I have been challenged to figure out the Kitchener stitch for weeks now on my 2 by 2 ribbing bind off project. Your simple mantra “same off, opposite on” has opened the door for any future kitchener bind offs I may come across. Thank you so much for sharing this technique!
I looked at a number of videos for one that explained how to Kitchener stitch a KP ribbing in a way that made sense to me. The quality of video and the clarity of the instructions on this video far surpasses the other offerings. Thank you so much for explaining a simple method of joining any stitch pattern.
Thank you for this clear explanation of the Kitchener graft/ribbing. The mantra “same off, opposite on” did the trick for me.I’ll be saying it in my sleep. Thanks again for taking the time to post this tutorial.
Heather, thank you for your revolutionary insight in this! So far superior to “front”, “back”, “as if to purl”, and so on. I am about to tackle a 3 purl 1 knit rib in a horribly fuzzy yarn and you have saved my sanity. Eternally grateful and have bookmarked all your wonderful video tutorials. You are now my go-to knitting info source!
This is the simplest explanation I have seen yet on this and finally addresses a pattern without all knit or all purl stitches. I have been stopped and completely intimidated by this stitch until now! Thank you so much!
I'm grafting a pattern of 10 knit 2 purl 10 knit 2 purl etc. To make matters worse, the 10 knit parts are cables. I realized that I should be able to combine the two kitchener stitch techniques for knit and purl respectively, but I'm very pleased to see it done in this video. Thank you!
😁Thank you so much for your tutorial! With your help, I finally just completed a neckline reknitting/repair on a vintage sweater made in lace weight yarn! Your Off:same; ON opposite mantra is wonderful!
I just found this tutorial and I need it pronto! Grafting lace to lace and wasn't sure it could be done. Your instructions are very clear. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
Thank you so much Heather. I have been down the rabbit hole a little bit today looking at grafting 2x2 rib and your video really helped in the understanding of what to do with the individual stitch. "opposite on" "same off" worked for me! 🙏🙏🙏
THE clearest, most sensible, most helpful video I've seen! Thank you Heather! You're fantastic!! Oh, and thank you for pointing out the half-stitch jog so I know I didn't blow it - it's just the way things are. Perfect!
I thought the technique made sense. But, I did have some trouble and confusion. I did 2 sample swatches of 2x2 ribbing and when I held the 2 needles together with wrong sides together I had a knit stitch presenting on the front needle but I also had 2 knit stitches presenting on the back needle as well. Heather's back needle had 2 purl stitches at the beginning. So, I do not know what I am doing wrong. However, as the instructions say the technique can be used with any stitches, I am hoping it will work out. My first attempt did not. I will continue to practice.
Make sure one swatch begins with 2 knit stitches and the second swatch ends with 2 knit stitches, so that the pattern will line up when placed WS together. (The swatches should be mirror images of each other when sitting side-by side.)
This was the best explanation of a ribbed kitchener that I viewed. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Super duidelijk deze uitleg en algemeen toepasbaar. Same off, opposite on en houdt de draad onder de breinaalden.
I have been challenged to figure out the Kitchener stitch for weeks now on my 2 by 2 ribbing bind off project. Your simple mantra “same off, opposite on” has opened the door for any future kitchener bind offs I may come across. Thank you so much for sharing this technique!
You are so welcome!
Thank you for this tutorial. The mnemonic device you use is fabulous and helped me get through grafting a headband together.
You are so welcome!
Oh saying that “opposite on” makes so much sense!!!
I’ve learned a great tip. Many thanks!!
Glad it was helpful!
I looked at a number of videos for one that explained how to Kitchener stitch a KP ribbing in a way that made sense to me. The quality of video and the clarity of the instructions on this video far surpasses the other offerings. Thank you so much for explaining a simple method of joining any stitch pattern.
Thank you! I am so glad it was helpful!
So easy to understand and follow. Well recorded video. Thanks so much!
You're very welcome!
This is the most memorable method I have ever seen. The “Same, off; opposite on” makes me visualize a key in a lock. The “same” sets the loop free.
Thank you for this clear explanation of the Kitchener graft/ribbing. The mantra “same off, opposite on” did the trick for me.I’ll be saying it in my sleep. Thanks again for taking the time to post this tutorial.
You're very welcome! Glad it could be of help!
I’ve used your video like five times now making little ponchos where the hood ends, top of the hoodie … thanks so much!!
Wonderful! You're welcome!!
Thank you for teaching it as same off, opposite on. I struggle to remember the kitchener steps and this makes it much easier!
Glad it was helpful!
Heather, thank you for your revolutionary insight in this! So far superior to “front”, “back”, “as if to purl”, and so on. I am about to tackle a 3 purl 1 knit rib in a horribly fuzzy yarn and you have saved my sanity. Eternally grateful and have bookmarked all your wonderful video tutorials. You are now my go-to knitting info source!
You are so welcome!
This is the simplest explanation I have seen yet on this and finally addresses a pattern without all knit or all purl stitches. I have been stopped and completely intimidated by this stitch until now! Thank you so much!
You're welcome, I'm glad it was helpful!
I'm grafting a pattern of 10 knit 2 purl 10 knit 2 purl etc. To make matters worse, the 10 knit parts are cables. I realized that I should be able to combine the two kitchener stitch techniques for knit and purl respectively, but I'm very pleased to see it done in this video. Thank you!
I'm so glad it was helpful!!
😁Thank you so much for your tutorial! With your help, I finally just completed a neckline reknitting/repair on a vintage sweater made in lace weight yarn! Your Off:same; ON opposite mantra is wonderful!
You are so welcome! I'm thrilled that it helped!!
I just found this tutorial and I need it pronto! Grafting lace to lace and wasn't sure it could be done. Your instructions are very clear. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
You are so welcome!
Thank you so much Heather. I have been down the rabbit hole a little bit today looking at grafting 2x2 rib and your video really helped in the understanding of what to do with the individual stitch. "opposite on" "same off" worked for me! 🙏🙏🙏
I'm so glad it helped!! :-)
Wow, so well explained. Love it. Thanks
You're very welcome!
This is the best and easiest to remember, makes perfect sense Kitchner tutorial for ribbed stitches ever!! Thank you so much for making this ♥️
Grafted my first seam thans to this video. Thank you!!!
Yay! You are very welcome!
THE clearest, most sensible, most helpful video I've seen! Thank you Heather! You're fantastic!! Oh, and thank you for pointing out the half-stitch jog so I know I didn't blow it - it's just the way things are. Perfect!
You're welcome! I'm so glad it was helpful!
Thank you! I'm getting ready to join some ribbing with kitchener stitch and this makes it so much easier!
You're welcome!! Glad it was helpful!
Best tutorial I have watched. Thank you 😊
You're very welcome! I'm glad it was helpful!
Absolutely Brilliant! Best and easiest way I’ve seen yet, Big Thank You!
You're welcome!! I'm glad it was helpful!
Brilliant! Now I can finish up my 6x6 ribbed cowl! Thank you!
You're welcome!
Clear, logical and very helpful. Thank you.
thnx for the clarity! Your technique is a lot less "scary" than most....
Glad it was helpful!
This is brilliant!!! Beautifully explained. Thank you so much.
Thank you for the teaching. It's very helpful.
Thank you!!!
You're welcome!
Thank you so much.
Thank you so much for this. My grafted rib seam is invisible!
Wonderful!!!
I thought the technique made sense. But, I did have some trouble and confusion. I did 2 sample swatches of 2x2 ribbing and when I held the 2 needles together with wrong sides together I had a knit stitch presenting on the front needle but I also had 2 knit stitches presenting on the back needle as well. Heather's back needle had 2 purl stitches at the beginning. So, I do not know what I am doing wrong. However, as the instructions say the technique can be used with any stitches, I am hoping it will work out. My first attempt did not. I will continue to practice.
Make sure one swatch begins with 2 knit stitches and the second swatch ends with 2 knit stitches, so that the pattern will line up when placed WS together. (The swatches should be mirror images of each other when sitting side-by side.)
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Thank you so much! I appreciate your reply. It now makes so much sense.