- 108
- 1 349 624
Elizabeth Smith Knits
United States
Приєднався 9 тра 2020
Knitting tutorials from Elizabeth Smith Knits. I specialize in simple, seamless knits with a modern aesthetic.
Pick-up and knit stitches around the armhole in the Wharf Street Vest
In this video lesson I demonstrate how to work the armhole trim in my Wharf Street vest. This involves picking-up and knitting stitches around the armhole opening and then working in rib stitch. I also demonstrate how to bind-off in pattern as well as how to weave in ends around the underarm to cinch up any looseness that may appear.
You may find this video helpful even if you are working on a different pattern as the techniques I work are similar to what you would find in a typical armhole when you need to pick-up and knit.
Below are timestamps should you want to fast forward to a particular step in the process:
00:00-00:47: Introduction
00:48-03:51: Pick-up & knit leftside underarm stitches
03:52-11:23: Pick-up & knit 3 stitches for every 4 rows around armhole
11:24-12:59: Pick-up & knit rightside underarm stitches
13:00-14:52: Working rib stitch in the round
14:53-17:23: Binding off in pattern
17:24 -23:48: Weaving in ends around the underarm area
For pattern details: elizabethsmithknits.com/product/wharf-street/
You may find this video helpful even if you are working on a different pattern as the techniques I work are similar to what you would find in a typical armhole when you need to pick-up and knit.
Below are timestamps should you want to fast forward to a particular step in the process:
00:00-00:47: Introduction
00:48-03:51: Pick-up & knit leftside underarm stitches
03:52-11:23: Pick-up & knit 3 stitches for every 4 rows around armhole
11:24-12:59: Pick-up & knit rightside underarm stitches
13:00-14:52: Working rib stitch in the round
14:53-17:23: Binding off in pattern
17:24 -23:48: Weaving in ends around the underarm area
For pattern details: elizabethsmithknits.com/product/wharf-street/
Переглядів: 450
Відео
Pick-up and knit neckline stitches in the Wharf Street Vest
Переглядів 2594 місяці тому
In this video lesson I demonstrate how to work the neckline in my Wharf Street vest. This involves picking-up and knitting stitches around the neckline opening and then working in rib stitch. You may find this video helpful even if you are working on a different pattern as the techniques I work are similar to what you would find in a typical crew neck when you need to pick-up and knit. Below ar...
Backward Loop Cast-On (for beginner knitters)
Переглядів 1,1 тис.4 місяці тому
In this mini lesson I demonstrate how to work the backward loop cast-on, both when working this cast-on at the very start of a project (for true-blue beginners) as well as when it's worked in the middle of a project. Although it's most typically used when needing to cast-on stitches mid-project (such as when you need to cast-on stitches at the beginning/end of a row), it's also a very beginner-...
4 Ways to Pick-Up and Knit Stitches
Переглядів 1,6 тис.5 місяців тому
In this video I demonstrate 4 different methods for picking-up and knitting stitches in your knitting. To fast-forward to a particular method, see my time stamps below. Often in knitting there are techniques where there are multiple methods to accomplish the same thing and that is definitely the case with "pick-up and knit". In this video I'll show you 4 different common methods I've seen and u...
How to knit the lace pattern in Farro Vest (and using stitch markers)
Переглядів 9277 місяців тому
In this video lesson I walk you through how to work the 8 row lace pattern that is featured in my Farro Vest knitting design (elizabethsmithknits.com/product/farro/) and how you can use stitch markers to help you keep track of your repeated sequences. It's important though to watch to the end where I show you how the stitch markers need to be moved on row 7! Below is a list of timestamps should...
How to work the v-neck trim in Sporty 45 pullover
Переглядів 4168 місяців тому
In this video I demonstrate all the steps involved in working the v-neck trim in my Sporty 45 pullover design (elizabethsmithknits.com/product/sporty-45-pullover/). I show you how to pick-up and knit stitches around the neckline as well as how to work the mitered rib stitch pattern. Below are the timestamps should you want to fast forward to a particular section of the lesson: 00:00-1:00: Video...
How to Knit 1-Row Stripes (and not cut yarn!)
Переглядів 1,5 тис.8 місяців тому
In this video I demonstrate how you can knit 1-row stripes when working flat (such as in a cardigan) without having to cut the yarn each time. I use this technique in a couple of my designs, including: - Layla cardign: elizabethsmithknits.com/product/layla/ - Sporty 45 cardigan: elizabethsmithknits.com/product/sporty-45-cardigan/ I also demonstrate how I join a new color when working flat. I ho...
Learn about the Alanis Virtual Knitting Course!
Переглядів 5888 місяців тому
In this video I explain what my Alanis virtual knitting course is all about! For more details and to purchase the course, visit: elizabethsmithknits.thinkific.com/courses/alanis Here is also a link to the Alanis pattern page for more photos and details about the design: Ravelry: www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/alanis-3 My Website: elizabethsmithknits.com/product/alanis/
How to work the stitch pattern featured in Rising Tide
Переглядів 7918 місяців тому
In this video I demonstrate how to knit the loop stitch pattern that is featured in my Rising Tide cardigan pattern (link below). I also provide tips on how to "read your knitting" with this stitch pattern. See timestamps below for specific spots to check out. 00:00-00:47: Introduction & working row 1 of stitch pattern 00:48-02:21: Working row 2 of stitch pattern 02:22-02:40: Working row 3 of s...
How to work the stitch pattern featured in Coastland
Переглядів 3848 місяців тому
In this video I demonstrate how to knit the 2-color slip stitch mesh stitch pattern that is featured in my Coastland patterns (both the top and the cowl). Because the stitch pattern is worked slightly different depending on if you are working it in the round vs flat (and in the Coastland top you will need to do both), I have provided demonstrations for each row of both versions of the stitch pa...
How to join fronts in a top-down pullover
Переглядів 1,8 тис.8 місяців тому
In this video I walk you through the typical process of joining your fronts together and beginning to work in the round when working a top-down raglan pullover design. I use my Mud Season pattern (elizabethsmithknits.com/product/mud-season/) as the example, but the process is often similar in other top-down pullover patterns. When working a top-down pullover, often you start with working back a...
How to join hems in the First Crocus top
Переглядів 1979 місяців тому
In this video I demonstrate the "joining hems" step in the First Crocus top knitting pattern. Prior to this step we had worked the Back and Front Hems, and now we're working the process to join them together so that the body can be worked in the round. For pattern information, visit Ravelry: Ravelry: www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/first-crocus
How do you measure length when knitting?
Переглядів 7 тис.Рік тому
When you are measuring length in knitting, when your stitches are still on the needles, where do you measure from? Right under the needle, over the needle, or somewhere in-between? In this video I answer this question and provide a a couple of demos that test out the most effective method.
How to undo your cast-on edge (so you can alter your sweater length!)
Переглядів 21 тис.Рік тому
How to undo your cast-on edge (so you can alter your sweater length!)
Attaching Shoulders in the Brookdale Vest
Переглядів 6902 роки тому
Attaching Shoulders in the Brookdale Vest
Attaching Panels in the Brookdale Vest
Переглядів 8002 роки тому
Attaching Panels in the Brookdale Vest
Working the Body Underarms in the Brookdale Vest
Переглядів 5572 роки тому
Working the Body Underarms in the Brookdale Vest
How to pick-up and knit v-neck stitches for the Ice Breaker Top
Переглядів 17 тис.2 роки тому
How to pick-up and knit v-neck stitches for the Ice Breaker Top
How to knit the rice stitch (featured in the Brookdale Vest)
Переглядів 6572 роки тому
How to knit the rice stitch (featured in the Brookdale Vest)
How to work the KSP knitting decrease
Переглядів 2 тис.2 роки тому
How to work the KSP knitting decrease
Eyelet stitch featured in Rosanna cardigan
Переглядів 5422 роки тому
Eyelet stitch featured in Rosanna cardigan
My 3 Methods for Winding Yarn (for beginners!)
Переглядів 6 тис.2 роки тому
My 3 Methods for Winding Yarn (for beginners!)
How to bind-off in the middle of your work
Переглядів 8 тис.2 роки тому
How to bind-off in the middle of your work
How to knit with 2 strands of yarn held together (double-stranding)
Переглядів 42 тис.2 роки тому
How to knit with 2 strands of yarn held together (double-stranding)
Garter Lace Ladder Stitch (how to work double yarn-overs)
Переглядів 2,1 тис.2 роки тому
Garter Lace Ladder Stitch (how to work double yarn-overs)
How to "YO, p2tog", as featured in the Cobbles Cowl
Переглядів 4 тис.2 роки тому
How to "YO, p2tog", as featured in the Cobbles Cowl
Thanks so much! I just started a double stranded project with one DK weight and one lace weight mohair and this tutorial was super helpful!!
Thank You!
Have question: would you work a folded rim like this. Can't use a 16 circular too many stitches for hat. Thanks
What is the multiple
Hi, it's a multiple of 4. All of the stitch and pattern details can be found in the pattern - here's the Ravelry link to it: www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fire-and-rain
Thank you SO much for this video! I am a beginner knitter, and looking at other videos I couldn’t figure out why there were strands at the back. You take it from the very beginning so I can visualize how to get to the point where there are strands. Don’t know if that makes sense 😂. You have saved me lots of frustration!
you wouldnt like to put in some short rows?
I wouldn't in a raglan sleeve construction such as this. If it were a set-in type of sleeve then yes, short rows would be good to shape the shoulder-cap.
That is completely genius.
Your tutorials are super well explained and shown. 🙏✨TA
That was so helpful. Great for beginners like me 🙌it worked 👍
Thankyou, this was very helpful, I am also working on ochre worsted weight pure wool
Does the short row like this actually decrease the stitches number?
Hi, it doesn't decrease the total stitches on the needle
Very helpful! Working on your Ramona pullover and your options shared are great. Thanks!
Very nicely done. Thank you.
Because you added an extra stitch do you knit 2 together to make the right stitch count?
In my patterns I also include those 2 stitches in my stitch counts so if you're following one of my patterns you wouldn't, but yes - if following another pattern that doesn't include these 2 stitches you would want to work an extra decrease round so that your stitch count matches up.
I think this is the clearest explanation of knitting shirt rows. Thanks!
Thank you so much! Super helpful :)
Great demo! I learned this as a child. I was taught CO, knit, & purl but no one in my family knitted, so I never saw anything made. A few years ago, I picked up some beautiful yarn when on vacation in Brattleboro, VT & the friendly people there got me started on a simple scarf. I was astonished to learn that my fingers still knew this cast on!
I have just learned to knit and coming to the end of my first ball of wool! Thank you for your clear, easy to follow, tutorial.
Wow this video is so helpful!! Thank youu❤❤❤
Thanks, that was easy to understand 🌷
But how do you deal with the YO on the return row?
Great question! I should have included that. So on the return row, you treat it just like a regular stitch. So for example, if you’re instructed to purl all the stitches on that next row, when you reach the yarn-over (it will look just like a loop on the left needle), you’ll purl it just as if it was a regular stitch. This is of course unless your pattern specified differently. Hope that helps!
Thank you for this explanation of short row /wrap and turn because most gloss over important steps. I’ve been trying to make the Noro Water Lilies blanket pattern. The minimalist pattern along with absolutely no video tutorial clips make it frustrating. My question is: is it necessary to pick up the wraps in short rows done in garter or is it optional? In this demo, the picked up wraps look better. Also, if anyone knows of a site that shows clips of this Water Lilies pattern , kindly share a link.
You're very welcome! Typically it's optional to pick-up the wraps in garter but in my experience it depends on how loose/tight your fabric happens to be or the type of yarn I'm working with.
Your work is absolutely beautiful. What the secret for smooth and even knitting? I haven’t been able to get there yet.
Thank you so much! Over time with practice your stitches will get more and more even. Also though, some yarns just provide crisper more even-looking stitches than others (so I may have very smooth stitches in one yarn but not-so-even in another). Plus never underestimate the power of wet blocking! Many of my designs have very inconsistent looking stitches pre-blocked, but even-out SO nicely after blocking. I have lots of before and after photos on this blog post: elizabethsmithknits.com/2021/11/19/before-and-after-blocking/
❤❤❤❤❤🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
This is so well done and so clearly explained - thank you - this really helped me!!
Thank you so much for this awesome tutorial and pattern, I have been looking for a slip stich in the rounds for a dog sweater I need done by Saturday, for a dog we are picking up out of state.. It will be so pretty now.. I love your sweater and cowl too so I did purchas both patterns. 🥰
What happens if you need to add the new skein on the wrong side of the piece?
Excellent! Very easy and seamless compared to the other method I was following!