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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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6:35
How to knit up stitches for the neck to a sweater with European shoulder

In this DROPS video we show how to knit up stitches around the neck to a sweater 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, bind 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 color no. 9029 sage green and DROPS Kid-Silk color no. 45 soft mint, needle size 5 MM = US 8. You must read a pattern to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find patterns by clicking on the pictures below.
1:38
How to work a central double decrease

In this DROPS video we show how to work a central double decrease, like the one we see in the raglan line to the «Clear Winter Sky» sweater in DROPS 236-24. Work until there is 1 stitch left before marker-stitch, slip 2 stitches as if to knit together, knit 1, pass the slipped stitches over the knitted stitch. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You’ll find a pattern where this technique is used by clicking on the picture below.
3:20
Raglan dec from RS and WS

Here is an example of how you decrease for raglan on both the right side and the wrong side of your work. Dec as follows from right side: Start 4 sts before the marker: K 2 tog, K 4 (the marker is in the center of these 4 sts), slip 1 as if to knit, K 1, psso. Dec as follows from wrong side: Start 4 sts before the marker: P 2 tog twisted, P 4, P 2 tog.
2:53
How to work increases from the wrong side

In this DROPS video, we show how to increase with yarn over from the right side, both before a mark and after a mark, and how to work the increases from the wrong side. To get the yarn over to face neatly towards each other from the wrong side, work like this before the marker: Work in the back loop of the yarn over (no hole). After the marker work like this: Slip the yarn over off the left needle, then replace it the other way round (insert the left needle from the back when replacing it). Work the front loop of the yarn over (no hole). 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 patterns using this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
2:53
How to increase by knitting around the strand between 2 stitches

In this DROPS video we show how to increases 3 stitches by knitting around the strand between 2 stitches, between the strand in the round you are working on and around the strand 2 and 3 rounds down. We increases both before and after the markers. Increase after a marker like this: Knit 1 around strand between stitch with marker and next stitch (= 1 round down), knit 1 around strand between stitch with marker and next stitch 2 rounds down (make sure to pull the strand long enough not to tighten vertically), knit 1 around strand between stitch with marker and next stitch 3 rounds down (make sure to pull the strand long enough not to tighten vertically). 1 stitch has been worked on each of the last 3 rounds (= 3 stitches increased). Increase before a marker like this: Work until stitch with marker, knit 1 around strand before stitch with marker 3 rounds down (make sure to pull the strand long enough not to tighten vertically), knit 1 around strand before stitch with marker and 2 rounds down (make sure not to pull the strand long enough not to tighten vertically), knit 1 around strand before stitch with marker on previous round. 1 stitch has been worked on each of the last 3 rounds (= 3 stitches increased). 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 pictures below.
8:24
English rib and raglan shaping

In this DROPS video we show you how to work English rib and raglan shaping. We show you how to work the 2nd and 3rd row in the pattern, and then we show the raglan shaping in each side on every 8th row 3 times. We fast forward the rows in between every 8th row. REMEMBER - you will also need to read the pattern to be able to follow. To see a pattern with this technique, go to: DROPS 59-22
11:19
How to work yarn over differently to get different directions

In this DROPS video we show how to work yarn over differently so that they are towards the right or towards the left, as it is done in the hat in DROPS 234-12. We show 1 round where we knit the yarn over and 2 rounds where we purl the yarn over. Work the yarn over like this: AFTER MARKER: Work yarn over in back loop of stitches, stitch is twisted towards the left. It should not make a hole! BEFORE MARKER: Slip yarn over off the needle and put it back the opposite way, and then work in front loop of stitch, stitches is twisted towards the right. It should not make a hole! Work the increased stitches in rib knit 2/purl 2 - i.e. the first 2 times knit the increased stitches, the next 2 times purl them. The hat in DROPS 234-12 is worked in DROPS Karisma, but in the video we work with a thicker yarn; DROPS Snow. You must read a pattern to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find a pattern with this technique by clicking on the picture below.
4:42
Raglan

Slip sleeves on the same needle as body piece where bind off for armholes. Insert a marker in all transitions between body piece and sleeves. Now dec for raglan. In our video we are dec each side of 2 sts at each transition on every other row, i.e. every row from RS, this gives 4 sts in stockinette at each transition. Start 3 sts before marker; K2 tog, K1, marker, K1, slip 1 st as if to K, K1, psso. (For 2 stockinette sts in each transition: Start 2 sts before marker; K2 tog, marker, slip 1 st as if to K, K1, psso)
13:00
Jumper: Worked top down

In this DROPS video we show how to work a jumper top down in round circular needle. We show how we increase for raglan by doing a YO 2 sts before marker and 2 sts after marker, and on next round K YO twisted to avoid a hole. We have already worked neck (rib) and start the video with the 1st round where we do the increase. Remember that you have to read a pattern in addition to watching the video, a pattern has more information to be made / number between markers / pattern / elevation etc. The pink marking thread is for beg of round. Remember this is just a general video. We also show how we put the sleeve stitches on a thread, how we cast on new sts under arm and knit the sleeve. But REMEMBER that you MUST read a PATTERN in addition to watching the video. To see a pattern that is worked top down, see: DROPS 156-12
26:23
Raglan increases, worked top down

In this DROPS video we show you how to work a raglan top down using markers and yo’s. We show in total 4 rows of increases. The first two times we increase 2 sts on front and back piece and 4 sts on each sleeve. The last two times we increase 2 sts on the front-, back piece and each sleeve. Please note that we fast forward in fourth and last increase to save time. At the end we show how to place the sleeve sts on a separate needle, casting on sts under each sleeve and placing new marker so you can work further on body. We work with a less number of sts than in pattern, so it’s important to REMEMBER - that you will also need to read the pattern to be able to follow. To see a pattern for a jumper with this type of raglan, go to: DROPS 169-34

22:04
How to work raglan from the bottom up

In this DROPS video we show how to work raglan on a sweater from the bottom up. There are several ways to work the decreases to raglan, but in this video, we show a simple basic way where it is decrease before and after the markers (4 marker threads are added in the piece between front piece, back piece and sleeves). Decrease 1 stitch on each side of marker thread as follows: Work until 3 stitches remain before marker thread, knit 2 together, knit 2, marker thread is between these 2 stitches, slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over stitch worked. Repeat at each of the remaining marker threads (= 8 stitches decreased). On next round knit over all stitches, then work one round where you decrease to raglan again. How often it should decrease, read the pattern you are working after. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You can find patterns with this raglan decreases or similar decreases by clicking on one of the pictures below.
6:46
How to increase to raglan and how to work the stitches the round after

In this DROPS video we show how to increase 2 stitches by each raglan-line and how to work these increases stitches on the next round. Work like this: Increase 2 stitches by each raglan-line as follows: Work to the raglan-line, make 1 yarn over, knit 1 (= raglan-line), 1 yarn over. Increase like this at each raglan-line (= 8 stitches increased). On the next round work the yarn overs as follows: BEFORE RAGLAN-LINE: Slip the yarn over onto the right needle as if to knit, place it back onto the left needle (it is now twisted) and knit in the front loop (yarn over twists to the right). AFTER RAGLAN-LINE: Knit in the back loop of the yarn over (yarn over twists to the left). 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.
23:26
How to put markers, increase to raglan and how to work short rows

In this DROPS video we show how to put 4 markers in a piece, how to increase to raglan at these markers while working short rows. We cut the thread and start the short rows at the 3rd mark, but when the short rows are finished, we cut the thread and start in the middle of the back again. We have already worked a double neckline and in the video, we show how we work a round where we put 4 markers and increase to raglan on each side of these markers. On next round we work the increases stitches twisted so that there are no holes. Then we work short rows, we also increase to raglan on every row and when the short rows are finished, we only increase to raglan on every other round. We use the yarn DROPS Nepal 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.
17:18
How to increase to raglan and at the same time work short rows

In this DROPS video we show how we increase to raglan and at the same time work short rows. Put 4 markers as explained in the in the pattern you are knitting after and cut the thread. Now you start working front left of neck when garment is worn. Start from the right side, 2 stitches before marker-stitch-3 and work after pattern (stockinette stitch / after charts) and increase to raglan before and after the 4 markers until you have worked to 2 stitches past marker-stitch-2 (8 stitches increased for raglan). Turn, tighten the strand and work back from the wrong side to 2 stitches past where the short rows began by marker-3. Continue with short rows as it says in the pattern and when the short rows are finish, cut the thread and now it starts mid-back again. Work the yarn overs / the increases as it says in the pattern, and remember that the yarn overs / increases are worked differently, before/after the marker and from the right side/from wrong side We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You must read a pattern (and look at the chart) to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find patterns by clicking on the picture below.
4:55
Raglan with holes.

Dec at every marker as follows: K until 5 sts remain before marker, K the next 2 tog, make 1 YO, K the next 2 tog, K 2 (marker is between these 2 sts), * slip 1 st as if to K, K 1, psso *, make 1 YO, repeat from *-* 1 more time = 1 dec st and 1 YO on each side of marker. On next row K YOs to make holes. To see a pattern where this technique is used see: DROPS 148-10 or the picture to the left.
4:37
Put sleeve (back and forth on needle) together with front and back piece.

Put sleeve sts (which has been worked back and forth on needle) on the same circular needle as front and back pieces. When you work on a circular needle and should work raglan or round yoke, start to work front and back until armholes. On next round bind off 4 sts for armhole each side (or number of sts told in pattern). Now work the sleeves, then bind off 2 sts each side (or number of sts told in pattern) for sleeve cap. Then put sleeve sts on the same circular needle where sts where bound off for armhole each side. In the video we show a front and back piece where we have bound off for arm hole at the side, and then how to work the sleeve sts on to the same circular needle. The sleeve has been worked back and forth on needle. To see a pattern with this technique, see: DROPS 137-23 or one of the picture to the left.
2:35
Put sleeve (round on needle) together with front and back piece.

Put sleeve sts (which has been worked in the round on needle) on the same circular needle as front and back piece. When you work on a circular needle and should work raglan or round yoke, start by working body, i.e. front and back, until armholes. On next round bind off 4 sts for armhole each side (or number of sts told in pattern). Now work the sleeves, bind off 4 sts for armhole (or number of sts told in pattern) for sleeve cap. Then put sleeve sts on the same circular needle where sts where bound off for armhole each side. In the video we show a front and back piece where we have bound off for arm hole at the side, and then how to work the sleeve sts on to the same circular needle. The sleeve has been worked in the round on a circular needle or double pointed needles. To see a pattern with this technique, see: DROPS 146-17 or one of the picture to the left.
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.
9:45
How to work saddle shoulder increase back and forth

In this DROPS video we show how to work saddle shoulder increase back and forth, both from right side and wrong side. We have put 4 markers in the piece and it increases like this: BEFORE MARKER (applies from right side): The stitch is twisted towards the right. Use left needle to pick up thread between 2 stitches from row below, pick up thread from behind and knit stitch in front loop. AFTER MARKER: The stitch is twisted towards the left. Use left needle to pick up thread between 2 stitches from row below, pick up thread from front and knit stitch in back loop. BEFORE MARKER (applies from wrong side): The stitch is twisted towards the right. Use left needle to pick up thread between 2 stitches from row below, pick up thread from front and purl stitch in back loop. AFTER MARKER: The stitch is twisted towards the left. Use left needle to pick up thread between 2 stitches from row below, pick up thread from behind and purl stitch in front loop. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You must read a pattern and if necessary, look at the charts to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find a pattern using this technique by clicking on one of the pictures below.
5:08
How to increase to saddle shoulder

In this DROPS video we show how to increase to saddle shoulders. We have already worked a piece with increases and inserted 4 markers. BEFORE MARKER (marker 1 and 3): 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. The new stitch will be twisted, leaning towards the right. AFTER MARKER (marker 2 and 4): 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. The new stitch will be twisted, leaning towards the left. There are only increases on back piece and front piece, the number of shoulder stitches remains the same. 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 using this technique by clicking on one off the pictures below.
5:01
How to increase the sleeves to saddle shoulder

In this DROPS video we show how to increase the sleeves to saddle shoulders. We have already worked a piece with increases and inserted 4 markers. AFTER MARKER (marker 1 and 3): 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. The new stitch will be twisted, leaning towards the left. BEFORE MARKER (marker 2 and 4): 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. The new stitch will be twisted, leaning towards the right. There are only increases on back piece and front piece, the number of shoulder stitches remains the same. 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 off the pictures below.
23:43
How to increase to saddle shoulder by working 5 stitches in the same stitch

In this DROPS video we show how to increase to saddle shoulders by working 5 stitches in the same stitch. Only the front and back pieces the stitches increases, the number of shoulder stitches remains the same. We put 4 markes (the markers show witch stich we will do the increases in) and 4 marker threads (the marking threads show the difference between the sleeves, front and back piece) in the work. We start the video by showing how to put the markers and markers thread at the same time we do a YO over the markers threads. On the next round, slip the yarn overs at each marker thread off the needle; this is so the stitches before and after the increases for the saddle shoulders are not tight. We show 2 rounds with increases. You do need to read the pattern how to increase in the stitch with marker. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video You’ll find a pattern using this technique by clicking on one off the pictures below.
8:04
How to increase to saddle shoulder with yarn over before and after markers

In this DROPS video we show how to increase to saddle shoulder by increasing 8 yarn overs before and after markers in a work in one and the same round. This technique is used in the "Country Muse" sweater in DROPS 216-40 and the "Country Muse Cardigan" jacket in DROPS 216-39. We have already worked a neckline for a sweater and start the video by putting marks in the garment. In the 1st round we show how we increase by 2 yarn overs before the 1st and 3rd mark and how we increase by 2 yarn overs after the 2nd and 4th mark. On the next round knit the yarn overs twisted to avoid holes. If it is a jacket, the next row is from WS then work the yarn overs twisted to avoid holes. The number of shoulder-stitches stays the same – the increased stitches become part of the front/back pieces. The sweater 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.
5:50
How to increase for the yoke for a garment with a saddle shoulder

In this DROPS video we show how to increase for the yoke for a garment with saddle shoulder by increasing 8 stitches on one round. This technique is used in the "Country Muse" sweater in DROPS 216-40 and the "Country Muse Cardigan" jacket in DROPS 216-39. We have already worked a neckline, increases for saddle shoulders and sleeve and start the video by moving sleeve markers to the stitches where increase for the yoke should be. Increase like this: Start before the marker-stitch, 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, work marker-stitch in stocking stitch as before, 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 on each side of the marker-stitch). The sweater 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.