Hi I need help

[kgramma]

I am crocheting my first sweater. I've done several one piece afghans. Is "sewing" a seam together simply running a thread back and forth to hold together? What about thick areas as in sleave attachment?

[Reba]

As far as I know, there are several ways to do it. You can take a tapestry needle and some yarn and do a whip stitch, or you can hold your two pieces together and slip stitch them together. Hip to Crochet has an entry on the backstitch, which it recommends for use on its Bohemian Coat Sweater. According to the book, the backstitch "makes a very strong seam that doesn't stretch". Looks like it's just done with a tapestry needle and yarn.

 

I've never pieced together any different pieces of crocheted work, so I couldn't recommend any particular way of doing it, but at least these are some options. Good luck! I can't wait to see it when it's done!

[sissymamma]

from ON, Canada!

 

I don't have experience with your situation so can't help, but I'm sure you'll get some helpful suggestions.

[mseavey2]

For a sweater I prefer using the backstitch to sew them together. You use just a regular tapestry needle. I find that it tends to hold together better using this method

[fruggs]

hello,

 

i havent done a sweateer yet, but just started one for my baby girl. let me know what works best:)

[2goofy]

Hello from South Texas!

[crochettreasures]

Hi and Welcome!!! It is just like sewing any other garment

[carrieanne]

Hi, and Welcome. I've never done a sweater either, so I cant offer any advice, but GOOD LUCK!

[Vik]

Hi from Buenos Aires, Argentina! I do the same sewing as knitted sweaters, and I didn't have any problem... now you make me doubt about it...