What does seam mean in knitting?

This seam is used to join two bound-off edges, such as shoulder seams, and is worked stitch by stitch. You must have the same number of stitches on each piece. Pull the yarn tight enough to hide the bound-off edges. The finished seam resembles a row of knit stitches.

What does it mean to join yarn?

When you’re knitting away, you’ll eventually run out of yarn. At that point you need to start the next ball of yarn with a knitting technique called joining yarn. Knit the first few stitches with the new yarn only, stop, and tie the two ends together temporarily in a bow to secure them.

What is shoulder seam?

The shoulder seams are the points at which the sleeves meet the torso portion of the shirt. 4. Measure from seam to seam. Place the end of the tape measure at the top of one shoulder seam. Bring the tape measure straight across the top of the shirt until it meets the top of the second shoulder seam.

What’s the easiest way to join two knitting pieces?

One of the simplest techniques for joining your knitting is to join two cast-off pieces with slip stitch or double crochet. This is done in much the same way as the three-needle cast off above and creates a similar seam-like effect.

Why do people like to knit seamless sweaters?

This is the central conflict of knitting, as far as I can tell. Knitters love seamless sweater patterns, for a multitude of arguably legitimate reasons: ease, speed, increased control over the outcome. But what’s best for the knitting process might not be best for the sweater.

Is it better to knit with seams or not?

But what’s best for the knitting process might not be best for the sweater. In most cases, a garment will wear better — hold its shape longer, and look better doing it — if it has seams to lend it structural support.

How do you join a knitting project in the round?

There are several different methods for joining a project in the round. Some people simply start knitting, using the slip knot or first cast on stitch (whatever the case may be) as the first stitch. You can also cast on one more stitch than your pattern calls for.