Thank you. I was really struggling to do neat seams until I watched this, very much appreciated. 🙂

Thank you for sharing how you do these stitches I am very grateful 😊

Suzanne, this video is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much. I am currently working on knitting many, many mitered squares for a large blanket. I've really enjoyed using up all of my scraps. The 8" squares are all glorious random colors (often two or more colors to a square) with a one inch black border. My dilemma was going to be deciding on a seaming method. After watching your video I've decided the crochet method will work best because I shouldn't have to break the yarn as often once I've seamed the individual squares into long lengths.

Hi: Loved the video comparison to see the differences. I agree, Mattress stitch is the best.

I'm intrigued by the crochet method. The gappiness at the edges can be fixed by weaving in the ends across the gap. One advantage of this method is easy of taking out the seam if you ever needed to. Many of the thrift-store sweaters I unravel to repurpose the yarn are seaming with the crochet method, and it's so easy to take the pieces apart once you figure out which end to pull. But perhaps one would rarely have to take apart a sweater you've knitted.

Thank you Suzanne. You’ve made this important part of knitting so simple to understand 😊

This is super helpful, thank you!

I would say I'm a self-taught knitter but really I'm Suzanne taught. LOVE that you compare methods! Thank you Suzanne.

Thank you for showing the backs of the completed seams and stretching them!

I will definitely adopt the mattress stitch. Thank you for the well explained video.

Thank you Suzanne!

Great video, thank you Suzanne. I, too, prefer the mattress stitch for the invisible factor and clean cast on/bind off edge. i did NOT know how to START the mattress stitch ( the figure 8)! I look forward to the videos of how to join stitches to stitches. Thanks for all you do for the knitting community.

You're incredible. Thanks a ton foe this valuable video ❤

Thank you ❤ as usual your tutorials are easy simple and clear to follow even for starter level

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I love the slip stitch crochet method and since watching the video yesterday I have put my sweater together. I am very pleased with how it came out. I have tried to master the mattress stitch but get cross-eyed trying to find the correct ladder stitch. I can find the edge v's without a problem. Thanks again. 😊

Love the side by comparison! I'll definitely be referring to this video often. Love seeing how to finish each method at the top. Thanks!

I really appreciate this video Suzanne. Thanks. I’m sold on the mattress stitch too. It’s an excellent joining method. Have a great day!

Thank you!

Thanks so much for all the trouble you went to! Much appreciated.

Always such a good explanation of different methods.

Thank hoy for sharing Your knowledge. Your videos are always wonderful and full of great explanations. This one is wonderful, clear, and It is a pleasure to learn from you. Thank hoy very much.

Thank you so much for doing this shows! This video is very original detail gave peoples good lesson. Love it very much ❤❤❤

☺️ Thank you! Easy to follow.

I love the mattress stitch. I will try the Slip Stitch Crochet as it look very interesting. I will not even attempt the back stitch, I was glad to learn about it but it isn't for me. I really enjoy those multiple technique choice video.Thank you Suzanne

This is great! Yes, I need to know the smoothest way to seam vertical stitches to vertical stitches

Thank you, Suzanne. This was a great comparison. I, too, prefer the mattress stitch. It's the one I was taught in the last century!

Cool comerival and thanks fr the instructions.❤

Hi Suzanne! Thank you for wonderful tutorial! I do prefer the mattress stitch but I need practice with all of these! So thanks again for another excellent video!🌸🌺

This has helped me tremendously, thank you soo much Suzanne : - )

Thankyou, I can now do mattress stitch.

Thank you, Suzanne! I agree Mattress stitch looks the best. I'm still learning so much from you like the Slip Stitch Crochet! Looks pretty quick and cool, but a bit more bulky than mattress stitch with less of a finished look.

As always really informative

yes i love the video..very very helpful

Very helpful many thanks

A huge benefit of the crochet seam to me is that, while it's very sturdy, it's also really easy to undo if I need to adjust something, or even if I want to take all or part of the project apart. one snip and you can just pull it like a zipper.

THANK YOU ❤

Very interesting and very well explained

I agree with you mattress stitch is 1st great demonstration thank you 1st class teacher

I have nothing original to say: I agree with all the comments 😁 Thank you!

Perfect..Thank you so much

Great video, thank you

I realy loved the video

Thank you Suzanne-I'm a fairly experienced knitter (mostly self taught) and have never been happy with my slip stitch finishing. From now on I will be using the mattress stitch. I'm looking forward to your next video on finishing - I'm really grateful for this video.

I use the crochet stitch with the figure 8 at the top and bottom.

Thank you very much for this excellent video. I learn a lot from your very clear tutorials. I have a question about how to do the selvedge stitches, does it matter if I do a slip stitch at the beginning of the row or if I knit (on RS) and purl (on WS) the first stitch?

Nice piece. I, too, prefer the mattress stitch. I got here because the Aran knit patterns that I like have a very terse description of how to finish a rolled-over ribbed neckband. Each pattern says "Fold neck to inside and slipstitch into place matching the lines of ribs". My google search for "slipstitch" (from that description) brought me here. Perhaps you may be able to provide guidance about how to "slipstitch into place". The I've invented is to pick up stitches around the base of the neckband with a second circular needle. I then fold the neckline over, and then alternate between the two circular needles -- I pass a stitch over from the top needle, then pull the stitch on my working needle over it (like a bind-off). I then do the same from the bottom needle. I'm able to work my way around the neckband and it looks great when I'm done. It is tedious, however. I would really appreciate any guidance you might offer about an easier way to do this.

Crochet seaming can use a ball of yarn, it's seems to be better if you are seaming a rather long edge

I love mattress stitch very clean and neat I love all of your videos I watched from start to end I will really appreciate if you can help me how to calculate stitch’s without any pattern from top to bottom knitting any size growing up in India I have different tips and techniques I learned from my mom but you’re next level techniques are my favorite please help me to knit button down cardigan stitch count accuratei will really appreciate from my heart

Suzanne, you are such a wonderful teacher. Thank you for this video, now I know how to do the mattress seam properly. You make it so easy to learn. I love knitting sweaters for my family but I’m tired of just stockinette stitches in my patterns. I have so many stitch design patterns that call for multiple rows and multiple stitches. I have waisted so much time trying to convert them in the pattern of the sweater but never comes out symmetrically when I have to increase or decrease. I don’t know if you teach this or not. Do you have a class or video on how to do this? Or possibly any suggestions on how I can find a way to learn this? I would be most great full if you can help me to solve this problem. I will be anxiously waiting for your response. God Bless! 🌺🧶🌸

Is there an advantage of using a back stitch over the mattress stitch? Does one tend to hold it’s shape and stretch less than the other? TIA Beautifully executed video!

I am very new to this and am hoping you can help me! I have watched a few of your videos and you do a really good job of explaining things. I have 3 panels(different colors) that I did on a knitting loom. The stitch I used was the 'stockinette - figure 8'.(That's what the lady called it in the video I followed) How can I attach the three panels so that you can't see the seam? I appreciate any help/advice!!!

Is this great on all clothing? Doll clothes? Thanks and Loving all your teaching me 🍎💗😊

I’ve watched this with interest, but am a bit puzzled with your back stitch version. I use a blunt needle to do mine and always tilt the seam over towards me, and find the holes on the back to put the needle through cleanly. So my back stitch looks as good on the front of the knitting as both of the others. I’m not sold on mattress stitch. It is a fiddle to do and I don’t believe it is as strong as the others. Mattress stitch is vulnerable to pulling if caught up and that would create a gather which would be difficult for the garment wearer to rectify. The crochet chain would be a cinch to remove if necessary but would also be slightly vulnerable to someone ripping it out in seconds. Back stitch is a pain to pull out if you need to undo the seam, but in my book that is a virtue!!

Hi Suzanne! Thanks for the helpful video :) I was wondering if you had any advice for using the mattress stitch for setting in sleeves when it isn’t clear what bars to pick up on the sleeve to match stitches in the armhole?

Thank you for this video! It was extremely clear and easy to follow. I love that you showed the flaws as well. It makes it so real! I have only jus started to knit. Got myself into a big project by knitting a cardigan for myself. Almost finished but forgot to make the buttonholes! Any tutorial on that? I thought of cutting and finishing with sewn blanket stitch but am so scared of ruining my work!

I àlways use the mattress stitch. Never used the figure 8.

This was very informative. I've been knitting for several years but am doing my first adult- sized sweater. The pattern I have just says "sew side and sleeve seams".. Not very helpful 😀. So thanks for making this video!

What is the figure 8 stage

My doll clothes pattern is odd it says use backstitch on the crotch of her pants but mattress stitch on the rest of the pants? Thanks 💗😊

I love that green yarn. Who is making that color?