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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
This infographic depicts how to sew mattress stitches in the garter. It comes courtesy of Knitting Daily.
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.
awesome tutorial! Thanks
Sandra – Thank you for the positive comment. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the tutorial.
Happy Birthday Dawn.Great to see you this summer.You are one sweet Lady.
Now I know what are invisible seams,,awesome tutorial..Thank you very much..
This is so amazing, it’s going to make a huge difference to my knitted word. Thank you so much . . .
Finally!!! A tutorial and explanation I comprehended. Will never make another mess with this stitch!
What stitch do you ise if you have different edges like cable that meets at the shoulders and is combined with moss stitch?
Wonderful matresss stitch will use it definitely.