Sew the edges of knitted items. Sewing knitted parts - knitted crochet stitch. How best to do this, what techniques are there?

The choice of stitch depends on the pattern and thickness of the yarn. The seam is made with an embroidery needle with a blunt tip or a special needle for wool, preferably with the same yarn with which the entire product is knitted.

It is advisable to use the thread left over from a set of loops. This recommendation applies to any smooth or slightly fluffy yarn.

When sewing items knitted from long-pile yarn or from uneven threads with thickenings, it is better to take smooth yarn that matches the color. Even if you have a short end of thread left, at least start sewing a seam with it, then the edge of the product will be smooth and neat.

When is a vertical knit stitch needed?

In cases where it is necessary to make a seam running parallel to the direction of knitting, for example, to connect the back to the shelves or to sew together sleeves, use one or another type of vertical seam.

The knitted parts are laid out face up. The edges to be sewn must be smooth, without adding a stitch made directly next to the edge. etc., and the same number of rows should be located on both sides of the future seam. Therefore, it is better to add a stitch along the edge, for example to fit in or to widen a sleeve, not immediately after the edge, but after stepping back from it by 1-2 stitches. First, connect the edge. n. cast-on rows (see figure below). To do this, insert the needle from bottom to top next to the edge. first one, then the second part.

If there are loops of the front stitch next to the edges: (see figure below) - first pick up the arc of the faces with a needle. p., located directly next to the edge, and then - the arc of the faces. etc., located on the other side of the seam, etc. It is necessary to stitch without missing a single thread, i.e. connecting one row to another in series, working with the needle from right to left.

Proceed in the same way when sewing parts with areas of the reverse surface near the edges. sts or parts made with 1x1 elastic (in this case it is better to start and end a row of purl stitches). On each side of the seam, the arcs of the corresponding backs are picked up with a needle. n. next to the edges. As a result, one whole stitch is formed from the two halves - front or back. This seam will be a little thicker than the next proposed option, but it gives a complete match of the pattern even when knitting multi-colored stripes.

In the event that the yarn is thick or different loops approach the seam on both sides: (see figure below) - sew by inserting a needle under the broach between the edges. and the loop next to it, alternately on one or the other part. The seam is flatter and less noticeable.

When sewing parts knitted with garter stitch, two joining methods are possible. If chrome. items are a regular chain (see figure below), then from persons. The sides of the 1st part use a needle to pick up the edge by both walls (or only by the front wall) and at the same time insert the needle into the edge. p. 2nd part so that the stitch has a horizontal direction. However, such a seam is noticeable. Therefore, in the case of garter knitting, it is more advisable to make a jagged edge on the parts to be sewn in advance. For this purpose chrome. stitches are knitted in each row (i.e., both at the beginning and at the end of the row) in garter stitch: teeth-knots are formed along the edge. When stitching, the needle is inserted alternately into the knot of one or the other part. In this case, the nodules fit into one another like the teeth of a “zipper.” This creates a flat seam that looks like an extra purl. n. When making all vertical seams, the thread is not pulled too tightly so that the seams remain elastic.

Two parts can be connected in a vertical direction without the help of a needle. This durable and decorative connection option is called knitting (see figure below). First, one part is made (with a regular edge in the form of a chain), and then the second part is attached to the first in the process of knitting in every 2nd row: edge. p. of the 2nd part is knitted together with the chrome. p. 1st part - front or back according to your choice. There are many varieties of this method. For example, you can first knit together the last 2 stitches of the row of the 2nd part, and then knit a separate stitch on the edge of the 1st part. The reverse row is knitted as usual.

When is a horizontal knit stitch needed?

Horizontal loop-to-loop seam. Two parts knitted in opposite directions can be joined with a special seam, which is an imitation of a knitted row. This seam is almost invisible and is especially suitable for products knitted from thick yarn. In this way, for example, the shoulder seam, the top seam of the hood are made, the front and back parts are connected in batwing cut models, etc. The parts of the knitted product (the loops of the last row are not covered in these cases!) are placed opposite each other on a flat surface. The loops are connected by picking them up directly from the knitting needles, or by first knitting 1 r. with a contrasting thread, which is gradually unraveled. To prevent open stitches from “running away,” you can first lightly iron them through 2 layers of damp gauze. Sew from right to left across faces. side with the same yarn used to knit the product. The length of the thread should be 3-4 times the length of the row being sewn. It is better to leave a longer thread, since it is impossible to add it during work without a visible deterioration in the appearance of the seam. The thread tension should be even. It is easiest to connect the parts when all the stitches in the last row are knit stitches. Fig. 1 - The needle is inserted from the bottom up, first into the edge. n. of the bottom and top rows, then from top to bottom again to the edge. n. lower river and remove it from the bottom up from the 2nd st of the lower row, then remove it from the knitting needle.
Fig. 2 - The needle is inserted again from top to bottom into the edge. p. of the top row and taken from the bottom up from the 2nd p. of the top row; then the needle is inserted from top to bottom into the 2nd st. of the bottom row and from bottom to top into the adjacent 3rd st.
Fig. 3 - Repeat these movements, passing either 2 stitches of the top row or 2 stitches of the bottom row in 1 stitch. In this case, the first stitch of the pair is already stitched. By inserting the needle into the loop, it is removed from the knitting needle. Pieces knitted with purl stitch can be turned over and sewn from the reverse side of the faces. stitch with a loop-to-loop stitch.

When sewing parts made with 1x1 elastic, difficulties arise due to the loop shift by half a loop. It is recommended to distribute all persons. and out. p. two parts on 4 knitting needles so that on both sides only faces lie on the knitting needles. n. Now you can first connect only faces with a loop-to-loop seam. n. elastic bands, skipping purl. (see picture below). Having finished the work, turn the knitting and sew the remaining stitches with the same seam (they are knit on the wrong side). It is not recommended to sew parts of products knitted with a structural or relief pattern using a knitted seam “loop to loop” due to the shift in the loop rhythm by half a loop. It is better to sew them after the loops are closed.

The connection of the longitudinal and transverse fabrics, for example, when sewing on a sleeve without an edging or with a small edging, is also carried out using the “loop to loop” method. The back and front parts are pre-sewn along the shoulder seams. Clip off the sleeve with front and back at the shoulder seam (middle of the sleeve) and at the corners of the sleeve. The remaining sections are cut off approximately every 5 cm. The needle is inserted into the open loops of the sleeve in the same way as when stitching faces. p. of the bottom row (see figure below), and instead of the loops of the top row, alternately grab 1 or 2 transverse threads between the chain of edge p. and a path from adjacent stitches onto the front or back parts.

You can sew on the open loops of the sleeve using a quilt stitch, in which case the connection is a little flatter (see figure below). First, bring the needle out from the bottom up through the front (back) part next to the hem, and then through the 1st stitch of the sleeve. After this, the needle is inserted next to the right from top to bottom and removed from bottom to top through 2 (or alternately through 1) transverse threads of the front (back), while stitching the 2nd stitch of the sleeve. Then the needle is again inserted into the 1st loop of the sleeve, passed under 2 transverse threads of the front (back) and brought out through the 3rd stitch of the sleeve. The needle is again inserted into the 2nd stitch of the sleeve and removed, passing 2 transverse threads, through the 4th stitch of the sleeve, etc.: each stitch of the sleeve is stitched twice all the time. Small parts are often attached using a quilt stitch: trims, pockets, trims.

Crocheting a seam

Some types of seams can be crocheted. The main advantage of such seams is that later you can always unravel them very easily and quickly if there is a need to reface the product.

When sewing sleeves with regular piping, you can use a chain stitch. Outwardly, it looks like a chain of air. p. The details of the back and front are sewn and turned inside out, the sleeve is turned to the front. side and insert so that the top point of the sleeve coincides with the shoulder seam. Begin stitching from the armhole.

The hook is inserted from top to bottom through both layers of fabric, the yarn is grabbed and a loop is pulled through the fabric and through the stitch already on the hook. The chain stitch can be used when processing the neckline, armholes and bottom of a knitted product, if you need to cast on an even row of loops along the edge. Having sewn the knitting with a chain stitch along the intended line, then knit or crochet new loops from the chain stitches, picking them up either by both walls or only by the front.

You can also crochet shoulder seams. If the shoulders are straight and the pattern allows, use a loop-to-loop stitch with a needle. If the shoulders are beveled, then you can also leave open stitches, first forming a bevel using the method of knitting in short rows. Then you can use one of the following techniques. If there is stockinette stitch next to the seam, you can fold the details of the faces. sides inward (loops on the knitting needles), insert the hook into the 1st st from the first knitting needle, then into the 1st st from the second knitting needle. Pick up the working thread, pull it through the loops on the hook and slip the knitted loops from the knitting needles. Insert the hook into the next pair of sts, etc.

In the case where there is a pearl pattern, elastic band, or garter stitch next to the shoulder seam, a crochet seam using loose loops is more effective. The simplest option is to take one stitch on each side one by one and pull it into the stitch lying on the hook (see figure below). There is no need for a working thread. The last row of the back and front shoulders should be done more freely than usual. The seam is barely noticeable.

Using these tips, you can choose the most convenient way to sew the parts of your product, and your work will be neat and wear well.

Methods of joining knitted fabric

A very useful lesson for beginners to master knitting.

1. This is important to know

If the parts are well connected and processed correctly, assembly of the product is easier to do by hand. Knit all edges with special care, i.e. cast-on, side and edges with closed loops. To sew the pieces together, use a needle with a rounded tip, the thickness of the needle should match the thickness of the yarn. If the parts are knitted from smooth or slightly fluffy yarn, then they are sewn together with the same thread. To sew pieces made from fancy yarn with knots, loops or fringe, it is better to use smooth yarn that matches the main color.
Before cutting the thread from the ball, use the ends of the thread of the beginning and last row, as well as the ends resulting from changing balls. In the photo, for clarity, the seams are made with a thread of a contrasting color.

2. Horizontal loop-to-loop seam
The seam is made along the front side of the product.
For connection two edges with closed loops(eg shoulder edges) place the pieces right side up against each other. First grab half of the edge loop of the bottom piece, then half of the edge loop of the top piece, inserting the needle from the bottom up (see photo 1). Sew from right to left the stitches of the row located directly behind the row next to the closed stitches. Take half of two loops alternately on the upper and lower parts. The stitched thread forms a new row of loops (see photo 2). Pull the thread evenly.
Connecting inlaid edges(for example, the lower edges of a batwing sleeve) is done according to the same principle. First, grab the whole edge loop (see photo 3), then take the whole loop of the main pattern alternately on the top and bottom parts (see photo 4). The resulting seam is barely noticeable. In the described seams, a slight thickening is formed on the wrong side of the part. To avoid it (especially when knitting with thick yarn), sew open loops of parts. The loops of both knitted parts are on the knitting needles. Insert the needle from bottom to top into the edge loops of the bottom and top parts, then into the bottom edge loop and at the same time remove it from the adjacent loop (see photo 5).
Repeat this technique on the top part, i.e. insert the needle into the edge loop and out of the adjacent loop (see photo 6).
Grab half of two loops alternately on the upper and lower parts (see photo 7).

First, place both pieces face up against each other.

Then simply stitch one row using a loop stitch from right to left.

When connecting cast-on edges, start with edge loops.

The knitted loop-to-loop stitch looks beautiful if the working thread is not pulled tight.

Gradually remove the open loops from the knitting needle.

When stitching, a needle is used to grab half of two adjacent loops.

This seam is truly invisible, since there is no thickening on the wrong side.

3. Vertical seam (mattress)
The seam is also made on the front side of the work, for example, for side edge connections(side seams and sleeve seams).
Place the pieces right side up and sew from right to left. Insert the needle into the fabric next to the edge loop, first on the top part, then bring it out from the bottom up on the bottom part, then grab the first broach between the 1st stitch and the edge loop on the top part (see photo 8). On the lower part, grab the 1st and 2nd broaches, on the upper part, grab the 2nd and 3rd broaches in the middle of the 1st stitch and the edge loop (see photo 9). Sew like this, grabbing the next 2 broaches alternately on the upper and lower parts (see photo 10).
Do not pull the thread too tight. A “tubular” seam is formed between the knitted parts. The patterns of the parts, whether colored stripes or raised patterns, must match each other exactly. For some patterns and when knitting with thick yarn, it is recommended to grab the broaches between the edge loop and the 1st loop of the main pattern. To connect the parts made with purl stitch, grab alternately 1 p. of the lower and 1 p. of the upper part, inserting the needle into the 1st p. next to the edge loop (see photo 11). Since the cross threads of the seam remain visible, use the same yarn from which the parts are knitted for stitching. Don't pull the thread too tight.

Place the two pieces right side up and sew from right to left.

For the first loop, grab only one broach, then grab two broaches at a time.

Due to the displacement of these broaches, the loops are located close to each other.

Areas knitted with purl stitch can be joined with a mattress seam.

4. Stitch seam
This stitch is often used for sewing on trims. Baste the bottom edge of the binding to the right side of the neckline and hide any uneven edges. Sew the “stitch” stitch of the 1st stitch next to the cast-on edge (see photo 12).
For connection beveled, resp. rounded edges Place the pieces right sides inward and pin them together. Make the 1st stitch over the edge and bring the needle to the left after the 1st stitch. For each subsequent stitch, insert the needle into the previous exit point and bring the needle to the left for a stitch length equal to 1 stitch, respectively. 2 p. (see photo 13).

The binding is sewn on the front side using a “stitch” seam.

1. Horizontal knit stitch: (loop-to-loop stitch)

A) Used to join stockinette pieces using open stitches. Does not disrupt the structure of the knitted fabric and maintains its elasticity. When sewing with a loop-to-loop stitch, an additional row is always formed on the fabric. If, for example, a pattern with repeat is knitted in 4 rows, then two rows are knitted on one piece (we see the finished row and a row on the knitting needle), and on the second piece only 1 row is knitted; the loops on the knitting needles when joined will give us the 4th row of rapport. The open loops of both parts are placed opposite each other and stitched from right to left along the front side with a thread of the same color and thickness that was used to knit the parts. For this:

the needle is inserted from the bottom up from the wrong side to the front side in the 1st loop of the bottom row
then - from top to bottom from the front side to the wrong side into the 1st loop of the top row and immediately bring it from the bottom up to the adjacent 2nd loop of the top row
insert the needle from top to bottom from the front side to the wrong side into the 1st loop of the bottom row and immediately bring it out from the bottom up into the adjacent 2nd loop of the bottom row. Then - from top to bottom into the 2nd loop of the top row, and bring it out into the adjacent 3rd loop, etc.

The seam loops should be the same size as the fabric loops. Only under this condition will the seam be completely invisible. If the parts to be sewn are connected with a 1x1 elastic band, then the same method can be used when joining. To do this, placing the loops opposite each other, connect only the front loops to each other, skipping the purl loops. Then turn the product with the wrong side facing you and sew the remaining loops with the same seam (they are the front ones on the wrong side)

When sewing from a knitting needle, insert the needle from bottom to top, first into the edge loops of the lower and upper parts. After this, insert the needle from top to bottom into the edge loop of the lower part and remove it from bottom to top from the next loop. Then remove the 2nd loop from the needle.

Insert the needle alternately from the upper to the lower part and remove it from the next loop lying on the knitting needle. After that, do not tighten the thread too tightly.

The loops on the knitting needle and the seam form a new row on the knitted fabric.

On parts knitted with purl stitch, the loops are sewn together, bringing the needle out not from the bottom (from the wrong side) up (to the front side), but from the top (from the front side) down (to the wrong side) and vice versa.

b) along open loops of the longitudinal and along the edges of the transverse fabric of parts

The parts are sewn from right to left along the front side with a horizontal knitted seam, inserting the needle into the open loops of one fabric and capturing the arcs of the loops located next to the edges of the other fabric.
This connection is used, for example, when sewing sleeves into armholes

V) on closed edge loops

Place the pieces opposite each other, right sides up, and secure them. Sew the seam evenly, pulling the thread up to maintain the same height of the knit stitches at the seam.

2. Vertical knit stitch (aka "mattress seam")

Used to connect knitted parts along the edges of the fabric. It is performed on the front side of the work, which makes it possible to perfectly combine patterns. There is no need to baste or chip the edges before sewing the parts together.

Purl fabric: Always pick up one cross thread on each side! Pull the thread tighter; a winding line is formed on the canvas, well camouflaged in the purl loops:

3. To join knitted parts, a hand-stitched seam (also known as a “back needle”) is also used.

4. A short hook is also used to sew parts together.

To sew together finished parts, special knitted seams are used: horizontal, vertical, kettel. When sewing with knitted seams, the joints of the parts are almost invisible.

Before sewing the finished parts, they must be steamed and ironed. Steam through double folded gauze or a damp cloth. Place a thin blanket and sheet on the ironing table. Lay out the knitted parts, straighten them and pin them along the contour with needles. Place the wet, wrung-out gauze over the tied parts. Steam lightly with an iron. Leave the parts on the table until completely dry.

If the part is knitted with a relief pattern, then it should not be steamed. Place the piece on the ironing table and place wet, wrung out gauze on it for 30 minutes. Remove the gauze and leave the part on the table until completely dry. After that, start sewing the parts together.

Horizontal knit stitch

This seam is used for sewing parts that have sewing edges with open loops. To prevent the stitched parts from unraveling, knit several rows of auxiliary thread over the last row. Apply a damp cloth and iron the edges of the piece. Then unravel the rows connected with the auxiliary thread. Place the parts with open loops opposite each other and sew along the front side from right to left with the threads of the main color that were used to knit the parts of the product. From the wrong side, insert a needle and thread from the bottom up into the first loop of the bottom row. Then pull it from the front side into the first loop of the top row and bring it out from the wrong side into the 2nd loop of the top row from the bottom up.

Pull the needle and thread from the front side into the first loop of the bottom row and from the wrong side, bring the needle out of the 2nd loop of the bottom row from bottom to top.

Insert from top to bottom into the 2nd stitch of the top row and pull from bottom to top from the 3rd loop. Sew the remaining loops in the same way. In order for the seam to be invisible, the stitched loops should be the same size as in the knitted parts.

When sewing a sleeve with an armhole, a connection of the longitudinal and transverse fabric is required. Here a horizontal knitted seam is used. Sew with a horizontal seam from right to left from the right side. Insert the needle into the open loop of the fabric and pick up the arc of the loop located next to the edge loop of the other fabric. Sew the remaining loops in the same way.

When stitching the reverse surface, the horizontal knitted seam is made according to a different pattern. Insert the needle and thread from top to bottom into the first loop of the bottom row and pull it into the 2nd loop from bottom to top. Then insert the needle from the bottom up into the first stitch of the top row. Bring the needle from top to bottom from the 2nd stitch of the top row. Sew the remaining loops in the same way.

When sewing 1 x 1 elastic from the front side, connect only the front loops and skip the purl loops. Then turn the pieces to the wrong side and sew the remaining loops in the same pattern, since on the wrong side these loops will be knitted.

In order for the seam thread to be invisible, its color must be the same as the yarn, so the parts are sometimes sewn with the same thread with which the product itself was knitted, or ordinary sewing threads similar in color are used.

Vertical knit seam

Using a vertical knitted seam, knitted parts are sewn from the front side from top to bottom along the edges of the fabric.

Insert a needle with a thread of the same color between the broaches of the edge and the first loop of the left part towards you. Then, in the same way, pull the needle and thread under the upper broaches on the right part. In this way, sew the parts until the end, using a needle to grab 2 broaches on one side or the other. Do not tighten the loops so that the seam is elastic.

Kettel seam

Kettel seam is used when connecting small parts to the main ones.

Tie several rows of additional thread to the edge of the part that needs to be sewn in this way. Press the edge and then unravel the rows with the extra thread. Baste the part to the product. Make the seam with a thread of the same color, but thinner. Insert the needle and thread from the wrong side into the first open loop. Then bring the needle from top to bottom to the wrong side of the product and insert it from bottom to top into the 2nd loop, pull it to the front side of the product. Insert the needle into the first loop and from the wrong side, insert it into the 3rd loop and pull it to the front side. Skip the 2nd stitch. After this, insert the needle and thread into the 2nd loop and pull it into the 4th loop. Continue sewing the piece to the product in the same way.

At the final stage of knitting, we most often think about how beautiful and strong it is. connect knitted parts. The easiest way is to fasten it using a special needle with a large eye, but you can also knit the seam with a regular crochet hook.

So how can you carefully crochet pieces together?

Connecting parts with single crochets

Place the two pieces of the product right sides together. Insert the hook into the loop of both parts, grab the working thread and pull it through both loops, while maintaining minimal tension.

Connecting parts using single crochets

We fold the two parts of the product to each other with front loops or purl stitches so that the seam is visible. We knit in the same way as in the first method, but instead of half-stitches we use

Connecting parts with single crochets and air loops

We knit single crochets and air loops alternately. This seam is used when the parts are small, and also if the product needs to be more elastic.

Flat connection of parts with single crochets

We fold the parts of the product with the edges facing each other, wrong side up. We knit through the corresponding loops.