Overlap Joining in Knitting A Stretchable Seam-Free Technique

Learn how to join knitted sections seamlessly with the overlap technique, faster than sewing, stretchable, and perfect for shaping tea cosies. Watch the video tutorial now!

If you’ve ever wished for a quicker, neater way to join two pieces of knitting, this method is a game-changer. Instead of sewing the sections together, you knit one directly onto the other using two needles at the same time. It’s especially perfect for places where flexibility matters, like shaping a tea cosy to stretch snugly over a pot.

In this new video tutorial, we focus on attaching the frill to the Flamenco Dancer Tea Cosy, but the technique goes far beyond that. Overlap joining is brilliant for any project that needs a secure, seamless transition between knitted sections. The join creates a natural stretch, making it ideal for curves and contours and it saves time too. By knitting the pieces together, you avoid fiddly seaming, and the result blends beautifully into your design.

The method is not only faster and easier, but also adds a professional finish that keeps your knitting looking cohesive. You’ll see exactly how it works in action as you watch the frill take shape, gracefully joined, without a single stitch sewn.



This delightful video-guided technique has already been featured across several TeaCosyFolk favourites. From the Devonshire Strawberry Picker Tea Cosy with its countryside charm, to the magical Toadstool Fairy House Tea Cosy, the attention to detail shines through. It’s also been put to clever use in the creative Hairdresser Tea Cosy and the vibrant Day of the Dead Tea Cosy, each celebrating storytelling through stitches.




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