How to sew in sleeves

How-to Questions
1

I’m ready to sew in sleeves on a baby cardigan (Mr. Bumble from Knitter’s Winter 2004 - stockinette stitch). The body is knit all the way to the arm hole. Should I do this right sides together? Mattress stitch? Directions had me bind off the edge of the sleeves but the armholes are shaped and shoulder seams are joined with 3 needle bind off. I’m confused. Is it a good idea to pin this together the way I would with a sewn piece? I really just don’t know where to go with this.

Thanks for any suggestions or links.

jennifer

p.s. I’ve never seamed in anything 3-D before on knitting.

2

I usually use pieces of yarn to tie the sleeve in place. I use mattress stitch, picking up one stitch on each side and working back and forth. Start at the top and work down each side, so if you’re off a bit it will be hidden in the armpit.

3

So it doesn’t need to be right sides together?

Can I just continue on down the sleeve seam once I get the second side done?

4

You need right sides together for the three needle bind off, but for the mattress you work with the right side facing you–not on the inside.

5

thanks Ingrid.