seaming shoulders- 3-needle bind off

How-to Questions
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Hi knitters,

Having given up on mattress stitch seaming, I discovered the 3-needle bind off. I tried it on shoulder seams, however: I’m getting a weird stockinette appearance at my seam, which is hardly invisible. (My garment is in garter stitch). I have done the bind off with the right sides together, as is usually done. On another swatch I did it wrong sides together and I actually prefer the appearance of this one. Although the bind-off is visible on the right side, it doesn’t look so conspicuous.

I am going to try grafting now. Is it OK to use on shoulder seams?

I hate seaming! What do y’all use to seam your shoulder seams?

Thanks!

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I’ve only made seamless sweaters so no seaming to speak of. They aren’t as structured, but easier IMO. :wink:
Here’s an old KH post about this topic.
https://forum-new.knittinghelp.com/t/how-to-3-needle-bind-off-in-garter-stitch-so-it-stays-in-garter-stitch/122708

This video is for a hat, but shows grafting garter.

This PDF is 3 needle bind off in garter and it looks pretty good.
http://www.knittingnuances.com/resources/Tutorials/3_Needle_Garter_Bind_Off.pdf