Topic: Finishing

Wet blocking is a technique that many knitters don't consider. Join us as we explore 4 reasons to wet block instead of using steam.

Have perfectly matched buttons by crocheting them from your garment yarn. Fast and easy, they add a fun touch ... especially for kids!

I've never understood why some knitters freak out if you use the words zipper and knitting in the same sentence. Adding a zipper to a garment isn't hard and
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With the front and back of your pillow knitted, join them together with crochet. Included are tips for finishing and examples of how we made our sample.

Joining shoulders seams on the machine creates a tidy seam and stabilizes the garment shoulders. This is the machine knitting version of the hand knitting
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Watch as we add a decorative insert between sections with E-wrap. NOTE: there is no sound on this video

Neatly seam rolled edges for a professional finish.

Add designer details to your garments with basic I-Cord accented seams and garment edges.

There are many, many ways to add a decorative touch to raglan decrease seams. Make the seams the focal point of your sweater. Here are a few
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Improve seams done when knitting in pattern. Tuck, slip, fairisle ... add a professional finish to your work. For more show-off seams see
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Getting neat joins when working sew-as-you-go can be challenging... especially when using the standard gauge machine. Here are 2 tricks that will help
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When creating bands on the machine, which comes first the band or the garment edge? Watch as we experiment with 2 methods of joining ribbed bands to a garment
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Add some interest when joining seams. Featuring our "waterfall" vest and duster, these techniques can add a designer touch to any seam

Setting in set-in sleeves on the knitting machine is a popular way to get sleeves into armholes. It takes some practice to achieve perfection, but this
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One little tip makes all the difference when working Knitweave. Learn how to create beautiful edges and a seaming stitch for finishing perfection.

Using the purl side of our knitting as the "public" (right) side gives the appearance of garter stitch. This is referred to as reverse stockinette. The purl
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Neatly join 2 pieces of knitting, stitches to stitches by grafting. More information about this technique can be found in the
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Here's a no-bulk seam that only eliminates the "bump" but provides a more stable seam than working Kitchener stitch. It's great for shoulder seams.It's
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Neatly joining pieces by grafting (or Kitchener stitch) is essential for all knitters. Doing it on the machine utilizes the needles to help make the perfect
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Neatly joining pieces by grafting (or Kitchener stitch) is essential for all knitters. Doing it on the machine utilizes the needles to help make the perfect
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There are times when sewing knitted pieces by hand just isn’t practical. Here’s a quick and easy method that can be used for blankets, kids wear or any
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This decorative seam is very useful in joining 2 pieces of knitting. You must plan ahead and set up your knitting to be able to use this technique.
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When knitting socks on the flatbed machine (or knitting them flat by hand) a seam is needed. You want this seam to be as comfortable as possible and still look
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When seaming ribbed pieces, it is important that you plan ahead. A little planning will ensure that your seams match and are picture perfect every time!

Machine knitters do not have the luxury of knitting neck bands or armhole bands in the round. A seam in the band is necessary. With a little thought (and a
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Finishing - especially seaming can make or break a knitted garment. Here are 2 methods of seaming pieces together. Mattress stitch with 2 variations,
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Why hide your shoulder seams? Use this decorative technique to add a designer touch to your next garmentThis technique was shared by long-time machine
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Here are some decorative band finishes that can be used for button and buttonhole bands. Also included are 4 methods of securing a doubled band for a
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Drop shoulder or modified drop shoulder sweaters can be fast, fun knits.

Here are a few tips to make them even faster!

If you don't have enough needles to knit the width you need, consider adding decorative seams. These techniques are perfect for garments or
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One simple trick when working mattress stitch will produce perfect stripe seams ... guaranteed! UPDATE: Fellow knitter Diana, recommends working
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Join knitted panels neatly without sewing! This cable-look join is easy, adds dimension and style to your knitting. Great for machine knit afghans.

Sew a pillow form in any shape. Don't settle for ready-made shapes ... create your own!

Sew-as-you-go technique to add a felled, decorative seam to your knitting