Neck Band Tool and Tips

Shaping and finishing necklines can be one of the more challenging things in machine knitting. Use the Knit it Now Neckline tool to help you create your bands
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Stabilizer for Cut 'n Sew Excellence

Here's a product that will improve your cut 'n sew technique. Gain sewing control, improve the look of your edges and speed up the process.Old dogs CAN
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Interrupted Patterning (Part 3)

Knitting in stitch pattern with Brother machines, we can knit both sides of a neckline at the same time. Create a neckline outline as you knit to prepare your
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Square Neck Mitered Band 2

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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Shawl Collar Pullover

Shawl Collars in pullovers need a little design consideration. Explore some examples.
Shawl Collars


The classic style of a shawl collar for cardigans is not hard to incorporate in your designs. Explore some examples and tips.
Mock Cowl Neckline

This is an excerpt from a recent live Knit it Now Knit Club meeting. It features a mock cowl top similar to the
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Neckband Depth Adjustments

"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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One Piece Neckband Perfection

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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DAK: Asymmetric V-Neckline

Quickly create an off-center v-neck opening using Standard Garment Shaping and Original pattern Drafting. Make a one-of-a-kind design with DAK.
DAK: EZ Cut 'N Sew Neckline Template

Use DAK to create templates for Cut 'n Sew. Use a little-known feature of DAK to make quick work of creating a personalized neckline template you can use again
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Shallow Round Neck Shaping

Round Neck shaping with shaped shoulders can be tricky. A shallow round neck (back neckline) is only worked over about 1" of rows, but it's worked in 3
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Neckline Shaping Perfection

Want beautiful round necklines? Try shaping with short rows. Instead of binding off and decreasing stitches, use this technique for smooth, professional
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Neckline Shaping and the Row Counter

Have you ever been knitting along and realize that the row counter isn't counting? Consider shifting your knitting on the needlebed to prevent
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Short Row Neckline and Shoulder Shaping

Use short rows to shape neckline and shoulders at the same time for a beautiful finish
Single Neck Edge with Short Rows

Using short rows can be a good way to knit a nice, smooth neck edge. Here is an exercise for knitting one side of a cardigan.
DAK: Asymmetric V-Neckline
DAK: EZ Cut 'N Sew Neckline Template
Interrupted Patterning (Part 3)
Mock Cowl Neckline
Neck Band Tool and Tips
Neckband Depth Adjustments
Neckline Shaping Perfection
Neckline Shaping and the Row Counter
One Piece Neckband Perfection
Shallow Round Neck Shaping
Shawl Collar Pullover
Shawl Collars
Short Row Neckline and Shoulder Shaping
Single Neck Edge with Short Rows
Square Neck Mitered Band 2
Stabilizer for Cut 'n Sew Excellence