Continental Knitting | How to Knit Faster & Improve Tension

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CONTINENTAL KNITTING | HOW TO KNIT FASTER AND IMPROVE TENSION - Do you want to knit faster and with more even tension? Then Continental knitting is for you! The secret is in the way you hold your yarn and needles.
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In this video, I'll show how how to knit continental style. You'll learn how to hold your needles and yarn to make you a faster knitter with beautiful tension. As opposed to the throw method of wrapping the yarn with large movements, the continental style has very smooth and controlled movements that utilize your right hand to do the majority of the work.
Just like learning to tie your shoelaces, this way of holding your knitting takes a little time to master but the rewards are great. I'd love to know if this style works for you and any challenges you faced while trying to get the hang if it.
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@leadmetopeacejeanie 2 месяца назад

I knew there must be a simpler way to knit, a quicker way, and I found your video on the Continental method. I am very slow, but I will learn! It's SO much quicker, I can tell already, even as I am slow! Ther more I knit this way, the quicker I will become. Thank you! I know this is a five year old video...I hope you are doing well! hugs, Jeanie

@isacunha5362 9 месяцев назад

I'm a suuuper begginer, I only learned the common continental knitting and Im doing my first actual piece, a scarf thats my step one for practice, doing the same stitch so i can improve BUT THIS? THIS CHANGED MY LIFE!!! I've always thought there was too much movement on the right hand and I thought i was doing something wrong I will try it RIGHT..NOW.

@PatriciaMaund 4 месяца назад

WOW😳have you ever opened my eyes 👀. I’ve been a knitter for 70years (my mom taught me, she was right handed, but I’m a “lefty”). I learned to knit right handed with the throw method 🥹. I tried the continental method, but never could master it………… I can’t do the throw method anymore without my right shoulder (arthritis) causing me pain 😬 I’m going to learn this continental method if it kills me! It looks so much easier on the extremities and I don’t want to give up knitting if I don’t have to. Your video has given me hope that I can knit without pain if I just give it another try Thank you so very much. Hugs, Patty 🧑🏻‍🦳

@mtmv22 4 года назад

I'm a continental knitter! I learned knitting from my mum and have been wondering why everyone on RU-vid is knitting and purling differently from how I do it.

@nobleknits 4 года назад

Hi Monica, Your mom taught you well! 😀

@TheSuzberry 3 года назад

I’ve seen so many people knitting continental differently. There is no wrong way if it works for you.

@veratanger7034 2 года назад

I have exactly the same issue. I knit continental and through the back. Hardly any movement. Smooth. The closest style I could find might be the russian, but not quite..

@alishasouslesoleil 2 года назад

@@veratanger7034 Sounds like you could be an eastern knitter. Do you wrap around clockwise?

@oksanaml9279 Месяц назад

@@veratanger7034In glad I'm not the only one. That's how my Mom taught me. She's from eastern Europe.🇺🇦🇺🇦

@tinajefferies5682 Год назад

This is a great tutorial on continental style knitting. Learning anything new has a “pinch point” where one gets frustrated and this is often where people give up. The “pinch point” is the brain objecting to the unfamiliar, essentially saying “I’m not comfortable with this.” The brain/mind likes the familiar and doesn’t like the unfamiliar. This is why change can be challenging. Perseverance and repetition until the brain accepts the new information, is the key to learning something new. Once the brain is comfortable with and accepts the new information it becomes automatic. Like tying shoe laces, riding a bike, driving a car etc. Greetings from the UK.

@nobleknits Год назад

Thank you so much, Tina. I really appreciate your explanation of why we have "pinch points" and what to do about them! 😍

@UnsolicitedThoughtsOfARose 3 года назад

This is the first video on continental knitting that I have understood! Other videos go very fast. Thank you so much!

@nobleknits 3 года назад

Hi Addison, I'm so glad this video helped you! When you're ready to purl continental check out this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-NcG6se-7V6A.html and here are my best tips for continental knitting: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-mGJQTEZTJE0.html

@maplegal6496 2 года назад

nice tip about the L hand middle finger, thanks!!!

@11bbb11 2 дня назад

I've been trying Continental Knitting for so long but now it makes total sense. Thank you so much!!!! 😊

@dylandolbyvlogs 4 года назад

I learned to crochet before knitting. So I naturally did it this way. Didn’t know there was a name for it!

@nobleknits 4 года назад

It's the easiest way to make the transition from crochet to knitting - glad to hear you did it without any struggle! 😀

@ebonydove2010 4 года назад

I have always done this. I always knew I knitted different. Thought it was because I taught myself as a child by just watching my grandmother. So I thought I just did it backwards

@nobleknits 4 года назад

@@ebonydove2010 I'm glad you found out you've been knitting correctly all along! 😀

@nobleknits 4 года назад

@Sanne Lelie You're welcome - keep me posted on your progress! 😀

@nobleknits 4 года назад

@Sanne Lelie The first and last stitch being too loose is a common problem. I know of two quick fixes for it. First is you can really tighten up on the tension when working those stitches or you can SLIP the first stitch of every row.

@debbiehealy2843 3 года назад

I am 69 years old and not only do I want to knit faster but I also want to give my thumbs a break! I hope that with some practice I’ll be more comfortable soon! Thanks so much

@nobleknits 3 года назад

Hi Debbie, I'm so glad you are giving it a try! Before you know it, you won't even realize your continental knitting while you watch tv and don't even look down at the work! 😀

@sandragallagher2926 4 года назад

Thank you, Nancy! Your tutorial is so direct and straightforward. I've been struggling with tension since I learned to knit. Your method works perfectly for me. Yay, I'm so excited! Also, thank you for referring how to use the thumb and finger to direct the yarn up the needle. For some reason, other tutorials neglect to mention how, in the world, we beginner knitters should accomplish this feat! Gosh, I really can't explain how much your video has helped me, thank you again!

@nobleknits 4 года назад

Hi Sandra, I'm so happy to hear this method worked for you! Happy (speed) knitting! 😀

@beverlykerr6590 2 года назад

Don't want to tread on any toes here but...Tove Cravens it sounds as though you knit the way Arne and Carlos do. Norwegian style and more specifically as they do in Setesdal. No left index finger up in the air which can become very tiring. It rests gently on your left needle. Very relaxing once you have the hang of it!

@bethtevault7116 2 года назад

Oh this is so helpful! I’ve been knitting for a decade, but with very inefficient movements. This just made sense!

@bradsky7464 2 года назад

Yes! Thank you for this video. This did more to improve my tension and consistent knitting results than anything I've tried!

@jennyjennjenn9311 2 года назад

Thank you for posting, I have been knitting in the continental method for years but I was not using my left ring finger as you are and am so glad such a wonderful channel is on YT. Your form is excellent.

@marydomke5815 Год назад

I was so excited to find someone I connected with. Love the way you teach& the way you slow it down so I can really see what your doing. You explain everything so well. Thanks so much for sharing.

@ilenegast8987 4 года назад

Many thanks for the great video. I've been knitting continental for years but wrapping the yarn. My northern European friends (Finnish, Latvian, Estonian) knit this way but they knit too fast for me to catch on. Finally, I know what they were doing!

@NikkiVilloria 5 месяцев назад

I just came across this video and am so glad I did. I decided to try to teach myself how to knit recently and while I've picked up the basic stitch it's been a slow and awkward progression. This style is not only fast, it allows my stitches to be much looser and easier to work with because it feeling much more similar to a crochet grip that I am very familiar with. Thanks for sharing.

@lustubeolson Год назад

Thank you from New Orleans. I looked at several and your approach was the one I liked the best and found most helpful!

@neerdart 3 года назад

My grandmother, whose parents were Swiss, taught me this method. She was a superb knitter. I’ve just returned to knitting and appreciate the videos.

@nobleknits 3 года назад

Hi Nancy, I'm so glad you can relate to this knitting method. Thanks for finding my videos and happy knitting!😀

@cathytimbs7479 5 лет назад

Love continental knitting. The purl stitch is where my tension is a bit wonky. Norwegian purl helped a bit, but a bit more time consuming. I’d enjoy seeing your version of purl. Great video!

@rachelthomas6482 5 месяцев назад

I've been trying to do this for days and watched so many videos. Was on the verge of giving up until i watched your video and it just 'clicked' and suddenly seems so simple! Thank you so much ❤

@sarahgavacs5170 2 года назад

Thank you so much for your clear, straightforward instruction! I can’t wait to try out the continental technique on my next project 😃

@nobleknits 2 года назад

Yay! Keep me posted on your progress, Sarah! 😀

@annescanapico7168 2 года назад

THANK YOU, this was wonderful…i knit continental but i have not been happy with my rhythm. I love how you move the needle for the knit. I work a little bit like this but i think you rhythm is just a little better than mine, so i will be practicing your method.

@dishatto 2 года назад

I am planning to try this. I am a very slow knitter for whatever reason, and I’m hoping this will speed it up. I also need something that will smooth up my tension, so glad you explained that. When someone described continental knitting to me in person it sounded absurd to try to learn to knit with my left hand. You make it look easy.

@cryptanthalyra6417 5 лет назад

It feels very alien at first, but also much more comfortable! Thanks for your clear, concise video!

@nobleknits 5 лет назад

So true! I hope it works out for you - keep me posted! 😀

@tinalynniliff 3 года назад

This is great, I’ve been knitting Continental for awhile but just changing up how I’m holding the yarn is already helping tremendously. Thanks!

@nobleknits 3 года назад

Hi Tina Lynn, I'm so glad you found it helpful! 😀

@taboleka 5 лет назад

Wow! I'm glad I found this video. You are very informative and helpful. It's made a great difference to the speed of my knitting. Thank you so much!

@nobleknits 5 лет назад

Hi Jane, I'm so glad the video helped! Happy (speed) knitting 😀

@gerismith8438 4 года назад

Thank you for the insight on how to hold the yarn. Been practicing this method for a few days now and was struggling with yention in both the methods you mentioned but yours....yours works perfectly for me. Thanks!

@nobleknits 4 года назад

Hi Geri, I'm so glad this method worked for you! Happy (continental) knitting 😀

@lizatraut Год назад

Thank you for your video. I am new to knitting and it has help me learn how to knit. Thank you! The video is so clear and explains so well

@marilynbunte5376 3 года назад

Continental knitting is new, I learned from watching on the internet. I love it, still learning. Thank you.

@nobleknits 3 года назад

Hi Marilyn, I'm so glad you've picked up continental knitting! 😀

@annuraj1933 5 лет назад

Thank you mam, I will surely try this God bless you for sharing this awesome information. Love u. 👍😘😘😘❤

@victoriabyrne4303 3 года назад

Thank you so much; I've tried a few videos of this method but the way you did it made sense to me! Now to practice.

@nobleknits 3 года назад

Hi Victoria, I'm so glad the video helped. Happy (continental) knitting! 😀

@SSaaNNddYY77 4 года назад

I have been practicing this method and am liking it! I have knitted since age 12 and enjoy it so much! About 2 years ago I started developing arthritis in my hands. It's very bad in my right thumb. I've had to cut way back on knitting. I'm hoping this method might be easier on my haGreat Great tutorial!

@vespakat7815 4 года назад

Thank you! Thanks to people such as yourself these techniques are being passed on! I only learned what my grandmother and mother taught me about knitting and now that they are gone there was no one to ask questions to, so thanks again!

@nobleknits 4 года назад

Hi Vespa Kat, I'm sure you have great memories of learning from your grandmother and mother! I'm happy to answer your questions. In fact, I recently did a RU-vid Livestream where I answered a ton of questions in one hour. You can check it out here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-tv5KVkvEk5c.html 😀

@gerdaleroux1594 3 года назад

Of all the videos I've found your clear, plain and calm explanation superb!! Thank you so much 🙏🥰💐. I'm left-handed but crochet and knit as a right-handed person but now I realise that the Continental style would be perfect for me. I always preferred crochet as it's quicker for me but now I'm excited to knit more!! I can knit basic stuff like plain&purl but would love to learn correct ways to complete ex a cardigan with the correct way of borders/neckline and collars/decrease & increases and cables. I am your fan forever 🥰🥰🙏❤❤💐

@nobleknits 3 года назад

Hi Gerda, I'm so glad you found this video! I will be coming out with more videos for lefty knitting answering these questions. 😀

@lorirauscher1956 3 года назад

I like the way you showed how to do this easily. Thank you so much!

@nobleknits 3 года назад

Hi Lori, I'm so glad you found it helpful! Happy knitting! 😀

@mariae9584 2 года назад

Your technique and explanation has helped me tremendously! I cant thank you enough!

@nobleknits 2 года назад

Yay! I'm so glad to hear it helped, Maria! 😍

@catherinemelnyk 3 года назад

I learned a knit stitch at a community centre in Toronto almost 60 years ago. I desperately want to retrain myself to knit Continental style. I'm a very slow knitter with arthritis now. Continental style is more like crocheting with the yarn on the left. I crochet a lot too. Thanks for the video

@nobleknits 3 года назад

Hi Catherine, I hope you give continental a try because it is much easier on the joints than the throw method. And you're right...it's like crocheting with needles! 😀

@catherinemelnyk 3 года назад

@@nobleknits Thanks so much! I will definitely practice this method!!!

@cillag3839 4 года назад

Thank-you so much Nancy. It recently occurred to me that others use this faster (and different way) than I had been taught (English). I had been trying to knit faster with no real improvement with speed...and then I saw someone on a tutorial...But NEEDED your 'how-to' tutorial to understand it. Again, thank-you, this helps so much; already I can see the difference in just a few minutes of practice, you have no idea how happy this makes me, I am just smiling to myself with beginners excitement/accomplishment

@nobleknits 4 года назад

Hi Cilla, Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad the video helped speed up your knitting! 😀

@coldfusionmusical 4 года назад

I taught myself continental knitting two years ago, also soon after I started knitting using the throwing style, at first it was super loose gauge but I got stuck with it and love it. This method teaches the hands to distribute the workload, so one hand manoeuvres the working needle and another feeds it with the yarn, so each hand is important, none is left doing nothing, that way knitting becomes very relaxing and easy.

@nobleknits 4 года назад

Hi ColdFusionMusical, you are absolutely right! No lazy hands with Continental! 😀

@leticiarachaeldiffee6730 2 года назад

Thank you looks so easy, I have Ra so I will try to do it, thank you for teaching this.

@lyndaarnall1507 2 года назад

I have given it a go on the garter stitch shawl tutorial with some success, thank you

@noneofyourbussiness2788 4 года назад

be knitting german /continental since oma taught me . i started at 4 and that was a long time ago. i also crochet so that helps .

@venza09 5 лет назад

I have been knitting this fast way, continental knitting, for over 70 years but I make even less of a movement. I hold the left needle like a crocheter would hold her work, that is with the hand on top of the needle and the yarn over my index finger and under the middle finger only. And my index finger is right at the point of the needle, not up in the air, so basically I "pinch" the needle between my index finger and thumb.

@nobleknits 4 года назад

Hi Tove, that's a great tip!

@jennifertrujillo9261 4 года назад

That is how my grandma taught me and she was super fast. I'm taking knitting again after a long time of not doing it. It is so relaxing.

@nobleknits 4 года назад

@@jennifertrujillo9261 I'm so glad to hear you've picked up your needles again! 😀

@nneedler 4 года назад

Tove Cravens could you upload a pic?

@carolinehorsburgh1183 3 года назад

@@nobleknits can you show us this tip please; I'm not savvy enough to understand without seeing

@kennonward 2 года назад

Thanks for the video. I had to stop knitting for a couple of years. Your video helped bring back the memory. My fingers took over.

@nobleknits 2 года назад

So happy to hear that, Kenn! 😀

@Mrs.Chaos1982 4 месяца назад

Wow, you make it look so smooth and easy

@melissacrochetswithlove9129 Год назад

Your name continental knitting look so easy, I'm definitely going to try it thanks for an awesome tutorial

@proudgrannyjoanfleming8860 4 года назад

So glad i found your video. Just trying to learn to knit. Only learned crochet 3 years ago

@nobleknits 4 года назад

Hi Joan, I'm so glad you are diving into knitting! Keep me posted on your progress. 😀

@ellenbyrne7028 3 года назад

This is amazing, thank you for explaning it so well

@nobleknits 3 года назад

Hi Ellen, You're welcome! I'm so glad to hear it helped! 😀

@theshaynasewsshow8568 4 года назад

THIS. CHANGED. MY. LIFE. THANKS SO MUCH FOR SHARING!!!!

@nobleknits 4 года назад

Hi Switftie Life, I'm so glad to hear you gave Continental knitting a try. Let me know if I can help with any other knitting questions. 😀

@jessicarosemalone7374 4 года назад

I’ve been throwing for about 15 years but tried this method yesterday. This video helped cement the process in my head and I am ticking along nicely. I’m not as quick as English method yet but hopefully will speed up. Thank you XX

@nobleknits 4 года назад

Hi Jessica, I'm so happy to hear you tried Continental knitting! I'm sure you will speed up in no time! 😀

@gardenvarietystitcher5256 3 года назад

Thank you for the tutorial. I’m new to knitting and I’ve been having pain in my thumbs. I Had to stop knitting for a few weeks now I’m picking it up again and I’m going to practice this method for a while. Hopefully it will help. Thanks again! 🧶

@nobleknits 3 года назад

Hi GardenVariety Stitcher, I'm so glad you are giving the continental method a try. You might also want to check out my newest video with tips to improve your continental knitting: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-mGJQTEZTJE0.html

@chilipeprsandi 2 года назад

I tried doing your method and I see I am holding the yarn as you …I will be trying this more often. Thank you for this short video.

@casapinka9715 5 лет назад

Omg, the way you hold your tensioned yarn was a revelation to me. Thank you!

@nobleknits 5 лет назад

You're welcome - I'm so glad to hear it worked for you! 😀

@nicolewood4038 2 года назад

Being a traditional or “English” knitter, I find this feels very clumsy at first, lol. I just have to keep in mind that I felt very clumsy when I first learned to knit because I really do want to learn this method so that I can knit faster and with better tension. Thank you for the clear, concise instructions!

@missfilemon 3 года назад

This is how I knit. Love it

@Kevin15047 3 года назад

Years ago I learned English knitting, and quit because I couldn't get my tension consistent and I got frustrated. Recently I relearned Continental style, and I'm having a much easier time of it.

@nobleknits 3 года назад

Hi Kevin, So glad to hear it's working for you this time! 😀

@michellebabin7582 Год назад

Wowwwww i love your method. Thank you very much

@christinemardakis9904 5 лет назад

Nice video. Thank you! Agree with Sally’s comment about the purling. Would love to see a video on purling too. In meantime, will practice with the knit.

@nobleknits 5 лет назад

Thanks, Christine! The purling Continental video is coming soon! 😀

@zorakj 4 года назад

Thanks for talking about how to move the stitches up the left hand needle.

@nobleknits 4 года назад

Hi Christiana, you're welcome! I love sharing the hacks I use to knit faster and easier. 😀

@mrsjudys 3 года назад

It's taken me quite awhile to master continental knitting, but I've got it down pat. So much faster and easier on my hands. Now on to purling!

@nobleknits 3 года назад

Hi MrsJudys, I'm so glad to hear you stuck with it! Here's my continental purling video when you're ready: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-NcG6se-7V6A.html

@heleneculioli-atwood6997 5 лет назад

I learnt both ways because my grand mother was french but my mother swedish. The continental purling the scandinavian way is complicated because one has to twist the needle in a funny way to catch the thread. I simplified the movement by bringing the thread on the front of the needle and grab the thread.

@ssirhal1 5 лет назад

Yes, please add a video on how to purl using the continental style -- also, how to slip stitch and other stitches!

@nobleknits 5 лет назад

Sounds good, Sallie! I'll be doing those videos very soon! 😀

@chloemachula5620 3 года назад

This is the instructional video I've been looking for!! I was doing some kind of weird continental-ish technique but was still throwing the yarn with my thumb and forefinger. It was odd and I was having issues with tension. I'd only ever seen videos where they have you wrap it around your pinky and that did NOT work for me. The threading between fingers things works PERFECTLY. Now just to get this down with purling! THANK YOU!!!!

@nobleknits 3 года назад

Hi Chloe, I'm thrilled to hear it worked for you! Yeah, the pinky wrapping never worked for me, either. 😀Okay, let's get you onto PURLING: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-NcG6se-7V6A.html

@fayecarter5923 3 года назад

Nancy, thanks so much for such a great video on continental knitting & purling. I broke my wrist a week ago & had to learn this style of knitting so my left hand was doing most of the work. You have such a nice way of teaching & calming voice. Looking forward to watching your other knitting videos!

@nobleknits 3 года назад

Hi Faye, Wow! You didn't say...I broke my wrist and now I can't knit...you found a way to do it! I so happy you discovered me and I'm wishing you a very speedy recovery! 😀

@fayecarter5923 3 года назад

@@nobleknits lol-there’s always a way!! Thanks again for the great videos

@juliasaxton696 Год назад

Thanks for this, after 60+ years of knitting I'm getting pain in my elbow. Changing my method to Continental is definitely helping.

@yenipop4623 Год назад

This was so helpful, thank you!

@chisaixo 5 лет назад

I started knitting 6 years ago English style and I always had to stop because my hands and wrists would start to hurt so at the beginning of the year I decided that's it In just going for it. So I just started knitting washcloths to oractice and after the first 2 or 3 I got it down abd since switching I don't have any pain when knitting. Thank you so much for sharing this. I love your channel!

@nobleknits 5 лет назад

Hi Theresa, I'm glad you made the switch! Happy (Continental) knitting! 😀

@Grainneni 5 лет назад

I like this and I'm going to give it try, but I wonder who uses their right hand when putting yarn around the needle? I use just my right index finger with the yarn wound round my fingers for tension, so I dont have to move the whole hand to form a stitch. Id like to see some more intricate stitches done Continental rather than just knit and purl, but I'm already practising those.

@shelleysouza 4 года назад

@@Grainneni I knit the same way. I thread the wool through my right-hand fingers the same way NobleKnits threads it in her left hand for Continental knitting ,and I use my index finger to loop the wool around the needle. There's no need to move the whole hand.

@roxeyserckie5414 4 года назад

Thanks for this video. I'm going to practice and hope I can master it.

@nobleknits 4 года назад

Hi Roxey, that's great news! Keep me posted on your progress. 😀

@intelligentrock4379 3 года назад

Thank you so much! Such a simple good explanation i actually understood 😊

@nobleknits 3 года назад

Glad it helped!

@assortedfrogs5879 3 года назад

I'm pretty sure ethis is the style I learned as a kid. But it was so long ago I had to relearn, and whatever tutorial I found was the other method. And it just felt wrong and didn't click like it used to. So I've just been crocheting instead. But now seeing this I think i can actually take up knitting again.

@nobleknits 3 года назад

I'm so happy to hear that, Jessica! Keep me posted on your progress 😀

@msjennable 3 года назад

Easiest explanation ever! Thanks!... And I'm left-handed!

@nobleknits 3 года назад

Hi Jennifer, I'm so glad you liked it! Guess what? I have several videos just for lefties: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-OhiKp9Y7cgM.html In addition, I have a Lefty 30-Day Growth Course you may want to check out: www.nobleknitsu.com/courses/lefty-30-days-to-become-a-better-knitter

@AshleyBabyMalone 3 года назад

I started knitting about 5 years ago, learned the English way but because it was so slow I stopped knitting for a while, the past year or so I have picked it back up (still slow!) Looked up faster techniques and found this! I think with a bit of practice to get used to hand position, this will be how I knit going forward 😊 thanks for making this video

@nobleknits 3 года назад

Great job! Keep persevering - you will get the hang of it in no time. Pretty soon, you'll be sitting on the couch watching TV and not even looking at your stitches! 😀

@ricepapercrane 3 года назад

This was such a helpful way to learn! Thank you!

@nobleknits 3 года назад

Hi Ricepapercrane, I'm so glad to hear it was helpful! 😀

@user-fx8oy7ch7g 2 месяца назад

The tension looks easier than I have seen before. I am a natural Irish cottage knitter, which is a fast knit, with little movement. However. It does not work well with short needles. As I am hoping to do knitting on a circular needles, I feel the continent method may be quicker

@Yo_franko_ 2 года назад

this just blew my mind...

@noreengabbay696 Год назад

Thank you very much. That is a great help for a beginner like me.

@nobleknits Год назад

So glad that you started knitting and that I can help you along your journey, Noreen! 🥰

@livismith5007 3 года назад

This is awesome! I watched another tutorial on continental but it wasn’t like this, still was slow and my tension was quite loose. Tried this in the middle of a row and my tension evened out and became tighter! Thank you so much, I’m subscribed now

@nobleknits 3 года назад

Hi Livi, I'm so happy to hear you found the tutorial helpful - now you're a continental knitter! 😀

@livismith5007 3 года назад

@NobleKnits I’m soo excited! Now I can fall back in love with knitting

@robertschroeder1978 3 года назад

Good video and instruction. Will be trying this method soon.

@nobleknits 3 года назад

Please do! Keep me posted on your progress 😀

@erikadonald6416 2 года назад

great description

@kikidee32able 4 года назад

Omg I never knew it was this simple. Just need to get used to how to handle the wool in my left hand. Less elbow ache for sure

@nobleknits 4 года назад

Nickeisha Rose, I'm glad to hear it worked for you! 😀

@kathy6222 2 года назад

Can you share what brand of knitting needles you are using in this video? Your demonstration of the continental knitting method is the one that really helped me to finally "get it." It is so simple and straight forward; thank you for your excellent tutorial!

@joshmccall 7 месяцев назад

Magic!!!

@Rosannasfriend 3 года назад

This is fantastic! Thank you very much.

@nobleknits 3 года назад

You're welcome, enjoy! 🍁

@intheparlance 3 года назад

I'm so glad I found your tutorial first, after deciding to try continental style! I did look at several other tutorials, and they would "catch" the yarn way up high on the left index finger.I couldn't figure out how they could pull it back down through the stitch! I like how you do it, catching it at the left middle finger. I practiced last night and today, and I think I've got it down with very little movement of the fingers. I'm trying to give my arthritic right index finger a break; it's the finger used most with the flicking method. Now, on to purling!

@nobleknits 3 года назад

I'm so glad to hear this video helped! Did you see my continental purling video? 😀

@intheparlance 3 года назад

@@nobleknits I did watch it. At the moment I"m working on a garter stitch blanket and a top-down sweater in the round, so no purling needed! When I get one of these projects off the needles, I'm going to get some practice on the purling. :)

@nobleknits 3 года назад

@@intheparlance Sound great! Happy knitting! 😀

@KimSincox 6 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@kimdj8097 4 года назад

I’ve been knitting since a young child. I stopped for many years upon discovering crocheting since it was faster. I then recently learned of this “new to me” method but couldn’t grasp it. You teach this method so well that I picked it up immediately! Thank you so much!

@nobleknits 4 года назад

Hi Kim, The fact that you are a crocheter really puts you at an advantage learning continental knitting! Doesn't it feel like you're just crocheting with two sticks instead of a hook?!?!? I'm so happy it worked for you! 😀

@carolannhancock6497 3 года назад

Looks interesting! Will try it.

@nobleknits 3 года назад

Hope you like it! 😀

@msware0104 4 года назад

EXCELLENT!!! Thank you! ❤️

@nobleknits 4 года назад

msware0104 You’re welcome!😀

@deniseleman1577 2 года назад

I am going to try this..TY

@nobleknits 2 года назад

Hi Denise, That's great! Keep me posted on your progress 😀

@lauriesmith7517 Год назад

Oooh, I had a stroke 20 years go and have not been able to knit since because I lost the fine motor control in my left hand. I miss it.This may help me! Thank you.

@suzannewatson5993 3 года назад

It seems alien at first but so much more efficient I had double broken wrists and it’s much easier on my hands THANK YOU

@nobleknits 3 года назад

Oh my goodness, you poor thing! I hope you are on the mend! I'm glad the video has helped! 😀

@aditijoshi9535 Год назад

thank you so much

@maryannewillequer3305 3 года назад

Well...! I tried it but wasn't too successful. I will continue to practice using this method. You made it look so effortless.

@nobleknits 3 года назад

I know you can do this, Maryanne! Just like learning to tie your shoelaces, it takes a little time for your hands to know what they are supposed to do. After a while, it becomes effortless. 😀

@user-dp3iu3hz7u 9 месяцев назад

I learned to knit when I was 10. (60 years ago ) and my grandmother taught me English. I find my tension with continental is not as good even though I learned that 20 years ago. But I use both with stranded knitting.

@ginnylynn1 5 лет назад

I’ll give it a try🙋thank you 🧶

@nobleknits 5 лет назад

Great! Let me know how it goes!

@marammohamed6746 5 лет назад

Thanks a lot for this wonderful video, and I will give it a try

@nobleknits 5 лет назад

Great! Let me know how it goes! 😀

@marammohamed6746 5 лет назад

@@nobleknits it went out great really , thanks a lot for your help, it's effortless and much more faster,it took me a while to master it ,but the results amazing, thanks again.

@nobleknits 5 лет назад

@@marammohamed6746 I'm so happy to hear it worked out for you! Happy knitting 😀

@judihebert8783 3 года назад

have to give this a try ,will take a bit to undo 65yrs of right hand feed

@nobleknits 3 года назад

Hi Judi, Keep me posted on your progress! 😀

@scorpionheart 3 года назад

I’m a completely self taught knitter who came back to it about ten years later. I know that the way I knit would be considered incorrect by most other knitters but this style looks the closest to what I do so at least I can say that I’m a continental knitter if anyone asks 😂😂😂

@nobleknits 3 года назад

Hi A! If it works, keep going! You are officially a continental knitter! 😀