Uploaded May 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Learn how to use mattress stitch to seam garter stitch with this tutorial! The trick to a tidy seam is to connect the "smiles" on one edge to the "frowns" on the other edge.
Learn more and get step-by-step instructions: interweave.com/article/knitting/how-to-mattress-stitch-seams-garter-stitch
Garter stitch is a beautiful texture for so many projects. By mastering Mattress stitch, you can make seams that have almost no bulk and are nearly invisible, giving your projects a professional finish.
Try it out and let us know what you think in the comments!
Thank you to Ancient Arts Yarns for providing the yarn used for these samples. These swatches were made with Herlig in the colors Water Lily Blue and Spanish Lavender.
Learn how to use mattress stitch to seam garter stitch with this tutorial! The trick to a tidy seam is to connect the "smiles" on one edge to the "frowns" on the other edge.
Learn more and get step-by-step instructions: interweave.com/article/knitting/how-to-mattress-stitch-seams-garter-stitch
Garter stitch is a beautiful texture for so many projects. By mastering Mattress stitch, you can make seams that have almost no bulk and are nearly invisible, giving your projects a professional finish.
Try it out and let us know what you think in the comments!
Thank you to Ancient Arts Yarns for providing the yarn used for these samples. These swatches were made with Herlig in the colors Water Lily Blue and Spanish Lavender.
