Topic: bands

Calculating how many stitches to pick up for a cardigan band can be a challenge. Use the Knit it Now Band Pickup Tool for beautiful bands.

Hand knitters work a 2 color ribbing that they call corrugated rib. The knit stitches are worked in color A and the purl stitches are worked in color
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5 tips for adding buttonhole and button bands to cardigans with hems. Learn techniques for professional finishing.

The classic hung hem is the basis for many decorative hems that you will use. Use this technique for bands as well. This tutorial includes 3 methods of
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Straps for a cami, decorative and functional belts, independent bands for edge finishing, included are instructions and tips for both single and double bed
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Traditionally machine knitters will rehang the edge of their sweater on the machine and knit a doubled band with a turning row. Even if the body of the
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Consider using fairisle, tuck, slip, or reverse stockinette for bands with texture and contrast.

This is an easy to knit band that is neat and “formal” on both sides or the garment, encasing the neck edge, but the roll adds a casual look to a garment This
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Using the chain cast on technique on both edges of the band adds a decorative finishing touch. This style of band is perfect for cut and sew shaping. But
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After working a basic Cut ‘n Sew band, add a row of beads to decorate the neckband. There are as many possibilities for this technique as there are
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Here's an unusual neck band technique that is great for highly textured stitch patterns like garter carriage and tuck stitch. Use reverse stockinette
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The Cut ‘n Sew method of shaping is very useful for machine knitters. Don’t like to shape necklines? Use cut ‘n sew! Knitting in pattern, or
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Here's a quick buttonhole that can be made with a minimum of fuss. This technique puts the buttonhole in the seam between the band and the garment for a tidy
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Neatly add buttonholes to bands. This 2 step process takes a bit of time ... but it's sooo worth the effort!

"Pick up the inside loop of the outside stitch" HUH? When picking up stitches along the side of your knitting, you have choices. Follow along as we
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When creating bands on the machine, which comes first the band or the garment edge? Watch as we experiment with 2 methods of joining ribbed bands to a garment
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Here are some decorative band finishes that can be used for button and buttonhole bands. Also included are 4 methods of securing a doubled band for a
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Machine knitters do not have the luxury of knitting neck bands or armhole bands in the round. A seam in the band is necessary. With a little thought (and a
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Decorative mitered bands add a beautiful finishing touch for a square neckline. Using decreases and short rows, this technique takes a bit of time, but is worth
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This amazing band encloses the edge of your garment. Use it for cardigan bands, neckbands or anywhere you want both sides to look beautiful. No ugly bind off
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Pretty, scalloped, firm edge that resists the dreaded stockinette curl. This tutorial covers scalloped hems and bands, walking you through the entire process
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Added to the side of a knitted piece, this edge provides a firm base for a soft scallop. Perfect for the front opening of a cardigan. Eliminate the
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Knitters spend a lot of time dealing with the edges of their knitting - especially the natural roll of knitting. Here's an easy technique that embraces
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After shaping the public side of the band, use short rows to shape a facing for your one-piece square neckline band.
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Eyelet technique that can be used as an insert, edge, hem or band

3 techniques for sharp crease when you are knitting a folded band.

"Normal" bands are 1". If your pattern isn't written for a 1" band or you want a deeper band, you need to consider the steps for adjusting the neck opening to
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Adding ribbed buttonbands takes a few extra steps. Here is one method for you to try.

Add a ribbed buttonband with a beautiful edge.

Calculating stitches for neckbands or front bands for cardigans is mysterious for many knitters. We are often instructed to “pick up 2 stitches for
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Calculating armhole bands for vests and sleeveless sweaters is a bit different than calculating for a straight edge. There are 2 considerations:
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Vertical bands for cardigan fronts are beautiful. This style of band is fast - no picking up stitches to form a separate band, but you do need to plan ahead
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There are many methods for finishing necklines. Here are 2 band techniques that can be used for shaped or cut 'n sew necklines.Add a professional finish to
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Knitting V-Neck pullovers shouldn't be intimidating. Watch as we shape a practice neckline and doubled stockinette band. Included are instructions for
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