, 1 stitch in garter stitch (K1), then cast off stitches for the 1st sleeve opening (yarn overs are cast off as separate stitches to avoid the cast-off edge being tight). Work English rib over the front piece, 1 garter stitch (K1), cast off to the 2nd sleeve opening, 1 garter stitch(K1) and then work English rib rest of the round. Cut the strand. Allow the other stitches to remain on the needle.Work from RS (the stitches must now be moved to the left side of the needle). Work as follows from RS: 1 garter stitch (K1), A.4 until 1 stitch remains and finish with 1 stitch in garter stitch (K1). Work like this back and forth to the stated size in the pattern (make sure that the last row is from WS). Work the front piece the same as the back piece (the stitches are moved to the left needle). These vests are worked 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’ll find patterns by clicking on one of the pictures below and other relevant videos.
11:46
How to work a body with English rib together again

In this DROPS video we show how we work a body together again in English rib after casting off stitches for sleeve opening, as it is done in the Mountain Moraine vest in DROPS 210-4. We have a fewer number of stitches than what is written in the pattern. Work front piece according to chart A1a, (work garter stitches now as 1st stitch in A.1a), cast on new stitches under 1st sleeve, work back piece after the same chart (A.1a), cast on new stitches under 2nd sleeve / at the end of the round. Now work A.1a in the round over all the stitches. On the first round work the 3 cast-on stitches under each sleeve without yarn overs. This vest is worked 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’ll find the pattern by clicking on the pictures below and other relevant videos.
17:52
How to work saddle shoulders with pouffe sleeves - back and forth

In this DROPS video we show how we work the beginning to the saddle shoulders with pouffe sleeves, working back and forth, like it is worked in the “White Water Jacket” in DROPS 222-26. The same technique is used in the "White Water" jumper in DROPS 222-25 - even if beginning of the piece is first worked in the round. We use the stitch numbers in the smallest size and we have already worked the neck edge (3 cm). We start the video by showing which stitches are set on a thread (front pieces and back piece). The saddle shoulders are worked separately. Read in the pattern under SADDLE SHOULDERS how it is worked. This jacket is worked in 2 threads DROPS Kid Silk but in the video, we use 1 thread DROPS Air. You must read the pattern to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.
4:54
European yoke - Short overview. Neck is finished after the stitches for sleeves are knitted up

In this DROPS video we show a brief overview of how to knit a garment with an European yoke, where the neck is finished after the stitches for the sleeves are knitted up. The garment is worked as follows, according to these 5 steps: 1) BACK PIECE: Cast on stitches for the back of the neckline and work the back piece top down, at the same time as increasing each side until you have reached the correct shoulder-width. The back piece has slightly diagonal shoulders. 2) FRONT PIECE: The front piece is worked in 2 pieces (each side of the neck). Start by knitting up stitches along one shoulder on the back piece. Work the front piece top down, at the same time as increasing for the neckline. Repeat for the second front piece along the other back shoulder. 3) YOKE: On the next row, place all stitches on the same circular needle as follows: Work across one front piece, pick up stitches for the sleeve along the side of the front piece, work across the back piece, pick up stitches for the sleeve along the side of the second front piece, work across the second front piece. The yoke is continued back and forth across all stitches, with the rows starting and ending mid-front. 4) INCREASE FOR NECK, BODY AND SLEEVES: While working the yoke, begin by increasing only for the neckline and sleeves, then subsequently for both the body and sleeves. Once the final increase for the neckline is done, the 2 front pieces are joined mid-front and the piece is continued in the round. 5) BODY AND SLEEVES: When all the increases are finished and the yoke has been worked to the correct length, it is divided for the body and sleeves. The body is continued in the round with a circular needle, top down, while the sleeves wait.
6:56
European yoke 1/4 – Back piece

In this DROPS video, we show you how to work the back piece on a garment with a European yoke. The neckline is finished after the stitches for the yoke are knitted up. We show you how to increase stitches for the shoulders. Cast on stitches for the back of the neckline and work the yoke back and forth, top down, while increasing each side until the number of stitches for the required shoulder width are achieved. The back piece has slightly diagonal shoulders. We show 4 increase-rows as follows: ROW 1 (wrong side): Purl. ROW 2 (right side): Read INCREASE TIP-1. Knit 3, increase 1 stitch towards the left, knit until there are 3 stitches left on the row, increase 1 stitch towards the right, knit. 3.ROW 3 (wrong side): Read INCREASE TIP-2. Purl 3, increase 1 stitch towards the left, purl until there are 3 stitches left on the row, increase 1 stitch towards the right, purl 3. AFTER ROW 3: Work ROWS 2 and 3 a total of 7 times. Cut the strand. Place the stitches on a stitch holder. INCREASE TIP-1: INCREASE 1 STITCH TOWARDS THE LEFT – from right side: Use the left needle to pick up the front strand between 2 stitches from the previous row, knit through from the back. INCREASE 1 STITCH TOWARDS THE RIGHT – from right side: Use the left needle to pick up the back strand between 2 stitches from the previous row, knit through from the front. INCREASE TIP-2: INCREASE 1 STITCH TOWARDS THE LEFT – from wrong side: Use the left needle to pick up the back strand between 2 stitches from the previous row, purl through from the front. INCREASE 1 STITCH TOWARDS THE RIGHT – from wrong side: Use the left needle to pick up the front strand between 2 stitches from the previous row, purl through from the back. Yarn used: DROPS Andes. You can find pattern using this technique and more related videos below.
11:35
European yoke 2/3 – Shoulders - Neck is finished after the stitches for sleeve are knitted up

In this DROPS video, we show you how to knit up stitches along the shoulders on the back piece when working a European yoke – the neckline is finished after the stitches for the sleeves are knitted up. The 2 front pieces are worked on either side of the neckline. We show you how to knit up 1 edge stitch + 14 stitches along the back right shoulder, then you continue with stocking stitch. When the piece measures 7 cm stitches are increased for the neckline, read INCREASE TIP-1 TOWARDS THE RIGHT below. We show 2 increases. At the end of the last row, we decrease the last stitch (the edge stitch). The right shoulder stitches are then placed on a stitch holder. The left front shoulder is knitted up and worked in the same way but in reverse (read description in your pattern). INCREASE TIP-1: INCREASE 1 STITCH TOWARDS THE LEFT – from right side: Use the left needle to pick up the front strand between 2 stitches from the previous row, knit through the back loop. INCREASE 1 STITCH TOWARDS THE RIGHT – from right side: Use the left needle to pick up the back strand between 2 stitches from the previous row, knit through the front loop. Yarn used: DROPS Andes. You can find pattern using this technique and more related videos below.
15:23
European yoke 3/4 Neck is finished after the stitches for sleeves are knitted up

In this DROPS video we show how to work a European yoke and when front and back pieces are work for the desired length, stitches are knitted up for sleeves and all these pieces are worked simultaneously together. At the same time continue to increase for neck and sleeves, then towards the front pieces and the back piece. When the increases for the neck are done, cast on stitches between the front pieces and continue working in the round. Work like this: ROW 1 (right side): From the right side work as follows, starting with the left front piece: Knit 3, increase 1 stitch towards the left (read INCREASE TIP-1 below), knit the remaining stitches on the left front piece, insert 1 marker, knit up 11 stitches along the side of the left front piece, insert 1 marker, knit across the back piece, insert 1 marker, knit up 11 stitches along the side of the right front piece, insert 1 marker, knit across the right front piece until there are 3 stitches left, increase 1 stitch towards the right (read INCREASE TIP-1 below), knit 3. ROW 2 (wrong side): Purl all stitches (we only show the beginning and end of this row). ROW 3 (right side): Knit to the first marker (= left front piece), move the marker onto the right needle, increase 1 stitch towards the left, knit 11, increase 1 stitch towards the right, move the marker onto the right needle, knit to the next marker (= back piece), move the marker onto the right needle, increase 1 stitch towards the left, knit 11, increase 1 stitch towards the right, move the marker onto the right needle, knit to end of row (= right front piece), finish the row by casting on 13 stitches for the neckline. Now continue in the round. ROUND 1: Knit all stitches (we do not show this round). ROUND 2: Knit all stitches and increase 2 stitches for each sleeve as before. The number of stitches on each sleeve increases but the number of stitches on the front and back pieces stays the same. Work these 2 rounds 8 times. INCREASE TIP-1: INCREASE 1 STITCH TOWARDS THE LEFT – from right side: Use the left needle to pick up the front strand between 2 stitches from the previous row, knit through the back loop. INCREASE 1 STITCH TOWARDS THE RIGHT – from right side: Use the left needle to pick up the back strand between 2 stitches from the previous row, knit through the front loop. Yarn used: DROPS Andes. You need to read your chosen pattern and work the correct number of stitches. You can find pattern using this technique and more related videos below.
10:39
European yoke 4/4 – Neck is finished after the stitches for sleeves are knitted up

In this DROPS video, we show you how to increase for the sleeves and for the front and back pieces when working a European yoke while, at the same time, casting on stitches under each sleeve. When all the increases are finished and the yoke is the correct length, it is divided for the body and sleeves. The body is continued in the round with circular needle, top down, while the sleeves wait. Work as follows: ROUND 1: Knit all stitches (we only show the beginning and end of this round). ROUND 2: Knit until there are 2 stitches left before the first marker, increase towards the right, knit 2, move the marker onto the right needle, increase towards the left, knit across the sleeve-stitches, increase towards the right, move the marker onto the right needle, knit 2, increase towards the left, knit until there are 2 stitches left before the next marker, increase towards the right, knit 2, move the marker onto the right needle, increase towards the left, knit across the sleeve-stitches, increase towards the right, move the marker onto the right needle, knit 2, increase towards the left, knit to end of round (= 1 stitch increased on each side of 2 stitches in each transition between body and sleeves = a total of 8 increased stitches). Repeat these 2 rounds the stated number of times in your pattern. The piece now measures X cm measured down the middle of the sleeve, from where stitches were knitted up, when the jumper is folded double at the shoulder. The piece measures X cm outermost along the armhole. Work to the first marker (= transition between front piece and left shoulder). Now divide the yoke for the body and sleeves, casting on stitches under both sleeves. Follow your pattern for how many stitches are placed on a thread, how many stitches are cast on and how you continue the body. INCREASE TIP-1: INCREASE 1 STITCH TOWARDS THE LEFT – from right side: Use the left needle to pick up the front strand between 2 stitches from the previous row, knit through the back loop. INCREASE 1 STITCH TOWARDS THE RIGHT – from right side: Use the left needle to pick up the back strand between 2 stitches from the previous row, knit through the front loop. Yarn used: DROPS Andes. You need to read your chosen pattern and work the correct number of stitches. You can find pattern using this technique and more related videos below.
8:10
How to work an European shoulder. Part 1 – Back piece

In this DROPS Video, Part 1 of 3 videos, we show how to work an European shoulder on the back piece. We have already cast on 17 stitches, purled 1 row from WS and insert 1 marker on the inside of the 3 outermost stitches in each side. Then we show how to increase after written description in the pattern how to get the stitches to turn towards the right or towards the left. We show 2 rows from the RS and 2 rows from the WS with increases. Then we work back and forth without increases. Put the stitches on a thread or a stitch holder when you got the right measurement, cut the thread. See Video Part 2 on how to pick-up stitches in the shoulder seam to the front pieces. You must read a pattern to get the correct numbers of stitches, increases and rows. You’ll find patterns with this technique is used by clicking on one of the pictures below. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video.
13:07
How to work an European shoulder. Part 2 – Front pieces

In this DROPS Video, Part 2 of 3 videos, we show how to work the front pieces to a European shoulder. We have already worked the back piece (see video Part 1) and in this video we show how to pick-up stitches in the shoulder seam and work both front pieces, with increases by the mark, that is put 3 stitches from the neck. You must read a pattern to get the correct numbers of stitches, increases and rows, AND where to pick up stitches from (right or left shoulder). You’ll find patterns where this technique is used by clicking on one of the pictures below. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video.
8:01
How to work the front pieces together where you have a European shoulder. Part 3

In this DROPS Video, Part 3 of 3 videos, we show how to work the front pieces together where you have a European shoulder. We have already worked the back piece (see video Part 1) and the front pieces (see video Part 2). Cast on new stitches both between the front pieces and under the sleeves. You must read a pattern to get the correct numbers of stitches and round, AND which side you work from (RS or WS). You’ll find patterns where this technique is used by clicking on one of the pictures below. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video.
10:02
How to work european shoulder with increases to the armholes – Backpiece

In this DROPS video we show how to work the first part to a jumper with European shoulder with increases to the armhole, this is the back piece. We increase both for right side (RS) and wrong side (WS). We increase before/after 3 stitches in this video, but this can vary from pattern to pattern. After it has been increased to the correct number of stitches, continue working without increases, then you put a mark in the side(s), the work should be measured from here. The description of where to measure from can vary from pattern to pattern. When you have the correct number of stitches and length (in this video 5 cm), you start by increasing to armholes. Increase as before to the correct number of stitches and cm measurement. Cut the thread and put the stitches on a thread/stitch holder. Increase like this: From RS increase towards the left AFTER MARKER like this: Use left needle to pick up thread between 2 stitches from row below, pick up thread from front and knit stitch in back loop. Increase towards the right BEFORE MARKER: Use left needle to pick up thread between 2 stitches from row below, pick up thread from behind and knit stitch in front loop. From WS increase towards the left AFTER MARKER like this: Use left needle to pick up thread between 2 stitches from row below, pick up thread from behind and purl stitch in front loop. Increase towards the right BEFORE MARKER: Use left needle to pick up thread between 2 stitches from row below, pick up thread from front and purl stitch in back loop. 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.
10:50
How to work European shoulder with increases to the armholes – Front pieces

In this DROPS video we show how to knit up stitches along the left “shoulders seam” on the backpiece and how to work the left front piece. We show how to increase to the neck after the first 3 stitches from the right side. Then work back and forth and increase to the neck to the correct number of stitches and measurements in the pattern. Cut the thread and place the stitches on a thread/stitch holder. Then work the right front piece the same way, but here it is increased to the neck at the end of the rows from the right and it is increased before the last 3 stitches. After the last increase purl back from the wrong side. Increase like this: From right side increase towards the left AFTER MARKER like this: Use left needle to pick up thread between 2 stitches from row below, pick up thread from front and knit stitch in back loop. Increase towards the right BEFORE MARKER: Use left needle to pick up thread between 2 stitches from row below, pick up thread from behind and knit stitch in front loop. 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.
9:02
How to work European Shoulders with inc to armhole, front pieces together and front & back together

In this DROPS video we show how you cast on stitches between the front pieces to a garment with European shoulders, increase for armholes on each side, how to work the front pieces together and how to work the front and back piece together. From the right side, knit the stitches on the right front piece, cast on new stitches (read how many stitches in the pattern) and knit the stitches that are on a thread/stitch holder on the left front piece. The front pieces are now worked together. Knit stockinette stitch back and forth to the given measurement (11 cm in this video), measured along the armhole. Now increase 1 stitch in each side, increase on the inside of 3 stitches in each side, read INCREASE TIP below. Increase on every 2nd row as many times as it says in the pattern. Continue with stockinette stitch to the measurement says in the pattern (15 cm in this video). Now cast on new stitches under the 1st sleeve, knit the stitches from the back piece and cast on new stitches under the 2nd sleeve. Put the work together and follow the description of the body in the pattern. When you place the front piece on the back piece, please note that the top of the armhole is not where it was knitted up in stitches to the front piece, but a few cm down on the front piece. The front piece is longer than the back piece. INCREASE TIP: From right side increase towards the left AFTER MARKER like this: Use left needle to pick up thread between 2 stitches from row below, pick up thread from front and knit stitch in back loop. Increase towards the right BEFORE MARKER: Use left needle to pick up thread between 2 stitches from row below, pick up thread from behind and knit stitch in front loop. 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.
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.
1:46
What is a round yoke?

In this DROPS video we show you some examples on what a round yoke is. A yoke is the upper part of for example a shirt, dress, sweater or jacket.
5:15
How to close the seam under raglan sleeve (Kitchener sts, grafting, weaving)

In this DROPS video we show two ways of sewing together the hole under sleeves on a jumper/jacket with raglan. First, we show how to sew together so we get an invisible seam. Remember not to tighten the thread and sew from RS. Stitches should be same size as the knitted stitches. At thicker yarn it avoids that it becomes a thick seam on the back. Then we show how to sew together by sewing together the seam in the inner loops of edge sts. You get a thicker stitching on the outside, but it will not show up when it comes under arm. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns by clicking on the picture below.
10:30
How to sew back/front piece together with sleeve in raglan seam.

In this DROPS video we show you how to sew back/front piece together with sleeve in raglan seam. We have already sewn one sleeve to the front and back piece and underarm and side seams. Before we sew the last sleeve, we show on a swatch what we mean to sew inside 1 edge stitch (see pink thread). We use DROPS Snow in the video. You must also read a pattern with this technique as well as watch the video. You can find a pattern by clicking on one of the pictures below.
5:26
How to knit raglan with rib in DROPS Children 26-9

In this DROPS video we show how to knit raglan with rib for the Funny Phil jumper in DROPS Children 26-9. This jumper is made in DROPS Belle, but in the video we knit with a thicker yarn; DROPS Snow. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.
11:49
How to knit a raglan with lace pattern in DROPS 161-22

In this DROPS video we show you how to knit the raglan with lace pattern for the Juliana jumper in DROPS 161-22. This jumper is made in DROPS BabyAlpaca Silk, but in the video we knit with a thicker yarn, DROPS Snow. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below
11:34
How to knit raglan with cable in DROPS 165-16

In this DROPS video we show you how to knit the raglan with cable for the Northern Wind jacket in DROPS 165-16. This jacket is made in DROPS Cotton Merino, but in the video we knit with a thicker yarn, DROPS Snow. You must read the pattern and look at the chart to be able to follow. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.