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Title: Seaming rib knitting
Post by: Ploshkin on October 07, 2021, 21:43:45 PM

I hate sewing up knitting, in fact where possible I knit in the round to avoid seams.  I find it hard to sew up neatly especially ribbing.  I use backstitch for stocking stitch seams which is usually reasonably tidy but am never sure what is the best for ribbing.
Hos do you sew yours?

Title: Re: Seaming rib knitting
Post by: Greybird on October 07, 2021, 23:06:51 PM

Mattress stitch - worked from the right side, one stitch in from the edge. Pick up 2 bars on one side and then the corresponding 2 bars on the other and repeat. Pull the edges together for a seamless effect. Every couple of centimetres give the section you've done a good tug along it's length to make sure you haven't done it too tight.

Title: Re: Seaming rib knitting
Post by: Syrinx on October 08, 2021, 08:01:46 AM

Same as Greybird. Always use mattress stitch

Title: Re: Seaming rib knitting
Post by: b15erk on October 08, 2021, 09:33:45 AM

Same here @Ploshkin , although only the past few years. It takes a lot of patience at first, but it does look sooo much better.

I'm with you though, circular means no seaming needed!  :thumbsup:

Jessie

Title: Re: Seaming rib knitting
Post by: Flobear on October 08, 2021, 11:28:30 AM

I've only ever sewn ribbed cuffs, not a whole ribbed garment and use an overstitch on the side that is to be seen. However, mattress stitch sounds like a better idea (https://yoursmiles.org/tsmile/family/t1056.gif)

Title: Re: Seaming rib knitting
Post by: Ellabella on October 08, 2021, 11:48:32 AM

Mattress stitch is the best way, it gives a lovely result but I hate doing it and am another knit in the round where you can fan.

Title: Re: Seaming rib knitting
Post by: Diane on October 08, 2021, 16:52:48 PM

Mattress stitch for me, it closes the seam like magic

Title: Re: Seaming rib knitting
Post by: Deafoldbat on October 08, 2021, 19:32:49 PM

Whip stitch on the inside, not too deep and not pulled too tight. It will flatten out and there won't be a ridge. Mattress stitch if you have the patience...

Title: Re: Seaming rib knitting
Post by: Greybird on October 08, 2021, 19:59:16 PM

I always find mattress stitch very satisfying to do and don't find it takes too long. Very good for pattern matching too.

Title: Re: Seaming rib knitting
Post by: Ploshkin on October 08, 2021, 20:00:07 PM

Thank you all.  Why have I never done that?  I've just done a cuff,  it was dead easy and it looks spot on  :thumbsup: