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
