Use this technique for areas where extra strength and stability are desired. For best results, take care to be consistent in the position of your stitches. I prefer to work between the edge stitch and its adjoining stitch.

1. Arrange the pieces one atop the other, usually with the right sides together.

2. Insert a crochet hook through both layers of knitting and pull a loop of yarn through.

3. Insert the crochet hook through both layers of knitting a row or two further along...

and pull a loop through both the knitting and the loop already on the hook.

Repeat Step 4 until the seam is complete.

(finished)

(right side)

Seaming How Tos:

Three-Needle Bind-Off	Shoulder Seam Graft	Mattress Stitch	Mattress Stitch on Reverse Stockinette Stitch

Mattress Stitch/Graft Combo	Slip-Stitch Crochet Seam	Inside-out Seam

Download a handy pdf with In Praise of Seams
and instructions for all of the seaming techniques.