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Skill Builder Exercises

How many stitches do I pick up to finish my neckline?

Hi ,

The goal of this Challenge

This question baffles a lot of new knitters. Shaping and finishing necklines is an ART not a SCIENCE. However with a bit a practice and an understanding of methods for determining stitches, you will get it right EVERY time.

Start with a practice neckline. Choose the shaping method you like (short rows or decreases or cut 'n sew) Measure the edge of that opening and determine how many stitches to pick up. If you haven't perfected shaping necklines, please study the Neckline Shaping Skill Builder first.
  • Skill Bulder: Link to neckline shaping skill builder
  • Skill Builder: Link to cut 'n sew skill builder
  • Skill Builder: Link to neckband perfection skill builder
In this challenge you will knit at least 1 sample neckline. You will practice and compare 2 measuring methods, then pick up and knit a simple, basic stockinette band.

START:
Use the Knit it Now sample neckline pattern and knit a Mini Round Front neck piece based on YOUR Gauge


  • Measure with a Ruler

  • "Eyeball" Method

  • Knit a band

If you are new to knitting sweaters and shaping neck opening, I highly recommend studying each of the neckband skill builders.


Shaping

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