Picking Up Underarm Stitches for a Gap-Free Sweater Sleeve

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  • Learn how to pick up the underarm stitches for a gap-free, top down sweater sleeve.
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    Pattern: Wallflower Sweater - shop.thechillydog.com/product...
    Yarn: Hikoo CoBaSi
    Needles: skacel by addi Natura Olivewood Circular Knitting Needles
    Notions: stitch markers
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  • @hobscrk
    @hobscrk 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    this is my favorite tutorial for handling the underarm gap stitches, I come back to it every time!

  • @wendyfletcher2891
    @wendyfletcher2891 3 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    This is my 'go to' video every time I knit a sweater.

    • @purpleaccessary
      @purpleaccessary 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me too!

    • @ppjctotoro
      @ppjctotoro ปีที่แล้ว

      Same!!

    • @PFuchs-zl1yz
      @PFuchs-zl1yz ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly what I was going to comment :-)!

    • @TheActingEdit
      @TheActingEdit ปีที่แล้ว

      Same!!! Always ❤
      Skip a lot but yeah hahaha

  • @maryryba8265
    @maryryba8265 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Amazing tutorial. This is so clear - both verbally and visually. This will be a go-to video for me from now on. No more closing up those holes after the fact during finishing! Thank you!

  • @nataschaehlers1446
    @nataschaehlers1446 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I just want to say: I have knitted a LOT of sweaters and I ALWAYS watch this video tutorial. It works like a charm. Thank you so so much 💋

  • @rebecca-72
    @rebecca-72 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    This tutorial was SO clear and beautifully explained, thank you! Excellent camera view, excellent (and interesting) explanation!

  • @lynnetownsend8945
    @lynnetownsend8945 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Hands down, the best tutorial on picking up stitches for the sleeve. Thank you!

  • @MartiGuinta
    @MartiGuinta 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    This is one of the best tutorials I have ever used! It came out perfectly due to a nice slow pace of instruction and excellent, excellent camera use. View was never blocked, large enough to easily follow and verbal explanations were so clear. Thank you SO very much!

    • @thechillydog
      @thechillydog  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm so glad I was able to help you. Happy knitting!

  • @lieslnew8247
    @lieslnew8247 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have used other videos to do this but this is the BEST explanation about why the stitches have to be mounted and twisted in the way they are. Thank you. 😊

  • @yolo8285
    @yolo8285 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Thank you! Thank you! The clearest and most concise tutorial for picking up stitches for sleeves.

  • @dzarate85
    @dzarate85 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You've helped me countless times. Whenever I'm knitting a sweater, I come back to your video because it's the simplest, clearest explanation I could find. You area great teacher. Thank you 🙌

  • @MizHearts
    @MizHearts ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Bookmarking this one for all future top down sweaters. It was clear and I could see exactly where to pick up my own stitches. Thank you!!

  • @nadzoll
    @nadzoll 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My new go to for the underarms! Thank you so much for your slow, concise and visually clear video!

  • @sarahlucille27
    @sarahlucille27 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was the clearest and most informative tutorial I’ve found on how to close that underarm gap. Thank you!

  • @dawnluera2839
    @dawnluera2839 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am in total awe of your method ❤ As a perfectionist, and a newby to knitting this is as good as it gets. I knew this would be my biggest challenge thus far and could not be happier with the results. Thanks so much Dawn

  • @jobenoy8488
    @jobenoy8488 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This is a really well-organized, clear tutorial. Thank you!

  • @juliechristy7535
    @juliechristy7535 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thankful to come across this video for assistance in picking up underarm stitches, excellent!

  • @christineturner6485
    @christineturner6485 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Can’t thank you enough for this video. THE BEST one I’ve seen. You’re a great teacher. Clear instructions, great lighting and easy to see exactly how to do this. And it works! Thank you so much : )

  • @snvazquez724
    @snvazquez724 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    One of the best tutorials I’ve seen! Thanks for sharing 👍❤️

  • @ConnyNordlicht
    @ConnyNordlicht 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is the best video l could find on YT to close up without gaps! Thank you so much! No question left!

    • @thechillydog
      @thechillydog  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome, Conny. So happy to help.

    • @ConnyNordlicht
      @ConnyNordlicht 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thechillydog l knit since over 44 years, teach some teens since ab.2 years. I watch vids to notice if anything changed and if my knowledge is on best line to teach. And, nevertheless, l love to watch the videos! Sometimes l really see something, a trick, a kind of handholding e.g., that helps me although knowing a lot throuoh the years. Who tells knowing ALL is stupid! Additional l've got a handicap - hands and arms plus vertebrals, legs, all joints and nervs and nervs- muscle - connections - that makes it difficult to knit the way l did before. So l began to knit with the best knitting - needles, in my eyes HiyaHiya (HH) and Chiaogoo (CG) and put them together, by dremeling the first step away that's needed to fit adapters/needles to cables. I did this only with adapters, first. So l could use Mini - and S - cables of CG with HH - needles! L - needles get the adapters to S and everything is in range. HH - cables l only use for parking while knitting with the former there needed cable. Uuu, l love these red lace and blue cables of CG! They're the waaaaay best cables one can find! One doesn't need a switching end cause the wired cable leds all ok. I prefer the Mini - cables. Only very heavy fabrics get a S - cable! Connectors of CG fit to HH - cables(sometimes dremel 2 srew - windings away :) ) , aL S and Mini - HH - cables fit to CG - needles. With all these needles, 2 sets 2,75 to 10,00 mm needles and 1 red twist short combo 2,00 mm to 3,25 mm and 1 blue twist short combo set 3,5 mm to 5,0 mm l feel like in heaven for knitters. Watching your and a few other wonderful teachers here, Nele, Very pink knit, Elizza mostly, l have videos to show my pupils to hand them out for home studies if l'm not in reach if they need me during the week.l'm a teacher by heard and want they feel well and never alone like l always was since l began to use YT for patterns and then cause of my handicaps. They got too heavy by 2 accidently failed surgeries. I love to knit! Be blessed!

  • @Kathryn5072
    @Kathryn5072 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is such a good tutorial, thank you! I've been using it for every stocking stitch garment I make. On my current project was feeling lazy and tried just following pattern without a closing technique - it looked so gappy I frogged back and returned to this tutorial! Worth it every time.

  • @katet3648
    @katet3648 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    After years and many jumpers and cardigans and holes and different techniques to minimise them this is an absolute gift!! Worked a treat!! Thank you so, so much!!! Makes so much sense and such a clear and easy demonstration to follow along!! Bless you!!

  • @colleenadie7790
    @colleenadie7790 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is the. Best video I’ve seen for this

  • @judet2923
    @judet2923 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent! I just completed both sweater sleeves using this technique and they look fabulous darlink 😘

  • @Glowurmgirl
    @Glowurmgirl ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the best, clearest explanation of how to do this without leaving a hole under the arm that I have ever seen. Thank you so much for such a great video...

  • @suel3216
    @suel3216 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Every time I knit a sleeve, I watch your video. Thank you so, so much for your clear, easy to follow, instructions ❤

  • @debbieelliott5985
    @debbieelliott5985 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow! Thank you so much for this super clear video. I'm knitting my first sweater in the round and will use this method on my second sleeve. Love the pace of your voice and explanation!

  • @KellyMcWaid
    @KellyMcWaid ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the best video tutorial for picking up stitches to make a gap free underarm. I love it.

  • @julieknitsandspins
    @julieknitsandspins ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My go to also! I’ve saved it and am doing a sweater with Plotulopi and dark blue 😅 but your tutorial is just for me. Thank you!

  • @ewasmith3085
    @ewasmith3085 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish I could give this video a thumbs-up every time I use it! It's wonderful for mitten thumbs as well 👍❤

  • @hannahanderson6956
    @hannahanderson6956 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for such a clear tutorial! Very helpful and I learned why it works to close that pesky gap! 😊

  • @lles6235
    @lles6235 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So very glad I found this! I have been stuck at this point in my sweater for 2 weeks, looking for a clear video, and a good outcome! I feel so much more confident going forward! Thank you!

  • @lorribrines5255
    @lorribrines5255 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    FINALLY a video that actually explains it step by step - so many others are unclear and give too many options. I'm going to tackle the pile of unfinished sweaters that have stalled at the sleeves - THANK YOU!

  • @nancycurtain9540
    @nancycurtain9540 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So glad I found this tutorial! This technique worked beautifully on the baby sweater I’m knitting. I will definitely refer back to this for any sweaters I knit in future!

  • @rachaeleddy2945
    @rachaeleddy2945 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm knitting my first ever top and so glad I found this tutorial. It was very easy to follow and I'll be happy to avoid those gaps. Thank you!

  • @amarasharon
    @amarasharon 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So Clear and informative. Excellent tutorial! Thank you.

  • @maryellenvanhauwaert4884
    @maryellenvanhauwaert4884 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is my go-to video for whenever I am attaching sleeves. Thank you so much!

  • @like2makethings
    @like2makethings 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brilliant! This is what I will use going forward for picking up sleeves. So well explained and filmed clearly and up close. Thank you.

  • @jacquelineslavich9594
    @jacquelineslavich9594 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just the absolute best tutorial on this topic ever. Such a neat finish and clearly shown. Well done

  • @elizabethclark2022
    @elizabethclark2022 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you so much for this tutorial - the underarms of my sweater look beautiful! Your instruction is articulate and clear, and it was easy to follow along with your video. Much appreciated! :-)

  • @mnapier1142
    @mnapier1142 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The absolute BEST tutorial for this technique! Thank you soooo Much!!! I will rewatch every time I need to do this.

  • @RosieOutdoors
    @RosieOutdoors 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much for this tutorial. First time knitting a sweater and picking up underarm stitches and you made it so easy to understand.

  • @carrenjstika1506
    @carrenjstika1506 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This video was EXCELLENT! So clear and easy to watch. I have watched several videos on picking up underarm stitches, and I have to say that this video was the clearest and most helpful of them all. I am excited to now know about this video series. What a wonderful resource! Excellent!! Two thumbs up! :)

  • @lauralandgraf8273
    @lauralandgraf8273 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yours is the most comprehensive, clear and affective way of closing the underarm gap. I've watched numerous 'methods' and yours is by far the best. Thank you! I actually transcribed and printed your instructions. I prefer knitting top down, so this was excellent.

  • @teresacrain2060
    @teresacrain2060 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you thank you thank you I don’t know what I’d do without your videos

  • @swissmiss221
    @swissmiss221 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for taking time to make this video!

  • @evabazan1966
    @evabazan1966 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ve seen this before- but you explain it so much better and faster. I’m saving this video- to remind me how to pick up sleeves on top down sweaters

  • @AllisonTheBeast
    @AllisonTheBeast 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for saving my sweater! I was scared to start on my sleeves because I could not figure out how to avoid a gap until I found your video. I followed your video exactly and now I'm knitting along on my sleeves and it is looking flawless! It meant so much to me, thank you for such a helpful video.

  • @marianvanieperen1879
    @marianvanieperen1879 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yay..no annoying background music! This was extremely helpful, I definitely will be watching more of your tutorials.

    • @thechillydog
      @thechillydog  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      No background music when teaching...ever! Although sometimes, if you listen very, very closely, you may hear my cat snoring. 😉

  • @mariannepost8383
    @mariannepost8383 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As I was finishing the body of a top down sweater, I needed a refresher on tubular bind off and found your channel. It was terrific. And then when it came time to pick up sleeve stitches, which I almost dreaded, because of those pesky holes that ALWAYS were a finishing problem. I found your video. Sleeves are perfect for the first time. I can't tell you how many times they always needed some finessing in the finishing. Thank you!

  • @bethshaver5776
    @bethshaver5776 ปีที่แล้ว

    What an excellent tutorial. Just what I needed to see. I got this!

  • @corgikat21
    @corgikat21 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is so fantastic tutorial. I have always been anxious about this part of knitting a sweater but i did the cabled cast one from your video and then this decrease and it looks SO much better than what I have done in the past. Thank you for making such a big difference in my knitting life!❤

  • @ewasmith3085
    @ewasmith3085 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You've just greatly helped me with my first sweater. Thank you so much! I love your videos 💚

  • @pgabrielfreak
    @pgabrielfreak ปีที่แล้ว

    I could watch and listen to you alll day. Another perfect video!

  • @barbaraleitschaft2235
    @barbaraleitschaft2235 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    you are a tremendous help for the novice. clear cut

  • @dianeschuller
    @dianeschuller 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is by far the best video demonstrating plus explaining how to do this. Thank you so much.

  • @hc7417
    @hc7417 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This has been so helpful for my knitting in general, the way that you explain the structure of a garment and even just the structure of individual stitches, I didn't really have the language to conceptualize some of those things until now, thank you so much!

  • @vholland6785
    @vholland6785 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a clear tutorial with good close ups and appropriate pace. Thank you!

  • @mandarintomato9205
    @mandarintomato9205 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks to this video I FINALLY managed to close those pesky underarm gaps!! Thank you! 🙏

  • @deidrestewart3675
    @deidrestewart3675 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So helpful. Great explanation so we understand how and why this works.

  • @susanmeyers2847
    @susanmeyers2847 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your video on closing the underarm gaps is one of THE best tutorial videos that I have ever seen! I don't always comprehend what the tutorials are telling me, and yours was so very clear. Thank you!!!

  • @lindseyhaas6639
    @lindseyhaas6639 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    A long video but each second was totally necessary. Thank you so much for such clear instructions and good camera work. Your video saved the little jacket I'm making for my grandson.

  • @andreawilson2251
    @andreawilson2251 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    An absolute game changer! Thank you so much for this excellent video tutorial - it has made such a difference, as now I no longer dread those underarm gaps and the need to graft them closed at the end of my project.

  • @elift1411
    @elift1411 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I wish I could give another like everytime I refer to this video. ❤ Thank you so much, you truly make my sweaters look better each and every time

  • @cynthiatberry
    @cynthiatberry 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely perfect tutorial!!! I will try to find more teaching videos you have done. So grateful!!!

  • @kathleenmccrory7166
    @kathleenmccrory7166 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I will definitely save this video to refer back to each time I need to do this. I always struggle with this ! Thanks

  • @Marites.medina
    @Marites.medina 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for this video! I'm working on my first ever sweater and your tutorials have helped me! I also love that I can save your video right into the Knit Companion app so I can rever to it when I get to the sleeve section of my pattern!

  • @SusanShelly
    @SusanShelly 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This makes it all so clear! Excellent.

  • @helena.3472
    @helena.3472 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow...fabulous!! My concern about how to remedy the 'gap's has been put to rest. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge via this very well explained tutorial. Love the sweater design too ☺️

  • @Susan-yb3hh
    @Susan-yb3hh 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My go video for any questions I have. Excellent instructions and video closeups. Txs😃

  • @TreasureGoddess
    @TreasureGoddess 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is AMAZING! I'm excited to use this on all my sweaters going forward! Thanks Ellen!

  • @lindachong3811
    @lindachong3811 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for a really clear, concise tutorial! This really helps.

  • @patricialeitner6217
    @patricialeitner6217 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your pleasant and encouraging voice, slow and steady pacing, clear and full explanation of the technique, close and clear camera work made this an excellent tutorial. So happy I found you.Thank you!

  • @ateaseknitting
    @ateaseknitting 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much for this video! I just tried this out on my first raglan sweater and the sleeves look great. I’m so amazed by how much your technique minimizes gaps, especially considering that I’m working at a larger gauge, and I appreciate your explanations throughout. :)

  • @siewyeepang173
    @siewyeepang173 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think this is the most helpful and clear video I have seen for picking up sleeve stitches with minimal gaps. Thank you!

  • @karenmacdonald8970
    @karenmacdonald8970 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent tutorial. The slow pace was just what I needed along with clear instructions. Thank you!

  • @sguig51
    @sguig51 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love watching your demos & instructions. You make everything so clear & concise. My sweaters look so much more professional!

  • @AmandaArcher
    @AmandaArcher 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for posting this!! It's my new go-to technique for picking up stitches on a sweater sleeve!

  • @andreamatwyshyn40
    @andreamatwyshyn40 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome explanation! Followed along and completed perfect underarms on my sweater. Thank you so much!😃

  • @debradavies4887
    @debradavies4887 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! I haven't tackled a top down jumper before and found your tutorial so useful.

  • @KiloKnits
    @KiloKnits 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yay! 🤗 This tutorial helped me complete my sweaters entirely now! Thank you! 😊

  • @bridgetcave7736
    @bridgetcave7736 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is the BEST and clearest explanation and it works beautifully! Thanks!

  • @indranichaudhuri4678
    @indranichaudhuri4678 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thankyou for this tremendous knowhow ! Love your tutorials. Indrani from India

  • @vivianqueija4546
    @vivianqueija4546 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant! Saved. This is the best description I’ve seen.

  • @karenlynnwiebusch4597
    @karenlynnwiebusch4597 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is brilliant. You are a great teacher. After years of closing those holes by circling and cinching we now have a nicer way. Thank you!

  • @dianescott3515
    @dianescott3515 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wish I had found this last week when I was knitting sleeves in my sweater! Brilliant! Thanks for the tutorial.

    • @thechillydog
      @thechillydog  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm sure it won't be your last sweater, so until next time, happy knitting! 💖

  • @Lorraine24_
    @Lorraine24_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for an excellent and clear tutorial, a keeper!

  • @carriesimpson3135
    @carriesimpson3135 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for this video! I gave it a try, and it turned out great!

  • @dig4info
    @dig4info 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this tutorial. I am at this point with the sweater I am currently knitting so will follow your instructions and hope the underarms look neater than do some of my other sweaters. Appreciate your time and effort in making this video.

  • @carar5767
    @carar5767 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a great video. Everything makes so much sense. Thank you!

  • @annieraven9461
    @annieraven9461 ปีที่แล้ว

    The best tutorial ever! Very clear, very easy to understand and follow! Thank you so much for sharing

  • @paulinetr4225
    @paulinetr4225 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you very much! Your tutorial is clear and precise and the pace is just right to follow along.

  • @noornenay6270
    @noornenay6270 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amaaazing ❤️❤️ you rescued my sweater 👏🏼

  • @karenbellotti4192
    @karenbellotti4192 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for a clear and concise explanation. I finally understand what is supposed to happen and why. I think with a couple more viewings, I’ll be ready to try it!

  • @LottaSocks
    @LottaSocks 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This Gap Closure technique is the best! I used w previous vid regarding Purl cable cast on …
    I’m sooooo happy! Using US#10 and LettLopi, and I’m absolutely speechless! No holes, gaps, etc.
    Thank you Ellen!
    Actually, all of your instructional vids are a Treasure! My first stop w questions or problems or how-to issues !!

  • @shirleydotts8472
    @shirleydotts8472 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent tutorial! Tried it, and I didn't have any problems following the instructions. Even better -- no holes! It worked! Best tutorial I found for closing the holes!

  • @christelvanhouwelingen543
    @christelvanhouwelingen543 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Im new at top down knitting and this video is helping me so much! Thank you for explaining so clearly. Definitely going to try this. Regards, Christel

  • @karawilson5885
    @karawilson5885 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I've tried so many ways to avoid the underarm gaps and this is absolutely brilliant! Looks great and so satisfying to work. Thank you!

  • @rosepark8970
    @rosepark8970 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've seen this method before but your tutorial is by far the best.

  • @ivyhfreda
    @ivyhfreda 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    genius - not just the technique, but how it is explained. thank you so much

  • @Kre8tif
    @Kre8tif 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very clear demonstration. Thank you 🙏🏼