You know your basic mattress stitch, and now you're ready to refine your finishing skills. Even if you're working on a primarily seamless sweater, there's still finishing to be done, so let’s make it look perfect! We will start with preparing for the perfect finish. We’ll go over what to consider for your selvedge edge and shaping, even knitting in your tails as you go. Then, after a review of the three basic seams, we'll dive headfirst into as many advanced finishing tricks as we can cover. From jogless mattress stitch joins and lining up those stripes to pick-up tricks, including reversible pick-ups. We'll also talk about special seams like Russian graft and no-bulk seams. Let’s cross that finish line like pros!

Skill Prerequisite: Should be comfortable working basic seams: row to row, stitch to stitch and row to stitch. Need practice? Take a one-hour class here.

Watch these videos and practice:
Finishing: Mattress Stitch
Finishing: Seaming Shoulders
What to Expect in Class

Find homework info at this link: Finishing Finesse; Password: Finessevk26.

Worsted to chunky yarn in a light color (smooth, non-splitty wool or wool blend is best), as well as a contrasting color for stripe.
Four 24" or longer circular needles appropriate to yarn (or a minimum three and a stitch holder)
One 24" or longer circular needle 2 – 3 sizes smaller than your working needle.
Crochet hook appropriate to yarn
Darning needle
Sharp scissors
Small ball of contrasting color yarn

Reminder: Please print any handout(s) prior to class and bring it with you.