How to Make Armhole Knitting for Beginners. Always Perfect Result. Theory and Practice.

[@kristinavirka]

Shoulder slope www.stylishknitting.com/shoulder-shaping-no-more-stairs/

[@diyangeluk]

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this video. There is no one else that really explains this like you did for us. ❤❤❤❤

[@kristinavirka]

Тhank you a lot for your feedback! 🥰

[@maqsoodatawa8076]

Just loved the way you have systematically and clearly explained every step using diagrams. Just love it! Thank you so much.

[@kristinavirka]

Thank you so much!

[@Burtieblog]

Thank you Kristina! This is so good. I love how you explain the maths and then demonstrate it. Really good.

[@kristinavirka]

Thank you! 🙃

[@Burtieblog]

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[@kristinavirka]

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[@GenieG30]

Thanks!

[@kristinavirka]

Thank you! Your are generous 🥰

[@GenieG30]

@@kristinavirka I wish lots of people appreciate your work and the beautiful things we can make because you share your knowledge and talent. A small contribution can go a long way....

[@GenieG30]

Thank you very much for the generosity with which you share your craft.

[@kristinavirka]

@@GenieG30 thank you! 🥰

[@tagqasim4668]

Great tutoria,l thank you so very much! One of the very best thoroughly put together tutorials online. Much appreciated! 💓

[@kristinavirka]

Thank you! 💖

[@mixedandknot5911]

Thanking you for the detailed explanations on armhole knitting.

[@kristinavirka]

If you have more questions, ask! Will help you!

[@mellrashid305]

Dear Christina, TQ so much for the clear explaination. Truly appreciates it. Cant wait to see more.

[@kristinavirka]

I have in my mind to create video about rounded neckline in raglan sweaters. Hope to upload it soon!

[@mixedandknot5911]

Your diagram and explanations were perfect. Thank you so very much.

[@kristinavirka]

Thank you for your support! 🌷 It takes some time to make it as clear as I want it to be, but after publishing I see room for improvement 😏 I really loved a statement - after you press "publish" button, your video, website article etc automatically stops to be perfect, because you see how you could do it even better. But better now then never, so I keep making as good as I can at that given moment. And improve over time!

[@muoifernandez3487]

Very clear instructions ,thanks

[@kristinavirka]

Thank you!

[@jasminhassan9953]

Thank you for explaining it with so much detail. With love from Pakistan

[@kristinavirka]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@peaceolumide4039]

Lovely video! Very explanatory! Thanks a lot.

[@kristinavirka]

Thank you! 🤗

[@fujimaylor4614]

I love your video. Thank you for your tutorial.

[@kristinavirka]

Thank you! 🤗

[@tl4214]

Thank you, Kristina!

[@kristinavirka]

Welcome! 👌

[@alessandrarivell8180]

Thank you so much, amazing clear explanation!

[@mmlewo]

Great guidance, Kristina. So glad to find you and just subscribed.

[@kristinavirka]

Thank you!

[@CanadianBatmanNerd]

THANK YOU. I just screwed up my first knitting project (following a pattern) because the pattern did not explain this clearly to me. I’m hopeful to try again soon 😌

[@kristinavirka]

You didn't screw up, you had a learning curve! 🤗

[@shobhajayanna6186]

Very nicely explained. Both theory and practical training in a simple way is appreciated. Thank you so much for sharing this video.

[@kristinavirka]

Always welcome!

[@zehraoksoy1137]

Greetings from Turkey. Very useful information. Thank you. 🌺

[@kristinavirka]

You are welcome! 🤗

[@patd.3368]

Brilliant!!!!!

[@daliasarkar382]

Helped me immensely. Thank you for this video❤️

[@kristinavirka]

You are welcome!🤗

[@maryperentou8539]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH i don't think is enough !!!!! YOU explain every thing so well 💕💕💕❤❤❤❤

[@kristinavirka]

Thanks!

[@tyradirkson]

Thank you so much for this video! Very informative!

[@kristinavirka]

Thank you!

[@marycahaya6968]

Thank you for this video, very clear and concise... now I need to practice (newbie here... lol...)

[@kristinavirka]

I am wondering why your comment slipped out of my sight, youtube didn't notice me. Thank you very much for your comment! Yes, practice is everything!

[@lianv2104]

Thank you so so much!!!!

[@kristinavirka]

Thanks for watching!

[@sonisingh1559]

Very nice way of teaching 👌thanks 😊

[@kristinavirka]

Thank you! 😊

[@paulaknit]

Fantastic

[@kristinavirka]

Thank you!

[@danielanascimento8504]

Thank you! Great tutorial. 💜

[@kristinavirka]

Thank you! 😊

[@ghazalanadeem2674]

Excellent

[@kristinavirka]

Thank you! Have a nice day!

[@tagqasim4668]

A brand new subscriber to support your geat work & content😊

[@kristinavirka]

Thank you! That meansa lot, specially if you spare time to write a comment! 🥰

[@חנידנן-ת1ו]

Thank you so much ! you explain so clear . i am knittingfor a long time and never tried armholes this way . now with your help they will be my favorite.👍

[@kristinavirka]

Let me know how it goes, if any help needed - i am here!

[@rosemary20001]

4 to 6 cm is 1.5 to 2.5 (approx) inches. Fabulous tutorial, thanks so much!

[@Alice-ll9et]

Very informative and very nicely explained. I'm wondering if I can apply these principles to crocheting. Can anyone help me figure this out?

[@kristinavirka]

@@Alice-ll9et thanks! Hmm.. in crocheting there are different relations towards stitch height and lenght. The basics what I can suggest now is to understand how to make smooth line in crochet. For example- slip stich, single st, half double crochet, double crochet, treble crochet etc. It will give you smooth line because of the height of stitches increase/ decrease. Also, have a look at crochet short rows. I will make a tutorial, but at the moment i don't have.

[@kristinavirka]

@@Alice-ll9et www.interweave.com/article/crochet/how-to-crochet-short-rows/

[@kathleenm.6738]

Thank you for this, Kristina. Question : how do you determine the height of the section in which you do the de decreases ? Do you also have a tutorial on how to calculate the corresponding sleeve cap ?

[@kristinavirka]

Corresponding sleeve cap kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2KQeZusdt6rY5osi=7ix-Zs0vIg-r8i5e

[@kristinavirka]

For set in sleeve height is standart depending on the size. For example, I am size 38 Europe sizing, Size 10 in USA. The height of section is about 21-22 cm (8.26"-8.66")

[@kristinavirka]

Here written version www.stylishknitting.com/armhole-knitting/

[@kathleenm.6738]

I understand the 21-22 cm height, but the upper part of this is just straight up. How do you define over what height to form the curbed line ?

[@kristinavirka]

The middle part before the top dec is every 4th row. This is where you get height. First part rapid decrease, middle slow, top again rapid.

[@Sophie-sm4tf]

Good advice. Do you have to shape the sleeve to fit the curve?

[@kristinavirka]

Yes. There is also a video where I share how I shape the sleeve cap. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2KQeZusdt6rY5o

[@juliefernandez9675]

Thank you for your detailed tutorial. I'm a beginner and found your video very informative. It will help with my future projects! I have subscribed to your channel 🙏

[@kristinavirka]

Thank you! 😊

[@619to253]

Thank you so much. This video was very helpful 👏

[@kristinavirka]

Thank you! 😊

[@TalymoMakes]

At timestamp 1:23, is the BUST value the bust circumference or the bust width as measured on one panel? So, if I am knitting for a bust size 36" is it 36 or 18?

[@kristinavirka]

Hi! Bust is circumference. If bust size is 36" is 36

[@MargotDahl-ol2vx]

Thank you! Are you willing to share the pattern as well. I’m still a little unclear on the slipping and whether that is done on rows that are not decreased.

[@kristinavirka]

Hi! Do you mean a pattern for the top? I didn't write ready patterns yet 🫣 It takes a lot more, than showing techniques I use. Hope to get there soon. About slipping. How to get smooth decrease edge and get away from ugly steps. Solution is very simple. When you are knitting to the end of the row, do not knit (purl) the last stitch. Turn your work and the last stitch becomes first one, slip the next stitch and pass first stitch over (psso).

[@nestathomas9729]

Thanks you

[@kristinavirka]

Thank you too!

[@createwy]

thank you so much for this!

[@kristinavirka]

Glad it helped! 👌

[@robertaborisevice2344]

Thanks I love it. Would you share with us the neckline too looks so nicely knitted 🤩

[@kristinavirka]

I just published it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bofQf62hm9uNfs0 If you understood armhole shaping - this will be easy, everything is about proportions :D

[@cristhasinden2552]

My overthinking analytical mind thanks you on behalf of my creative mind

[@kristinavirka]

Hehe, loved "overthinking analytical mind" part 😄😄😄 that's me. Shoulder slope you mean. I don't have a video YET, but you can read my blog post about it. I will leave link in the description of the video. Nit sure I can link external.

[@shorttutorials7942]

Can you please make tutorial of the neck pattern. Its so pretty

[@kristinavirka]

Do you mean the neckline exactly for this top? Or the lace pattern? If that is the lace pattern - sure I will make a tutorial quick, neckline shaping will take longer to make

[@kristinavirka]

Thanks to your comments I just published video about how to shape round neckline - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bofQf62hm9uNfs0. Also, how to knit simple lace pattern - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gILKd4GFpceqg7s

[@danalear8562]

Is it possible to reduce by using short rows instead of knitting to the end and slipping the stitch?

[@kristinavirka]

Hi, Dana! Answer to your question - No. 😔😌 With knitting to the end and slipping the stitch you create neat edge without steps. If you do short rows, you need to return and knit the stitch you left. Short rows are not for decreases, they are for creating extra rows. Hope I made it clear. Short rows are confusing indeed. 🤗

[@tonline9012]

Does it match with set in sleeve calculations for a sweater?

[@kristinavirka]

Yes, it matches.

[@tonline9012]

@@kristinavirka thank you!!

[@thanu05]

Thank you for your video. Quick question. Does this technique also apply to men sweater? Sorry, i am new to knitting.

[@kristinavirka]

Yes, it can be applied to men sweater.

[@maryfidale7199]

Do you have a video the complete project for a girl sweater size 10 to 12

[@kristinavirka]

Hi, Mary. Unfortunately I don't have video on girl sweater..🙄

[@alyswhitehead2379]

Great video! If i could ask - over how many rows do you recommend increasing the three stitches at the end for the shoulder point? Is it just the last three rows you decrease one each row? Thank you so much!

[@kristinavirka]

H! About increases st the end 2-3 stitches sts. For example, you want to add 2 sts, then start 4 rows before finish, in every 2nd row. The secind part i didnt quite understand about decreases last 3 row..

[@alyswhitehead2379]

Sorry i meant increases! So you just do it every other row and start dependeing on how much you want to increase? That makes so much sense thank you. So 3 stitches would be 6 rows to the end@@kristinavirka

[@kristinavirka]

@@alyswhitehead2379 yes, 3 stitches over 6 rows, but do not do more than that, usually that's enough

[@lauraservidei5728]

What if after binding off the first 4 stitches you need to bind off 2 (and not 1) at a time?

[@kristinavirka]

Bind off 2 stitches if that is the case. You will have slightly steeper decrease line.

[@stratkarag]

I'm sorry if I'm understanding something wrong as I am very new to knitting. Wouldn't the decreases/bind off be offset by 1 row on each side if the row is to be worked to the end after the initial bind off? Is there a way that the decreases happen on the same row? Thanks in advance!

[@kristinavirka]

Hi! Yes, it will be 1 row offset. Technically, you can't bind off at the both sides in the same row. This is usual way of doing it. Trust me, this is not an issue at all. You can't even see it. And, you make both sleeves tje same way, they will be identical.

[@stratkarag]

@@kristinavirka Thank you so much for your reply! I'm knitting my first big project without a pattern and your channel has been an invaluable resource.🖤

[@hookznbookz]

How would this work in a Chevron pattern? I keep losing too many stitches

[@kristinavirka]

It might be tricky, but actually put on paper first. The most important thing to remember is to keep track of what stitch in pattern you are decreasing. Let's say, for armhole bind of you have to bind of stitch where you normally would make increase - bind of that stitch without increase and do not make corresponding k2tog before that bind off (or after). That way stitch count will stay same. Similarly, I did with this lace pattern in the video. If you keep loosing too many stitches, most likely that's the case. And you can adjust armhole depth to fit a pattern better. Let's say, in the first row you can bind of 4 sts or 3, or even 5 if it is easier to fit pattern in. I need to see your knitting to explain better. I can't tell in more details. If you like, email me, will sort it out!

[@hookznbookz]

@@kristinavirka thank you so much!!! I’ll reach out for sure!!

[@hookznbookz]

@@kristinavirka i reached out using the contact page on your website. I look forward to figuring this out with you. Thank you again!!

[@kristinavirka]

I will get back to you in a few hours!

[@SILzimb]

I usually cut pattern like for sewing and knit to follow pattern - interesting formula…

[@kristinavirka]

Yes, you can do that. Try do the formula and see, it will turn out the same. I didn't invent this formula, I got it from the book, and it works very good. I tried myself many times and decided to share it!

[@Beatriz-xh7rq]

Hi thank you so much for this tutorial, I'm trying to draft my own vest and this is very useful, I just have one question, how to you keep the edges so neat on the rows where you're not binding off? My edges end up looking messy :( Thank you !!

[@kristinavirka]

I think I am showing that in the video too. Or it was in the shaping set in sleeve video. Try to explain here. When i come to the last stitch, i do not knit, turn and and continue knitting. That way edge is.without "steps". m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2KQeZusdt6rY5o If you watch this video, go to 10.33 minute and I am shiwing it there.

[@Beatriz-xh7rq]

@@kristinavirka But that's when you're binding off , rigth? what about the all purl/ all knit rounds? what do you do with the last stitch in that case? just knit/ purl normally and it looks nice like that? thank you for you attention

[@kristinavirka]

@@Beatriz-xh7rq ahh, sorry, yes. I used i-cord edge on the armhole.

[@MP-lu5bb]

Hi, I am a very beginner and I don´t understand what does "x decrease every second row". What is a "second row" exactly? I mean, I start knitting right with the first 4 decreases, then I finish the row, turn the work and finish the last 4 decreases. Then the row I start knitting left is part of the first row or is it the second? It´s for me not clear, I wish you can answer me. Thanks a lot for the tutorial!

[@kristinavirka]

Sorry, didn't see you message in notifications! I will try to explain as clear as possible. For example, if written decrease 1 stitch 5x times every second row, (usually it 1 stitch, if not stated otherwise), start decrease on a knit row, purl 1 row and decrease again on a knit row. It will be every 2nd row. There could be decreases every 4th row etc. Usually it is all written. The trouble is when you want to make your own calculations. Please let me know, we can hav a chat on Whatsapp! It would be more efficient and faster!

[@kristinavirka]

And yes, if you ask specifically for this armhile, knit row decrease 4 sts to the end of the row and on the wrong side decrease 4 sts again, purl to the end of row etc.

[@MP-lu5bb]

​@@kristinavirka Thanks a lot for your explanation!! I neither got any notification but came to rewatch after a long pause and found it. I appreciate a lot your answer ❤❤❤ Thanks again, for the vid also 😊

[@alexandramalitas646]

.how I do the neck line

[@kristinavirka]

Hi, what kind of neckline? I have video about how to shape round neckhole - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bofQf62hm9uNfs0

[@kt1pl2]

I have done a lot of sleeves and just came away from this completely confused on how to make it better.

[@kristinavirka]

Hi, can you tell in more details why are you confused?

[@ingainga1993]

👍

[@kristinavirka]

How do you shape an armhole? How to shape round neck hole tutorial kzbin.info/www/bejne/bofQf62hm9uNfs0 Round neck hole EDGE kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqvVqp6FeaeGgtU Website: www.stylishknitting.com/free-patterns Short row shoulder slope tutorial www.stylishknitting.com/shoulder-shaping-no-more-stairs/

[@hazel6209]

How to shape baby armhole

[@kristinavirka]

@@hazel6209 hi, Hazel! Baby's armhole uses the same principles. Just an armhole will be shorter and only with a few decreases. Maybe I didn't understand the question, please correct me. You can give me an example, where you need help.

[@dougnickerson]

Excellent