KNITTING
101 with Lisa and Danielle
Kitchener Stitch/Using Stitch Holder
XI. Kitchener Stitch
Ok
so you are ready to graft to pieces of knit fabric together so that there are no
visible seams.
Sound scary?
Truthfully, Kitchener stitch sounds a lot scarier than it really is.
With a little patience and the right instruction, anyone can do this
technique. You
will need the following:
Double pointed needles
Tapestry
needle
Quiet
area where you can concentrate
When
doing the Kitchener stitch it is sometimes helpful to repeat over an over as you
stitch “knit, purl, purl, knit”
Here
are so me helpful links to illustrate Knitty.com
Illustrated instruction
Knitting
at Noon video
This is the best video I have seen on the net for grafting
Remember
that this takes practice and that your first attempt will not be perfect.
The key to grafting is to keep a loose tension.
Your first instinct will be to pull tight on the stitches.
This will cause the fabric to pucker and you will notice the seam.
Keep those stitches loose!