drop stitches

Drop stitches are a knitting technique where a stitch is intentionally unraveled or dropped, allowing the yarn to travel downward through multiple rows. This creates decorative patterns, textures, and open areas in the fabric. While often used for artistic effects or lace designs, dropping stitches can also happen accidentally, leading to loose or runny sections in the knitting. When done intentionally, it requires careful planning and sometimes the use of corrective techniques to maintain the overall pattern and structure of the piece.