It all started with a sweater (if you are curious, you can see it in this video). I knit it in fisherman’s rib, and when it was time to seam the sides and the sleeves, I wanted the seam to be invisible, flat, stretchy and preferably reversible (in case I decide to wear the sweater inside …
If you’ve ever tried stitching two pieces knitted in garter stitch, you know that most seams don’t work as well for garter stitch as they do for stockinette and other stitches. But there is one seam that is perfect for garter stitch. In fact, this seam is useless for putting together knitted pieces made in …
Flat, Reversible, and Almost Invisible Seam for Garter Stitch Read More »
There is a stigma around Kitchener stitch. Many knitters consider it to be confusing and hard to remember. In reality, it’s not THAT complicated, but yes, it does require some sewing skills. Even though Kitchener stitch is the best way to create an absolutely invisible seam, there are other ways to join stitches that look …
Russian Grafting – an Alternative to Kitchener Stitch Read More »