What’s the Best Stitch for Sewing Up Knitting?

Discover the top techniques for joining knitted pieces neatly because finishing deserves just as much care. Sewing up made simple: - how to stitch your knitting together for a polished, professional finish.

It’s one of the most common questions knitters ask and for good reason. After all the time and care you’ve put into knitting each piece, you want the final assembly to look just as polished. Knowing how to join knitted pieces neatly is the secret to a more professional finish.

In this video, I share practical tips for sewing up hand-knit garments, toys, and especially tea cosies. Yes, we cover the classic mattress stitch, but this isn’t just another mattress stitch knitting tutorial. I show you how to sew up knitting depending on where the seam sits in your project, whether you’re aiming for an invisible join or a crisp, visible transition.

You’ll learn essential knitting finishing techniques for joining stockinette stitch, appliqueing details, and stitching your project up to perfection.



Ready to put your new sewing-up skills into action? Try out the tips from the video with our free knitting patterns perfect for practising neat seams and polished finishes.




Tags: mattress stitch