Picking up stitches in the centre of the fabric

There are several different ways of creating pockets; sewing them on separately, holding some of the stitches on a holder, or picking up stitches from the middle of the fabric, as shown here.

Step 1

thread the tail of the yarn through the front of the fabric and secure on the WS. Insert the needle into the middle of the stitch to be picked up and under the top of that stitch.
Step 2

wrap the yarn around the needle and pull through this part of the stitch. This is your first picked up stitch.
Step 3

continue to pick up stitches in this way until you have the correct number. If you want your pocket to be stocking stitch, p the next row.

Why not give one of these patterns a go?

Spring Flowers Blanket Knitalong: Part Four

Difficulty
- US 6 / 4.0mm
  Needle Sizes
- DK / 8 ply
  Yarn Type
- Straight
  Needle Type
Baby Cardigan & Teddy Bear Knitting Pattern

Difficulty
- US 3 / 3.25mm
  Needle Sizes
- DK / 8 ply
  Yarn Type
- Straight
  Needle Type
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Toy Cat Knitting Pattern

Difficulty
- US 4 / 3.5mm
  Needle Sizes
- DK / 8 ply
  Yarn Type
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  Stitch Techniques
Striped Nappy Cover Knitting Pattern
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  Needle Sizes
- DK / 8 ply
  Yarn Type
- Straight
  Needle Type
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  Stitch Techniques
Simple Baby Socks Knitting Pattern

Difficulty
- US 6 / 4.0mm
  Needle Sizes
- DK / 8 ply
  Yarn Type
- Stocking Stitch
  Stitch Techniques
Party Percy the Elephant Toy Knitting Pattern

Difficulty
- US 6 / 4.0mm
  Needle Sizes
- DK / 8 ply
  Yarn Type
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Spring Flowers Blanket Knitalong: Part Three
- US 4 / 3.5mm
  Needle Sizes
- US 6 / 4.0mm
  Needle Sizes
- DK / 8 ply
  Yarn Type
- Straight
  Needle Type
Benson Bear: Shorts and Star T-shirt Toy Knitting Pattern

Difficulty
- US 4 / 3.5mm
  Needle Sizes
- US 6 / 4.0mm
  Needle Sizes
- DK / 8 ply
  Yarn Type
- Straight
  Needle Type
- Stocking Stitch
  Stitch Techniques
- Basic Shaping
  Stitch Techniques