Mattress Stitch [A How To Tutorial]

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Learn How To Use The Mattress Stitch To Make An Invisible  Seam

Using the mattress stitch is a great way of grafting two knitted pieces together. Using this technique, the two pieces will be joined together using an invisible seam.

You will need to use two slightly different techniques for knitted pieces in the stockinette stitch and in the garter stitch.

In this tutorial, we have included both video tutorials and infographics that explain these two different techniques.

We have included an infographic which shows how to sew mattress stitches in the stockinette. It comes courtesy of Yarn-Store

mattress stitch | the knitting space

This infographic depicts how to sew mattress stitches in the garter. It comes courtesy of Knitting Daily.

mattress stitch | the knitting space

 

In this video tutorial from Patons Yarns, you will learn how to seam together two pieces in the stockinette stitch.

Watch this video and see how to use mattress stitches in stockinette!

In this video tutorial from Knit Purl Hunter, you will learn how to seam together two pieces in the garter stitch.

Watch this video and see how to use mattress stitches in garter!.

Check out our other knitting tutorials: Knitting Tips & Tricks.

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