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?

Superhero Toy Set Knitting Pattern

Difficulty
- US 4 / 3.5mm
  Needle Sizes
- DK / 8 ply
  Yarn Type
- Straight
  Needle Type
- Stocking Stitch
  Stitch Techniques
Lacy Super Chunky Hat and Scarf Knitting Patterns

Difficulty
- US 13 / 9.0mm
  Needle Sizes
- US 15 / 10.0mm
  Needle Sizes
- Super Chunky / Bulky
  Yarn Type
- Straight
  Needle Type
- Lace
  Stitch Techniques
Embroidered Heart Hand Warmers Knitting Pattern

Difficulty
- US 8 / 5.0mm
  Needle Sizes
- 5.0mm
  Hook Size
- Aran / Worsted
  Yarn Type
- Straight
  Needle Type
- Crochet Hook
  Needle Type
- Stocking Stitch
  Stitch Techniques
Sunday Sweater Chart

Difficulty
- Fair Isle
  Stitch Techniques
Four Boot Toppers Knitting Patterns

Difficulty
- US 6 / 4.0mm
  Needle Sizes
- DK / 8 ply
  Yarn Type
- Double-pointed
  Needle Type
Easy Knit and Crochet Blanket Make-along: Part Four

Difficulty
- US 5 / 3.75mm
  Needle Sizes
- US 6 / 4.0mm
  Needle Sizes
- 3.5mm
  Hook Size
- DK / 8 ply
  Yarn Type
Easy Knit and Crochet Blanket Make-along: Part Three

Difficulty
- US 5 / 3.75mm
  Needle Sizes
- US 6 / 4.0mm
  Needle Sizes
- 3.5mm
  Hook Size
- DK / 8 ply
  Yarn Type
Easy Knit and Crochet Blanket Make-along: Part Two

Difficulty
- US 5 / 3.75mm
  Needle Sizes
- US 6 / 4.0mm
  Needle Sizes
- 3.5mm
  Hook Size
- DK / 8 ply
  Yarn Type