The second modification was the alteration of the sleeve armholes to become more narrow and raised.
Instead, it has wide-cut armholes in the sides to accommodate the arms.
Just before reaching the armholes, the knitter may add a few stitches for extra room under the arms.
Steeks can be used for front openings (such as on a cardigan), armholes, or necklines.
Stitches are then picked up around the armhole opening and the sleeve is knitted down toward the cuff in the round.
They frame the face, neck and shoulders, and complement the neckline and armhole lines.
One usually has large armholes and neck holes and a neckline that can reach down as far as the bottom of the chest.
The back is worked straight up from the armholes, and the fronts are worked to the same height with some decreasing at the neck edge for shaping.
