How to Create Duplicate Stitch in Knitting

This video demonstrates a mock colorwork technique called Duplicate Stitch, also known as Swiss Darning, which is a technique worked over the top of already knitted fabric. This is a beginner friendly tutorial and gives the very basics of the technique.

[@rosaliecovello441]

Most excellent teaching with great contrast and visibility. Doing duplicate stitch because my fair isle attempt was way too tight. Thank you Deborah, you are a gifted educator ❤

[@patfadala-2670]

Thank you for this. I have nothing but trouble doing this. It’s very frustrating. I will continue to watch and try is as I watch. 😊

[@candyshoppeyarns]

Best wishes, you can do it! Just slow the video down and try it along with the video.

[@sharonozog7482]

I really loved your clear instructions and the up-close visual. I think I will have to watch a few times. I learned how to knit when I was 9, but I am still learning!

[@candyshoppeyarns]

You are welcome. I'm glad it was helpful!

[@thecraftygrrl]

I’m always learning new things and wanted to say thank you for the tip of turning the work upside down! I think it’ll make my work more evenly gauged too. :)

[@candyshoppeyarns]

That's great to hear. I'm glad it was helpful.

[@7Copper7]

BEST duplicate stitch video EVER!

[@candyshoppeyarns]

Wow, thank you! I'm glad you found it helpful.

[@marciamcguire6501]

Hi Dear Deborah ! I am SOOO excited to begin your Adorable Gingerbread men on the socks!!!!!! I have never done the Duplicate Stitch - and this tutorial is FAAAAABULOUS !!!!!! SO WELL explained !!! This will be SO much fun ! Yaaaah -THANK YOU ! All the best, marcia

[@candyshoppeyarns]

I'm glad that this tutorial helps you feel confident in making the Gingerbread Dreams socks. Duplicate stitch is a really fun skill to have in your toolbox to use all over the place in your knitting.

[@karacreswell8437]

I second the the comment about showing the finishing of the duplicate, or Swiss Darning, stitch! I watched a ton of videos and almost all skipped that step with the exception of one great video that showed the backs tied off with ends in the same area. Although that works well, my piece is being made for a very picky person who wouldn’t like the ends hanging. 😏 This helped tremendously.

[@candyshoppeyarns]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@paulinajose8249]

Thanks for showing how you weave the tails at the back, super helpful!

[@candyshoppeyarns]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jayleendelrio2075]

Thank you so much, very helpful!

[@zoilarivera8866]

Awesome tutorial, I think I finally got it but one question, I’m knitting a hat and wanted to use this technique unfortunately I’m worried because as you know hats stretch. Should I make the duplicate stitches looser than normal so it can stretch with the hat. I’ve never tried this technique but I would love to make snowflakes on a hat and scarf set for Christmas. Any input or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Again thanks love your project🤗

[@candyshoppeyarns]

I would block the hat first then do the stitches, but because it is following the same knit stitches, it stretches with your knits.

[@timestopper5505]

How did you get that chart? Do you know if there’s any website that we can print out our own designs? That would be great to have!😄

[@bao7lee]

Hello! I found this video/link to be helpful on printing or making your own design. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3K1ZJ5_o714Z6M Hopefully it is what you’re looking for 😊

[@candyshoppeyarns]

I'm sorry that I have not responded earlier. I made this chart myself. There are blank knitting grids you can find online to draw in your own designs.

[@thecraftygrrl]

I use a free app called knitting chart. You can save 2 charts at a time. If you don’t want to pay the one time fee of $20 to upgrade, you can just screen shot your designs and delete the charts in the app to be able to create more.

[@chrysanthemum.4481]

you did not specify how to get to the parts that are more distant 12:56

[@catherineb6889]

Is there any way we can make a design ourselves?

[@candyshoppeyarns]

You can use graph paper and fill in the squares to create your own design, but note that stitches are wider than they are taller and you would need to compensate for that.

[@catherineb6889]

@@candyshoppeyarns okay thanks!

[@jancy1609]

Thank you , this was very helpful :)