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Mattress stitch: how to join knitted pieces together | Better Homes and Gardens

A mattress stitch is a sewing technique used to connect two separate pieces of knitted fabric.

The great thing about the mattress stitch is that it produces an undetectable seam if done correctly.  100% bamboo mattress fabric

Mattress stitch: how to join knitted pieces together | Better Homes and Gardens

Yes, a mattress stitch is also known as a ladder stitch. 

 for using mattress stitch is that if you run out of yarn in the same colour, you can A mattress stitch is a simple technique that is worked on the right side of your knitting, row by row. A big pro use a similar colour, and no one will notice because it is an invisible seam.

Use mattress stitch when you need to seam two knitted pieces together that have been worked in stockinette stitch or ribbing, such as a jumper.

The secret to mattress stitch is to work the yarn loosely for a few rows, then pull the stitches together. Keep going like this until you’ve finished. 

There’s also no need to tie knots in your yarn with the mattress stitch. Just weave your ends in once you are finished. 

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Mattress stitch: how to join knitted pieces together | Better Homes and Gardens

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