The seam itself is flexible neat and firm making it perfect for finishing up several projects from jumpers and cushions to that vibrant patchwork blanket you ve always wanted to finish.
What is mattress stitch.
One of the most important things to learn with knitting is how to sew knit seams.
After all you ve spent hours days weeks and maybe even months knitting up something wonderful and it can be ruined so easily if it isn t sewn up properly.
The mattress stitch is a method of joining knit pieces together to form one solid piece with a hidden seam.
Mattress stitch is a great seaming technique to use for sewing seams in knitting.
The seam is on the wrong side the back or hidden side of your work so it will not be visible.