Attaching sleeves to sweater

On this page, I will show you how to attach a sleeve to the body by knitting.

How to knit set-in sleeves seamlessly

Since there are several types of sleeves and techniques, there is a section including a video on how to sew a raglan sleeve in knitting as well as how to how to sew in a knitted set-in sleeve.

How to seam a set-in sleeve

Set-in sleeves have their seam at the shoulder and they are also quite simple to attach to the body.

Check out this great video from PatonsYarns that explains the whole process in detail:

Here are a few tips when attaching a set-in sleeve to the body:

• Fold the top of the sleeve-cap in half to locate the middle of the sleeve.

  Pin the sleeve in place before starting to seam it.

• You will need around 3 times as much yarn as the length of your set-in sleeve that you are attaching.
• Knit loosely for about an inch at a time before pulling the seam tight.

How to attach raglan sleeves

Raglan sleeves are not just stylish and great looking on knitted sweaters and cardigans, they are also easy to knit for beginners.

But how exactly do you seam raglan sleeves to your knitted sweater or

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