How to do the Kitchener Stitch - Step by step tutorial for beginners

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A step by step tutorial on how to graft two knitted pieces together with the Kitchener Stitch
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The Kitchener Stitch is an easy and almost invisible way to join two knitted pieces together. All you need is a tapestry needle, a pair of scissors and of course your knitting needles and the finished project.
You basically align the two edges parallel with an equal amount of stitches, and then you use the tapestry needle to graft knit stitches.
you start with two preparational stitches:
A) Go into the first stitch on the front needle purlwise
B) Go into the first stitch on the back needle knitwise.
From here you start with the regular repeat:
1. Go into the first stitch on the front needle knitwise and drop the stitch
2. Go into the next stitch on the front needle purlwise and keep the stitch
3. Go into the first stitch on the back needle purlwise and drop the stitch
4. Go into the next stitch on the back needle knitwise and keep the stitch
repeat these 4 steps until you finished the graft and the two pieces are joined with the Kitchener Stitch. Pull the yarn tight (but not too tight) after each step.
Once you are finished, you can adjust the gauge by pulling the stitches tight(er) with the needle one at a time for a neat finish.
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@NimbleNeedles 3 жыл бұрын

YT deleted some of the audio in the middle of this video. I cannot re-add it. However, you may view the full video and the pictures here on my blog: nimble-needles.com/stitches/how-to-do-the-kitchener-stitch/

@nowekrawcowe Ай бұрын

Best tutorial ever, with your calming voice, thank you 🎉

@GeeBeeCookie Жыл бұрын

I learned the basics of knitting from my mother when I was 8 and from there I am self-taught (I am about to turn 70!). I discovered your channel a few weeks ago and LOVE your videos! I think you are the best teacher on the web (even though I am an English-method "flick" knitter), your instructions are superb. I have learned so much from you -- you are my go-to instructor when I need a reminder or to learn something new. I appreciate your reviews and recommendations too. BONUS: your accent and voice are such a pleasure to listen to and this grandma thinks you are so cute! :)😋

@nan7503 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing video! So clear, The piece of paper is KEY! Thanks for the best instructions always.

@Bar-Hillel 10 ай бұрын

Best Kitchener stitch instruction I have seen. Thank you. Your little paper sign is now in my knitting book. VERY helpful.

@natalibera1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Norman! You are the best teacher ever! I have been a knitter for a long time but I am learning new tricks and finishings every time I watch your videos, and that gives me the courage to start new, more difficult projects. You are my hero!

@NimbleNeedles 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@LuvMyCardiKids Жыл бұрын

OMG! I have been knitting for over 50 years but have never been able to master the Kitchener stitch no matter how many books I've read or videos I've watched. Today I took a set of mittens to my local yarn shop to have them help me try the Kitchener stitch yet again. They did the stitch on one mitten while I watched and then they watched me while I repeated each step out loud while I did it. Even though I did each step by the book and they watched and said I was doing it right, I ended up with a row of purl bumps. I ripped it out and tried 3 times all with the same result and they couldn't tell me what I had done wrong. I come home, rip it out one more time and followed your video. The statement "don't let your yarn get trapped above the needles" was the game changer along with the simple written instructions. My finished mitten looks perfect! It even looks better then the one the shop did, which I might rip out and redo now that I have clear instructions that include the important thread management instruction that has been the missing link for me all this time. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

@NimbleNeedles Жыл бұрын

oh wow. very happy to hear that! Maybe watch this video as well: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/msqSqs2onriao4k.html it gives some important pointers on grafting in general.

@ShabnamNaqvi 8 ай бұрын

Many many thanks for this marvellous tutorial. The little written recipe/instruction note in the background is beyond helpful and I could make complete sense of it.

@lifelearner47 Жыл бұрын

I don't believe it! After trying many times, this video has enabled me to complete my first kitchener stitch grafting. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I can now extend a lovely jumper I knitted too short.

@kellyjacques2558 10 ай бұрын

thank you very much for this video I have avoided this stitch or done it wrong most of my knitting life - finally I get it! Thank you

@jennyallan8794 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Thank you ! You made it look so easy , I have watched other tutorials on this stitch and could not " get it " Thank you again 😍 ....... I have written it down .....

@NimbleNeedles 3 жыл бұрын

Awww..thank you jenny! Very happy to hear i was able to help you 😊❤

@barbararosselot2025 2 жыл бұрын

This is so clear compared to other videos I’ve tried to watch! Thank you!

@NimbleNeedles 2 жыл бұрын

I can't even begin to tell you how happy your comment made me :)

@darkred83 8 ай бұрын

Your little note really helped! Thanks for saving my almost (but not quite) finished project! It had only been lying for 8 months.. 😂😂

@jamiethrogmorton2540 Жыл бұрын

You’re my first choice to learn something Norman! 🎉

@francesg3304 2 жыл бұрын

Your teaching directions are so very clear, & your tip at the end, to tighten each needed stitch was very helpful. I appreciate everything you do, & I have become a much better knitter this last year thanks to you and other wonderful teachers on KZfaq ! I find it very easy to follow what you are showing. Thank you so very much, & Happy New Year!!!

@wsanaw87 Жыл бұрын

super useful and easy to understand. Thank you! 🤩

@lizross1854 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video and a great idea to write it like a little verse. Thank you.

@rachelar6 11 ай бұрын

You are the best! 🎉 Thanks so much, your videos are so easy to follow

@angietafurz Жыл бұрын

Love ❤your channel and your blog.

@julialoosjes7769 Жыл бұрын

I finally understand it. Thanks for the excellent tutorial!!!

@Whistlewalk 2 жыл бұрын

Very clear and easy for a newby to follow. Thank you. Oh, and the written instructions will be very useful.

@NimbleNeedles 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear u appreciate the written instructions that come along 😊

@ys6392 2 жыл бұрын

Your teaching is perfect 🥰. Thank you so much.

@NimbleNeedles 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@abcd543217 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, you are a patient teacher!

@NimbleNeedles 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Maria :) Hope I was able to teach you the Kitchener Stitch :P

@kerrimcfadzean-main6663 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the very clear and precise instructions and video. You just saved me!

@NimbleNeedles 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@heiketristl2535 3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for this perfect guideline 😊

@NimbleNeedles 3 жыл бұрын

you are very welcome heike! :)

@cecilyok 8 ай бұрын

Thanks, your vid is so helpful, and I really like you too! ❤

@brindarao29 Жыл бұрын

Very well explained. 👍👍

@fleurall 7 ай бұрын

Super tutorial 😊 thank you!!!

@aggiedeemcgeough3853 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Norman.

@maud2rolland348 Жыл бұрын

Perfect thanks

@eamyfahmy1970 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you your teachiing is very clear

@NimbleNeedles 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@louiselanoy2117 2 жыл бұрын

Love the video. I have also saved the written instructions. Question:. Do you have instructions for grafting 1 x 1 ribbing?

@NimbleNeedles 2 жыл бұрын

yes, but on my second channel! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o9GJocV1qKrOpX0.html

@gdamtoft4505 2 жыл бұрын

Tank you for doing this slow 😀 for me to keep up 🙏👌

@annh.8290 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@NimbleNeedles 3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome 😊😊❤

@thewoolverine4420 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@NimbleNeedles Жыл бұрын

my pleasure, woolverine

@rajalakshmiswaminathan213 7 ай бұрын

Is it possible to kitchener graft 2 pieces of knitting which also have an icord edge? I have a cardigan that turned out too long, so thinking of cutting off an entire button hole-to-button hole space and grafting back the top and bottom with kitchener. The only problem is I'm not sure how this will graft the icord edges.

@NimbleNeedles 7 ай бұрын

well...and icord IS kitchener stitch..just in the other direction..so you could possibly graft them together (if you look closely, you can see the vs). however, never did this and I am not sure if it will look good.

@barefacedquestions Жыл бұрын

Is it a must that the working yarn should be on the needle in the back? I'm following a pattern that says "working stitches on the front needle" 🤔

@NimbleNeedles Жыл бұрын

No, not necessarily, no

@lenaraullo5263 2 жыл бұрын

I wished I had known this. I was following a written pattern and messed up in the real sense of the word. I ruined a month long work of a lace Cowl. It was ny first attempt following different stitches in a pattern. Too bad I forgot to put a Lifeline when I took off the provisional cast on..... Thanks Norman for a well explained Tutorial.

@NimbleNeedles 2 жыл бұрын

my pleasure, Len, my pleasure!

@lenaraullo5263 2 жыл бұрын

@@NimbleNeedles Good thing, our local yarn shop helped me so I don't have to start from zero. I just have to do again 1section out of 5 instead of starting from scratch. I will pick up the project tmrw.

@EatingDance 2 жыл бұрын

what happens if my working yarn is on my front needle? thank you!

@NimbleNeedles 2 жыл бұрын

then you skip the first setup stitch and start with the second right away.

@EatingDance 2 жыл бұрын

thank you very much :-)

@theastewart6721 3 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial. Do you do it the same way for sock toes? We say “Knit off Purl on, Purl off, Knit on.” 😂Thanks for sharing!

@NimbleNeedles 3 жыл бұрын

Yes I do! Well for most of them at least!

@theastewart6721 3 жыл бұрын

Some people skip them to avoid sock ears. Just curious!😄

@NimbleNeedles 3 жыл бұрын

@@theastewart6721 i only learned about sock ears this year. I still don't understand how they are created. I do the Kitchener stitch the traditional way (so not skipping the preparation stitches) and none of my socks have them.

@theastewart6721 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve seen a couple of tutorials where they show these dog ears and then fix them. You must have the magic touch!😄. I’ve only made a few pair of socks so I’m still learning.

@JSC45927 2 ай бұрын

❤

@ZCXxx 7 ай бұрын

👍❤

@samsquantch9419 2 жыл бұрын

Are you aware of any way to join two completed rectangular knit stitched pieces but side by side, not cast off to cast off?

@NimbleNeedles 2 жыл бұрын

I am not exactly sure what you mean with rectangular knit stitch pieces (garter stitch)? But you might want to look into this tutorial: nimble-needles.com/tutorials/how-to-graft-knitting-stitches/ If you meant garter stitch, then this tutorial might help you: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bsiGlLSW1Zixh6s.html (make sure to comment in case it was able to help you)

@user-dp7gs2nu1x 10 ай бұрын

I am left handed and there are no videos for me

@NimbleNeedles 10 ай бұрын

There are tons of apps that can mirror any yt video. Look into that!

@veronicabrace1544 2 жыл бұрын

The audio is dropping out around 5:40 for me.

@NimbleNeedles 2 жыл бұрын

yap...sadly there is. But you can turn on captions and they should work out for you. Or click the first link in the description and it will take you to my website where they same video runs. There was a mistake with the youtube editior a while back and I can't fix things without reuploading.

@veronicabrace1544 2 жыл бұрын

@@NimbleNeedles thanks! I will do that.

@ciannacoleman5125 Жыл бұрын

I don't understand why it looks so easy but is so damn frustrating!

@NimbleNeedles Жыл бұрын

Hmm.. well, it's kinda east.. but of course it takes some practice and is quite difficult when the yarn is fuzzy

@hsuatr 3 ай бұрын

Half of the video is missing the audio

@NimbleNeedles 3 ай бұрын

yes, there was a glitch with youtube. I fixed in on my blog. you can also turn on subtitles. not that I am saying a lot in that passage

@KatieAlilio 6 ай бұрын

This is so hard and confusing. Is the audio cutting out? I actually can’t

@NimbleNeedles 6 ай бұрын

yes, there was a glitch with youtube and I cannot re-ad it. you'll find the full instructions and video on my blog as well: nimble-needles.com/stitches/how-to-do-the-kitchener-stitch/

@bestofemse 10 ай бұрын

I know this is an old video by now, but I think there is a problem with the sound from around 5.15 to 6.45 I don't have any sound. Otherwise really nice video really well explained.

@NimbleNeedles 10 ай бұрын

yes...youtube cut it. If you go to my website, there will be sound. You can also switchon the subtitles. I sadly cannot fix it without reuploading it.