Grafting (knitting)
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In knitting
, grafting is the joining of two knitted fabric
s using yarn and a needle in one of three types of seam
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The Kitchener stitch is a common method for the third type of seam
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Knitting
Knitting is a method by which thread or yarn may be turned into cloth or other fine crafts. Knitted fabric consists of consecutive rows of loops, called stitches. As each row progresses, a new loop is pulled through an existing loop. The active stitches are held on a needle until another loop can...
, grafting is the joining of two knitted fabric
Knitted fabric
Knitted fabrics is the third major class of fabric, after woven and nonwoven fabrics.-Elasticity, thickness and warmth:Compared to the other two classes, knitted fabrics are much more elastic, which accounts for their historical use in stockings and other clothing that requires changes in shape...
s using yarn and a needle in one of three types of seam
Seam
Seam may refer to:* Seam , the line where two or more layers of fabric are held together by stitches* Seam , a stratum of coal or mineral that is economically viable; a bed or a distinct layer of vein of rock in other layers of rock...
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- selvageSelvage (knitting)The selvage of a knitted fabric consists of the stitch that end each row of knitting. Also called selvedge, the term derives from "self-edge". The selvage may be considered finished; it may also be used in seaming garments, or finished and reinforced using crochet or other techniques...
-to-selvageSelvage (knitting)The selvage of a knitted fabric consists of the stitch that end each row of knitting. Also called selvedge, the term derives from "self-edge". The selvage may be considered finished; it may also be used in seaming garments, or finished and reinforced using crochet or other techniques...
seamSeamSeam may refer to:* Seam , the line where two or more layers of fabric are held together by stitches* Seam , a stratum of coal or mineral that is economically viable; a bed or a distinct layer of vein of rock in other layers of rock...
, - selvageSelvage (knitting)The selvage of a knitted fabric consists of the stitch that end each row of knitting. Also called selvedge, the term derives from "self-edge". The selvage may be considered finished; it may also be used in seaming garments, or finished and reinforced using crochet or other techniques...
-to-end ("wales") seamSeamSeam may refer to:* Seam , the line where two or more layers of fabric are held together by stitches* Seam , a stratum of coal or mineral that is economically viable; a bed or a distinct layer of vein of rock in other layers of rock...
, or - end-to-end ("wale-to-wale") seamSeamSeam may refer to:* Seam , the line where two or more layers of fabric are held together by stitches* Seam , a stratum of coal or mineral that is economically viable; a bed or a distinct layer of vein of rock in other layers of rock...
The Kitchener stitch is a common method for the third type of seam
Seam
Seam may refer to:* Seam , the line where two or more layers of fabric are held together by stitches* Seam , a stratum of coal or mineral that is economically viable; a bed or a distinct layer of vein of rock in other layers of rock...
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External links
- Tutorial on Kitchener Stitch on Knitty.com by Theresa Vinson Stenersen
- Kitchener Stitch Tutorial on KnittingHelp.com section for miscellaneous techniques -- includes video