Best Way to Attach Knit Pockets to a Knit Garment

Adding Patch Pockets to a Finished Cardigan First things first, figure out where you want your pockets located. On a woman’s sweater, the lower edge of a horizontal or patch pocket should be no farther than 21-22"/53-56cm from the shoulder and approximately 2½-4"/6.5-10cm from the center front edge. Vertical or side seam pockets are easier to wear in cropped sweaters.