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Beginning a seam

1

With the pieces placed next to each other with right

side upwards, thread the yarn tail through the fabric

after the irst stitch, moving the needle from front to

back. Then, take the needle behind the irst stitch on

the second piece from the back of the work to the

front. The yarn will form a igure 8. Tug gently to secure.

Mattress stitch

1

With the two pieces to be joined lying next to each

other, hook the horizontal bar of the irst stitch with

the tapestry needle. Move to the other piece and hook

the irst horizontal bar of the stitch on that side.

2

Repeat this moving from one piece to the next

and pulling the yarn to tighten the join.

Back stitch

1

Pin the pieces to be joined, with the right sides

together. Thread the loose end of yarn onto a

tapestry needle. Start by stitching the two outer edges

together, then bring the needle through the two pieces

1cm from back to front ahead of the previous stitch.

2

Push the needle back through at the position

where the yarn emerged from the previous stitch.

Return it to the front of the work, approx 1cm ahead of

the stitch just made. Repeat this until the whole join is

complete, working in a straight line.

Joining cast-off edges

1

Lay the two pieces to be joined right side up and with

the cast of edges touching. Thread a tapestry needle

with the loose yarn and push this through the centre of

the irst stitch, and then in and out through the centres

of two stitches on the opposite side.

2

Take the needle over to the irst side

and insert where it previously exited, bringing

it out through the centre of the next stitch. Repeat

this process alternating sides and stitching single

stitches until the pieces are joined.

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BLOCKING

This is the process of stretching

and shaping your inished

items to create the correct

dimensions and even out

your stitches. There are a few

diferent ways to achieve this:

Wet blocking: dampen the

pieces, gently squeeze out

excess water, pin to correct

measurements, leave to dry.

Steaming: lay a damp cloth

over your work and gently

iron over the top. Do not iron

directly on to your knitting.

Continue until the cloth is dry.

Alternatively, gently hover over

your work with the iron and

apply steam until the knitting

relaxes. Pin to the desired

measurements and allow to set.

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Pattern UPDATES

l Weave in ends on the

wrong side of the work,

along seams if possible.

Instead of tying any knots

it’s preferable to secure the

yarn by splitting a stitch and

pulling the yarn through it

l Steam, press or wet block

all individual pieces (see

right) and leave them to

dry thoroughly before

sewing up.

l Using the correct

technique for sewing

together your pieces

will result in a much

more professional inish.

See below for our

step-by-step guide.

l Take care to follow

the correct washing

instructions for your

ibre – you should ind

these on the ball band

TOP FINISHINGtips

OUR EXPERT GUIDE TO

PERFECT FINISHED ITEMS

LK 140 January

BROKEN RIB

GILET, P19

On the

Buttonband,

work Rows 1-2

as folls:

£ Row 1: p2, [k2,

p2] to last four

sts, k2, p2

£ Row 2: k2, [p2,

k2] to last four

sts, p2, k2

On the

Buttonhole Band,

work Row 1 as

folls:

£ Row 1: p2, [k2,

p2] to last four

sts, k2, p2