One of the most important things to learn with knitting is how to sew knit seams.
What is mattress stitch.
The seam itself is flexible neat and firm making it perfect for finishing up several projects from jumpers and cushions to that vibrant patchwork blanket you ve always wanted to finish.
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Mattress stitch is a great seaming technique to use for sewing seams in knitting.
The seam is on the wrong side the back or hidden side of your work so it will not be visible.
The mattress stitch is a method of joining knit pieces together to form one solid piece with a hidden seam.