Uploaded August 2021 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago

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This video shows you how to seam the Diagonal Mitts by Karida Collins from Modern Daily Knitting Field Guide 18: Beginnings. Jen takes you through choosing a matched, or mirrored pair and how to ensure that the thumb opening is secure and strong enough to cope with long-term wear.

You can buy Beginnings directly from Modern Daily Knitting: moderndailyknitting.com/shop/mdk-field-guide-no-18-beginnings

Other videos in this series:
Join, being careful not to twist sts, in the round a using circular needle: youtu.be/s0BTCZZ-7Yo
Join, being careful not to twist sts, in the round using double-pointed needles: youtu.be/sMb-QXS0uJM
Joining sleeves and body: youtu.be/9QBq4T8iYPQ

0:00 Introduction
0:32 Deciding on Matched or Mirrored Diagonal Seams
2:42 Preparing to Seam
3:32 Securing the Bottom Corner
4:37 Seaming Up the Side of the Mitt
6:28 Fastening Off for the Thumb Opening
7:45 Weaving Ends in Garter Stitch
9:35 Completing the Mitt from the Top
10:40 Finishing the Thumb Opening
11:33 Finished Diagonal Mitts