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Picking up stitches for neck bands & sleeves

Picking Up Stitches for Neckbands & Sleeves In this tutorial, I walk through how to pick up stitches for neckbands and sleeves to create stability, balance, and a clean structural flow. Picking up stitches is one of the most important — and most underestimated — steps in garment construction. The way stitches are distributed at this stage directly affects how a neckline sits and how sleeves integrate with the body of a garment. In this video, we focus on: • achieving an even, balanced stitch pick-up • preventing neckbands from flaring or collapsing • maintaining clean vertical lines around shaped necklines • distributing stitches for stable ribbing and finishing • picking up sleeve stitches so the fabric flows naturally from the armhole • understanding how pick-up ratios influence fit and structure Rather than relying on fixed formulas, this tutorial explains how to read the fabric, assess edge behaviour, and make informed decisions based on the garment in front of you. The techniques demonstrated are used across many knitwear designs, including those in the Navigation Classics collection, but are broadly transferable to a wide range of garments. This tutorial is intended for knitters who want their finishing to feel as considered as their knitting — with edges that sit smoothly, sleeves that integrate cleanly, and garments that wear comfortably over time. — Jaida Girl from the Coast Designs Chapters 0:00 Introduction 0:39 Planning your neckband pick up 3:40 Balancing stitch counts 5:08 Finished neckband 6:20 Preparation for sleeve pick up 6:38 Picking up stitches cleanly 8:26 Sleeve stitches on the needles 9:06 Sleeve join close up 9:10 Finished garment