This is a method for joining a knitted hem that results in a completely invisible finish. The process is very similar to Kitchener stitch, but not identical since you have only one row of live stitches to join to a row of purl bumps inside the knitted fabric.
Pass tapestry needle through the first stitch of front needle as if to purl. Drop this stitch from needle.
Pass tapestry needle upward through the corresponding purl bump on the knitted fabric.
Pass tapestry needle downward through the next purl bump in the row.
Pass tapestry needle in the just dropped st.
Repeat Steps 1-4
After the first stitch, it’s possible to speed up the join, working Steps 4 and 1 and Steps 2-3 in one single movement.
In this way, the stitch is performed in just 2 steps:
Pass tapestry needle in the previously dropped st and through the first stitch of front needle as if to purl. Drop this stitch from needle.
Pass tapestry needle upward through the corresponding purl bump and downward through the next bump.
A friend of mine wants us to knit together. We are going to use your methods. Thanks for your excellent instructions.
I am anxious to begin knitting. with your instructions. I have knitted a little over the years and your site is very intriguing. I do hope I am able to knit something with your instructions. Thanks.
I meant to add that I will experiment with doing a purl row on the right side and folding it over toward right side to use this technique which would make it easier than trying to decipher the nothing but purl rows on the wrong side … hope this makes sense, I am not mechanically inclined when it comes to schematics for knitting but I think it would work great???
i love this … what do you think about using it for the waistband on the guliana pants by starting with a provisional cast on and then using the kitchener st to form the band?
From the designer: It looks like easy thing to use for the Giulia waist band or even the bottom part of the pants.
A photo of the right side of the finished join would be helpful….
Hi Pamela, The join is on WS, on the RS there is nothing to show: it’s invisible. Hope this helps! – Nicola, Editor