Picking up stitches on neck neckband for sweater

Hi I am a bit confused with the neckband. I have uploaded photo to help


I’m doing the picking up 81 sts evenly around neck but can’t figure how. Any help? Thanks

Personally I would take the number of stitches on hold front and back away from 81, divide the answer by 2, this will be the number of stitches you have to pick up each side. I would pick up loops along the edge with a needle and see how close you are to the number you need. It’s not as complicated as it sounds.

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Gorgeous sweater!
You’ll do fine with the pick up of sts as flknit5 recommended.

Thank you both I will try that

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