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Sewn-on Pockets

Sewn-on pockets otTer a v,irleiy of decorarhe possibilities. On the right i» an exnmplc with strłpes. The knirred piece was worked with horizontal stripes, and the pocket with verucal stnpes. Herc you can also work with Jiagonal stripcs, with openwork or textured patterns. or with cmhroidety. In addition, you can sew the pockets on whcrcvcr you want* ttuch ai a large one at the hip. a smali one on the chest, etc.

Since the edfies ot stockincttc sritch roli up, you alw.ns nced a facing for the p»xkct opentng. To make this łaciny on a piece knit cn*swise, ptek up $ -airches over 4 rows along .1 side edge (sec also facing* suming on pogc 60).

Of coursc you can also work the enrire pocket in seed stitch. Thcn you dont nced a tac my.

Pin the pocker onto rhe knitted piece precisely where you want it to go. Pinning rhe pocket down ts very import ant for pockets knit crosswoc diagonally, sińce stitches and rows dont hnve the same length. When you sew the pocket on using im isible stirch, you must work very carehtlly to make stire that everything lics llat and you don't create anv bulges.

IPin tho pocket, worked cross wise, onto the knitted piece.

3 ...and 1 to 2 horizontal threads of the knitted piece.

For the facing, alternately catch 2 horizontal threads of the knitted piece and of the facing.

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