Knitting Help - Closing Gaps in Raglan Underarms

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7 жыл бұрын

Gaps in your work are normal any time you're changing direction in your knitting - including the underarms of raglan sweaters. But it's an easy fix!
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@heatherwoodford4218 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this - and especially for the strong message about not feeling bad/frustrated! What an awesome, succinct delivery of an easy fix for a common problem! I learned something new today! 🤗

@arlene664 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, you’re my knitting therapist! After watching several KZfaqs I became overwhelmed with what to do to avoid gaps. Got stressed until I listened to your video....phew, thanks again. 😊

@eliphs11 7 жыл бұрын

How opportune that I'm working on a raglan sweater as you post this! Thanks for the wonderful information and keep up the good work.

@cheriestolze 11 ай бұрын

I’m so glad you’ve created such wonderful videos over the years.

@valerieclawson4589 7 жыл бұрын

Staci, thank you so very much for this video. I save so many of your videos so I can go back when I need too or share with my knitting friends. I've started to venture into making sweaters & thought I messed up the directions when I would get the gaps under the arms. Also, the baby sleep sack and sweater are so very sweet. Thanks again for doing a great job!

@sarahbennett7338 5 жыл бұрын

It suddenly occurred to me that I've been referencing your videos fir years, and I probably wouldn't have improved as a knitter without you! Thank you for your very clear way of explaining. You are a throwback to Elizabeth Zimmerman! Like her, you keep us calm and collected and show us logically and simply how to improve our knitting!! If you are on Ravelry, I'd love to follow you! I'm "whereeverafter" :) Thank you again!!

@verypinkknits 5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thank you so much for the nice note, I'm so glad you're finding my videos helpful! :)

@marleneweiner8453 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. I was sure it was my fault and I was doing something wrong. You have restored my confidence in my ability. I went into my tours and I checked out some of my top down Raglan sweaters and I'm going to spend the afternoon happily closing up the gaps.

@marie_h1104 7 жыл бұрын

That's what I do to close up gaps in my sweaters; glad to see that I'm not the only one who does that!

@bonnadowns524 6 ай бұрын

Wow👌🙏 This is the best technique that I just learn it today🙏🙏🙏 Thanks you so much🥰

@Life_of_TUSH 5 жыл бұрын

Omgeeee. Yes!! I needed this two years ago!!! You’re the goddess of help thank you

@maryellenreimers1305 7 жыл бұрын

Unbelievably I'm working on a sweater for my granddaughter and had the same problem!!! I winged it, but I'm thrilled to know that I'm ok with my technique and fix!!

@joukjewijnholds390 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very, very much! I was very upset about my first top-downsweater and I am totally happy now :)

@cmurch88 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I thought I was doing something wrong with my raglan sweater since there were holes in the underarms but it makes me feel so much better that it’s normal. Thank you for the video!

@Skittle02 7 жыл бұрын

Love this! You are so inspiring Staci, thank you so much!

@karenbochinski 7 жыл бұрын

WOW a duplicate stitch to get rid of the gap. You are a pure genius. THANKS

@janbrase4227 7 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing! I've been learning a new cast on for toe up socks and have had a problem with gaps on the first increase row. Problem solved! Thanks so much!

@elisakuratli1213 4 жыл бұрын

You are the best! I’m finishing my first top down raglan baby sweater and I was wondering how to deal with underarm holes. I would have used that strand of yarn too, but I would have made a mess trying to “fill” the gap somehow.. This makes a lot more sense and I can’t wait to use your trick to finish up the sweater!

@blfspinner 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this video. I'm in knitting a raglan now and will know how to close the gaps in the under arm area.

@kenproffitt 7 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Thanks, Staci.

@donna519 7 жыл бұрын

Just a perfect demonstration. Thank you

@susanrudd756 7 жыл бұрын

Great needle set love all your videos. X

@georkost 7 жыл бұрын

my next project is going to be a top down raglan sweater...and it is going to be my first ever, so thanks a lot for this video because I am sure that I would freak out...

@vesnazalovic 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I just thought I was a rubbish knitter 😂 Such an easy fix!!

@mistyblue5312 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Staci - thanks for this Educational video. I have shared it with my group "all Free Knitting Ravelry group..." its really handy thank you!!

@lbskis945 7 жыл бұрын

Perfect! What a wonderful tip..thanks!!

@brianathompson1012 7 жыл бұрын

I feel like this is a super important video. I thought I had done something wrong on my first raglan as a new knitter. Thank you for this!!

@melissasteiner9039 6 жыл бұрын

You are amazing! I never knew that a raglan sweater was seamless and worked from the top down. I just watched your video tutorial on the Raglan sweater and I am going give it a try. Of course, I will start with a swatch. wink wink.

@PH-sf1bi 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! I feel better already.

@dafnidavid5797 7 жыл бұрын

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@carolthomson8608 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I needed that encouragement:)

@diannariley8430 7 жыл бұрын

Now I know what to do for those pesky gaps in the underarm part of my sweaters!

@sandradearing604 4 жыл бұрын

NICE!

@diannedallmeyer1718 7 жыл бұрын

Great lesson!

@c2creviewvids 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I thought I was doing something wrong on my first raglan cardigan it turns out I wasn't! :)

@tinascougal3305 7 жыл бұрын

theses needles would be so handy for sweaters,scarves,hats, and so much more

@megyntiller4271 Жыл бұрын

Good tutorial Thx

@judithah41 5 жыл бұрын

Do you have instruction on picking up stitches on the raglan underarm? Thank you. 😊

@paulajohnson6511 7 жыл бұрын

I love these needles and don't have a 16" set. Hope I win!

@reflexology52welsh48 7 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see you design some cute baby blankets!

@verypinkknits 7 жыл бұрын

I have several baby blanket patterns and tutorials: verypink.com/category/babyknits/

@marinateresaalves5224 4 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed your tutorial. May I please have the link for the pattern of a ladies funnel neck raglan sleevtgse ladies sweater knitted from the top down on a circular needle. Please. Thank you

@barbaraharris229 7 жыл бұрын

What can I say! Verypink.com is the best! Thank you for helping me with all the wonders of knitting!!!! Staci, you are amazing and I have learned so much from you! Best wishes for a great mini-vacation! Barbara Harris

@vineetabhatia5899 6 жыл бұрын

How to make these two pieces One of arm and other of back of cardigan

@debigick8539 Жыл бұрын

I need help! I knitted a top down sweater. When I got to knitting the sleeves in I found the armhole is too small. What can I do to make it larger? Thanks Debi

@madlose 6 жыл бұрын

Can we do the same thing in crochet?

@ellenpickman9590 7 жыл бұрын

Stacey, when I use double pointed needles, how do I keep track of the beginning of my round as my ring marker keeps falling off as I go around.

@verypinkknits 7 жыл бұрын

You want to use a clippie marker or a safety pin. Put the safety pin in the work at the spot between two needles where your rounds begin/end.

@ladywolfe67 7 жыл бұрын

Do you have a pattern for a men's hoodie sweater (pull-over or button up). I am a guy that knits but I don't want a grandpa sweater. There really isn't alot of cool looking patterns out there for men's sweaters. HELP PLEASE?! !?!

@verypinkknits 7 жыл бұрын

I don't have a hoodie pattern, but you can certainly find one on Ravelry. Here is my men's sweater tutorial: verypink.com/2011/11/02/learn-to-knit-a-mens-sweater/