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How to sew invisible grafting stitches

In this DROPS video we show how you can sew invisible grafting stitches on a knitted garment. This is a perfect technique for e.g. a shoulder seam. Sew from RS. Stitches should be same size as the knitted stitches. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns where you can use this technique by clicking on the pictures below.

Patterns using this technique

DROPS 253-60

DROPS 253-60
DROPS Children 48-24

DROPS Children 48-24
DROPS Extra 0-1641

DROPS Extra 0-1641
DROPS 251-17

DROPS 251-17
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Video #48, listed in: Learn to knit, Assembly Videos, Sew together, Sew together a knitted piece

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Laurie Fuentes wrote:

I am so glad I found your web site, you have amazing patterns, very beautiful and stylish garments.

07.12.2011 - 04:04

Country flag Silvia Johansson wrote:

Underbar video instruktioner, jag har stickat i alla mina år, och kunde inte sy ihop vacker, trots att jag har testat flera olika sätt, men nu tack vore Drops video, kan jag äntligen får det finn.

05.12.2011 - 15:41

Country flag Sheila Curtis wrote:

What a wonderful website. Not only have I down loaded a brilliant pattern but video instruction on how to improve my knitting

20.08.2011 - 13:33

Country flag Lynda Rossmann wrote:

At last a clear instruction how to sew a seam! My knitting was always let down by my finishing..thank you!!

18.08.2011 - 16:38

Country flag Anna-G wrote:

Fantastiskt - vilka bra video instruktioner ni har. Jag har alltid haft problem med att få axelsömmarna att stämma överens fram Resp bakstycke. Nu har jag lösningen. TACK

10.08.2011 - 19:40

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Adorei esse video, e muitos outros que já vi, estou aprendendo muito sobre as tecnicas do trico,são maravilhosos.OBRIGADA por tantos videos bons. Um abraço a todos.

03.07.2011 - 07:02

Ine Van Haaren wrote:

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21.04.2011 - 11:59

Country flag Ingrid Dirkwinkel wrote:

Vielen Dank für dieses tolles Video. Ich habe sehr lange danach gesucht, nun endlich kann ich die gestrickten Teile endlich vollenden. Super

17.03.2011 - 18:57

Country flag Marianne wrote:

Hjärtligt tack för all hjälp man får via video! En otrolig hjälp för oss som inte har någon att fråga! Än en gång Tack!

17.03.2011 - 15:40

Country flag Kaat Vancroonenburg wrote:

Really helpfull. Someone can explain it to you, but this is so much better!!!

13.03.2011 - 18:50

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