Learn How to Knit: The Whip Stitch Knitting Technique For Horizontal Seams

In this video Kelley shares tips on how to use the whip stitch also called an overcast stitch to seam horizontal edges when knitting. This is very useful if you're working on the Building Blocks projectfrom Michelle Hunter.

If you need some tips on your vertical seams be sure to check out our video on the Mattress Stitch.

 

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