How to Finish a V-Neckline: 3 Methods

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Recently we covered the topic of working a V-neckline /learning/3-ways-to-knit-a-v-neck . Today I want to share 3 ways to finish a neckline.

Method 1: 2x2 Ribbing

The neckband consists of 2 halves that are seamed at the back. Cast on an even number of stitches, marking the 2 center stitches. Work decreases at the beginning of the row: slip 1 stitch off the needle, knit stitches 2 and 3 together. The frequency of decreases mirrors the neckline shaping, for example, in every 4th row. Work the wrong side in pattern. Work the second half in the same way.

Method 2: Overlapping 2x2 Rib Neckband

Start with the left half: pick up stitches along the neckline and work in 2x2 ribbing to the desired height without decreases. After completing the neckband, sew the side edge of the ribbing to the neckline on the right side. Next, work the second half of the ribbing, which is sewn to the garment from the wrong side at the bottom.

Method 3: Seed Stitch

In this case, the neckband is worked simultaneously with the garment. After dividing the front into 2 parts, mark the center stitch. Start working in seed stitch (k1, p1, shifting the pattern every 2 rows), knitting the last stitch together with 1 stitch of the neckline slope, working decreases according to the chart. For the second half, pick up stitches for the neckband from the wrong side.

You can see the finished result in the photo.