How to Knit: The BICKFORD SEAM | Flat Vertical Seaming on STOCKINETTE Stitch

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How to Knit: The BICKFORD SEAM | Flat Vertical Seaming on STOCKINETTE Stitch | Tutorial

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Күн бұрын

The Bickford seam is an alternative vertical seaming technique to the popular mattress stitch, and unlike the mattress stitch it results in a flat seam on the front and back of the knitting.
This is therefore a great technique to use for hats and similar items, where the 'ridge' created by the mattress stitch method would be uncomfortable.
The downside of the Bickford seam compared to the mattress stitch is that it's not as sturdy, and also it's more visible on the right side of the knitting.
The method is nice and simple though, as it just involves going through either 'knots' or 'loops' right on the edge of the stockinette stitch selvedges.
I hope the video is useful to you!
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Пікірлер: 22

@lumpcrabbarnacle3382 3 жыл бұрын

You are a great teacher

@RokoleeDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much :D

@annelliott4074 28 күн бұрын

That was very interesting. You made it look simple. I am about to finish a childs jumper so fingers crossed x

@RokoleeDIY 11 күн бұрын

Good luck!

@jonboz2577 3 жыл бұрын

Very clearly presented, and very informative. Thanks for all of your efforts.

@RokoleeDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! :D

@suzanneschmitt7560 9 ай бұрын

Very helpful video, especially for weaving seams on socks made on flatbed machine. A great reminder on how I used to do seams. Thank you!

@RokoleeDIY 8 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! :D

@lulugigi9907 4 жыл бұрын

Very Useful! I've been knitting off & on for decades and have always just "winged" any seaming I had to do, trying to be as neat as possible. Earlier I watched a video on the mattress stitch and tried using it on my current project. After seeing the Bickford Seam, I might just pull out the first seam I've done and use the Bickford instead. It definitely looks neater, especially for knitted infant clothing. Thanks.

@RokoleeDIY 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment, I hope the Bickford seam goes well for you :)

@Woodlawn22 11 ай бұрын

Thank you. I had never heard of this method for seaming! I am not sure where I would use it because I would probably be unhappy with the visible "dashes" of yarn running up each column of stitches but it is always nice to know a technique is there in case it is just the thing to use in a situation. Loved your clear and easy to follow video.

@RokoleeDIY 11 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it! Thank you for watching :)

@faewells2873 Жыл бұрын

A clear concise tutorial, thank you.🧶

@RokoleeDIY Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

@helenacrockford8170 2 жыл бұрын

very useful, thanks. My pattern says "join raglan shapings using a "flat seam". I will try this method.

@RokoleeDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Great! I hope it goes well for you :)

@jainey959 2 жыл бұрын

TY! Very clear and easy to follow instructions.

@RokoleeDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@sharonwatssman4328 Жыл бұрын

Very useful thank you!

@RokoleeDIY Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@gervaisefrance4567 3 жыл бұрын

I've just found your channel and I love your clear, well-paced delivery. I have a question about the Bickford Seam - can this be used to join raglan sleeves? I've been knitting for years, but I feel that my sewing up is never as good as I'd like. Would you consider doing a tutorial on sewing up raglans, set in sleeves, etc.?

@RokoleeDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much :) I think that would be possible; I would just say that the bickford seam isn't as invisible from the outside as other seaming methods, nor quite as strong. I certainly plan to do jumper knitting tutorials in the future, but I think that's going to be quite a way off! Try VeryPink on KZfaq - her videos are very good and cover those kinds of topics.