Suzanne's Method of Avoiding Underarm Holes in Knitting

Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль

This video is about Closing the Holes at Underarm.
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  • @wendylin5686
    @wendylin56864 жыл бұрын

    My underarms thank you, Suzanne. I have used this method on several sweaters now and it works like a charm. Your video and your commentary are very helpful. I still can't do it without referring to the video, but I guess that will come with practice. Underms used to be the "ugly" part of my knitting projects but now I'm proud to show them.

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    4 жыл бұрын

    I love this! Thank you!

  • @BORESILICEOT

    @BORESILICEOT

    3 жыл бұрын

    The best method for this situation. Thank you

  • @vivienneclarke2421

    @vivienneclarke2421

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm about to give it a try,,thanks to Suzanne pointing me in the direction of this tutorial.......I'm excited for a sweater with no pit holes,,especially since I'm using expensive yarn with this one•!! 🙂🌻🧶🥢

  • @avrilbritten9989

    @avrilbritten9989

    2 жыл бұрын

    now we can put our hand up in class, right guys?

  • @AdagioMom

    @AdagioMom

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ditto to everything Wendy said....Suzanne is my go to guide on EVERY knitting problem or question!!!

  • @whitneeclinard8598
    @whitneeclinard85986 жыл бұрын

    I love how you demonstrated not only the how to do it, but also the why and how it works. Also, pre-pointing out how to better read the stitches was super helpful for applying it to my own work.

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. Please share my videos on your social media. happy knitting.

  • @suzannescott7724
    @suzannescott77243 жыл бұрын

    I come back on every sweater to ensure I’m doing it correctly!

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    3 жыл бұрын

    🧶

  • @rpowling

    @rpowling

    2 жыл бұрын

    Me too!

  • @anneliesvestraets9933

    @anneliesvestraets9933

    2 жыл бұрын

    Me too! 🙂

  • @littlebrownbuffalo

    @littlebrownbuffalo

    2 жыл бұрын

    me tooo

  • @GiselleSenra

    @GiselleSenra

    Жыл бұрын

    Hahaha me too!!!

  • @pathancock4678
    @pathancock46784 ай бұрын

    Amazing. I have been knitting for over 60 years and have learned more in two weeks from following your videos than I ever knew. This one my favorite. Thank you so much.

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    4 ай бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @keelyharris868
    @keelyharris8682 жыл бұрын

    I completely agree with so many of the comments! I've used this several times and it works great every time. I especially appreciate the quality of your videos: THANK YOU for using great lighting, filming close-up and IN FOCUS (!), and with a light colored yarn that makes it easy to see what you're doing. My most referenced knitting video!

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    2 жыл бұрын

    This is so great to hear, Keely! I really appreciate your thoughtful feedback, thank you! ❤️

  • @crystalrose.wellness
    @crystalrose.wellness3 жыл бұрын

    🤯 I could not for the life of me figure out how to get rid of those holes!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are welcome!🧶

  • @marshmellowminion264

    @marshmellowminion264

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same, I was gonna do a duplicate stitch..but not now. This is much nicer.

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    3 жыл бұрын

    great

  • @LisaHafker
    @LisaHafker4 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU Suzanne. I’ve knitted 4 flax sweaters and I get so upset when I finish and there are holes to seam up at the end. I’ve looked all over the internet and yours is the best video suggesting how to correct this problem. I’m excited to try your technique on my next sweater.

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    4 жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @cathieclove3101
    @cathieclove31015 жыл бұрын

    I watched this video over and over and over and over. this first-sleeve knitter thanks you.

  • @margotshinn4791

    @margotshinn4791

    5 жыл бұрын

    cathie clove if you’re on Facebook, join our Knitting With Suzanne Bryan page 🤩

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you cathie clove! Happy knitting.

  • @libbyannstew8775
    @libbyannstew87753 жыл бұрын

    This is the best method I’ve seen anywhere! Thank you Suzanne for generously sharing your knitting knowledge.

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, thank you! 🧶

  • @atomicfiberstudio
    @atomicfiberstudio6 жыл бұрын

    A good reminder, when you haven't picked up sleeves in awhile. I especially appreciate the continental style. As I knit in that style!

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    6 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful! Thanks for watching and commenting. I hope you have become a subscriber to my channel and that you will share my videos with your social media friends. That is the biggest compliment you can pay me! Thanks and Happy Knitting, Suzanne.

  • @surayabashir4463

    @surayabashir4463

    4 жыл бұрын

    !

  • @hollyhe7406
    @hollyhe74062 жыл бұрын

    Thank you much for the video. Those underarm holes always drive me crazy.

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome, Holly! 😊

  • @libbywalsh358
    @libbywalsh3586 жыл бұрын

    Exactly what I need to know and so clearly explained too. Can’t wait to have a go. Great video thank you Suzanne.

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    6 жыл бұрын

    Let me know how it works for you! Happy knitting.

  • @sandratesseyman5953
    @sandratesseyman59534 жыл бұрын

    These knitting tips are just amazing, helping me enormously as I've just picked up knitting again after a 20 year gap, thank you Suzanne

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    4 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful!

  • @kristinalugo3797
    @kristinalugo37974 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for posting this! I’m knitting my first sweater and this is the only tutorial that makes sense!

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    4 жыл бұрын

    You are very welcome Kristina Lugo! Happy knitting.

  • @CLOUDSINTHEKITCHEN
    @CLOUDSINTHEKITCHEN Жыл бұрын

    After many tries, I finally got this to work! I needed an 'image' and thanks for providing it! .

  • @Linda-zf8vs
    @Linda-zf8vs5 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful! The best and most logical solution I've ever seen. Thank you.

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    5 жыл бұрын

    You are very welcome! Happy knitting!

  • @Yvva74
    @Yvva742 жыл бұрын

    Suzanne, I must say, your videos are very easy to follow and they take the ‘fear’ out of knitting! I mean, I feel like i want to knit more complex projects and all I have to do is come to your videos to check them out and I will find the answer lol. Thank you again!

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    2 жыл бұрын

    What a lovely thing to say, Slatrice, thank you! I love hearing that you are becoming brave and adventurous, I have every confidence that you'll succeed! ❤️

  • @judyklauer5741
    @judyklauer57415 жыл бұрын

    This is such a wonderful explication of the underarm process. I am so glad to have found u thanks so very much I look forward to learning more.

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @Tinacrafts2
    @Tinacrafts2 Жыл бұрын

    SO helpful, Suzanne! I love to knit the sleeves on my garment along with you while you’re doing this technique. What a confidence booster! 🥰

  • @laurenbush1279
    @laurenbush12799 ай бұрын

    I am so happy I found your video, it has worked beautifully! I will be coming back to this every time! Thank you!

  • @harrietyarmill2873
    @harrietyarmill2873 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this wonderful method of hole prevention. I appreciate your clear instructions and your patient, unhurried approach. Your method yields a neat and tension perfect segue from that underarm bifurcation to the sleeve! I don’t knit sweaters much but I sure keep your link faithfully recorded in my knitting journal so I can access it as needed. Bless you, Suzanne!

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    Жыл бұрын

    Harriet, what a lovely thing to say and so appreciated, thank you! ❤️

  • @MartiGuinta
    @MartiGuinta4 жыл бұрын

    Your tutorials are beyond excellent. So helpful. Photography and speed of your knitting are perfect for a tutorial. Cannot thank you enough!

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Martha Guinta! Happy knitting.

  • @WoolRevival
    @WoolRevival11 ай бұрын

    You’re the best! I come back here constantly. Thank you for your hard work and generosity.

  • @champesmith2591
    @champesmith2591 Жыл бұрын

    I don’t know what I’d do without this video, Suzanne! Thank you!

  • @Christc878
    @Christc8786 жыл бұрын

    So glad I found this! Wonderful video. Love the close up shots and your use of a pointer! This will help me a lot.

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    6 жыл бұрын

    Great. Let me know if you use it and how it works for you. Happy knitting.

  • @apsalara1230
    @apsalara12306 жыл бұрын

    I am a 15+ years crocheter, and a relatively new knitter. (I needed a new challenge, and boy did I get it!) For everything knit related that is terribly confusing for me, I'll type it in the KZread search bar and try and locate videos uploaded by you that are related to what I am having problems with, and EVERY TIME I watch one of your video's, everything just clicks! I love how you point every stitch out and explain why and how you do certain stitches and I LOVE it! I need that in-depth breakdown to understand what I'm looking at and how to conquer such things like this video with holes in the underarm joins, and much more! THANK YOU SOOO MUCH!!!

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    6 жыл бұрын

    You are so kind. Your feedback makes my day! Thank you! Please share my videos with your social media friends. Happy knitting.

  • @LarissaSu
    @LarissaSu8 ай бұрын

    So happy to have found this video Suzanne. It makes adding sleeves so much easier and neater. Feel blessed to have found such a wonderful tutorial. Thank you lots.

  • @victoriasandrews9996
    @victoriasandrews9996 Жыл бұрын

    I love this video and look at it every time I do sleeves to make sure I get it right. So darn helpful! Bless you for sharing.❤

  • @elizabethwillars838
    @elizabethwillars8382 жыл бұрын

    Love this! I’ll be using this with every shirt or sweater I make from here out! This technique should be in every single sweater knitters toolkit, in every book, pattern and class for sweater knitting (with link or credits to you)! You’re a genius! Thank you so much!

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    2 жыл бұрын

    What a lovely thing to say, Elizabeth, I really appreciate your very kind words! ❤️

  • @LANouveau
    @LANouveau3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for your clear explanations, the way you show what is happening in the fabric, and how you get into the nitty-gritty of why you recommend your techniques. In all my projects, the help from your tutorials has elevated my knitting far beyond what they otherwise would be! I feel like being able to finish these projects well, especially in these areas that show "rookie mistakes" such as armholes and edges, makes knitting so much more enjoyable because I feel confident that I will love the end result. I owe much of my success to you. Thank you for being such a wonderful teacher!

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    3 жыл бұрын

    You made my day. Thank you so much!

  • @miminiles
    @miminiles5 жыл бұрын

    YES- what a great video. Clear, direct and well paced. Brava Suzanne!

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Hugs and Happy Knitting.

  • @MattRadfordToronto
    @MattRadfordToronto3 жыл бұрын

    Just a quick thank you for this video. I’ve come back to it multiple times to refresh on this method. Really helpful!

  • @Knitsta
    @Knitsta5 жыл бұрын

    I have been struggling with this for years. Thank you for sharing your method , I've always had to go back and darn underneath the arms to clean up those holes.

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. Be sure to share my videos with your social media groups and friends. Hugs and Happy Knitting.

  • @deborahpoole471
    @deborahpoole4715 жыл бұрын

    As a new knitter I really love watching you. I am learning so much about problem solving and understanding what's going on in the process of knitting. You're a great teacher!

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! Happy New Year and Happy Knitting!

  • @TheMummaneedles
    @TheMummaneedles7 ай бұрын

    This is one of the best videos out there for creating professionally finished garments ! Thank you Suzanne!

  • @judylilly8081
    @judylilly80812 жыл бұрын

    I follow many knitting podcasters and they all have their strengths but you are simply the best teacher. Thank you for the wealth of knowledge that you share with us.

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wow, thank you, Judy, what a lovely compliment! ❤️

  • @suzannescott7724
    @suzannescott77243 жыл бұрын

    Thx for all of your videos they are so helpful! I love that you not only show us how to do it but you are teaching us why we do it. I call videos like this “The anatomy of knitting”. I’m working on my 2nd sweater, the Love Note, and I keep rewatching this video to help me as I go along. This video helped me on my first sweater but it really helped me this time since I better understand the construction of the stitches. I started knitting this past March and I love it!!! Thx for all you do!!

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow! You are doing great! Thank you for sharing. I may steel the "The anatomy of knitting". I love that.

  • @suzannescott7724

    @suzannescott7724

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@SuzanneBryan I will let you borrow it lol :) I was in communications for years so it’s kinda my thing :)

  • @annickberns2624
    @annickberns26244 жыл бұрын

    Great video. I always dislike my underarms. Now I can remedy this problem. Thank you for being so clever.

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Annick. Happy Knitting!

  • @otonio25
    @otonio253 жыл бұрын

    I come back to your video time and time again. Couldn't knit a sweater without you! Thank you!!

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @emmaedwards23
    @emmaedwards235 ай бұрын

    Suzanne, you're the freaking queen! Thank you so much for this tutorial!

  • @jwestwood9297
    @jwestwood92975 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Suzanne. I had this exact problem. Searched for “picking up stitches to close holes.” Found your video first. And it solved my problem, I had already knitted three rows. So I opened up three stitches around the hole and pulled out the three rows and used your method worked great. Thank you so much! I “liked” your video, subscribed and will definitely look at more of your videos in the future. Thanks again!

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! Happy New Year and Happy Knitting!

  • @connieyaqub56
    @connieyaqub565 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful!!! Thank you! Now I need to learn what a Magic Loop is, too!

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ah, yes, I need to make a video on magic loop, don't I. Happy knitting.

  • @StickToYourKnitting
    @StickToYourKnitting2 ай бұрын

    This is brilliant! I will return to this video over and over again, I’m sure! Thank you! ❤

  • @marthachamness9033
    @marthachamness903311 ай бұрын

    I always pull up this wonderful video anytime I'm picking up stitches for sleeves. Thank you!!

  • @carolferguson5467
    @carolferguson54675 жыл бұрын

    Perfectly done! That is absolutely Brilliant! I've never seen that done, thank you so much for sharing this. Far cleaner looking then anything else I've ever seen!

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    5 жыл бұрын

    It took me a few years to figure this out. I tried many many variations of this before getting it to work, and to be simple. Thank you and happy knitting.

  • @Saratrooper
    @Saratrooper Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! I finally started my first sweater after platonically knitting for 15 years and your videos are incredibly informative and helpful. My sweater armhole still has a very slight gap in it, but I think that’s due to the YO eyelets and my general inexperience. Will try to identify how to completely eliminate it on the other arm, and will just use the tail to close the gap on my first sleeve since it’s right next to the picked up stitches. ❤️

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    Жыл бұрын

    You are very welcome, Sara! And I love your perseverance, practice really is the key and I think you have a great plan of action. If you haven't already, please consider joining my Facebook group (same name), it is filled with supportive knitters at every level and we all really enjoy helping each other. ❤️

  • @evelynpaterson2823
    @evelynpaterson2823 Жыл бұрын

    I have been knitting for years, this is so helpful, never too old to learn new tricks, thank you!

  • @cindymousseau9346
    @cindymousseau93465 жыл бұрын

    This is exactly what I needed! What a great way to attack the holes before they start. Great, clear video.

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Happy knitting.

  • @CatFromFL
    @CatFromFL6 жыл бұрын

    I love this method of obliterating the armpit holes, I applied it to thumb gussets too. Thank you again Suzanne. I am just getting ready to submit my level one MHK program notebook. Wish me luck.

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    6 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful! I am so glad it works for you, I also use it for the gusset on socks. And GOOD LUCK on your Level 1. Happy knitting.

  • @marciaotting5160

    @marciaotting5160

    5 жыл бұрын

    Great suggestion. I will try it on thumb gussets too.

  • @dawnsutherland5032

    @dawnsutherland5032

    5 жыл бұрын

    You explain it very well I love your work

  • @dorothymullaney9494
    @dorothymullaney94945 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your videos! This has been very helpful! I appreciate you!

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! Happy knitting.

  • @sarahsteinhardt1697
    @sarahsteinhardt16978 ай бұрын

    Oh, Suzanne! Thank you so much. Extremely helpful and I’m so relieved to finally have found a technique that actually does solve this vexing problem.

  • @cynthiah1298
    @cynthiah12985 жыл бұрын

    Best video I've seen on closing up holes in underarms. Thank you so very much!

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    5 жыл бұрын

    You are very welcome! Hugs and Happy knitting.

  • @1dovesgirl554
    @1dovesgirl5545 жыл бұрын

    This video has been immensely helpful to me, not just when knitting a couple of baby sweaters, but also when knitting fingers of gloves. Thank you for sharing these knitting techniques!

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes, I use the same thing for gloves and socks - For Fingerless Mitts - kzread.info/dash/bejne/hH6F1dmEhrOsZc4.html. Happy Knitting!

  • @anitaveluthakkal
    @anitaveluthakkal6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot dear Suzanne..Another wonderful informative video..very clear instructions.Greetings from Dubai :-)

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Anita! happy knitting.

  • @nelinevandyke7967
    @nelinevandyke7967 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your master knitting techniques and taking the time to explain what your doing with a certain stitch. Really has given me more confidence to try this technique on my next sweater.

  • @dreyvyenielo6137
    @dreyvyenielo61375 ай бұрын

    One of my very favorite and most important knitting tutorials! Thank you, I’ve used it for several sweaters now

  • @Gwytherinn
    @Gwytherinn6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much - this was a huge help!! The only thing that was a little confusing is that the video cuts off when showing the two bars being put on the needle on the left side, so the first time I did this I only had the bar that is worked immediately. I tinked back when I got to the bar that I didn't pick up, though I think I'm realizing I could have just picked it up right then and there. The next time I did it the right side was incomplete and I still had a huge hole. So I just put the bar on the needle and did the sk. I had no idea if it would work, but it did!! Thank you so much for this video. I've always dreaded and avoided sleeves for this very reason, nothing I tried ever worked - and now I have a method that works!! I'm sure I'll be referencing your video every time.

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    6 жыл бұрын

    I am so glad you were able to improve your armhole. Thanks for commenting. I hope you have chosen to subscribe and please share my videos in your social media groups, like FB, Ravelry, Pinterest, etc. Thanks again and happy knitting, Suzanne.

  • @ruthdoyle3572

    @ruthdoyle3572

    5 жыл бұрын

    could you please correct the skip at two bars you lost me at this point

  • @lkogirl9869

    @lkogirl9869

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@ruthdoyle3572 if you see it again you will probably understand when, after the break at approx 4:20, Suzanne again points out which stitches are which. THEN , as I gather, there is a unknitted loop which is dealt with as an SSK at the the end of the round (Approx 8:20) ....and all possible holes concealed.

  • @andreamiller6200

    @andreamiller6200

    Жыл бұрын

    @@lkogirl9869 I have been watching and re-watching and I have to agree with you that the bar to the left of the final picked up backwards loop cast on does remain un-knit on the right hand needle until the round is worked around and then the un-knit 2 bars to the left of the sleeve side are worked as "SK" then as "K2tog" with the first stitch re-mounted. Then it looks like that bar leftward of the last backwards loop cast on pickup, once it is reached, is worked as "SK". So far, so good. But my problem is what do I do when I only have a single backwards loop cast on stitch with only 1 stitch to pick up? Looks like I may need at least 2 backwards loop cast on stitches to have sufficient stitches to work Suzanne's method. Thoughts and ideas? @Knitting with Suzanne Bryan, will page you for input!

  • @sukubo313
    @sukubo3136 жыл бұрын

    I'm working on my first raglan now. Everything was a breeze... Then I I started the sleeves and went "uhhh....." I tried to close it myself, and I was on the right track with pulling up bars and knitting together, but I was still getting big holes. I watched some other videos that didn't really tell me anything, but yours was very helpful. I'm certain I'll be able to finish my first sweater now after watching this. And, best of all, I can say "That was easy! Why did I put off trying a sweater for so long??"

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    6 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful! Doesn't it make you feel accomplished? Happy knitting. Be sure to subscribe to my channel if you haven't already.

  • @sukubo313

    @sukubo313

    6 жыл бұрын

    Knitting with Suzanne Bryan Indeed it does. I had been almost afraid to try sweaters but decided that I would do it this year. August will make 3 years since I started knitting, and I knew I wanted to tackle them before then. Thanks again for the help!

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    6 жыл бұрын

    You are doing great! 3 years and making sweaters. My kind of knitter.

  • @sukubo313

    @sukubo313

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Suzanne. I'm a very solitary kind of person, and I don't know even one other knitter in person. And it's difficult for me to leave my home, so I've never shopped at an LYS. That makes it hard for me to gauge (pun intended) just how I'm coming along as a knitter. At first, I felt (pun unintended) like I picked it up (ditto) very quickly. I was knitting a brioche scarf within a month, and double knitting within 3 months, for example. Now that I'm getting farther along, there's naturally less to learn and so I've slowed down in acquiring new techniques and skills, and it leaves me kind of confused as to just what my skill level is. I think I'm probably an "advanced intermediate" knitter, but saying that also makes me feel a little pretentious since I've only been doing it for 3 years. I work on my knitting for about 6-8 hours each day though, on average, so I do give a lot to it. I'm finally at the point where I'm very comfortable with sewn bind-offs, seaming/grafting, picking up, and other stuff that isn't knitting proper -- things that I really avoided as much as possible until a few months ago. I really need to work on getting a consistent gauge more than anything at this point. Incidentally, I did finish my first sweater and it turned out great -- armpits and all! I had to do things slightly differently that you did in this video, since I was working with a baby sweater and had much fewer stitches. After picking up and ssk'ing and k2tog'ing, I pulled up a new column of stitches with a crochet hook where I had just a bit of a hole left over. But after working in my ends, it all worked out well and looks good. I've watched multiple instructional videos from several different knitters, and I'm glad that I found your channel. Unlike with some other channels I'm not naming, I don't find myself saying "No, that's incorrect" or "You're doing that in a really awkward way" as I'm watching. All of your videos I've seen make sense, are accurate and correct, and are easy to understand. Thanks for sharing your expertise with us!

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    6 жыл бұрын

    Wow! You sound like me, several years ago. I was what I call a "closet knitter". I didn't know anyone who knit and we didn't have any local knit stores. It was before KZread and everything I learned was either by trial and error or from books. I am so glad to be of help to you! Happy knitting.

  • @stem5851
    @stem58512 ай бұрын

    GOLD! Your videos are so valuable for me. I always learn something, even if I've done it (incorrectly) for years!

  • @ariellebruce9724
    @ariellebruce97244 жыл бұрын

    Quick question!! Would you weave in the tail like how you usually weave in ends?

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    4 жыл бұрын

    Depends on what you mean by how you usually weave in tails. Search my channel for "weaving in ends" and you will see how I weave in ends. It may help you a lot. Thank you!

  • @marycaron5073
    @marycaron50735 жыл бұрын

    Hands down the best video I’ve seen showing how to do this! Thank you!

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Happy knitting.

  • @jand7782
    @jand77825 жыл бұрын

    I go back to this video over and over again. It is very helpful and works beautifully.

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    5 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful Jan D! Happy Knitting.

  • @jfmason30
    @jfmason306 жыл бұрын

    Perfect! Currently working on a cardigan and I was thinking of holes and stumbled upon your video! Thank You!

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    6 жыл бұрын

    Oh, I am so glad you found this video just in time. Let me know how it works for you! Thank you, if you haven't already subscribed to my channel, please do and share my videos with your friends. Happy Knitting.

  • @dianam443
    @dianam4439 күн бұрын

    I'm so happy to have come across your video. I was very frustrated with the raglan sleeve pattern I'm following as I could not figure out how to not have holes. Suzanne, this video saved me. Thank you so much❤

  • @mariar.1006
    @mariar.10062 ай бұрын

    Hallo Suzanne, that’s so great. I have done this for the first time and it looks so good! Thank you so much.

  • @kathyrusche901
    @kathyrusche9016 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for posting this very helpful video. Everything about it is great, from camera work to explanations. Super!

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Kathy. Happy knitting.

  • @isobel5297
    @isobel5297 Жыл бұрын

    I was struggling with underarms for so long, I just used your technique and I’m incredibly grateful, they look amazing!

  • @rachelp7619
    @rachelp76193 жыл бұрын

    Seriously, I don't know what I would do without this video! thank you so much - such a great lesson.

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    3 жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome!🧶

  • @boggestar
    @boggestar4 жыл бұрын

    I’m so grateful to all the wonderful knitters like you who share their wisdom. Thank you this helps me a lot.

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    4 жыл бұрын

    You are very welcome boggestar! Happy knitting.

  • @bijouxcaris
    @bijouxcaris2 жыл бұрын

    Back again! THE best video there is, works every time. Thanks so much Suzanne x

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, Bijouxcaris! I appreciate the great feedback! ❤️

  • @cx_bell
    @cx_bell Жыл бұрын

    This is my go to video when I'm knitting topdown. Thank you for making it so clear and simple

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    Жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome, Christine, I appreciate you watching! 😊

  • @lw9248
    @lw92484 жыл бұрын

    This video was super informative. You answered so many questions that I had about picking up stitches around the armhole. Great job of explaining the process.

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Linda White! Happy knitting.

  • @melvinbeli1
    @melvinbeli16 жыл бұрын

    I always love your videos. They are so incredibly clear and concise, the camera work is perfect and you explain everything exactly how I understand best :)

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    6 жыл бұрын

    Perfect, thank you for the kind comment. Please share my videos on your social media. Happy knitting.

  • @frecklesimmer
    @frecklesimmer11 ай бұрын

    Every time I need to look up a particular technique or trick I always check to see if you have a video on it before I look anywhere else. Your explanations are so clear and the results are always fantastic - thank you!

  • @michellebattersby4070
    @michellebattersby40704 жыл бұрын

    Wow I’m just knitting my very first top down sweater and your tutorial was just great. A huge thank you 👍🏻🇬🇧😀

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. Happy Knitting!

  • @SheMakesKnots
    @SheMakesKnots3 ай бұрын

    Your explanation helped me a lot. Very clear. I love your way of teaching. Thank you❤

  • @kmcg6444
    @kmcg64445 жыл бұрын

    Clear pictures and every word counts! This is one of the best instructional videos on youtube!

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you K McG! Happy knitting.

  • @aislinnfell2562
    @aislinnfell25623 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Suzanne, this was great. Very useful and comforting to have such a well-seasoned knitter guiding me along some of the tougher parts of knitting.

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @patcarpenter6703
    @patcarpenter6703 Жыл бұрын

    I love all your videos. So explicit and easy to do and understand. Thank you.

  • @perriaw
    @perriaw6 жыл бұрын

    I can always count on your videos to help me tackle knitting problems! Thanks so much!

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    6 жыл бұрын

    What a nice comment! Thank you!

  • @naryaknits
    @naryaknits6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Your video is very easy to follow. I and actually knitting the same pattern that you were using so it is as if you made this video just when I needed it. Love it!

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    6 жыл бұрын

    Very cool! Thank you! I hope you have chosen to subscribe to my channel and that you will share my videos on your social media groups such as FB, Ravelry, Pinterest, Reddit, etc. Happy knitting, Suzanne.

  • @DarkThreadsMysteries
    @DarkThreadsMysteries Жыл бұрын

    As a new knitter, I was able to follow along easily. This has helped me so much with being able to knit the baby garments I am working on. Thank you so so much!! ❤

  • @sunshinemelanina1046
    @sunshinemelanina10465 жыл бұрын

    I have recently joined your Ravelry and FB groups, I love your tutorials. They are very explicit. Thank you!!

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Happy knitting.

  • @smartosoewondo631
    @smartosoewondo6315 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your help. I like the way you show how to knit the stitches. And your voice is very calming. 🌺

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Happy knitting.

  • @morrlezlie
    @morrlezlie Жыл бұрын

    this is a wonderful tutorial! thank you so much. It has been my go to video to help me with underarms every time i need to do one. i am a visual learner so seeing the steps and you pleasantly walking me through it has been perfect

  • @KMBjork63
    @KMBjork633 жыл бұрын

    Game changer....every time....every sweater!! THANK YOU so very much Suzanne!!

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @ChiSource
    @ChiSourceАй бұрын

    This is an awesome technique! I come back to this video every time I need to pick up underarms of sleeves.

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    Ай бұрын

    Perfect!

  • @monicaanderson981
    @monicaanderson9814 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for teaching a issue that has confounded me for many sweaters. Your videos are clear, concise, and easy to follow. I can’t wait to knit with you some more.

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Monica Anderson! Happy knitting.

  • @dawnmcfarland7011
    @dawnmcfarland70113 жыл бұрын

    I'm knitting my first ever sweater and I'm almost ready to divide for sleeves so I'm bookmarking this video for reference. Thank you so much!

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful!

  • @Crafter-zd2xk
    @Crafter-zd2xk4 жыл бұрын

    Wow that is really satisfying.I have been looking for an easy demonstration for years but thanks to you for that perfect finish.❤️❤️

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    4 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @mrsess5932
    @mrsess5932 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing! I think that's awesome how you casually have a knit friend lend you a WIP for a video. I love the sense of community in the yarn crafts crowd.

  • @GZDesigns
    @GZDesigns Жыл бұрын

    This is the best video on getting rid of those holes. Thank you❤

  • @emilyclawson3416
    @emilyclawson34163 жыл бұрын

    I'm an experienced knitter but you still teach me new things! Love it!

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Thank you! Happy holidays.

  • @melissacruz8649
    @melissacruz864911 ай бұрын

    Thank you! I followed the instructions and my knitted underarm looks great. No more struggling with holes on my knits

  • @mariep6828
    @mariep68283 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Suzanne! It's so helpful to watch your video as I'm doing my first project with sleeves like these.

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!🧶

  • @lenaccarlsson
    @lenaccarlsson Жыл бұрын

    This is so clever!! Thank you for sharing, Suzanne.

  • @allyg8846
    @allyg88466 ай бұрын

    I'm about to follow along while I do a sweater arm - I haven't knit a garment in like 10 years and I'm so grateful for this help!

  • @kimoichetabarapberenge1765
    @kimoichetabarapberenge1765 Жыл бұрын

    You are soft spoken and a great teacher 💞

  • @kimoichetabarapberenge1765

    @kimoichetabarapberenge1765

    Жыл бұрын

    Writing from Kenya, we do not have great yarn made locally but I am managing with what is available

  • @changaKitty
    @changaKitty5 жыл бұрын

    WOW WOW WOW Thank you so much for showing this the under arm has always been difficult to finish ,but not anymore bless you for sharing this with us much appreciated.

  • @SuzanneBryan

    @SuzanneBryan

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Happy Knitting!

  • @myknittedheart
    @myknittedheart Жыл бұрын

    I've been watching some of your videos to see if there are any new techniques I could pick up. I'm happy to say a lot of these are things I've already sort of figured out on my own. Great minds ;-). This video was a new technique for me, and super helpful. I always ended up fixing these holes with the tails when I wove in the ends. I like this much MUCH better than that. My old way didn't leave things looking as neat as this. Love it! Thank you for taking the time to film and share with us.

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