10 Mind-blowing knitting tips every knitter needs to know
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- Опубліковано 3 лип 2024
- A list of super-advanced knitting tips and tricks you probably never heard of or even have thought of before
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This video is full of super special knitting tips way beyond the ordinary. It's geared more towards experienced knitters who want to expand their knowledge and ekke out these last 5-10 percent. It took me over a year to assemble and collect these tips by scrutinizing my own knitting habits and searching for these little bits and pieces you really don't find anywhere else.
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SKL: nimble-needles.com/stitches/h...
SSP: nimble-needles.com/stitches/h...
German twisted cast-on: nimble-needles.com/stitches/h...
stacked increases: nimble-needles.com/stitches/h...
German short rows: nimble-needles.com/tutorials/...
pinhole cast-on: nimble-needles.com/stitches/h...
0:00 Introduction
1:10 How to knit matching cast-on and bind-off edges
5:05 How to mix cast-ons for stunning results
8:36 Neater increases and decreases
15:00 Smart advanced bind-offs
17:38 Symmetrical bind-offs on both sides (without a step)
21:50 The science behind symmetrical eyelets
27:49 Advanced mid-project cast-ons
32:50 Changing direction to avoid purling
35:54 One-row and mid-row stripes
41:03 Advanced crochet cast-ons
45:24 Last thoughts and tips
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And feel free to comment any time if you have a question. No need to be shy! :)
Yes, more lace tips! I feel the need to prevent ugliness from happening!
Have you written any books? I would like to buy them.
Thank you so much for all! I will be supporting you on Patreon.
I learned a lot. You always manage to get me into those aha moments. ❤
Norman, I love that you approach knitting like a scholar or an engineer! The content is so in depth with the workings of knitting yet very approachable and easy to follow. Your videos get me really thinking about knitting as an artform. Thank you ❤
Wow, thank you!
Agreed. And the videos are well made and visually appealing with perfect sound. We’ll done!
Agreed very much so!! In fact I think I'm a little too much of a beginner for Norman's amazing work. I knew this when he said everyone is ok with the long tail cast-on. I'm still trying to get comfortable with it!
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Mary, I too am dazzled by Normans amazing knitting skills but I know if we take it slowly, we will gradually grow as we learn from him.
He is the best knitter I have found on YT and already I am very slowly picking up tips from him.
To be honest, and this sounds stupid, I find his casting on mind blowing but it looks the best way and so neat.
Knitting is really growing on me but practice makes perfect.
Thank you dear Norman x
@@marymarymillidweeb2661I too struggled with the long tail cast on and felt like giving up I listened to Normans calm clear instructions and unbelievably I am now able to do it without a second thought. I never imagined that I would be able to do it. Just keep trying and you will get there. Patiebce and persistence will pay off in the end. ❤🧶
I've been knitting for more years than I care to admit in public and you did indeed blow my mind a couple of times! 😮 Very well done video!
I love combining crochet and knitting. I use knitted ribbing. On a glove, mitten, or sleeve. Crochet 'fake' ribbing doesn't look as nice and more importantly doesn't hold its shape as well as knitted ribbing. I've used crochet to pick up stitches on edges. I'm always looking for easier and quicker ways to accomplish the work.
I have started combining as well. I had to get to a point where I was confident in knitting (I'm at 2 years of knitting compared to 40+ crochet). I'm currently using a crochet star stitch on a hat with a knitted brim. I never did like the crochet "ribbing" so I'm super excited to combine crafts.
When I knit hats (top down) I cast off with crochet hook & this keeps me from making the cast off row too tight.
Wow! I have knitted for years and did not know most of your "tips." Your tutorials are awesome..for instance, I tried for years to do the German Twisted cast on..then, I watched your tutorial and saw what I doing wrong! So, again, Norman, thank you.
Me too!!!!!!! 👍👍
For several years now I have been crocheting buttonhole bands in UK DC.
Looks flatter and holds its shape better.
I love your lace knitting tips! Making eyelets the same size and especially mirroring the nice diagonal lines with an ssk is pure genius. I could watch you for hours. Thank you.
funnily enough I was a bit unsure whether I should include that tip or not. It felt a bit more obscure! ^^
I totally agree on all points. 😊
Yes! I'm so excited to get my eyelets more consistent with the back-loop cast on trick~
That trick for the eyelets 😍😍. Truly needed! Yes please a whole lace video would be amazing ❤ Thank you!
As usual Norman you have understood the assignment and excelled in your completion and explanation of the same. I truly admire and am in awe of your skill and your teaching ability. Your voice is also a joy to listen to during these tutorials. I would love to see more lace knitting tips and tricks. Thank you again for sharing your skills with us and the exhausting amount of time you put into your tutorials. It is obvious to anyone who has watched your videos that you don’t just throw them together but take painstaking time to make sure that they are accurate and easily followed with complete explanation and rationale for each technique. Thanks you truly.
thank you so much for your kind feedback. always a joy to hear that my efforts are appreciated
Norman I want to thank you so much for your incredible videos. They are the most comprehensive, easy-to-follow tutorials that have helped me be able to finally knit after years of frustration. I recommend your videos to everyone who has asked how I learned to knit. ❤
Thank you for sharing my work! 🥰🥰
Couldn't have said it better! Thanks, Norman!
Same here! Knitting is fun again ❤
Do you have a tip for adding rows to the back of sweater to raise the back neckline?
I can’t remember what it is called
So glad I found you Norman! All of the praise in comments is well deserved. You are the perfect teacher, you make people enjoy learning.
Oh, yes, please more tips for lace making!
I totally agree!!!
I'm just about to cast on a bunch of wool socks to give away as Christmas gifts, and it never even occured to me that you could do the longtail cast on purlwise. This will make my socks so much neater and nicer! This is a real game changer. Thank you, Norman!
heh! well glad to be of help and have fun knitting your xmas presents (you are early, so i'm sure itll work out!)
I absolutely love your teaching style! Not only do you explain how to do the techniques so extremely well, you also explain what it is doing and why it works. Your knowledge base is amazing!! Thank you for sharing it with us.
Norman, you just keep taking us deeper and wider to becoming better knitters. I will have to watch this episode a number of time to absorb the possibilities you are showing. Many thanks.
Thank you Norman. As always you go above and beyond. Always learn from your tutorials. I love lace knitting and the fact that my eyelets did not match always annoyed me. Can’t wait to use your method and marvel at my symmetrical eyelets. I would love to see any lace knitting tips you would enjoy posting. Also, I am glad that you recognize that your tutorials do offer more than others out there. I always look forward to anything you have to teach me.
I guess it's not so much that I recognize it and rather that my goal with every video is to go above and beyond. there are already so many resources on knitting out there. If i can't add anything (knowledge and/or recording quality), why do it anyway?
either way, glad you appreciate my effort!
I love watching and learning from your videos. I think you have exceeded all prior videos with this one, but in no way do I wish to deflect from all your basic how to knit videos. You are so kind to share your knowledge and love of this art. I think you are brilliant. Thank you. 🐑
Heh..well..I DID aim to surpass my previous tips and tricks videos...at least in terms of hoe uncommon/new they r
I'm a beginner knitter...Tip #2 was amazing, but oh my! Tip #4 was so amazing! I actually have trouble bringing the stitch over the knitted stitch, because I'm a tight knitter. SSK or using a crochet hook is a game changer for me! Also love the last tip, combining crochet with knitting. Thanks!
Norman, you never disappoint with your content. Many thanks for all you do for the knitting community!
As always, my pleasure, Valerie!
Absolutely fabulous tips. Normally when watching a long video my eyes glaze over and I start fast forwarding. This is really incredible, captivating and well done. Thanks, Norman! ❤ BTW, Love the shawl.
Glad you like them!
I must admit that many of your tips here are rather beyond my current skill-set, but you inspire me to search out the slo-mo versions and keep improving. I love trying to do lace patterns, more of it would be great!
Nothing wrong with that. It's always a fine line to walk since I have both beginners and master knitters here among my subscribers. I try to find a balance
Did you know you can slow down any video yourself in the video’s settings?! (I just learned this) Tap the settings wheel at the top right corner and tap “playback speed” of your choice from the drop-down menu. It has helped me a lot!!
@@Nicelady29I never knew that, thanks.
Seriously, your attention to the finer details blows my mind. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise! You truly are a wizard!
Oh my goodness Norman!! I have been searching for probably four or five of these techniques and you are always the first place I check! I’m so glad that you went over these for us all and I would love to see more! You teased us with mention of a lace focused video and I just think that’s a fantastic idea!
it utterly surprised me that so many seem to want it! I thought it was rather obscure. well..i'll see what I can do!
i learnt knitting specifically to avoid the slip stitch ribbing and i discovered your channel. really gets me curious and excited about knitting since i used to hate it before!! thank you for all your tips and tricks
Just came across this channel and I love your cadence and energy. Explanations are clear and inspiring and I just love your voice. Love you Norman!
i personally learned crochet before knitting, and the second i learned how to cast off i knew it would be easier and faster for me to chain-bind off with a hook! I also love the circular needle hack stripes, and not cutting yarn between colors for 2 row stripes- I recently used it on a sweater and did NOT miss weaving in those extra ends!
Your tutorials are beyond doubt the BEST! I’m so glad I stumbled onto them. I have used so many of your suggestions making fun projects for my grandchildren and friends. Thank you!
I love love love your eye for details! ❤
I have just resumed my knitting. I used to knit a lot when I was young, but now I really want to improve my knitting technique and focus on the details. Your tips help me a lot! Every time you show me something that takes me to the next level, I'm so grateful. You are a great inspiration! You are the best! 🙏🤩❤
Thank you, I really knew none of the tips you presented (except maybe the concept of SSK vs K2tog being reverse leaning to each other) So, I learned many things. Your way of explaining and showing is very clear; once a regular knitter gets over the yarn placement and finger movements of a continental knitter!
You make me say, “Why didn’t I think of it?”. Love your tutorials.
Norman you are a genius! And a hard and thorough worker. I will definately rewatch this video again and again. I learned a lot - and I am not a very beginner knitter, I already know my stuff with knitting. Thanks.
Your new shawl is stunning - very elegant. Cool tips. I"m going to favorite this and save it. Your channel is a veritable encyclopedia of helpful information and is always clear on how best to accomplish a goal. By the way, those pink gloves are gorgeous.
yeah, I love them as well. Tho I finished them a bit late and only wore them once so far. but winter is coming, eh?
That bind off with the crochet hook , blew my mind. I've got to try it, as I loath binding off the traditional way. Thanks for the great tips.😊
Wow! These are amazing, I'm definitely going to have to watch this a few times to incorporate it into my knitting. Thank you for all your hard work.
Thank you! and thank you for having the personality and content that attracts such a great community of people whose comments give so much pleasure. Proud to be a Patreon subscriber.
very happy to be here for you
You were right, Norman--my mind is blown!! These are absolutely fantastic tips!!! Thank you so much for sharing your brilliance with us here. These are wonderful tips and your timing is perfect for all those Christmas WIPs I've got going. I will be using a number of the tips you demonstrated here on them. Thank you so much!!❤
Glad it was helpful! and well...i should be starting on these presents soon as well, lol!
Your eyelet tip blew my mind 🤯 I would love more lace knitting tips in future videos.
I love your tips! Thank you ❤
Norman, you did it again!! My mind is blown 🤯 in the best kind of way!! Your attention to detail, your video quality and clarity are amazoling! The symmetrical eyelets are fabulous!!
Great video!! I will use all of these!
What a great set of tips!!!
Wonderful and thank you.
I am about to teach my friends how to knit, and will definitely be giving them the link to both of your channels - your attention to detail and willingness to go so in depth is unmatched in all of the other tutorials I have come across. As someone who need the why of why we do things and not just the how, I am so grateful.
Awesome! Thank you!
Pure genius. Thank you so much!
Great tips on fixing little annoying problems with how knitting looks ! Better results with easy substitutions! ❤
I love to see you mixing crochet with knitting. To me they are part of the same thing. Add Tunisian crochet hooks and transitions for larger projects become a breeze. Possibilities are endless!
Thanks! So many new techniques for me to try.
Absolutely invaluable!
Excellent video.
You’re a great teacher, thank you.
Wonderful tips!
Thank you Norman!
Thank you. I enjoyed this video!
YES! more lace knitting tips. Thank You!
So glad I found you. I love learning new things.
Well done and informative video!
I love this tip video! I have figured out about most of them myself but I never fail to learn something new from you! I particularly love the one on unbalanced cast off on both ends of the same row. It was genius! kinda looked a bit like knitting intarsia(? ) in the round but is flat instead! thank you SO SO SO SO SO much for the tips! I really really appreciate your videos!
Still learning thanks for all the information
I only came across your channel for the first time today. Incredibly useful. I intend to binge watch the entire back catalogue
welcome to my channel!
Thank you Norman! 😊
Okay, I’m feeling smart because I figured out that the crochet magic ring works for starting a nice, neat start to a dpn project a few weeks ago. As a crocheter for many years and a new knitter I’m excited to learn how to combine my love and passion for crochet borders and my new love of knitting! You are so inspiring. I can’t wait to play today. Never ending thanks, Norman.
Good on you! Seems like you are a natural
Thank you so much! These tips are amazing!
This is such a wonderful video and a precious resource for all knitters.
Great tricks and tips for this intermediate knitter. Thank you so much.
Norman, these are golden❤
You are absolutely brilliant. Thank you for everything you do.
Merci pour toutes vos brillantes astuces!
Enjoyed the video, very helpful hints. Thank you.
Norman, you are brilliant. ❤️
Really great tips. Love those eyelet tips. Always great to learn.
FANTASTIC VIDEO 😊
Thank you so much for this video!!!
I just love your tips! Thank you so much for making these videos!
Learned something new. Thank you
Wonderful tips Norman and they were all new for me. Thank you so much!
You really are such an amazing teacher 🥰.
I’m so scared of lace and the second I go wrong I’m done.
Thank you Norman ❤
lifelines...lifelines! but yeah, I'll try to compile a lace video.
What a fabulous video, thank you for taking the time to research and make it 🙌
Awesome, as usual! I love the analytical approach to knitting, well worth the wait.
Incredible, so!precise!
Great section on lace/decreases. Thank you!
Great tips! Thank you!!
You are such an amazing technician
Thank you Norman. I love watching and learning from your videos . 👍❤️
You're amazing Norman, it's so refreshing to learn all these tips and tricks. Thank you 😊
Amazing tips!! I have learned many tricks from this video❤
Great tips 🙏
Simply amazing❤❤❤❤
I want more! Lovely details and with your explanation, doable. Thanks so much.
Thank you, Norman! Very insightful, inspiring, lovely and logical.
Wow. These are great!! Thanks so much for your videos. I have so much to learn!
I’ll have to watch this over and over to catch everything! Thank you!
Brilliant! Thank you 💕🌿
Amazing tips, Norman! You said it was going to be mind blowing but I still wasn't prepared to *actually* have my mind blown. I'm still on the newer end of being an intermediate knitter, but I think almost all of these techniques are ones that I can make use of now or in the near future. I'm definitely not at the advanced level, but with how you explained everything I was able to follow 99% of what you said. I appreciate that your tips are widely applicable for a lot of projects, especially the cast on/off and increases/decreases. I can't believe how simple the Turkish cast on is, I've somehow never seen it before now. The combined cast on is a huge game changer. And the shaping possibilities with stacked increases!! This video is definitely one I will be revisiting in the future to reference. Thank you so much!
It's here to stay and to be rewatched! 🥰
Great tips!
TRULY mind blowing! Than you so much Norman for sharing your expertise. ❤
Can’t wait to watch-love the scarf you look fantastic!
Thanks you for sharing this class I love your podcast and tips ❤ I learned more
Love all of them!!! Already used your ssk trick and my knitting looks so much better.
I really liked your tutorial.
I love your videos they are brilliant ! I learn so much thank you for sharing ❤
Hi Norman, I always learn so much from you and I truly appreciate all of your hard work.
This answers a lot of knitting conundrums for me. Thank you.
Great tips. I hope I can try some of these techniques in my sweaters soon. Thank yoj Norman. 👍😊❤️