How to: Knit A Neckline

Sometimes you need to cast off in the middle of a row to shape a neckline, then knit each shoulder... Read more

Sometimes you need to cast off in the middle of a row to shape a neckline, then knit each shoulder separately. In this easy-to-follow tutorial, we’ll show you how to knit necklines without needing a stitch holder.

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Sometimes you need to cast off in the middle of a row to shape a neckline, then knit each shoulder separately. In this easy-to-follow tutorial, we’ll show you how to knit necklines without needing a stitch holder.

See the step by step guide here
Level: Easy
Craft: Knitting
Type: Technique

Step by Step

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Step 1

It’s Necki Minaj time! Before we get started, work up to where your neckline begins

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Step 2

Cast off the stitches for your neckline; knit 2 stitches, then pick the first stitch up and lift it over the second, Knit another stitch then lift the previous stitch up and over this stitch. Continue to the end of the neck edge.

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Step 3

Work to the end of the row.

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Step 4

Now, you will work over the stitches after the cast off edge only, until the first side of the neck is done.

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Step 5

Once the first side is complete, cast off the shoulder.

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Step 6

Rejoin the yarn to the second side of the neckline,

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Step 7

Work the second side of the neck as instructed in your pattern.

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Step 8

Then cast off the second shoulder. And that’s it Gang, happy neckline!