2 On the piece of the garment that will hold the pocket (usually a cardigan
front), work across the row on the right side to where the pocket will be
placed. Bind off the same number of stitches as used to knit your pocket
lining and work to the end of the row.
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Pockets (continued)
3 On the following row (wrong side), work across to the bound-off stitches.
Hold your pocket lining so that the wrong side is facing you. (The right side
of the lining should face the wrong side of the main garment piece.) Work
across the lining stitches from the holder.
Note:You may have to slip your lining stitches from the holder to a needle if the stitch holder feels
awkward or is not facing the right direction for you to work from it.
Inset pockets have a less noticeable appearance than patch pockets, as the front
of the pocket is actually your knit garment. You knit the back of the pocket, or the
lining, separately and put it on a stitch holder ahead of time; then you incorpo-
rate it when knitting the face of the garment that contains the pocket. You should
follow your pattern’s instructions for size and placement of an inset pocket. The
following steps illustrate how to create an inset pocket.
1 Knit the pocket lining(s) to the size indicated in your pattern’s instructions.
Instead of binding off the stitches, put them on a stitch holder. Steam the
lining to block it (see page 139).
Note:Pocket linings are usually knit in stockinette stitch so that they lie flat. You can knit a pocket
lining in the same color as the overall piece, or, if you prefer, you can knit the lining in an accent color.
How to Make an Inset Pocket