A mattress stitch is a sewing technique used to connect two separate pieces of knitted fabric.
The great thing about the mattress stitch is that it produces an undetectable seam if done correctly.
Is mattress stitch the same as ladder stitch?
Yes, a mattress stitch is also known as a ladder stitch.
Is mattress stitch invisible?
for using mattress stitch is that if you run out of yarn in the same colour, you canA mattress stitch is a simple technique that is worked on the right side of your knitting, row by row. A big pro use a similar colour, and no one will notice because it is an invisible seam.
When should I use mattress stitch?
Use mattress stitch when you need to seam two knitted pieces together that have been worked in stockinette stitch or ribbing, such as a jumper.
The secret to mattress stitch
The secret to mattress stitch is to work the yarn loosely for a few rows, then pull the stitches together. Keep going like this until you’ve finished.
There’s also no need to tie knots in your yarn with the mattress stitch. Just weave your ends in once you are finished.
What you’ll need:
- Needle
- Yarn
- Your knitted pieces
Mattress stitch: how to join knitted pieces together
- Place your knitted pieces RS up, side by side.
- Thread your yarn onto a needle, anchor the end and weave along an edge to your start point.
- Working from back to front, push your needle up between the first and second stitches of the left piece’s edge, then insert the needle down between the first two stitches of the right piece’s edge (on the equivalent row).
- Moving upwards, bring the needle back up on the right piece, scooping up the bar that lies at the back of the stitch.
- Return to the opposite piece and repeat.
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