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Duplicate stitch tutorial
Duplicate stitch tutorial













It’s the exact same technique, but it looks different because of the stitch pattern. Then I just snip my end! Now let me show you show how this looks on the wrong-side of Stockinette stitch. Last photo shows how well hidden your end is now! How many stitches I “duplicate” when weaving in an end depends on the type of fiber and thickness, but typically it’s anywhere between 2-4 stitches. Step 6: You’ll thread yarn through both stitches and then insert needle downwards just as you did in step 2 and 3.Step 5: You’ll then continue to next stitch, inserting needle upwards into next bottom loop and loop above as you did in Step 1.Step 4: Then thread yarn through both stitches.Step 3: Then insert needle downwards, into next loop and then back into same bottom loop as Step 1.

duplicate stitch tutorial

Step 2: Then thread yarn through both stitches.Step 1: Insert needle upwards into a bottom loop and then into a loop above it (slightly diagonally to the right).

duplicate stitch tutorial

Now let me show you exactly how I do it! The only tool you’ll need is a tapestry needle and you will thread that through your end. So what is the “ path of the stitch“? In my image below, I’ve outlined the stitch I’ll be weaving my end into in red and the blue arrows show you the direction in which I’ll be going: (and then below are photos that show it on the wrong-side of Stockinette stitch – the technique is the same for either type of stitch pattern). So I find that it’s one of the most invisible ways to weave in your ends! Below is a photo tutorial of using this technique when weaving in an end in Garter stitch fabric When using this method for weaving in ends, you are sewing your end in following the path of the stitches in your work. Place the slipped stitch back onto the left needle and pull your tail tight.One of my favorite techniques for weaving in ends is the duplicate stitch. Then slip the last CO st over the slipped stitch and drop it. Slip the first CO st, purlwise to the right needle. The beginning st will be on the left needle and the last st will be on the right needle. Making sure the stitches are not twisted, bring the beginning CO st and the last CO st together. Note this will stretch the fabric a bit and will produce a larger pillow.ġ5 stitches X 24 rows = 4” square in knit stitch in the round.ĬO sts indicated in pattern. 20” wide by 20” tall.Ħ.For a firmer pillow use a 22” pillow form.

duplicate stitch tutorial

It helps to use stitch markers to mark out the bottom of each tree.ĥ.Finished pillow before adding insert measures approx. I’ll walk you through each step and show you exactly how I added the trees to my Pine Forest Pillow.Ĥ85 yards of worsted weight yarn in Color A (I used 3 skeins of Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in white)ġ15 yards of worsted weight yarn in Color B (I used 1 skein of Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in black)Ģ8” size 8 (5.00mm) circular knitting needlesĢ.The entire pillow is made using knit stitches.ģ.Color work is done using the duplicate stitch technique after the pillow is complete.Ĥ.A graph is provided for reference as to where to place the trees. If you need some help and want to see the duplicate stitch in action check out my video tutorial below. If you’ve done crafts like cross stitch and embroidery then you’ll have no problem working the duplicate stitch. I opted to use duplicate stitch for this pillow to make it more beginner friendly and to hide any carries from the black yarn.ĭuplicate stitch is perfect when working with contrasting colors like black and white or when you only need different colors in small spots of your project.

duplicate stitch tutorial

Using only knit stitches in the round it is perfect for beginners. The Nordic Tree pillow using a simple crochet stitch that looks knit so naturally I knew that it’s sister The Pine Forest Pillow needed to come to fruition.Īfter two years and lots of practice with knitting it’s finally here! The Pine Forest Pillow is deceptively simple. It’s an easy way to support this blog at no additional cost to you.Įver since I made the Nordic Tree Pillow crochet pattern, I have been wanting to make a knit version too. If you make a purchase through one of those links I may receive a small commission.















Duplicate stitch tutorial