Why have I not investigated this earlier? This is the age of technology for heaven sake! All knitting related knowledge is often just a Google or YouTube search away. I like to try to figure out things on my own, but let’s be real that takes up valuable knitting time. Especially if someone has figured it out already.
I had just finished my third Flax Sweater in the family of Flax Sweaters I had been making for Christmas. I got to the armholes and was again frustrated by the gaps that appeared at the underarm. Ugh! Normally I duplicate stitch the holes, but I figured there has to be another way out there.
So I finally took the time (this was after I had finished all of the sweaters) to look up some tips for ‘minding the gap.’ Better late than never right? I plan to try this on my next sweater.
What is your favorite technique for avoiding underarm gaps?
Until Next Time,
-Whit-
I just assumed that the gap was part of the process, it never occurred to me to try and fix it! I definitely want more jumpers in my life so I’ll have a go at minding the gap next time.
The gap definitely happens but there is a solution! 😁
This is awesome! I’m just fishing up a sweater and will have to stitch those gaps together, but on the next sweater, I’ll definitely use this method. Thanks for sharing!
Glad to share the knowledge!
The video link that you shared is the one I used to finish my first top-down sweater and it’s also how I learned the magic loop technique! That video was a game changer for me. I’m still on the lookout for a video on avoiding underarm gaps for a bottom-up sweater (specifically for the Tin Can Knits Antler sweater pattern) and I’m so intimidated by having to learn the Kitchener stitch that I haven’t been brave enough to start the project.
You might want to try to look at the duplicate stitch for the bottom up sweater. I found that Very Pink Knits had a good video about it. The kitchen and stitch can be tricky but you can do it! I like Purl SoHo’s tutorial 😀
I usually pick up the edges in addition to the stitches and then knit them together on the first round to get my stitch count right. It closes all gaps and leaves a clean look.
I will need to give it a try as well.
I just keep my arms down when wearing items 😂. I have saved the video link for next time.
Hahaha that’s a good strategy!
That was a very helpful tutorial. Thank you for sharing! I saved the channel for my next sweater. Be well. Regina
Glad it was of interest! I know I will be watching it again 😊