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Subscriber Series: Garment Bands

Garment Bands Knit In Now Series
Knitting garments with bands does not have to cause headaches.

This class covers the concept of calculating the correct stitch counts for your yarn and gauge and offers you practice to improve your techniques.

The math is minimal, and the extra time is worth it to have neat, professional looking garment bands on cardigans, necklines and armholes.

Don’t let another month go by with your machine gathering dust, or struggling to create something wonderful.

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Calculating Bands

Calculating Bands Tutorial for Machine Knitting

Calculating stitches for neckbands or front bands for cardigans is mysterious for many knitters. We are often instructed to “pick up 2 stitches for every 3 rows” or “pick up 3 stitches for every 4 rows”. You may be surprised that these methods are often quite inaccurate. The
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V-Neck Bands

V-Neck Bands Tutorial for Machine Knitting

Knitting V-Neck pullovers shouldn't be intimidating. Watch as we shape a practice neckline and doubled stockinette band.

Included are instructions for calculating the number of band stitches and detailed instructions for knitting a perfect band ... every time!

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Calculating Armhole Bands

Calculating Armhole Bands Tutorial for Machine Knitting

Calculating armhole bands for vests and sleeveless sweaters is a bit different than calculating for a straight edge. There are 2 considerations: The shape of the armhole Picking up stitches to rows This tutorial provides in-depth instruction and
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Bands for Hemmed Cardigans

Bands for Hemmed Cardigans Tutorial for Machine Knitting

5 tips for adding buttonhole and button bands to cardigans with hems. Learn techniques for professional finishing.

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Faux Garter Stitch Bands

Faux Garter Stitch Bands Tutorial for Machine Knitting

Here's an unusual neck band technique that is great for highly textured stitch patterns like garter carriage and tuck stitch. Use reverse stockinette stitch for the public side of the bands. This is a version of an industrial band - sometimes called a sandwich band that is
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Seaming Stitches to Rows

Seaming Stitches to Rows Tutorial for Machine Knitting

"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 examine 2 techniques for the perfect seam. This can be used for picking up bands, sleeves knit from the top down or sideways
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Vertical Bands

Vertical Bands Tutorial for Machine Knitting

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 a bit for a beautiful finish. Let's explore 4 different techniques for creating a crisp, neat edge for your buttonhole and button
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One Piece Neckband Perfection

One Piece Neckband Perfection Tutorial for Machine Knitting

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 your next project.