Continental Knitting, The Knitting Style for Crocheters

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Fiberific Ep#54 Continental Knitting, The knitting style for crocheters! I know that is a big call to make, and not the case for everybody, but I have found that when I am teaching knitting to crocheters, those that give the continental knitting method a go, tend to have the best success rate. It's because, the left and right hands are doing similar jobs as they do with crochet. In this knitting tutorial I show how to both knit and purl continental. But I will say, that there are even more variations than what i show here. So if you would like to learn how to pick your stitches in knitting, then give this a try, grab you needles, and some yarn and get comfy.
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@CrochetwithClare 8 месяцев назад

I was having trouble with the continental knitting. I watched your tutorial and noticed you scooped rather than stab the stitch 😁 Make a heap of difference ! Thanks for a great tutorial ❤

@Fiberific 8 месяцев назад

Love that you are on this Journey! - Remember, it took you time to learn crochet allow yourself the time to learn this new thing.

@chironapolonio 5 лет назад

This is absolutely the most clear demonstration of Continental Knitting that I've seen thus far. From a beginner, thank you so much.

@Fiberific 5 лет назад

Thank you! I appreciate your feed back! I would love to see you how go on you spindling journey, feel free to tag me in your yarny pics on instagram @fiberific

@corlissyamasaki3476 4 года назад

I agree! Maybe there's hope for me to do continental knitting.

@tracys3096 9 месяцев назад

You make this look very easy. I on the other make it five times harder than necessary 😂

@CrochetwithClare Год назад

Awesome video ! 🎉

@Rachellovesyarn 3 месяца назад

Thank you from a Crocheter! The purl stitch was giving me a hard time but your video had helped me figure it out!

@Fiberific 3 месяца назад

That's great!!!! 👍

@Mary-cg1sl 5 лет назад

I am very grateful for the slow motion.

@Fiberific 5 лет назад

Thank you Mary

@vrector2054 4 года назад

Thx for your video on continental knitting

@donnaridenhour-mchenry240 6 лет назад

After 48 years of knitting and 44 years of crocheting, I've found that 'all' these crafts and techniques/methods come in handy more often than not. @@

@janethartwig774 5 лет назад

I crocheted for 20 years before I learned to knit the English method. Recently, for unknown reasons, I got the itch to learn Continental knitting. Were it not for failing miserably at achieving an even tension, I would be in love with the Continental style. I’m so tempted to give up and go back to English style except I hate to admit defeat. 😩

@Fiberific 5 лет назад

I found I have to drop down one or two needle sizes as it definitely made my knitting a bit looser

@lisagobbo3775 6 лет назад

I'm sharing this just in case it helps someone else. I have to agree, I encourage you all to find a knitting style that suits you. I was taught throw knit and was happy with that, but became courius about continental knitting, gave it a go and didn't like it. I think it's because when I crochet I don't have my yarn finger sticking up like you have in this video, instead I have the yarn flat on my index finger and my index finger is low and is infact holding the crochet project that I'm working on. So I happened to be watching a RU-vid video of someone (Arne from Arne and Carlos) knitting and had a light bulb moment - short story, I love knit picking 😊

@blankout3249 3 года назад

Thank you for introducing me to to knit picking. It’s such a comfortable to knit 🙏😍.

@inerlogic 3 года назад

I learned to throw first and then I learned to crochet. I could not knit at all after learning crochet.. I need to learn this.

@judylee3589 5 лет назад

I am so excited. I'm a crocheter at heart but wanted to learn to knit. IMPOSSIBLE! I've been trying for quite some time now and I just can't get it going. I watched your video and BOOM, it's still a bit slow but I just watched it today for the first time. It's SO much easier. THANK YOU!!!!

@Fiberific 5 лет назад

that's Awesome, I was super slow when I started too! I'm so glad you can do both now!!

@KimScullen 7 лет назад

Yes! I always tell non-knitters who crochet to learn continental because the yarn tensioning can be done identical to the way the currently do in crochet. That being said, I've seen crocheters who throw their yarn like English knitters! 😱😱😱 Continental really comes into its own when you are ribbing - changing yarn front to back with a finger movement.

@Fiberific 7 лет назад

Oh yes, I certainly find ribbing so much quicker for me!!!

@jandaferris352 6 лет назад

Yours is the best video of Continental knitting that I have found! I have watched a number of them trying to figure out the purl stitch especially and was totally confused until I came to yours. Thank you So Very Much. This is clear and straightforward and has made my day. I am a crocheter for many years and this makes so much sense for those of us who want to keep that yarn in our left hand just like when crocheting. Thank you! Thank you!

@Fiberific 6 лет назад

Janda Ferris thank you so much for your kind and encouraging words! I hope you enjoy you new journey!!

@TrudySchwartzBurrill 5 лет назад

I swear knitters seem to have birds chirping in the background. I've had birds since I moved out of my parents. First one I was 19. The one I have now I spoon fed and raised her from a month old baby with no feathers and fed her every two hours throughout the day for at least another whole month maybe longer it was long ago shes 33 yrs old. Turned 33 in February. She as both of my human children are all Aquarius'! My bird name is Billie she calls me mom. Do I hear birds? Are you a bird lover? Do you know are many knitters bird lovers I seem to hear them often in videos! Just very curious why I hear birds, maybe its in my head....lol I just transitioned to contintel from throwing. I crocheted for years. I also get a loser gage. Purling was hardest to keep tension with but it works now and it fine to do now and i'm so glad that I can show both ways. I think that is a good thing. I've tried combination knitting but don't like the decreases and increases as of yet. Stilll Exploring. But a definate contintel knitter, for me its eaier to remeber and to get between knits and purls, thats the entire reason I wanted to learn. That extra step was annoying putting yarn front to back takes much longer in English even for those that call themselves pickers but they still hold the working yarn in their right hand. Its strange, have you seen those knitters?

@amyreynolds623 Год назад

Hello. I just started to find my love for knitting and also started out as a crocheter. I had a hard time learning to knit being the only leftie in my family after many videos and sit downs with my grandma who does it so fast and second nature had a hard time slowing down. Thank you so much for the tip on going down a size too I didn't know that.

@ScullyPop 3 года назад

Hey Chantelle! It was great to meet you today.

@Fiberific 3 года назад

You too!!

@ancientbee 5 лет назад

Thank you!! Finally can relate this to crochet...

@Fiberific 5 лет назад

That's Awesome!!!

@nightowl4137 6 лет назад

I love your continental way of knitting. I tryed for years and could not do it, I can now. THANK YOU , THANK YOU, THANK YOU.

@joanapthorp5592 7 лет назад

I taught my grand-daughter to crochet after I'd taught her to (Continental) knit. She had really struggled with the knitting, and found crochet much easier. But once she'd mastered it, she went back to Continental knitting and found it a pushover. She joined a knitting group at school, but couldn't talk the others into Continental, despite the fact that she was obviously knitting much faster than they were ;)

@Fiberific 7 лет назад

Some people are just really happy with where they are, and don't see the point in learning new ways, I however, am like what, a new way.. gimme gimme lol..

@DarleneAustin3424532 3 года назад

Your style is so much better because I crochet I don’t feel comfortable the other way, thank you I thought I was doing something wrong

@jodiekingsley5181 2 года назад

New to knitting thanks for video help s out great thank you

@solangesouza6277 2 года назад

I was looking for videos in how to learn knitting and your tutorial just made so easy for me to understanding knitting ! Thank you for sharing this helpful knitting tutorial, I love this Continental knitting ! 😊💗

@margaretmcneil7182 6 лет назад

Thank you for that easy lesson on continental knitting. You made it so clear.

@Fiberific 6 лет назад

Thank you Margaret, and apologies for the delay in replying, I must have missed my notification!

@sharonopstbaum1023 4 года назад

Your video is very clear. My Nan taught me to purl only and with the English “yarn throwing” method. I see the beauty of the smaller motions of the Continental method, but after 56 years of throwing, I am not sure I can switch. Will give it a go, however. Thanks!

@kimberleyolivecrona5574 4 года назад

Thanks so much for this video!!! First video about continental style of knitting that has actually made sense. I’m actually getting the hang of it now.

@Fiberific 4 года назад

I'm very happy to read that this,!

@kerrynwright 5 лет назад

Wow!! I've never heard of continental knitting til now! I can knit & crochet, but haven't knitted for many years, but crochet heaps as it's my passion. If I ever decide to knit again I'll have to give continental knitting a go! I've just found your channel & subscribed. 😀👍 I assume you're an Aussie by your accent. 🤔 Blessings from Adelaide, South Australia. ❤️🦘

@Fiberific 5 лет назад

Hi Kerryn! I am an Aussie, I love in Brisbane. so glad you found the channel, I hope you can join into all the fun 😀

@michelleanyway2knit704 7 лет назад

awesome, loved it. as a crocheter first, continental seemed the most logical to me.

@Fiberific 7 лет назад

I didn't know it existed, I only had english knitters to watch when I learned.. all those years ago.. ;)

@ddesdemona 5 лет назад

ı am a crocheter, and i keep relearning knitting. i think, your video is going to be my go to, for ever!!! thank you very much :)

@Fiberific 5 лет назад

I am so glad I could help

@hanginwiththeharlows8954 5 лет назад

Your explanations are clear. Thanks so much and have a blessed day! ~The HARLOW family 💜😇

@Fiberific 5 лет назад

Thank you! I am glad I could help!

@knitspingirlcreations 7 лет назад

Must give this a go. I knit English style and haven't been able to get the knack of purling in the continental style. Although I can knit fair aisle with one colour in each hand ...

@Fiberific 7 лет назад

One of the huge advantages of picking up extra knitting style, flick with the right and pick with the left, and you have complete control over 2 colours!

@Stahlmaks 5 лет назад

Thank you for posting how you continental knit. I am new to knitting after 50 years from originally learning how to throw knit. I've been an avid crocheter ever since my early teens. When I started up knitting again, it was faster for me to learn to throw since that's how I had originally learned. But I wanted to learn continental since I crochet so much. For whatever reason I have a tough time with that initial stitch at the beginning of each row but I'm confident it will get better with practice and time. Thank you again for sharing! I am sure I will be watching this video over and over until I get it right :-)

@Fiberific 5 лет назад

Depending on your pattern you could always slip that first stitch too... Makes a nice neat edge

@jacquisimao5390 2 года назад

Fantastic demo!

@Fiberific 2 года назад

thank you! glad you liked.

@loriluatminot 7 лет назад

Brilliant!! I too am a crocheter learning to knit. Thank you !

@Fiberific 7 лет назад

Let me know how you get on!

@WendyBarron14 5 лет назад

I'm just getting back into knitting and crochet after 30 years away, and since I leapt back in with a crochet project, I thought I'd give continental knitting a try. And it's just like being a new knitter all over again! It's going to take a lot of practice to marry technique and tension to the point where I can move on to an actual project and away from this training swatch I'm doing. I think maybe I have the on-needle tension too tight; I'll try to relax more when I have another go at the swatch tonight. Thanks for the video!

@margaretmarriner7547 7 лет назад

thanks Chantelle, you encouraged me to try again, always have trouble with purl, must practice more

@Fiberific 7 лет назад

I had to practice a lot until I had it just how I like it! And remember thats just how I do it, you might like to move things about a bit once you get the knack, and that is totally ok!

@wamphyr449 4 года назад

thanks for the tutorial. I had almost given up on knitting because I could never get my tension even, my stitches were all loose and messy. I'm a few rows in using this method and have tighter and neater stitches. It's much more comfortable to hold the yarn too. I'm so happy I just want to hug you and I'm not a hugger :)

@MsRightseeksMrRight 6 лет назад

thx finally got purl st! and learned contenential! :-)

@emanueladavis1885 6 лет назад

Thank you I had no idea about this knitting method and I just wish I found our about years ago when I used to knit for my children...thanks .

@omiaustralia 7 лет назад

I'm a chucker. But am going to now give Continental a go. You broke it down so that it was easy to follow. Love your vids Chantelle.

@Fiberific 7 лет назад

Thanks Karen!!!

@YarnDragonsCreations 4 года назад

Thank you so much. This was so helpful. I had to giggle I thought I was the only one who said and actually left the" this is harder with a camera in front of me". I agree with you it seems easier to learn knit going from crocheting to continental(IMOl). Thank you again

@Fiberific 4 года назад

Ahh I try to keep it real 😉

@YarnDragonsCreations 4 года назад

@@Fiberific Well I love it and your live to so much information and fun keep up the awesomeness 🥰 I appreciate it and you

@joan9569 5 лет назад

I hold the yarn exactly how you do. YAY!

@chronicstitcher7933 6 лет назад

I too am a crocheter first. Learned back in the 70's. I taught myself to knit from youtube about 5 years ago. I "assumed" that continental would be the way for me to knit because I am used to holding the working yarn in my left hand for crochet. Not so. Imagine my surprise. I could never get an even gauge with continental. I am an English knitter all the way. Every crocheter who wants to knit, should be allowed to develop their own technique and what is comfortable for them.

@hanginwiththeharlows8954 5 лет назад

I appreciate you sharing your insight. I've been a crocheter for decades. Tried continental knitting with okay results (could simply be that I need to gain experience with it.) Definitely thought that was the way to go, but now you've got me curious to try English. Thank you!😇

@kayceegreer4418 5 лет назад

@@hanginwiththeharlows8954 There's a Russian lady with a Russian knitting fast and easy video on RU-vid it was interesting. She speaks English but regardless of that what she shows you is a little fast but I could mostly get it. She points out that the Russians do it from behind the needles. She seems very proud of being Russian and doing things the Russian way because it's easy and fast than any other way. Check it out, it was enlightening and I think as a crochet or I'm gonna try it. There's an English lady doing a net fasten easy the English way and she has something called a knitting belt and she mentions a knitting stick, her way looks pretty easy. I'm gonna try that one too. I also had a brilliant idea to knit with my long afghan hooks. Just til figure out where all the yarn is supposed to go to make stitches, so I don't drop any and miss the fact that they sneaked off in the middle of things to get married. It may be a bust but I can't be the 1st one to try it, can I?

@hibiscusfreak 5 лет назад

Same! I started crocheting in the early 80s. My mother taught me how to knit in the early 70s (when I was 10) but I didn't stick with it. Now I can't get the hang of continental knitting. Much better with English.

@stephaniedrown203 6 лет назад

lovely, cheerful and helpful video! thanks a lot!

@Fiberific 6 лет назад

+stephanie drown thanks Stephanie!

@kayceegreer4418 5 лет назад

I've seen a Russian lady talking on a video about Russian to knit fast ( The table cloth in the background distracted me so much I didn't catch everything) she mentions that they make the stitches behind the needles but I'm a crocheter, I have nothing to compare it to. There's an English lady with white hair and a blue sweater showing how to knit fast the English way; she's wearing a knitting belt which have never heard of and she mentions a knitting stick which I didn't know existed either, her way looks good and easy too. As for myself I am going to watch a few videos and then use my long Afghan crochet hooks to make sure I have a grip on the yarn and know where all the yarn is supposed to go when I'm loopin' and pullin'. It may be a bust but I'm going to try it that way! Surely I can't be the 1st crochet or who has tried to knit this way.... As a matter of fact I think I'm gonna ask Google for a RU-vid video on it.

@masuganut2082 6 лет назад

Omg you’re so fluid with it I’m a new knitter but a crocheter for over twenty years Ah I keep trying this but I still suck I’m gonna try it your way again 🙂 thank you

@Fiberific 6 лет назад

I hate to say it but just keep practicing, it took you a long time to hone your skills as a crocheter, you need to give your hands a chance to learn these skills, also maybe look around at other conitintnal knitting videos, theres more than one way, and one of the others may suit you better.

@masuganut2082 6 лет назад

Fiberific! Thank you! I really appreciate your honesty and help 😄

@CrochetCavalier 7 лет назад

Yep that's how I learnt. My Mum is Austrian and it's the European way of knitting. Didnt know it was called continental until just recently. My problem is Im left handed but I crochet righthanded and knit lefthanded, I know... whats that about. I was taught to crochet by my aunty so it was righthanded. Ive never progressed to learn to read patterns though so only knit one, pearl one and make a scarf. One day... I really want to make socks.

@Fiberific 7 лет назад

Its odd isn't it, we will get you yarn overing and knitting 2 together so you can get the sock thing going!!

@perujive 7 лет назад

Excellent vid! Have been thinking of giving continental a go.

@Fiberific 7 лет назад

Thanks Anke! I am all about the Continental, can you tell?

@Fiberific 7 лет назад

+Anke Verhave hey Anke there's some good reasons to give the continental a go sooner rather than now ;)

@perujive 7 лет назад

I saw that- have to get my instagram account!

@CrochetwithClare 6 лет назад

Great information !

@Fiberific 6 лет назад

Thank you!

@yesminmimi3000 4 года назад

Merci

@xeaon89 7 лет назад

Great video..

@Fiberific 6 лет назад

Thanks Posh Paw Prints on the Park!

@joycebailey7533 5 лет назад

I am a crocheter. When I wanted to learn to knit could not control yarn English knitting. I began watching continital knitting now my tenon see stayside the same . The h as hardest Part for me is hat decreases I have trouble keeping tension tight when switch to dpn. Thank you for your video.

@kayceegreer4418 5 лет назад

Yeah , I think I have found my knitting style. Continental seems to make sense to me. Oh, wait a minute. What about the purl... And the cable or other fancy stitches are they as easy cause I wanna do 'em all!

@kathleenchamp3764 4 года назад

Lol motty sir how you got all that on the hook... needle to begin with but.. do you know the portugese knitting is like yours in that they keep the tension and yarn in front of the needle not in back.. COOL BEANS Now I have to believe for a set of wooden or knitters P square ones. I cannot grip a regular small barrel knitting needle. I am sure it's because I use a grip on my hooks due to knuckle etc. Etc. Anyway thank you I need more tutelage and needles but now I'm itching to Get started ( isn't that the way it goes🤐) lolol

@jeanchiusano2861 4 года назад

That’s my story without the spinning. Love Continental knitting

@donnajones8578 7 лет назад

I Continental knit the same way you do it but haven't done it enough to feel natural yet and tend to swap back to English. Must practice more

@Fiberific 7 лет назад

+Donna Jones I really did have to practice a good long while ;)

@cheryldueck318 5 лет назад

I have never crocheted and I am a “thrower” knitter. I’ve checked out continental a number of times, but could never seemed to get it. For some reason your video just clicked! Maybe it’s the way you hold your yarn? Must practice more now so it becomes smoother and I figure out my tension type with this method. Maybe I’ll start to get through my knitting project list sooner now! (I always feel like continental knitters seem to knit things up more quickly.)

@Fiberific 5 лет назад

I'm so glad my video could help!! Thank you for letting me know!!

@grettalemabouchou6779 7 лет назад

ty!

@Fiberific 7 лет назад

+Celtic Cat I hope the vid helped ;)

@tarapatrick532 7 лет назад

Thank you. This helps. I'm trying the seed/moss stich and can't seem to get it right. Do you have any suggestions?

@Fiberific 6 лет назад

I am sorry for the late reply, I hope that you have smashed out the seed stitch if not, let me know and I will help you through it!

@JulieEGosnell 4 года назад

Ummm.. I crochet right handed and have my thread on my right hand too.

@dianelakata1308 5 лет назад

Do you have an instructional video on double sided knitting?

@Fiberific 5 лет назад

I don't I'm sorry, but that is an excellent idea

@hadiadiza1278 5 лет назад

How long it take time for crocheter to learn kniting till the hands feel comfortable to handle tools and yarn? I'm a crocheter and just still new to learn kniting. I still feel so hard to move my left hand to knit, it seem like awkward. Do you have any suggest for me?

@Fiberific 5 лет назад

Honestly, I'd say just keep going, it took me a good while to get comfortable, you could also look around for some other methods, you might find a different one that feels more comfortable quicker. But it takes time for muscles to get comfy.

@hadiadiza1278 5 лет назад

@@Fiberific thank u for your suggest, sure i will try it till i get comfy my hands to knit.