This might sound familiar to you: All parts of a garment are done and blocked. Seams are looking great. All is left is a neckline trim and button bands. No problem! Or is it?

This is the point in our work as a knitter that can “either make or break” the look of a project. In this class, you will learn the importance of preparing your project for this moment of picking up stitches, classic and alternative methods of picking up stitches for neckline, collars, shawls, cowls, and bands. You are welcome to share your experiences in class.

Technique Requirements: basic knitting skills, have worked on a garment, have knit a few accessories.

With worsted yarn make 2 separate swatches in St. st. as follows:
Each swatch:
CO 30 sts.
Row 1: Sl1 wyf, purl to last st, k1.
Row 2: Sl1 wyf, bring yarn to back, knit to end.
Repeat these 2 rows until each piece measures 3"/7.5 cm. Do not bind off all sts, leaving sts on the needle.
Block the swatches.

Homework swatches, worsted yarn, dpns or circ needles in size matching yarn, extra needles of the same size (no matter circular or double-pointed), one needle of size US 1 or 2, crochet hook size F or G, tapestry needle, 6 locking markers, and 5–6 T-pins.