I have been knitting for 60 years. Taught myself (before RUclips) and had no family or friends around to share my knitting journey. Still knit alone with no one to talk about knitting with. I am learning so much from your videos. Your technical expertise-yes expertise-is wonderful. That you can so clearly explain how to change, manipulate and alter patterns totally changed the way I look at my knitting. Thank you so much. Knit on!
Thank you so much for this tutorial! It's exactly what I have been looking for. This is the second cardigan with pockets I'm working on and I thought that there has to be an easier way to add pockets without having to stitch them on separately. Your video took all the guess work out of figuring it out and your explanation is so easy to understand and your pros/cons and tips and tricks are very helpful. I'm looking forward to trying it out when I get to that part of the pattern.
I very watched you probably since 2018 when I became a "K"nitter. You never fail to brighten my day. Even hubby recognizes your famous "Hellooooo" 🎵 ! Anyway, I saw you did this video and knew it would be perfect for mending the heel of hubby's socks! I followed to a T. For binding off, I picked up a row of stitches from the next row on the heel (the same number as on my working needle) but through the left leg, to make it sit properly on the needle. I then did a Kitchener stitch to graft the working stitches and picked up stitches. It makes for a very neat finish! Thanks for inspiring me!
This method gives such a nice, neat pocket. One thing I have learned is that if you have the Addi FlexiFlips, they are perfect for picking up the vertical bars. I like picking them all up in the beginning too and then I can just fly along and not have to look for them at the end of each row. Good Job!
Thanks, Amy Beth for this video. Clear and easy to follow- you anticipated my questions and exceeded my expectations for help on this add-on pocket. Like magic- wha-la I have a place to put my hands whilst walking on a cold day!!
I seriously said, "whoa" about a half a dozen times. This was so amazing. I will definitely be returning to this video to help me put some pockets on a cardigan I'm working on. Thank you!
Thank you so much for this tutorial! I have avoided sweaters with this type of pockets because I found the idea of adding pockets too intimidating. Now I will definitely give it a try.
My Mom and I always want a pocket for a tissue. This tutorial is great! I’ll now be able to add pockets to our knitted garments even when the pattern doesn’t call for them. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Thank you so much for this video!! I love having pockets but they never looked quite right when I did them patchwork style....going to try this method!
Thanks for posting this tutorial! I’ve been thinking of adding pockets to a store-bought cardigan and this will definitely be a good reference video if I decide to do it. The cardigan has a cabled pattern, but I’d definitely just want to do a Stockinette pocket, so it could look a little weird. I managed to find yarn that is pretty similar in color though. We’ll see!
Me too! I have a sweater (stolen from my dad's closet as a teenager...now it's officually mine) that is screaming for pockets, it is also cabley. I will for sure use this method. Now to match the yarn (ish). I hope my pockets flow as smoothly as Amy Beth's!
I need to knit 2 pockets for a cardigan , I love the idea of knitting the sides at the same time, My pattern calls for 19 stitches and 19 rows , do I need to cast on extra stitches as I see you are actually decreasing stitches as you knit ? Regards Ruth
ruth doyle I’m not actually decreasing pocket stitches, but joining them to the picked up stitches as I go using a K2tog or SSK...I might cast on 21 instead simply because the slipped/side stitches kind of fold under as part of the joining process.
Brilliant - both the technique and your excellent demonstration/teaching!! Thanks so much!!
I have been knitting for 60 years. Taught myself (before RUclips) and had no family or friends around to share my knitting journey. Still knit alone with no one to talk about knitting with. I am learning so much from your videos. Your technical expertise-yes expertise-is wonderful. That you can so clearly explain how to change, manipulate and alter patterns totally changed the way I look at my knitting. Thank you so much. Knit on!
Ellen Gymboss thank you so much for this comment!
Ellen Gymboss, have you tried Ravelry? It is a community for knitters, crocheters and weavers. You’d be most welcome there!
Thank you so much for this tutorial! It's exactly what I have been looking for. This is the second cardigan with pockets I'm working on and I thought that there has to be an easier way to add pockets without having to stitch them on separately. Your video took all the guess work out of figuring it out and your explanation is so easy to understand and your pros/cons and tips and tricks are very helpful. I'm looking forward to trying it out when I get to that part of the pattern.
I very watched you probably since 2018 when I became a "K"nitter. You never fail to brighten my day. Even hubby recognizes your famous "Hellooooo" 🎵 ! Anyway, I saw you did this video and knew it would be perfect for mending the heel of hubby's socks! I followed to a T. For binding off, I picked up a row of stitches from the next row on the heel (the same number as on my working needle) but through the left leg, to make it sit properly on the needle. I then did a Kitchener stitch to graft the working stitches and picked up stitches. It makes for a very neat finish! Thanks for inspiring me!
This method of putting pockets on is awesome it's much easier than the flap on the inside method..
Hello from Airdrie Canada. Fantastic tutorial, I love this method, Kasia
Thank you Amy Beth! You are a calm and concise teacher and I love your meditative voice!
This method gives such a nice, neat pocket. One thing I have learned is that if you have the Addi FlexiFlips, they are perfect for picking up the vertical bars. I like picking them all up in the beginning too and then I can just fly along and not have to look for them at the end of each row. Good Job!
Great! I was just wondering if the Addi FlexFlips would work. I am glad I read the comments!!
Thanks, Amy Beth for this video. Clear and easy to follow- you anticipated my questions and exceeded my expectations for help on this add-on pocket. Like magic- wha-la I have a place to put my hands whilst walking on a cold day!!
Thank you for this! Every other bloomin' video on adding pockets says to 'sew up the sides'. Um, no thank you. This is BRILLIANT!
I seriously said, "whoa" about a half a dozen times. This was so amazing. I will definitely be returning to this video to help me put some pockets on a cardigan I'm working on. Thank you!
Thank you! I was searching for a well explained and well visualized video of this technique and you did an amazing job teaching this. Thank you 🙏
Thank you! I will definitely be using your technique the next time I have to knit a pocket.
Thank you so much for this tutorial! I have avoided sweaters with this type of pockets because I found the idea of adding pockets too intimidating. Now I will definitely give it a try.
My Mom and I always want a pocket for a tissue. This tutorial is great! I’ll now be able to add pockets to our knitted garments even when the pattern doesn’t call for them. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Well done, Amy! Clear, immediately useful, thank you!
Thank you! You are a wonderful teacher 😊
Great video, Amy Beth! Thank you.
I love this! This exact technique is how I mend my socks! I just Kitchener the “bind off” row on to make a nice, tidy patch. :)
Thank you thank you thank you!! This is exactly what I've been looking for! ❤️
Excellent tutorial, Amy Beth...thank you very much!
I LOVE YOU lol!!! Thank you so much for this tutorial! I can't sew a pocket on and be pleased with it to save my life! This was amazing 😁
Brilliant tutorial for applied pockets! Can't wait to try this. Many thanks for this great episode!
Thank you, thank you Amy Beth, this video was so helpful ❤️
Lovely. What would happen if you dot't skip the first stitch of every row?
Thanks very Nice pocket
Thank you, Amy Beth. I love your tutorial and your little swatch. Doing a swatch like this would make a fun tooth 🦷 🧚♀️ fairy pillow. 😊
Excellent, off to try it now. Thank you.
Thank you so much for this video!! I love having pockets but they never looked quite right when I did them patchwork style....going to try this method!
Great tutorial! Thank you!
Thanks for posting this tutorial! I’ve been thinking of adding pockets to a store-bought cardigan and this will definitely be a good reference video if I decide to do it. The cardigan has a cabled pattern, but I’d definitely just want to do a Stockinette pocket, so it could look a little weird. I managed to find yarn that is pretty similar in color though. We’ll see!
Me too! I have a sweater (stolen from my dad's closet as a teenager...now it's officually mine) that is screaming for pockets, it is also cabley. I will for sure use this method. Now to match the yarn (ish). I hope my pockets flow as smoothly as Amy Beth's!
This is an awesome tutorial! Thanks! I am using it today on a cardigan I am test knitting. (THANK YOU)X2023
Thanks a lot.
Thank you this is so helpful!
Thanks lots
My garment is in garter stitch. How do i sew a garter stitch pocket onto a garter stitch sweater?
I need to knit 2 pockets for a cardigan , I love the idea of knitting the sides at the same time, My pattern calls for 19 stitches and 19 rows , do I need to cast on extra stitches as I see you are actually decreasing stitches as you knit ?
Regards Ruth
ruth doyle I’m not actually decreasing pocket stitches, but joining them to the picked up stitches as I go using a K2tog or SSK...I might cast on 21 instead simply because the slipped/side stitches kind of fold under as part of the joining process.
Thank you!
Thank you.
Where is my wild and crazy squirrel?
Too much TALKING!!! Why not go STRAIGHT to the tutorial and stop the TALKING!!!!
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