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May 15, 2024Seamless Join
Originally published on May 12, 2024
The seamless join technique in knitting has been a total game-changer for me. It’s such a simple trick, but it makes a huge difference if you want your projects to look polished and professional. With this technique, you can join your knitting in the round without that annoying gap or visible join; it’s like magic! The result is a smooth, clean finish that instantly elevates the look of your work.
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In this photo, I used a cable cast-on. |
What’s great is that you can use this technique with both circular needles and double-pointed needles (DPNs). All it takes is slipping the last cast-on stitch from your left needle onto the right one, then passing the second stitch over the slipped stitch. It’s such a small step, but it really smooths out the join and makes everything look flawless.
I’ve experimented with a few different cast-ons to see how they work with this technique. In the video, I used a traditional long-tail cast-on, while in the pictures, I tried a cable cast-on. Both worked beautifully, and it’s fun to see how the results vary depending on the method. If you haven’t tried this yet, I highly recommend giving it a go—it’s a game-changer!
As you can observe from both cast-on edges, the join is seamless and neat without a gap.
When using double-pointed needles, simply slip the first stitch from needle one onto needle four. Next, pass the following stitch from needle four over the just-slipped stitch. Gently tighten the stitch.
Seamless Join in the Round - Step-by-Step Pictures + Video Tutorial
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Cast on the required amount of stitches, ensuring that none of them are twisted. |
Slip the first stitch from the left needle onto the right-hand needle. |
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Pass the second stitch on the right-hand needle over the slipped stitch and drop it off the needle. |
Tighten up the remaining stitch by gently tugging on the tail. |
Whether you’re using circular needles or double-pointed needles, this method is a game-changer for getting that clean, seamless look—no gaps, no visible joins, just a smooth finish. The steps are super simple, and with the help of the video and picture tutorial, you’ll be able to pick it up in no time.
With a bit of practice and patience, you’ll be able to pick up this technique in no time. It’s so rewarding to learn, and I hope you have a lot of fun giving it a try!
Until then, happy knitting!
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