What is a vertical seam?

Vertical Seam is the SUV of standing seam – cost efficient, attractive, and able to handle a variety of needs. Vertical Seam has modern 1.75″ high ribs in widths of 12″, 16″, and 18″ apart. Taller ribs allow Vertical Seam to be installed over open framing as well as solid decking.

What is the difference between seed stitch and moss stitch?

Seed stitch involves one row of knit 1, purl 1 followed by one row of purl 1, knit 1, while Moss stitch uses two rows of knit 1, purl 1 before two rows of purl 1, knit 1. Either way, though, you’re adding lots of simple texture to your knitting patterns.

How do you seam a stockinette stitch?

When seaming, capture the running thread between the first and second stitches to eliminate a full stitch at each edge and maintain the rib pattern across the seam, as shown in Photo 9. The stockinette portion of Photo 9 is shown with a half-stitch seam.

What makes a great seam in knitting?

A great seam starts before the knitting process is even complete. Here are a few things you can do while knitting your garment that will make the seaming process easier and give the best result. Keep the edges straight and tidy by moving increases and decreases a stitch or two away from the edge.

What is a vertical invisible seam?

As you make progress, you shouldn’t be able to see your seam, hence the name vertical invisible seam. Tip! If you’re sewing up quite a large piece, use safety pins to align the two pieces. This will ensure that one side doesn’t end up shorter than the other one.

What is the best way to sew the edges of a stitch?

Keep the edges straight and tidy by moving increases and decreases a stitch or two away from the edge. Use one type of stitch at the selvedge, regardless of the stitch pattern that is worked in the rest of the garment. Usually, plain stockinette stitch will result in the smoothest, cleanest selvedge and is perfect for edges that will be seamed.