There are 10 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. You may also be able to go through the bar on every other stitch moving upwards if you are working with a bulky yarn. Hello! Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Welcome to HeatherStorta.com, home of Master Knitter, knitwear designer and knitting instructor Heather Storta. By using our site, you agree to our. I have passion of sorts for finishing techniques. Read the instructions below, then watch the video at the end for a … You always work this stitch with the right sides facing up so you can make sure the seam is invisible on its best side. Lay down the knitting. If you really can’t stand to see another ad again, then please consider supporting our work with a contribution to wikiHow. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. The mattress stitch, also known as the invisible seam or invisible weaving, is a very flexible seam that works best for sewing garment pieces together because it makes for a flat, invisible seam. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. 2. The seam is on the wrong side (the back or hidden side) of your work, so it will not be visible. As we want this stitch to be invisible, use the same yarn you’ve knitted with (though we've used... 3. The mattress stitch is a great way to vertically connect two pieces of stockinette stitch fabric so it looks seamless. Well, that method is only really applicable if no further seaming will be happening on that edge. Aim for a tail that is twice as long as the area you will be seaming with the mattress stitch. For a lot of knitters, seaming finished pieces together is their least favorite part of of a project—it’s time-consuming and can turn out so ugly. Have a question or concern? It's a perfect technique for sewing sweater seams, blanket squares, and any other seams that you want to disappear in the finished project. Change ). I’ve got the answer: the mattress stitch! Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. The main technique of the mattress stitch is very simple, you work in the direction that the piece was knitted in and join the pieces together with the right sides facing you. The mattress stitch is my go-to stitch when finishing my projects. When I am not knitting, designing or teaching (my boys or knitters!) Going through two bars at once may cause puckering. ( Log Out /  You can easily learn how to use the mattress stitch and use it to join knit pieces as needed. We use cookies to make wikiHow great. I hope you find this helpful! Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 17,969 times. I love the sturdy, low-profile result of this seaming technique, and that image when you tighten the stitch and it just zips into place is one of the most satisfying visions in knitting! I am a TKGA certified Master Knitter, Tech Editor and Knitting Instructor. The mattress stitch is a method of joining knit pieces together to form one solid piece with a hidden seam. Here's the magic moment. wikiHow is where trusted research and expert knowledge come together. ( Log Out /  Mattress stitch is worked from the right side, which means you can keep an eye on what you are doing. Keep on mattress stitching back and forth for about an inch and then stop a minute. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window). If you recall, I did a whole series of videos on seaming a couple of years ago – and one of my videos showed how to finish off the end of mattress stitch. I am also a current Co-Chair of the TKGA Master Hand Knitting committee, the managing Editor of the K2TOG newsletter, a member of the Cast On editorial committee, and a current instructor of the TKGA Professional Knitter certification. (Click on 'Contact Me' for contact options.). Cut your yarn. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. This stitch is done from the right side of the fabric, and it provides the perfect hidden seam that’s strong and attractive. Move over to your other piece and go into the same place you came out of before (above left photo), pushing your needle through those next 2 bars and pull yarn through (right photo). Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Email me! This article was co-authored by our trained team of editors and researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness. Insert the needle in the same spot on the opposite side. It’s kind of like a figure 8 for the bind off edge. References. Joining Knit Pieces With the Mattress Stitch, {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/b\/b1\/Mattress-Stitch-Step-1.jpg\/v4-460px-Mattress-Stitch-Step-1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/b\/b1\/Mattress-Stitch-Step-1.jpg\/aid9145764-v4-728px-Mattress-Stitch-Step-1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"