Suzanne, this video is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much. I am currently working on knitting many, many mitered squares for a large blanket. I've really enjoyed using up all of my scraps. The 8" squares are all glorious random colors (often two or more colors to a square) with a one inch black border. My dilemma was going to be deciding on a seaming method. After watching your video I've decided the crochet method will work best because I shouldn't have to break the yarn as often once I've seamed the individual squares into long lengths.
The crocheted will be perfect as you can work from the ball of yarn. Less ends to deal with. I would love to see your project. You can post pictures in my Facebook group - Knitting with Suzanne Bryan
I'm intrigued by the crochet method. The gappiness at the edges can be fixed by weaving in the ends across the gap. One advantage of this method is easy of taking out the seam if you ever needed to. Many of the thrift-store sweaters I unravel to repurpose the yarn are seaming with the crochet method, and it's so easy to take the pieces apart once you figure out which end to pull. But perhaps one would rarely have to take apart a sweater you've knitted.
Great tip. It is also easy to remove the mattress stitch if it is installed properly. I have a video showing more details on it here - and how to remove it easily - ruclips.net/video/e9Es68bpJK0/видео.html - the bottom line is, the best one for you, is the one you like the most. Happy knitting.
Great video, thank you Suzanne. I, too, prefer the mattress stitch for the invisible factor and clean cast on/bind off edge. i did NOT know how to START the mattress stitch ( the figure 8)! I look forward to the videos of how to join stitches to stitches. Thanks for all you do for the knitting community.
I love mattress stitch very clean and neat I love all of your videos I watched from start to end I will really appreciate if you can help me how to calculate stitch’s without any pattern from top to bottom knitting any size growing up in India I have different tips and techniques I learned from my mom but you’re next level techniques are my favorite please help me to knit button down cardigan stitch count accuratei will really appreciate from my heart
Suzanne also has a pattern on her Ravelry page for ITAG Cardigan. She explains many elements of knitting, including how to calculate stitch gauge without any pattern, as you create your own. I hope you find what you're wanting to learn. Suzanne also has Bootcamp classes that are so awesome! I highly encourage anyone interested to sign up.
I love the mattress stitch. I will try the Slip Stitch Crochet as it look very interesting. I will not even attempt the back stitch, I was glad to learn about it but it isn't for me. I really enjoy those multiple technique choice video.Thank you Suzanne
Nice piece. I, too, prefer the mattress stitch. I got here because the Aran knit patterns that I like have a very terse description of how to finish a rolled-over ribbed neckband. Each pattern says "Fold neck to inside and slipstitch into place matching the lines of ribs". My google search for "slipstitch" (from that description) brought me here. Perhaps you may be able to provide guidance about how to "slipstitch into place". The I've invented is to pick up stitches around the base of the neckband with a second circular needle. I then fold the neckline over, and then alternate between the two circular needles -- I pass a stitch over from the top needle, then pull the stitch on my working needle over it (like a bind-off). I then do the same from the bottom needle. I'm able to work my way around the neckband and it looks great when I'm done. It is tedious, however. I would really appreciate any guidance you might offer about an easier way to do this.
I am very new to this and am hoping you can help me! I have watched a few of your videos and you do a really good job of explaining things. I have 3 panels(different colors) that I did on a knitting loom. The stitch I used was the 'stockinette - figure 8'.(That's what the lady called it in the video I followed) How can I attach the three panels so that you can't see the seam? I appreciate any help/advice!!!
A huge benefit of the crochet seam to me is that, while it's very sturdy, it's also really easy to undo if I need to adjust something, or even if I want to take all or part of the project apart. one snip and you can just pull it like a zipper.
Thank hoy for sharing Your knowledge. Your videos are always wonderful and full of great explanations. This one is wonderful, clear, and It is a pleasure to learn from you. Thank hoy very much.
Thank you, Suzanne! I agree Mattress stitch looks the best. I'm still learning so much from you like the Slip Stitch Crochet! Looks pretty quick and cool, but a bit more bulky than mattress stitch with less of a finished look.
This was very informative. I've been knitting for several years but am doing my first adult- sized sweater. The pattern I have just says "sew side and sleeve seams".. Not very helpful 😀. So thanks for making this video!
Hi Suzanne! Thank you for wonderful tutorial! I do prefer the mattress stitch but I need practice with all of these! So thanks again for another excellent video!🌸🌺
I’ve watched this with interest, but am a bit puzzled with your back stitch version. I use a blunt needle to do mine and always tilt the seam over towards me, and find the holes on the back to put the needle through cleanly. So my back stitch looks as good on the front of the knitting as both of the others. I’m not sold on mattress stitch. It is a fiddle to do and I don’t believe it is as strong as the others. Mattress stitch is vulnerable to pulling if caught up and that would create a gather which would be difficult for the garment wearer to rectify. The crochet chain would be a cinch to remove if necessary but would also be slightly vulnerable to someone ripping it out in seconds. Back stitch is a pain to pull out if you need to undo the seam, but in my book that is a virtue!!
Hi Suzanne! Thanks for the helpful video :) I was wondering if you had any advice for using the mattress stitch for setting in sleeves when it isn’t clear what bars to pick up on the sleeve to match stitches in the armhole?
I am adding this to my video todo list. Thank you for the suggestion. I have a sweater that will have set in sleeves on my needles, when I get to that part, I will make the video.
@@SuzanneBryan I have used the figure 8 for years, but just found out I've been doing it wrong! Thanks for this clear video! I also love the mattress stitch. I do a lot of crocheting, and I wonder if the crochet seaming would be better for seaming crochet pieces. I don't always have such a nice edge for the mattress seam to line up. Thanks for your clear videos. :)
Thank you very much for this excellent video. I learn a lot from your very clear tutorials. I have a question about how to do the selvedge stitches, does it matter if I do a slip stitch at the beginning of the row or if I knit (on RS) and purl (on WS) the first stitch?
Is there an advantage of using a back stitch over the mattress stitch? Does one tend to hold it’s shape and stretch less than the other? TIA Beautifully executed video!
Thank you so much for this tutorial! I love the slip stitch crochet method and since watching the video yesterday I have put my sweater together. I am very pleased with how it came out. I have tried to master the mattress stitch but get cross-eyed trying to find the correct ladder stitch. I can find the edge v's without a problem. Thanks again. 😊
Suzanne, you are such a wonderful teacher. Thank you for this video, now I know how to do the mattress seam properly. You make it so easy to learn. I love knitting sweaters for my family but I’m tired of just stockinette stitches in my patterns. I have so many stitch design patterns that call for multiple rows and multiple stitches. I have waisted so much time trying to convert them in the pattern of the sweater but never comes out symmetrically when I have to increase or decrease. I don’t know if you teach this or not. Do you have a class or video on how to do this? Or possibly any suggestions on how I can find a way to learn this? I would be most great full if you can help me to solve this problem. I will be anxiously waiting for your response. God Bless! 🌺🧶🌸
Thank you Suzanne-I'm a fairly experienced knitter (mostly self taught) and have never been happy with my slip stitch finishing. From now on I will be using the mattress stitch. I'm looking forward to your next video on finishing - I'm really grateful for this video.
Thank you for this video! It was extremely clear and easy to follow. I love that you showed the flaws as well. It makes it so real! I have only jus started to knit. Got myself into a big project by knitting a cardigan for myself. Almost finished but forgot to make the buttonholes! Any tutorial on that? I thought of cutting and finishing with sewn blanket stitch but am so scared of ruining my work!
On left out buttonholes. What I would do, is knit a sample of your buttonhole band, and it doest even need to be in the same yarn, just a sample, and practice on that. I would machine sew down the area each side of where you plan to cut, to reinforce it. This is on your practice piece, not on your sweater. Then cut and try the blanket stitch with a light weight yarn, or even an embroidery floss. It could look very, very nice.
@@SuzanneBryan Thank you for your kind reply! What I did in the end was separate one strand of my yarn and with that I picked up stitches and contoured my buttonhole and then I did use blanket stitch to actually make the buttonhole. I cut open only after all that process and they look great! It did take some courage though when I cut the first one!!
Suzanne, this video is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much. I am currently working on knitting many, many mitered squares for a large blanket. I've really enjoyed using up all of my scraps. The 8" squares are all glorious random colors (often two or more colors to a square) with a one inch black border. My dilemma was going to be deciding on a seaming method. After watching your video I've decided the crochet method will work best because I shouldn't have to break the yarn as often once I've seamed the individual squares into long lengths.
The crocheted will be perfect as you can work from the ball of yarn. Less ends to deal with. I would love to see your project. You can post pictures in my Facebook group - Knitting with Suzanne Bryan
Hi: Loved the video comparison to see the differences. I agree, Mattress stitch is the best.
I totally agree!
I'm intrigued by the crochet method. The gappiness at the edges can be fixed by weaving in the ends across the gap. One advantage of this method is easy of taking out the seam if you ever needed to. Many of the thrift-store sweaters I unravel to repurpose the yarn are seaming with the crochet method, and it's so easy to take the pieces apart once you figure out which end to pull. But perhaps one would rarely have to take apart a sweater you've knitted.
Great tip. It is also easy to remove the mattress stitch if it is installed properly. I have a video showing more details on it here - and how to remove it easily - ruclips.net/video/e9Es68bpJK0/видео.html - the bottom line is, the best one for you, is the one you like the most. Happy knitting.
Great video, thank you Suzanne. I, too, prefer the mattress stitch for the invisible factor and clean cast on/bind off edge. i did NOT know how to START the mattress stitch ( the figure 8)! I look forward to the videos of how to join stitches to stitches. Thanks for all you do for the knitting community.
The next video is coming up shortly, I am knitting the samples now.
@@SuzanneBryan Yay!!
This is super helpful, thank you!
You're so welcome!
Thank you. I was really struggling to do neat seams until I watched this, very much appreciated. 🙂
You’re welcome 😊
Thank you Suzanne. You’ve made this important part of knitting so simple to understand 😊
Crochet seaming can use a ball of yarn, it's seems to be better if you are seaming a rather long edge
Exactly. It is perfect for long seams.
I will definitely adopt the mattress stitch. Thank you for the well explained video.
You’re welcome 😊
I love mattress stitch very clean and neat I love all of your videos I watched from start to end I will really appreciate if you can help me how to calculate stitch’s without any pattern from top to bottom knitting any size growing up in India I have different tips and techniques I learned from my mom but you’re next level techniques are my favorite please help me to knit button down cardigan stitch count accuratei will really appreciate from my heart
If you go to my group on Facebook, and post your question there, you will get help. Knitting with Suzanne Bryan on Facebook.
@@SuzanneBryan Thanks a lot
Suzanne also has a pattern on her Ravelry page for ITAG Cardigan. She explains many elements of knitting, including how to calculate stitch gauge without any pattern, as you create your own. I hope you find what you're wanting to learn. Suzanne also has Bootcamp classes that are so awesome! I highly encourage anyone interested to sign up.
I love the mattress stitch. I will try the Slip Stitch Crochet as it look very interesting. I will not even attempt the back stitch, I was glad to learn about it but it isn't for me. I really enjoy those multiple technique choice video.Thank you Suzanne
Wonderful!
Nice piece. I, too, prefer the mattress stitch. I got here because the Aran knit patterns that I like have a very terse description of how to finish a rolled-over ribbed neckband. Each pattern says "Fold neck to inside and slipstitch into place matching the lines of ribs". My google search for "slipstitch" (from that description) brought me here.
Perhaps you may be able to provide guidance about how to "slipstitch into place". The I've invented is to pick up stitches around the base of the neckband with a second circular needle. I then fold the neckline over, and then alternate between the two circular needles -- I pass a stitch over from the top needle, then pull the stitch on my working needle over it (like a bind-off). I then do the same from the bottom needle. I'm able to work my way around the neckband and it looks great when I'm done. It is tedious, however.
I would really appreciate any guidance you might offer about an easier way to do this.
I am very new to this and am hoping you can help me! I have watched a few of your videos and you do a really good job of explaining things. I have 3 panels(different colors) that I did on a knitting loom. The stitch I used was the 'stockinette - figure 8'.(That's what the lady called it in the video I followed) How can I attach the three panels so that you can't see the seam? I appreciate any help/advice!!!
A huge benefit of the crochet seam to me is that, while it's very sturdy, it's also really easy to undo if I need to adjust something, or even if I want to take all or part of the project apart. one snip and you can just pull it like a zipper.
Hi Lesika! I always feel it is important to have options and try new techniques out, than choose what works best for you. 😊
Thank hoy for sharing Your knowledge. Your videos are always wonderful and full of great explanations. This one is wonderful, clear, and It is a pleasure to learn from you. Thank hoy very much.
Many thanks!
I would say I'm a self-taught knitter but really I'm Suzanne taught. LOVE that you compare methods! Thank you Suzanne.
You are so welcome, Susan! Your feedback is so sweet, thank you!!
You're incredible. Thanks a ton foe this valuable video ❤
Is this great on all clothing? Doll clothes? Thanks and Loving all your teaching me 🍎💗😊
Love the side by comparison! I'll definitely be referring to this video often. Love seeing how to finish each method at the top. Thanks!
Thank you for watching. I love comparisons too! Stay tuned, I have one coming up comparing seaming stitches to stitches.
Thank you, Suzanne! I agree Mattress stitch looks the best. I'm still learning so much from you like the Slip Stitch Crochet! Looks pretty quick and cool, but a bit more bulky than mattress stitch with less of a finished look.
You are so welcome!
My doll clothes pattern is odd it says use backstitch on the crotch of her pants but mattress stitch on the rest of the pants? Thanks 💗😊
This was very informative. I've been knitting for several years but am doing my first adult- sized sweater. The pattern I have just says "sew side and sleeve seams".. Not very helpful 😀. So thanks for making this video!
You are very welcome, Jolene! I am sure you sweater will be lovely! ❤️
Hi Suzanne! Thank you for wonderful tutorial! I do prefer the mattress stitch but I need practice with all of these! So thanks again for another excellent video!🌸🌺
You are so welcome!
🤗🤗Enjoy the holiday weekend!
Thank you ❤ as usual your tutorials are easy simple and clear to follow even for starter level
You're very welcome, Ashgan, I'm so glad you enjoy them! ❤️
I’ve watched this with interest, but am a bit puzzled with your back stitch version. I use a blunt needle to do mine and always tilt the seam over towards me, and find the holes on the back to put the needle through cleanly. So my back stitch looks as good on the front of the knitting as both of the others.
I’m not sold on mattress stitch. It is a fiddle to do and I don’t believe it is as strong as the others.
Mattress stitch is vulnerable to pulling if caught up and that would create a gather which would be difficult for the garment wearer to rectify.
The crochet chain would be a cinch to remove if necessary but would also be slightly vulnerable to someone ripping it out in seconds.
Back stitch is a pain to pull out if you need to undo the seam, but in my book that is a virtue!!
Thanks for your comments.
I use the crochet stitch with the figure 8 at the top and bottom.
Thank you!
Hi Suzanne! Thanks for the helpful video :) I was wondering if you had any advice for using the mattress stitch for setting in sleeves when it isn’t clear what bars to pick up on the sleeve to match stitches in the armhole?
I am adding this to my video todo list. Thank you for the suggestion. I have a sweater that will have set in sleeves on my needles, when I get to that part, I will make the video.
I àlways use the mattress stitch. Never used the figure 8.
Oooh, give it a try, you will love it.
@@SuzanneBryan I have used the figure 8 for years, but just found out I've been doing it wrong! Thanks for this clear video! I also love the mattress stitch. I do a lot of crocheting, and I wonder if the crochet seaming would be better for seaming crochet pieces. I don't always have such a nice edge for the mattress seam to line up. Thanks for your clear videos. :)
I really appreciate this video Suzanne. Thanks. I’m sold on the mattress stitch too. It’s an excellent joining method. Have a great day!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you, Suzanne. This was a great comparison. I, too, prefer the mattress stitch. It's the one I was taught in the last century!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you Suzanne!
I agree with you mattress stitch is 1st great demonstration thank you 1st class teacher
You are so welcome, Karen! Thanks for watching! 😊
This has helped me tremendously, thank you soo much Suzanne : - )
Yay, I'm so glad to hear this, Susan! ❤️
This is great! Yes, I need to know the smoothest way to seam vertical stitches to vertical stitches
Coming up soon. I am knitting the samples as we speak.
What is the figure 8 stage
Thank you so much for doing this shows! This video is very original detail gave peoples good lesson. Love it very much ❤❤❤
Thank you very much for this excellent video. I learn a lot from your very clear tutorials. I have a question about how to do the selvedge stitches, does it matter if I do a slip stitch at the beginning of the row or if I knit (on RS) and purl (on WS) the first stitch?
Is there an advantage of using a back stitch over the mattress stitch? Does one tend to hold it’s shape and stretch less than the other? TIA
Beautifully executed video!
Thank you for sharing how you do these stitches I am very grateful 😊
Thankyou, I can now do mattress stitch.
You are very welcome, Sandra, thanks for watching! 😊
Thank you so much for this tutorial! I love the slip stitch crochet method and since watching the video yesterday I have put my sweater together. I am very pleased with how it came out. I have tried to master the mattress stitch but get cross-eyed trying to find the correct ladder stitch. I can find the edge v's without a problem. Thanks again. 😊
Suzanne, you are such a wonderful teacher. Thank you for this video, now I know how to do the mattress seam properly. You make it so easy to learn. I love knitting sweaters for my family but I’m tired of just stockinette stitches in my patterns. I have so many stitch design patterns that call for multiple rows and multiple stitches. I have waisted so much time trying to convert them in the pattern of the sweater but never comes out symmetrically when I have to increase or decrease. I don’t know if you teach this or not. Do you have a class or video on how to do this? Or possibly any suggestions on how I can find a way to learn this? I would be most great full if you can help me to solve this problem. I will be anxiously waiting for your response. God Bless! 🌺🧶🌸
I love that green yarn. Who is making that color?
The yarn is Malabrigo Rios in Apple Green, you can get it from www.stevenbe.com. He has it in stock.
@@SuzanneBryan Thanks...that was quick!!
Thanks so much for all the trouble you went to! Much appreciated.
Very interesting and very well explained
Thank you very much, Valeria! 😊
Always such a good explanation of different methods.
Perfect..Thank you so much
You're very welcome, Lubna! 😊
Cool comerival and thanks fr the instructions.❤
As always really informative
Thanks again!
I realy loved the video
Thanks
☺️ Thank you! Easy to follow.
Very helpful many thanks
yes i love the video..very very helpful
Thank you Suzanne-I'm a fairly experienced knitter (mostly self taught) and have never been happy with my slip stitch finishing. From now on I will be using the mattress stitch. I'm looking forward to your next video on finishing - I'm really grateful for this video.
You are so welcome!
Thank you for this video! It was extremely clear and easy to follow. I love that you showed the flaws as well. It makes it so real! I have only jus started to knit. Got myself into a big project by knitting a cardigan for myself. Almost finished but forgot to make the buttonholes! Any tutorial on that? I thought of cutting and finishing with sewn blanket stitch but am so scared of ruining my work!
On left out buttonholes. What I would do, is knit a sample of your buttonhole band, and it doest even need to be in the same yarn, just a sample, and practice on that. I would machine sew down the area each side of where you plan to cut, to reinforce it. This is on your practice piece, not on your sweater. Then cut and try the blanket stitch with a light weight yarn, or even an embroidery floss. It could look very, very nice.
@@SuzanneBryan Thank you for your kind reply! What I did in the end was separate one strand of my yarn and with that I picked up stitches and contoured my buttonhole and then I did use blanket stitch to actually make the buttonhole. I cut open only after all that process and they look great! It did take some courage though when I cut the first one!!
@@elainelenoir5939 Wonderful!
THANK YOU ❤
Great video, thank you
Glad you liked it, Denise! ❤️
Thank you for showing the backs of the completed seams and stretching them!
I have nothing original to say: I agree with all the comments 😁 Thank you!
Thank you too!