I knit continental style. I wrap around my pinky, over the back of my hand for better tention. This helps me to knit faster. I crochet this way as well. This way passed down for at least 6 generations.
I knit a continental/Scandinavian style most of the time, but to prevent repetitive injury or fatigue, I will switch to Irish knitting, Portuguese, or very tiny motion "throwing". I love your accent, curls & the knit cowl! Just got this video in my recommended feed this morning & I'm glad. Already liked & subscribed.
I move my indexfinger (the one with the yarn) downwards / towards myself, when i pull the yarn through the loop. You might be worried that you’ll strain your finger from all the movement, but I haven’t had that problem yet, and I’ve been knitting 8-12 hours daily the past 8 months, so I wouldn’t be too worried. I can link to helpful video of different ways to purl continental, that includes my method and a bunch of others as well. Just let me know if that would be helpful😊
I knit Portuguese style and it's a whole nother level of efficiency over English and Continental. I don't know why more people don't use it other than people tend to stick with what they know.
It may not be as eyecatching to the layperson as cooking or other crafts, but knitting itself can be quite relaxing. Not to mention the pride you feel in your end result, just like cooking.
You know the best thing? Seeing this before I learn to knit! Thank you.
Wow, thank you!
I knit this way but I also crochet so it's more natural to hold the yarn in my left hand 🤷♀️
same 😊
Nice demonstration. Lovely accent. 🇮🇪♥️
I knit continental style. I wrap around my pinky, over the back of my hand for better tention. This helps me to knit faster. I crochet this way as well. This way passed down for at least 6 generations.
We have the same needles!! Soo pretty! And continental knitting blew my mind when i first saw it, so much easier! Thanks for posting😊
I knit a continental/Scandinavian style most of the time, but to prevent repetitive injury or fatigue, I will switch to Irish knitting, Portuguese, or very tiny motion "throwing". I love your accent, curls & the knit cowl! Just got this video in my recommended feed this morning & I'm glad. Already liked & subscribed.
I started off "throwing" and had to learn this due to carpal tunnel issues. I definitely think continental is faster.
Yes continental knitting in plain is great no problem. Purl not so much
I knit by picking and purl by wrapping, it's fast and gives very even results
Wait, what other way is there to knit then?
The knit stitch is easy continental style but omg pearling is the devil. It's so so difficult
Continental knitting
Thank you, but I think I will stick with the English style, as I am right-handed, and holding the yarn in my right hand feels like second nature.
Right handed? Like most...what do you meen? Continental is made for righthanded efficiency😂using the right hand,the most🤗
I'm stuck on continental purling. Any advice?
Try the Norwegian purl. It allows you to not have to move the left hand. :)
Or knit in circle🎉
I move my indexfinger (the one with the yarn) downwards / towards myself, when i pull the yarn through the loop. You might be worried that you’ll strain your finger from all the movement, but I haven’t had that problem yet, and I’ve been knitting 8-12 hours daily the past 8 months, so I wouldn’t be too worried. I can link to helpful video of different ways to purl continental, that includes my method and a bunch of others as well. Just let me know if that would be helpful😊
I wrap my purls with left hand instead of trying to pick it
I've never been able to figure out why people do it the other way at all. It just seems so inefficient
I knit Portuguese style and it's a whole nother level of efficiency over English and Continental. I don't know why more people don't use it other than people tend to stick with what they know.
WHY KNITTING OF ALL HOBBIES?????
Hang-gliding exciting to watch.
Cooking informative & fun to watch.
Ahhhh, KNITTING? Not so much...
It may not be as eyecatching to the layperson as cooking or other crafts, but knitting itself can be quite relaxing. Not to mention the pride you feel in your end result, just like cooking.
In a world of constant chaos it's nice to find some peace