Creating a Double Sided Pick Up

Have you ever wanted a pick up that looks good on both sides? Check this out.
Time Stamps
00:19 Purpose of a double pick up
1:40 Ratio for picking up
2:50 Simple and double picking up of the sitches
8:15 First row of the back side of the pick up
10:25 Second row of the back side of the pick up
10:52 First row of the front side of the pick up
12:52 Little recap
13:20 Second row of the front side of the pick up
13:42 Combining row of the two sides
17:15 A look at the finished samples
Join us in this knitting adventure.
*Pattern: "It Takes a Guild Cardigan KAL Tutorial" by Suzanne Bryan
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[@nancysturm9162]

This is the coolest thing I have seen since I learned the tubular cast on.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you! It is fun! Happy knitting.

[@beverlyhess611]

You are seriously one of the best instructors I’ve seen on here! I always learn from you every time I watch!

[@lizday8140]

Oh...my...goodness!!! Hidden seams? The possibilities are endless! Picked-up blanket bindings, shawl edgings, button bands, etc. I wonder if it would make a sock gusset too thick??? It would certainly be a smoother ridge on the inside, if not. Who in the world came up with using that second cable needle on the wrong side trick? Bless them - and you, dear lady, for sharing!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Hi Liz! If the socks are to be worn as house slippers they would not be too thick, but if worn with shoes they probably would be too thick. 😊

[@georgiafl8285]

Thank you so much for sharing this technique! This finishing makes my knitting seem luxurious to me instead of ok homemade projects. Thanks again

[@fatimadehaan8451]

You explain and show this so well, thank you. I return often to this video! Have a nice day!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Fatima, you are so kind, thank you! ❤️

[@arlaschmaltz2821]

I have to agree with one of the other commenters. This method is ingenious!!! I will be using this method on all of the articles I make that requires an edging. Thank you soooo much for presenting this for our benefit! Bless you!

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are very welcome. Thank you and Happy knitting.

[@sherrikent6628]

This worked beautifully for the button band because it runs all the way up the collar which folds over, and It is a beautiful finish.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Wonderful, thanks for the feedback.

[@newmoonjlp]

This technique was brand new to me. Thanks so much!

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are so welcome!

[@satsumamoon]

It worked nicely in seed stitch and it also works especially well on crochet pieces.

[@kirstymcleod6647]

found this video just in time to do a very neat collar on a jacket - clean on both sides... thank you SO much!!

[@katarinakopunekova]

perfect! clearly explained, great video detail and sound. so much valuable information! thank you, Suzanne

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are so welcome!

[@sherrikent6628]

You are so informative! I am learning so much!

[@SuzanneBryan]

I'm so glad!

[@randommusings48]

Hi Suzanne, I love your videos so much. I'm saving this video to my playlist for future reference.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Yay, thank you!

[@aminavarga5944]

Wow, this is pure genius! Just in time for the button band of my cardigan in progress. Thank you Suzanne, your videos are a great help and so clear to follow.

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are so welcome!

[@peterbeach7378]

I'm working on a sweater that I want to be fully reversible, and the armholes are steeked and picked up for the sleeves. This is perfect!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Sounds great!

[@loue6563]

I love this!! Such a great way to combine two pieces. I have never really liked how it looked with the edge showing now I have a way to fix that. Thank You!!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Wonderful! Happy knitting.

[@ljubicajurman5252]

Yes, YOU Are GENIUS, Thanks......hvalaaaaaaa, big hug from Rovinj, Croatia

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you! Happy knitting.

[@marsy1480]

Beautiful finish!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you, Marsy! 😊

[@lesliedunne9916]

This looks like it would be fantastic for a steeked edge.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Yes it would. Thank you for watching and happy knitting.

[@enacrt]

Looks like something really useful to hide the scraggly bits from a steek ✂️

[@elwiewallin7657]

BRILLIANT 🙏🏼🌹🫧🫧🫧

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you so much, Elwie! ❤️

[@claudiosouza8364]

I just love that! Would you believe I used to knit the rib twice as long and sew the wrong side tactfully hiding my sewing stitches.

[@SuzanneBryan]

I do believe it, been there too. Happy knitting.

[@denisenico2889]

Wish I'd known about this when I made some beautiful baby blankets that required a rice stitch edging to be made by picking up stitches all around. This is great! Thanks!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Next time!

[@BeeBee123ist]

You always amaze me ❤️

[@SuzanneBryan]

What a lovely thing to say, Yasmin, thank you! ❤️

[@BeeBee123ist]

@@SuzanneBryan you really are truly an expert in everything. I have learned so much from you. I had learned the Italian Tubular cast on years ago but when you did it on your videos it reminded me just how lovely a finish it is to a sweater or other accessories. And I love this button band pick up method. I think I will have to use it on my next cardigan ❤️ I will have to practice 👍🏼

[@suzannedwyer3217]

Thank you Suzanne. I've always knit a double band on collars and slip stitched it over to enclose the selvage, but I love this technique.

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are so welcome! Happy New Year!

[@antoinettemccollum729]

WOW !! Great technique !

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you Antoinette McCoco! Happy knitting. Be sure to check out my new channel for live-streaming - Suzanne - Off the Cuff kzbin.info/door/QBgFUvQzjz1RUm9NsgEA1A

[@michellelindgren8419]

This is majorly cool.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you Michelle Lindgren! Happy knitting.

[@midgehall3223]

I find your videos to be very helpful. You clearly explain the how and why of each technique. This video made me want to start knitting a cardigan.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Fun! I love cardigans. Once you get nice button bands, you don't mind knitting cardigans. Happy knitting.

[@TheDollyce]

Well this is the FIRST TIME I've ever seen this! And it's genius! Pure genius! I'm adding a link to it on my Ravelry home page, too.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you Dollyce! Happy knitting.

[@marysmyth644]

It’s a lovely finish, clearly explained. Thank you.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you! Happy knitting.

[@marfetka67]

Здравствуйте, Suzanne! Огромное спасибо!❤

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you! Happy knitting.

[@mathsinger]

This is fascinating. And the audio is much better. Thank you.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you Susan Chambless! Happy knitting.

[@marchair]

What a useful tip! Thank you for sharing it. Happy is the day I dropped across your channel.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Wonderful! Happy knitting.

[@kathyalexander3905]

Nicely explained!!!!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you! Happy Knitting!

[@priscaklatten5278]

Thank you Suzanne. I have finished knitting a cardigan. Now I am going to steek it and I am going to try your method for the button bands. You explain and show this so well, thank you.

[@SuzanneBryan]

That is perfect Prisca Klatten. Happy knitting. If you are interested, check out my other KZbin channel - Suzanne - Off the Cuff. That channel is focused on live streams where you can interact with me. kzbin.info/door/QBgFUvQzjz1RUm9NsgEA1A

[@jenhobson.6903]

Brilliant....huge Thank you for this tutorial Suzanne. 😃

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you Jen Hobson.! Happy knitting.

[@karenbochinski]

This is soooo cool. I never heard of doing this. Thanks so much!

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are very welcome. Thank you and Happy knitting.

[@easternsecrecy9777]

Genius!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you Cheryl Peterson! Happy knitting.

[@EHCH66]

Amazing, thank you! This is the answer to a problematic neckline where I need some reinforcement next to a need finish. I like your videos so much, can I buy you a coffee with cake somehow? :)

[@EHCH66]

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[@SuzanneBryan]

You are so welcome! Yes, you can buy me a Kofi - ko-fi.com/suzannebryan

[@tonyao2812]

Excellent! Thank you.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Happy knitting.

[@ysoldadee2767]

ingenious! 🌟👍🏽😍🍀

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you! Happy knitting.

[@masz10676]

I still love ur AV tutorials. I've watched some Rox AV and for some reason I really learn more on ur site. I knew u moved but didn't know we r neighbors. I live near Chatt airport. (I think I read u live on Signal Mtn.?) When my health improves would luv to meet u. I noticed u use a LYS in Dalton. Have u tried the new LYS located at Northgate? This AV on double side PU is so sensible and makes the end product look more pro. Again, u r the BEST still. Thanks

[@katewilson6632]

Amazing! Can't wait to try this.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you Kate Wilson! Happy knitting.

[@AnneGoggansQHHT]

Genius

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you, NJAM!

[@lizanne1554]

Very cool!!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you! Happy knitting.

[@ADHUK]

Oh that is amazing! I've never seen that done before, I'm learning all the time! Just finished the yarn for a cardi with edgings, so guess how I'm going to be picking them up?

[@SuzanneBryan]

Wonderful ADHUK! Happy Knitting.

[@connieback7577]

Wow, that is amazing! I am new to knitting and have never needed this technique before, but I have been peripherally aware that there are lots of important skills to learn and this one was at the top. I still have a question about matching the gauge of the ribbing to the gauge of the main fabric. Your ribbing appears far more relaxed than mine. If you have not done so before could you explain how to determine gauge in this instance? My other question is about tension. I have not tried to do a sample yet, but I am thinking I would have trouble getting the tension right to pick up and knit from both sides. (My left hand hurts just thinking about it.) Thanks again! Great video!

[@SuzanneBryan]

I have a video on how to calculate the ratio for picking up - you can find it here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5e4XmmHfbOfetk. The tension is just a matter of practicing. Happy knitting.

[@justplainamerican]

Wow. This amazes me and I must try it. Is it your very own invention? Would you use it on a steeked edge? It looks like it should hide the mess. You make it look so easy. Hopefully when I try it won't be very hard. lol

[@SuzanneBryan]

I have seen the double pickup various times. But this is my invention as far as working it in pattern, and just working it for a partial portion of the pickup. Thank you! Happy knitting.

[@Colorado106]

Great video! Can you do this with seed stitch ,garter or any other?

[@SuzanneBryan]

Yes, give it a try on a swatch.

[@arlaschmaltz2821]

Hi Suzanne, I'm wanting to use this technique on a sweater for my mother. My question is this...is it possible to use two colours - one for the inside 'make-up' backside rows and another for the front rows? Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and time with us! Blessings!!!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Yes it is possible. but of course I would swatch it first just to make sure it works for you. Happy Knitting!

[@rosalyntenenbaum5789]

Love this. Is there any reason why I can’t make the whole thing double?

[@SuzanneBryan]

Absolutely Rosalyn, make the whole thing double, I think this sounds like a great idea!

[@satsumamoon]

Suzanne was demonstrating the difference by making a third of the band using a normal pick up method.

[@Norfolk250]

Well, wadda ya know!? Mmmmmmagical StuPENdulous MonuMENtal Yo-Yo Ma Oingo Boingo Golly G!!!!

[@SuzanneBryan]

LOL! Thank you so much for the lovely (and creative) feedback! ❤️

[@satsumamoon]

wow , I had exactly the same thoughts!

[@hatlover6764]

Suzanne, Your video is brilliant! Would you ever use this technique to "stabilize" a button band? Or would you just use ribbon as I've seen on some sweaters? Thanks, Ellen

[@SuzanneBryan]

It would certainly stabilize a button band, yes. Happy knitting.

[@hatlover6764]

@@SuzanneBryan Good to know. I think it gives such a nice finished appearance.

[@lidialidia4333]

Even if my english is not perfect I inderstud everything. You'r so helpfull. One question, I normaly dont use the circular netting needls, it's a problem? Thanks from Rome Italy.

[@dukeofpurl]

Utilizzare filati di scarto per il cavo posteriore! 😉

[@SuzanneBryan]

You can use a cable, or waste yarn. It is much easier with the cable, but waste yarn will do the trick too. Happy knitting.

[@sofiaspac]

Is this possible to do in the round? For example I want to knit a rib edge around the face area of my balaclava and I would like it to be double sided like this...

[@SuzanneBryan]

Yes, you can do this in the round. You would need two strands, one for each side, until you join them. It will be stunning. Happy Holidays.

[@sofiaspac]

@@SuzanneBryan I somehow managed to do it using only one strand..? :-) It was a bit difficult, but it actually turned out quite OK! Happy knitting and Happy Holidays

[@satsumamoon]

Id do a tubular bind off.

[@suecostelloe1747]

You're an amazing knitter. Please come and live next door to me ? 😁

[@SuzanneBryan]

We should start a knitting commune.

[@satsumamoon]

Hello,oh. :) I heard theres an algorhythm who likes it when I say hello on peoples videos.

[@marsy1480]

Beautiful finish!

[@SuzanneBryan]

❤️