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 sweater is knit in pattern, traditionally the bands are knit in stockinette. It is critical that you can accurately calculate the number of stitches you need to pick up.
Even if the body of the sweater is knit in pattern, traditionally the bands are knit in stockinette. It is critical that you can accurately calculate the number of stitches you need to pick up.