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Who needs a pattern? For a quick practice project, combine a little imagination with a mishmash of techniques. A small time investment goes a long way toward
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Reverse the band piece that is displayed on the right side of the garment and you’ll create a Mock Garter Band. This is a nice band for garments knit with
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Adding crochet loops to a plain band, this technique adds a feminine touch to a “sandwiched” band. This style of band is perfect for cut and sew shaping.
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Some stitch patterns can be used for the public side of neckbands. This example uses the same tuck as the garment. This style of band is perfect for cut and
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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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Fairisle fabric by nature is thicker than plain knitting or other stitch patterns. When adding a band, the band needs to have additional bulk as well. Knit
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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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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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