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How to sew a folded hem

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In this DROPS video we show how to sew a basic folded edge.

Wee purl 1 row seen from RS, and this row is where we do the fold and from where all length measures in pattern are measured.
So knit a couple of cm/ an inch in stockinette st then P 1 right side row, then continue in stockinette or what patterns tells. Afterward fold the bottom edge to inside and sew with neat sts.

You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns where this technique is used by clicking on the pictures below.

Patterns using this technique

DROPS 254-4

DROPS 254-4
DROPS 48-11

DROPS 48-11
DROPS 255-14

DROPS 255-14
DROPS 255-13

DROPS 255-13
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Video #172, listed in: Learn to knit, Assembly Videos, Sew together

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Country flag Libby Gibb wrote:

I requested help with armhole shaping for pattern Drops Extra 0-229 on Page 39. What is meant by 4 stitches one time , 3 stitches 1 time , 2 stitches 2 times and 1 stitch 4 times. You came back with the answer 5 stitches in 1st row 3rd Row dec 2 sts. 5th ,7th & 9th row Dec 1 sts. This doesn't make sense to be at all. Surely one decreases at each end of the row evenly for the armholes on back and front and for the sleeves.

14.04.2021 - 12:45

DROPS Design :

Dear Libby (sorry for the typo of a lower case caracter in our previous answer). No, the armhole shapeing is not even, as it should form a kind of an arched line, not a straight one. Happy Crafting!

15.04.2021 - 02:57

Country flag Libby Gibb wrote:

The pattern I have a query with is on Page 39 - Drops Extra 0-229 When decreasing for the armholes and the fronts . What is meant by 4 stitches 1 time, 3 stitches 1 time , 2 stitches 2 times and 1 stitch 4 times.

13.04.2021 - 12:03

DROPS Design :

Dear libby, it means, to shape the armhole you decrease 5stitch in the 1st row, , in the 3d row, decrease 2 stitches, in the 5th, 7th and 9th row decrease 1 stitch. Happy Knitting!

14.04.2021 - 00:36

Country flag Matt Arthur wrote:

Hi there! I was wondering how one would go about making a turning row in rib? Would it still be a row of purl?

14.02.2020 - 00:34

DROPS Design :

Dear Mrs Arthur, depending on your pattern you can work this row purl or in rib but with a larger needle (then change back to the smaller needles to work the 2nd part of hem). Please feel free to contact your DROPS store for any further advices and tipps. Happy knitting!

14.02.2020 - 09:08

Country flag Clarisa wrote:

Buen día! Quisiera saber como se hacen las esquinas o los ángulos de una "bordure" como esta para una "couverture" Me puede responder en francés, lo entiendo bien, pero no lo escribo correctamente. Muchas gracias.

16.10.2019 - 23:52

DROPS Design :

Bonjour Clarisa! Les cotes de la bordure doivent etre en diagonale (45o). Bon tricot!

09.12.2020 - 10:17

Country flag Camilla Berg wrote:

Dette viser ikke hvordan man strikker det. Viser bare hvordan man syr den sammen .

23.03.2019 - 06:29

Country flag Isabel wrote:

Buenos días, es ésta la técnica que hay que utilizar para hacer la terminación de la chaqueta del modelo DROPS Baby 5-6?? Me refiero a la parte en la que van los ojales y los botones. Gracias

21.02.2018 - 13:26

DROPS Design :

Hola Isabel, sí, está es la técnica adecuada.

24.02.2018 - 19:55

Country flag Catherine Leroyer wrote:

Bonjour Pourriez-vous me dire comment faire la bordure repliée dans du point mousse ( je fais un caleçon de bébé) Je Vous remercie

24.09.2017 - 00:27

DROPS Design :

Bonjour Mme Leroyer, pour éviter une surépaisseur du point mousse, vous pouvez tricoter en jersey la partie à replier sur l'envers et continuer ainsi comme dans la vidéo. Bon tricot!

25.09.2017 - 11:11

Country flag Mariette Forget wrote:

Bonjour, je m'apprête à coudre la bordure. Puis-je vous faire une suggestion? Indiquez dAns Le patron qu'il faut faire Le rang envers , s'il vous plaît. Mais je crois qu'il va bien tenir quand même. Merci pour cet espace de questions/ commentaires. J'adore votre site.

26.03.2017 - 14:07

Country flag Mariette Forget wrote:

Bonjour, je m'apprête à coudre la bordure. Puis-je vous faire une suggestion? Indiquez dAns Le patron qu'il faut faire Le rang envers , s'il vous plaît. Mais je crois qu'il va bien tenir quand même. Merci pour cet espace de questions/ commentaires. J'adore votre site.

26.03.2017 - 14:06

Country flag Mariette Forget wrote:

Bonjour! Fallait-il,faire, dAns la bordure en jersey, Le rang à l'endroit à mi-hauteur? Ce n'était pas indiqué dAns Le patron et je ne l'ai pas fait . Merci et bonne journée.

14.03.2017 - 15:42

DROPS Design :

Bonjour Mme Forget, il faut effectivement d'abord tricoter quelques rangs jersey endroit puis un rang envers qui va permettre de former l'ourlet et continuer en jersey. Bon tricot!

14.03.2017 - 15:48

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