I was so eager to finish off my last {and first!} knitted cardigan that I didn’t bother blocking it, or learning how to seam it properly. While the ribbing is very forgiving, and has settled down nicely into the shape I wanted, I thought that for my next cardigan I should learn a few more tricks for finishing a knitted garment.
First off: how to block a cardigan using wet blocking, or spray/steam blocking techniques. Blocking is done at the end of the knitting process, usually before seaming a pieced garment. Here’s an article detailing the benefits of blocking and which fibers respond to what kinds of blocking ~ To Block or Not to Block, as well as a video on how to do the three different methods.
Then, you can seam it together with your choice of stitch style. This video is great in demonstrating how to set a sleeve in.
This one is good for stockinette shoulder seams.
And this website has some great knitting and finishing tips, including this great little video on mattress stitch, which is good for doing up side seams.
I hope you find these resources helpful.
xox,
bonita
Hi, I linked onto your blog from the message you left the other day. I really like your style and I have enjoyed some swoon worthy vintage posts ( love that red jacket from etsy and your ebay dress photographed with Autumn leaves). I'm originally from Canberra- nice to see there are creative people from around those parts- I know how hard to find good scenery can bearound there- you do a wonderful good finding so mant pretty backdrops. xx Princess Pin Curls (Shauna)
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely to hear from you again Shauna! I am glad you liked my suit post ~ it is one of my favorite outfits at the moment. :) You are from Canberra? Hey! That's super cool! I quite like living in the ACT, though, like you said, it can be really hard to find nice photo spots. It's good where I am living at the moment though. Lots of pretty backdrops! :)
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