On this blog, neurodivergent (dyslexic) author Leanne (Willetts) Dyck ("dihck") publishes her short play--Lean on a Gulf Islander--about remote island life. She is writing (picture books and young middle grade novels) for children, (memoirs and upmarket fiction) for adults, and knitting pattern books for children and adults. Thank you for visiting and sharing this blog. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Basic knitting tutorial: Mattress Stitch by Leanne Dyck
Okay so imagine that you are finished knitting your hat or sweater. You have seams to sew. How do you do that?
Well, (especially for projects such as hats) I like to use the mattress stitch or sew invisible seams. I learnt about this method from knitwear designer Lucy Neatby.
Arrange the two edges so that they are parallel.