Is there an alternative to Kitchener stitch?

Like it's cousin the Kitchener stitch, the Finchley graft is used to invisibly join two rows of live stitches. It works well to finish top down socks, bottom up mittens, top down bags, or in almost any situation where you would otherwise use the Kitchener stitch.

What is the Finchley graft?

Before You Begin. Like it's cousin the Kitchener stitch, the Finchley graft is used to invisibly join two rows of live stitches. It works well to finish top down socks, bottom up mittens, top down bags, or in almost any situation where you would otherwise use the Kitchener stitch.

How can you describe the tapestry needle?

A yarn needle, which is also sometimes called a tapestry needle, is a large blunt needle that is used to sew knitted pieces together. Unlike a regular sewing needle, the eye of a yarn needle is quite large, so it can accommodate even the heaviest yarn.

Is SSK the same as k2tog TBL?

K2tog-tbl does not produce the same result as SSK: with k2tog-tbl the stitches get twisted (they don't in the SSK). The two stitches do look different. It's more noticeable in some fabrics than others, and as long as you're consistent it's not a bad substitute.

How do you graft a sock toe?

Finchley Graft: An Easy Alternative to the Kitchener Stitch

Is Kitchener stitch the same as grafting?

Grafting (aka the Kitchener stitch) is a way to seamlessly join two sets of live stitches together. It's often used to close up the toes of socks, for shoulder seams, or the tops of mittens, but can be used any time you need to seam two sets of live stitches together.

What is G stitch?

Garter stitch is the first stitch you'll learn when you're starting out with knitting. When knit flat it consists solely of the knit stitch. Garter stitch lies flat and is totally reversible, meaning that both sides look the same. The resulting fabric is very stretchy both length-wise and width-wise.

What is Kitcheners stitch?

Kitchener stitch is a knitting technique used for grafting together two sets of live stitches, most often stockinette stitch. Instead of binding off and sewing two edges together, you can use a tapestry needle and yarn to join the stitches completely seamlessly.