Abstract: An apparatus and method for deknitting a knitted tape of yarn having a plurality of yarn ends. The apparatus includes a plurality of stationary cylindrical connectors arranged in parallel alignment across the frame structure of the apparatus. One stationary connector, proximate to the knitted yarn receiving end of the apparatus, is positioned parallel to and beside an adjustable cylindrical connector which can be selectively moved closer to or further away from the stationary connector. The adjustable and parallel stationary connector thus form a deknitting restraining gap of adjustable dimension, the dimension being adjustable to restrict the traverse of the knitted yarn sufficiently to effectively deknit the yarn with uniform tension on each yarn end being deknitted. The apparatus uniformly deknits yarns of various types and deniers.