I've been knitting since last summer and its amazing! its cheap to start, easy to start, lots to learn, creative, relaxing, mobile. It's very good for mental health too as it keeps the neurons regenerating in the same way crosswords or chess does. I also get a wonderful sense of pride making things for people, and a sense of achievement when projects come together! every one should knit 😊
I like it too, rachel; i just learned the start of last month. 'I' had never knitted before. I've started crocheting a few times in my life, but mostly would stop because i got confused where the last stitch was on a row and would be unsure when turning....One of the things i like about knitting is the stitches are easy to see/identify. But, yeh, i am liking it too! ...i also have discovered i like variegated yarn. it's fun watching the next color come up :) i see this is four yrs ago you commented. Are you still knitting?
I am an extremely fast crocheter and I just started knitting. Because I am used to holding my hook in my right hand and yarn in my left, it feels extremely awkward to knit the regular way. Your video has helped me tremendously because I can leave the yarn in my left hand. Sorry about all the unpleasant comments. People truly have no filter on the Internet. Again, thank you hon.
wow, I'm the exact same. I've been crocheting for years and when I recently started knitting I had to force myself to hold my yarn the regular way. After being introduced to this, I've been knitting almost same speed as crochet
Mariel Ortiz-Beliard I am more experienced of crochet and knitting. I have crocheted a hat less than 1 hour. I have started crocheting since 5 years old. I have learnt how to knitting since 8 years old. I have barely knitted anything. My project of knitting was chunky sweater in nearly one month. I was too slow to knit the chunky sweater. But hopefully, in one day I can knit faster.
this is how I began knitting for the same reason. I crocheted for years and when I finally learned to knit I was always fighting the needles until I just work them like I do when I crochet. it was like an immediate thing for my hands. they just got it lol I ask find it easier to knit through the back loop as my normal knit stitch.
Some of the hateful comments on this. Wow. Who cares what he calls it. He didn't act like he invented it. Can't you appreciate someone so young doing this and trying to teach others who might have trouble? Holy hell.
Lady Blackheart thanks :) The knitting purists ride a very high horse and like to let me know. Even though, if they'd actually watch the video, I call it Continental!
Well, at any rate, I think you have a very nice video and has helped me a lot. I have tried and given up on knitting many times in the past. So thanks from someone who will keep watching. I put you in my favs!
RJ Knits Hello! I appreciate that you want to teach others to knit and it´s a nice video, but you really don´t call it continental. You call it speed knitting and speed purling!! I am not at all a purist and not that good at knitting. I often look at videos to learn more but I know that women have known this technique for a long time. For example in the north of Europe where I come from. I think all those women should be appreciated for their work, that´s all I´m saying.
Yeah because everyone knows that using different terms means you don't appreciate the technique. It's knitting for the love of Mike, not a peace treaty.
Lady Blackheart My point is that RJ Knits claims he calls it continental in the video, look at the comment above, but he doesn´t. i love knitting, You love knitting so let´s stop bickering about it.
Ryan! You are an amazing teacher. I've only been knitting for a few months and because of you I can fast knit and pearl, make socks, and hats! Thank you for your videos.
An extremely helpful demonstration. Whatever anyone wants to call it, it’s a much faster method than the English way I had been taught. You slowed it down to a perfect speed showing what goes where and when. I’m going to give it a go. Thanks so much!! Cheers Susan🐾
Thank you for posting this video! I am a continental knitter, and I had tried to learn Norwegian purling, but couldn't get it. Watching you demonstrate it, I suddenly (finally) understood. I could finally grasp the mechanics behind it (I'm a weirdo---I have trouble learning something like this if I can't see the "why it works", in addition to the "how to"). I have a good deal of practicing to do before I get the tension consistent, but it's coming along. Thanks again!
I just watched your tutorial and I have to say, thank you so much for your detail and clarity. I am trying to learn how to knit again after being in a coma and was extremely frustrated. Thank you again for having such easy to follow tutorials!!
Hi Ryan. I just started knitting and I wanted to learn continental because it seems like less impact on my hands down the road. Your video is the first video that showed a grip that didn't have me doing weird contortions of the left hand when doing the purl stitch. It took me a little bit to really understand where the yarn was going, but thanks for showing your technique! I like that I don't have to pull the yarn down across the needle with my index finger or thumb on the purl the way some other videos show. This helped me a lot.
Oh my thank you so so much. My German grandmother taught me to knit when I was a child but only the knit stitch. Sadly she passed away before she taught me the purl stitch. As a result my purl stitch has always been ridiculous. I have tried your purl stitich and it is working for me. I already hold my working yarn with my left hand thanks to my grandmother and now I am able to add a matching elegant purl stitch to my knit stitch thanks to you.
I had no idea this method of purling even existed much less widely used in Europe. I am floored at how easy its made continental purling. But now I'm looking at all the "this isn't speed knitting" comments and I guess I just have so much more to learn! XD
Holy crap! I knew that there was a better way to do this! Coming from crochet, I innately started doing the knit stitch this way. The purl stitch kept slowing me down because I couldn't keep the yarn under the same tension without moving my left fingers down/towards me. Now it all makes sense! Thank you!
OMG! Thank you so much. I can't tell you how many videos I've watched to learn to knit. I'm a quilter and crocheter. I could not get the purl down at all. Continental knitting no problem. The purls took so long and I had to use my whole left hand to do it. Thank you thank you!!
I watched a video on Greek style knitting and WOW it really helped with controlling the tension of the yarn when doing speed knitting that you show in your video. It was hard for me to control my tension with this technique when I started and I saw the same thing in your video. Thank you for putting this video together.Nice job.
Hi Ryan it took me quite awhile to learn the purl but I don't give up so easily, it looks harder to knit but I have got it now Thanks a lot. I must say your a great guy.
I totally agree with you on this type of knitting, I am a crocheter and this technique saved the day for me I almost gave up.. It is continental knitting! I don't agree with the purl stitch being faster the way you do it here, and it is not continental style either; not sure what it is called but not faster for sure especially to this new knitter! Thanks so much for your help and a different way to do something that works!
Brilliant. At last I've got the hang of it! All the other tutorials I have found online involve wrapping yarn around the little finger (you call it the pinkie) and this one showed me that this just isn't necessary. Am zooming ahead now and will always knit this way! Thank you.
Thank-you for posting this! I continental knit, but have never quite grasped the purl.... Until now! 😀 I really like the right focus, larger needles, slow and repetitive demonstration. You have really helped me! Also, excellent editing to get video times as 1/2 knitting and 1/2 purling. Very useful. Very good job!
I never saw this before, I'm hoping I can use it soon- I don't give a sh!t what it's called, not called, you could have called it Edna, why does anyone care? It's a nice tutorial, you explain it well - I taught myself to knit about 20 years ago using one of those "learn to knit" kits, and never ventured out of that comfort zone. Now I'm trying to learn a few new things - this is fun, it looks like it would make ribbed stitches, the seed stitch, and others that go back & forth between K & P easier, less hassle. I'm finding that my fingers understand that Purl st better than my mind.
Great tutorial!!! It depends on the people I think, because it ended up being faster just knitting regular. I think is great that u r brave and u post tutorials even though u r a boy and boys don't usually have tutorials. Take pride in what u do!!!
pamelam4 I think folks are just thrown-off by the misleading title. Just for future reference... this IS traditional knitting, commonly known as "continental style". What you may be referring to is English style, which is equally popular. There are others as well. Over the millenia, different styles and techniques have developed in different regions across the world.
It depends on what you mean by “traditional”. There is absolutely nothing new in this video. Bazillions of people have knit this way forever. There are also many other variations, some of which are even more efficient. Young Ryan should do his homework before he plays expert. That’s not mean, just true.
Thank you so much for showing how to do this. It's so easy and one of the best videos (in my opinion) on speed knitting and purling. I tried speed purling from the other videos, but when I had to knit, the stitches were reversed, which was so frustrating. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
Ryan Amigo Knitter:. I learned Knitting more than 30 eons ago, all by myself, not a Soul taught me, looking at book pic.s & practice. I will learn your Speed Knitting method, to improve on Speed. Thank You!
That purling technique is a lot better than the one I had just kind of figured out... got so frustrated I even tried to knit backwards or swapping hand that didn’t work out to well either but I will try this method! Only fitting seeing that I’m Norwegian
I've always wondered how to do European (continental) knitting or what you call speed knitting. This video is SO GREAT, clear & concise! THANKS! Great suggestions to get knitting mastered before speed purling!
This is the way I originally leaned to knit through watching danish UA-cam videos! I’ve been wondering what this technique was called, and why I never saw it on the American/English side of UA-cam. I think it’s a really neat and easy way to do it. Thank you for sharing❤️
This was SO HELPFUL! I'd been doing great at the knitting, but the PURLING!!! Oh the LOVE! Beats the way I was doing it by a landslide, and I was still continental knitting. THANK YOU!
so have been knitting for a while, and have been using the throwing method and have decided to do speed knitting. Now, I have no idea how the purl works, even though I go the hang of it. This is black magic
I guess I've been speed knitting since I learned a couple months ago lol. I learned to crochet first so it only feels natural to hold my yarn in my left hand. I'm gonna try this way of purling. I've tried other purling methods and it feels so awkward, hopefully this will help! thank you for this tutorial!!
Thanks so much. Very clear and just what I need. I have a deadline coz I'm going to NY in about 7 weeks and I want to have my new scarf finished for winter there.
You may want to look up lever knitting instead (also called Irish cottage or pit knitting), I haven't tried it myself yet but from what I've read it's what production knitters use. Some knitters on UA-cam say it lessens risk for strain injuries thus allowing you to knit for a longer time. I'm a beginner knitter, knitting with the continental style in the round, wanting to knit more efficiently so I can start all the fun knitting projects in a timely manner. Bonus tip: look up knitlynpics (part of the name of a video on UA-cam), her knitting technique seems really good to me.
Many thanks for the video, much appreciated as all the ones on continental knitting I have see so far have the first finger of the left hand in the air. I know many of my friends crochet that way, but it is something I have never been able to do. I'm getting a tad long in the tooth now, but I love to learn new skills. I still struggle with the purl stitch, but as today was my first attempt, I dare say I will get the hang of it - eventually!!! I should be able to knit socks so much quicker, I reckon I knit socks for England as I have done so many pairs over the years. Knitting in the round means that 90% is worked in the knit stitch, only the welt and heel to worry about. ;)
Hey guys don’t freak at him. Isn’t everyone on UA-cam who make videos post their OPINIONS? He is doing a kind thing trying to show others how he PERSONALLY knits fast with the hopes it’ll help others I am a beginner knitter and long time crocheter . I let go of my needles and hold my yarn in my right hand. So this video I am hoping will help me But for everyone dumping on this guy, chill out. Show some compassion. He’s trying to help! Thank you hun!
This is Norwegian knitting, they've been doing it for centuries.....Arne& Carlos have excellent UA-cam tutorials on both the Norwegian knit& Norwegian purl.
I figured out how to speed knit but could never get the purl down. Thanks for showing me how to do that. This should speed up my knitting a lot and still give me the tension control that I always had. Thanks a lot.
Considering the fact that for some strange reason I have always held my yarn in my left hand (even though I'm right handed..), this should help greatly with my speed. I am so slow right now but hopefully this will speed me up, thank you! c:
Awesome thank you! I have just learned the russian knit st and was happy with that but the russian purl was awkward. Using the norwegian purl looks like it will work much better, can't wait to try it!
Thank you very much for this, I started knitting a few days ago and was still having a lot of trouble with the right handed method because I had been crocheting while holding the yarn in the left hand which is so much easier. Especially with purling, this is much improved. However, would you mind showing how you begin and end a row when purling? I can't figure out where to wrap the yarn the first time, and my last stich always ends up weird and huge.
I keep my yarn on either side of the needle when depending on the stitch; I think that would reduce your time on purls - looks like you put an additional hand movement that really isn't needed.
The language of knitting varies: Also known as continental knit, and norwegian purling, n-purling good for occasional purl stitch in a pattern otherwise risk of overuse injury. Always ask is this ergonomic for my hands/body, and speed is good for high production/sellers, but let's not take the leisure time knitters out of consideration, not ever project is a rush job is it?. Speed without good technique may increase risk of injury, use precaution and support gloves, try the square needles and light weight ...after 40 plus years I finally got a pair of higher end needles and can feel the difference immediately, stainless steel and light Chiagoos and Bamboo and light plastic. Good posture is a must and good lighting. I am searching for a knitting belt maker/supplier in USA to really alleviate stress and increase speed.
"vocabulary's just vocabulary" I think the point is that the title is misleading, so the video is disappointing if you're one of the many, many people who already knits like this. But that's been pointed out enough. What I find particularly odd, though, is your "speed purl", because the Norwegian purl is certainly clever, interesting and comfortable to work, but I would hardly characterise it as fast. Combination style purling goes a lot faster and is way simpler - wouldn't that make a better "speed purl"?
I am just starting back again so I am not fixed in any one method do you know of a good tutorial on combination knitting? Or was it combination purling?
I've been trying hard to learn continental knitting position and this video was the easiest I've ever seen. For knitting. You rightly say purl is hard. But every single time I try and follow the instructions I get a triple stitch knot of confusion.
Yes, this is Continental knitting that has been around for AGES. If you REALLY want to learn how to knit faster - looking into taking Stephanie Pearl McPhee's (The Yarn Harlot) class - Knitting for Speed and Efficiency. It is an amazing class - and she can knit probably closer to 100+ stiches per minute! She often teaches at yarn conventions. It is worth looking into! I also learned a lot about the history of knitting.
That is the weirdest purl I've ever seen. Is there an advantage to using whatever technique that is rather than bringing the yarn to the front of the work?
Is it easier too knit with smaller needles or larger round needles and is the circular needles a plus or minus I have fibromyalgia and bad arthritis an I found that like crocheting I need rubber grips cause it’s hard too hold on to info please ?????
i really like this, and i think its very useful when doing say, the seed stitch or something similar to that. im currently making a scarf with knitting and purling, so i came to this video for help. I understand it, and i plan to use it, but when i purl like youve showed, my stitches are very loose and big- which is creating gaps in my work that i dont want. does this tension issue go away with practice, or does it remain this way always? I will keep practicing, hopefully something changes. thank you!
I find that purling this way is easier than the way I purl (I already continental knit), but the tension is much looser this way. How do you handle tension issues?
Agree with Ditmar2007 This is the ordinary Scandinavian way to knit. Only we do it more smooth without so many movements. You look like me knitting at the age of 10 before I got the routine.
I've been trying this method and really like it! Thank you for this video! However, I'm having issues with my stitches being a little tight? especially now that I've added in purling. Anyone have recommendations on what I'm doing wrong?
Thank you RJ Knits for sharing your awesome techniques! I have been continental knitting for about two years now and am diving into new techniques on how to purl continental. This blew my mind and I am practicing this new technique to see if it will fit my knitting style! thank you very much again!
I can't tell if my tension was too tight doing English throwing style or if I'm doing something wrong when I purl using this technique. My stitches are so loose and its throwing off my gauge. I don't want to change back to English because using this technique took out almost all the shoulder pain I was feeling.
***** Try to keep you tension as even as possible. With this purling method, there's a stronger "pulling" motion when you first dip into the stitch, so if you pull a little too far it can make everything too loose in areas. Anyway. That probably didn't help at all! Giving knitting pointers via comments is nearly impossible. But good luck!!
I used to use continental method but it caused increased arthritis pain. I discovered Portuguese Knitting method and find it faster. It has less movement of my fingers so less pain!
If you're not big on knitting or you work with moving your yarn a lot with fingers it may not be for you. But I literally can't use any other metod right now, I'm so used to Norwegian purling that my brain refuses to learn other ways of holding yarn xd
I think you can try this first cause the concept is the same as crochet except that the knitting needle doesn't have a hook so you have to experiment a little to get the angle right. If the tension is too tight, it might be hard to pick up the yarn. But if it's difficult, then I suggest you try holding the yarn on your right hand first. I started off that way and knitted the basic stitches slowly. I've only learned to use my left hand now that I'm doing a double stitch. All the best! :D :D Happy Knitting!
Thanks for the tutorial. I've never been able to get it. I do have a question though. As a general rule, I never flip my work; rather I just knit/purl backwards. Do you have any tips for speed knitting while switching hands?
I've been knitting since last summer and its amazing! its cheap to start, easy to start, lots to learn, creative, relaxing, mobile. It's very good for mental health too as it keeps the neurons regenerating in the same way crosswords or chess does. I also get a wonderful sense of pride making things for people, and a sense of achievement when projects come together! every one should knit 😊
Rachel Taylor very true Rachel!!
Except the people who have tried it and hate it! It’s not for everyone.
I like it too, rachel; i just learned the start of last month. 'I' had never knitted before. I've started crocheting a few times in my life, but mostly would stop because i got confused where the last stitch was on a row and would be unsure when turning....One of the things i like about knitting is the stitches are easy to see/identify. But, yeh, i am liking it too! ...i also have discovered i like variegated yarn. it's fun watching the next color come up :) i see this is four yrs ago you commented. Are you still knitting?
yep I agree with u
Dude, seriously, you are phenomenal at teaching! I've tried for years to learn off UA-cam, watching you one time, I got it. Thank you!!
I am an extremely fast crocheter and I just started knitting. Because I am used to holding my hook in my right hand and yarn in my left, it feels extremely awkward to knit the regular way. Your video has helped me tremendously because I can leave the yarn in my left hand. Sorry about all the unpleasant comments. People truly have no filter on the Internet. Again, thank you hon.
wow, I'm the exact same. I've been crocheting for years and when I recently started knitting I had to force myself to hold my yarn the regular way. After being introduced to this, I've been knitting almost same speed as crochet
do it the way you feel comfy i say.. you'll get faster with practice and if you cant , then so what..just enjoy it
Mariel Ortiz-Beliard I am more experienced of crochet and knitting. I have crocheted a hat less than 1 hour. I have started crocheting since 5 years old. I have learnt how to knitting since 8 years old. I have barely knitted anything. My project of knitting was chunky sweater in nearly one month. I was too slow to knit the chunky sweater. But hopefully, in one day I can knit faster.
this is how I began knitting for the same reason. I crocheted for years and when I finally learned to knit I was always fighting the needles until I just work them like I do when I crochet. it was like an immediate thing for my hands. they just got it lol I ask find it easier to knit through the back loop as my normal knit stitch.
Mariel Ortiz-Beliard I am just learning to
Being a crocheter, this method is much easier for me to grasp. Thanks for the video!!
Some of the hateful comments on this. Wow. Who cares what he calls it. He didn't act like he invented it. Can't you appreciate someone so young doing this and trying to teach others who might have trouble? Holy hell.
Lady Blackheart thanks :) The knitting purists ride a very high horse and like to let me know. Even though, if they'd actually watch the video, I call it Continental!
Well, at any rate, I think you have a very nice video and has helped me a lot. I have tried and given up on knitting many times in the past. So thanks from someone who will keep watching. I put you in my favs!
RJ Knits Hello! I appreciate that you want to teach others to knit and it´s a nice video, but you really don´t call it continental. You call it speed knitting and speed purling!! I am not at all a purist and not that good at knitting. I often look at videos to learn more but I know that women have known this technique for a long time. For example in the north of Europe where I come from. I think all those women should be appreciated for their work, that´s all I´m saying.
Yeah because everyone knows that using different terms means you don't appreciate the technique. It's knitting for the love of Mike, not a peace treaty.
Lady Blackheart My point is that RJ Knits claims he calls it continental in the video, look at the comment above, but he doesn´t. i love knitting, You love knitting so let´s stop bickering about it.
honestly searched youtube for something just like this for 3 hrs and finally found this. you’re amazing and thank you for making this video.
Ryan! You are an amazing teacher. I've only been knitting for a few months and because of you I can fast knit and pearl, make socks, and hats! Thank you for your videos.
An extremely helpful demonstration. Whatever anyone wants to call it, it’s a much faster method than the English way I had been taught. You slowed it down to a perfect speed showing what goes where and when. I’m going to give it a go.
Thanks so much!!
Cheers
Susan🐾
Thank you for posting this video! I am a continental knitter, and I had tried to learn Norwegian purling, but couldn't get it. Watching you demonstrate it, I suddenly (finally) understood. I could finally grasp the mechanics behind it (I'm a weirdo---I have trouble learning something like this if I can't see the "why it works", in addition to the "how to"). I have a good deal of practicing to do before I get the tension consistent, but it's coming along. Thanks again!
I really like this way of purling! Thanks for doing a great job in slowing it down so we can catch it. I like the repetitions too.
I just watched your tutorial and I have to say, thank you so much for your detail and clarity. I am trying to learn how to knit again after being in a coma and was extremely frustrated. Thank you again for having such easy to follow tutorials!!
I learned how to knit and purl and everything because of you!!!!😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃
Hi Ryan. I just started knitting and I wanted to learn continental because it seems like less impact on my hands down the road. Your video is the first video that showed a grip that didn't have me doing weird contortions of the left hand when doing the purl stitch. It took me a little bit to really understand where the yarn was going, but thanks for showing your technique! I like that I don't have to pull the yarn down across the needle with my index finger or thumb on the purl the way some other videos show. This helped me a lot.
Oh my thank you so so much. My German grandmother taught me to knit when I was a child but only the knit stitch. Sadly she passed away before she taught me the purl stitch. As a result my purl stitch has always been ridiculous. I have tried your purl stitich and it is working for me. I already hold my working yarn with my left hand thanks to my grandmother and now I am able to add a matching elegant purl stitch to my knit stitch thanks to you.
I had no idea this method of purling even existed much less widely used in Europe. I am floored at how easy its made continental purling. But now I'm looking at all the "this isn't speed knitting" comments and I guess I just have so much more to learn! XD
Holy crap! I knew that there was a better way to do this! Coming from crochet, I innately started doing the knit stitch this way. The purl stitch kept slowing me down because I couldn't keep the yarn under the same tension without moving my left fingers down/towards me. Now it all makes sense! Thank you!
OMG! Thank you so much. I can't tell you how many videos I've watched to learn to knit. I'm a quilter and crocheter. I could not get the purl down at all. Continental knitting no problem. The purls took so long and I had to use my whole left hand to do it. Thank you thank you!!
I watched a video on Greek style knitting and WOW it really helped with controlling the tension of the yarn when doing speed knitting that you show in your video. It was hard for me to control my tension with this technique when I started and I saw the same thing in your video. Thank you for putting this video together.Nice job.
Hi Ryan it took me quite awhile to learn the purl but I don't give up so easily, it looks harder to knit but I have got it now Thanks a lot. I must say your a great guy.
I totally agree with you on this type of knitting, I am a crocheter and this technique saved the day for me I almost gave up.. It is continental knitting! I don't agree with the purl stitch being faster the way you do it here, and it is not continental style either; not sure what it is called but not faster for sure especially to this new knitter! Thanks so much for your help and a different way to do something that works!
Brilliant. At last I've got the hang of it! All the other tutorials I have found online involve wrapping yarn around the little finger (you call it the pinkie) and this one showed me that this just isn't necessary. Am zooming ahead now and will always knit this way! Thank you.
Thank-you for posting this! I continental knit, but have never quite grasped the purl.... Until now! 😀 I really like the right focus, larger needles, slow and repetitive demonstration. You have really helped me!
Also, excellent editing to get video times as 1/2 knitting and 1/2 purling.
Very useful. Very good job!
I never saw this before, I'm hoping I can use it soon- I don't give a sh!t what it's called, not called, you could have called it Edna, why does anyone care? It's a nice tutorial, you explain it well - I taught myself to knit about 20 years ago using one of those "learn to knit" kits, and never ventured out of that comfort zone. Now I'm trying to learn a few new things - this is fun, it looks like it would make ribbed stitches, the seed stitch, and others that go back & forth between K & P easier, less hassle. I'm finding that my fingers understand that Purl st better than my mind.
Great tutorial!!! It depends on the people I think, because it ended up being faster just knitting regular. I think is great that u r brave and u post tutorials even though u r a boy and boys don't usually have tutorials. Take pride in what u do!!!
it's sad there's so many mean comments. As a crocheter I find these methods really helpful and much easier than traditional knitting.
pamelam4 I think folks are just thrown-off by the misleading title. Just for future reference... this IS traditional knitting, commonly known as "continental style". What you may be referring to is English style, which is equally popular. There are others as well. Over the millenia, different styles and techniques have developed in different regions across the world.
It depends on what you mean by “traditional”. There is absolutely nothing new in this video. Bazillions of people have knit this way forever. There are also many other variations, some of which are even more efficient. Young Ryan should do his homework before he plays expert. That’s not mean, just true.
pamelam4 they aren’t mean to point out that he hasn’t invented anything or that it has been called continental for over 100 years
@@jaybeecee1949 can you link the videos for the more efficient ways?
Thank you so much for showing how to do this. It's so easy and one of the best videos (in my opinion) on speed knitting and purling. I tried speed purling from the other videos, but when I had to knit, the stitches were reversed, which was so frustrating. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
I’m just beginning, so I love your videos. I would find it much more helpful if the whole thing was in real time. Thanks for sharing
Ryan Amigo Knitter:. I learned Knitting more than 30 eons ago, all by myself, not a Soul taught me, looking at book pic.s & practice. I will learn your Speed Knitting method, to improve on Speed. Thank You!
That purling technique is a lot better than the one I had just kind of figured out... got so frustrated I even tried to knit backwards or swapping hand that didn’t work out to well either but I will try this method! Only fitting seeing that I’m Norwegian
I've always wondered how to do European (continental) knitting or what you call speed knitting. This video is SO GREAT, clear & concise! THANKS! Great suggestions to get knitting mastered before speed purling!
This is the way I originally leaned to knit through watching danish UA-cam videos! I’ve been wondering what this technique was called, and why I never saw it on the American/English side of UA-cam. I think it’s a really neat and easy way to do it. Thank you for sharing❤️
Ive been learning to knit all wrong !! Your videos are excellent!!!
Can't wait to try this type of purling. This is exactly what I've been looking for, for at least the past year or so. Thank you so much!
Good tutorial, thank you! This is how I learned to knit/purl continental. You can watch Norwegian knitting/purling and it's done this same way.
This way of purling is extremely helpful. Thank you. Learning knitting in 2021.
I like your style brutha. I've been trying to learn and the books are great but I finally "got it" after watching your videos
This was SO HELPFUL! I'd been doing great at the knitting, but the PURLING!!! Oh the LOVE! Beats the way I was doing it by a landslide, and I was still continental knitting. THANK YOU!
Such a great video! I’m finishing my patterns so much more quickly, esp. patterns that use moss/seed stitch!
This is the way we learn to knit in Denmark. It's quick, comfortable and safe. I've been using this technique for more than 30 years.
Thanks man! I've tried several methods but couldn't get the hang of it. This was simple, after several rows of practice.
so have been knitting for a while, and have been using the throwing method and have decided to do speed knitting. Now, I have no idea how the purl works, even though I go the hang of it. This is black magic
I guess I've been speed knitting since I learned a couple months ago lol. I learned to crochet first so it only feels natural to hold my yarn in my left hand. I'm gonna try this way of purling. I've tried other purling methods and it feels so awkward, hopefully this will help! thank you for this tutorial!!
Thank You!!! No more tired wrists from struggling with the Purling transition. You are a Rock Star!!!
Thanks so much. Very clear and just what I need. I have a deadline coz I'm going to NY in about 7 weeks and I want to have my new scarf finished for winter there.
You may want to look up lever knitting instead (also called Irish cottage or pit knitting), I haven't tried it myself yet but from what I've read it's what production knitters use. Some knitters on UA-cam say it lessens risk for strain injuries thus allowing you to knit for a longer time. I'm a beginner knitter, knitting with the continental style in the round, wanting to knit more efficiently so I can start all the fun knitting projects in a timely manner. Bonus tip: look up knitlynpics (part of the name of a video on UA-cam), her knitting technique seems really good to me.
Many thanks for the video, much appreciated as all the ones on continental knitting I have see so far have the first finger of the left hand in the air. I know many of my friends crochet that way, but it is something I have never been able to do. I'm getting a tad long in the tooth now, but I love to learn new skills. I still struggle with the purl stitch, but as today was my first attempt, I dare say I will get the hang of it - eventually!!! I should be able to knit socks so much quicker, I reckon I knit socks for England as I have done so many pairs over the years. Knitting in the round means that 90% is worked in the knit stitch, only the welt and heel to worry about. ;)
Hey guys don’t freak at him. Isn’t everyone on UA-cam who make videos post their OPINIONS?
He is doing a kind thing trying to show others how he PERSONALLY knits fast with the hopes it’ll help others
I am a beginner knitter and long time crocheter . I let go of my needles and hold my yarn in my right hand. So this video I am hoping will help me
But for everyone dumping on this guy, chill out. Show some compassion. He’s trying to help!
Thank you hun!
This is Norwegian knitting, they've been doing it for centuries.....Arne& Carlos have excellent UA-cam tutorials on both the Norwegian knit& Norwegian purl.
As a crocheter, this makes SO MUCH MORE SENSE! I had just about given up knitting 🤦🏽♀️
I want to thank you for this video, It feels better to me because I also crochet , so it seems easier to do it this way. I love your videos. :-)
I figured out how to speed knit but could never get the purl down. Thanks for showing me how to do that. This should speed up my knitting a lot and still give me the tension control that I always had. Thanks a lot.
Considering the fact that for some strange reason I have always held my yarn in my left hand (even though I'm right handed..), this should help greatly with my speed. I am so slow right now but hopefully this will speed me up, thank you! c:
Always good to learn different ways to enjoy our crafts thank you for the video.
Awesome thank you! I have just learned the russian knit st and was happy with that but the russian purl was awkward. Using the norwegian purl looks like it will work much better, can't wait to try it!
Thank you very much for this, I started knitting a few days ago and was still having a lot of trouble with the right handed method because I had been crocheting while holding the yarn in the left hand which is so much easier. Especially with purling, this is much improved. However, would you mind showing how you begin and end a row when purling? I can't figure out where to wrap the yarn the first time, and my last stich always ends up weird and huge.
this is the way i learned to knit....
check out the norwegian purl stitch for an easier continental style purl stitch, it doesn't have quite as many loop arounds.
I keep my yarn on either side of the needle when depending on the stitch; I think that would reduce your time on purls - looks like you put an additional hand movement that really isn't needed.
thanks. the speed purl and knit is easy for my projects.
Thanks so much. I was looking for a reference to use switching back and forth knit and purl. This was super helpful.
That was quickly giving me a hand cramp in my left hand. Is that common? Love your videos thank you.
This is more like knitting in movies or tv. This is the method I want.
Yes! finally, a video that makes sense to me. Thank you!
Learning this fixed my tension issues! I was knitting soooo tight before
Thank you for a very clear and well performed video on speed knitting & purling.
I like this method a lot. Knitting does go faster.
You are the Jamie Oliver of the knitting world.😊 I didn’t know knitting can be so easy. Thank you for your videos 🙏
The language of knitting varies: Also known as continental knit, and norwegian purling, n-purling good for occasional purl stitch in a pattern otherwise risk of overuse injury. Always ask is this ergonomic for my hands/body, and speed is good for high production/sellers, but let's not take the leisure time knitters out of consideration, not ever project is a rush job is it?. Speed without good technique may increase risk of injury, use precaution and support gloves, try the square needles and light weight ...after 40 plus years I finally got a pair of higher end needles and can feel the difference immediately, stainless steel and light Chiagoos and Bamboo and light plastic. Good posture is a must and good lighting. I am searching for a knitting belt maker/supplier in USA to really alleviate stress and increase speed.
Thank you for your instructions. You showed me a easier way to speed Purl.
"vocabulary's just vocabulary"
I think the point is that the title is misleading, so the video is disappointing if you're one of the many, many people who already knits like this. But that's been pointed out enough.
What I find particularly odd, though, is your "speed purl", because the Norwegian purl is certainly clever, interesting and comfortable to work, but I would hardly characterise it as fast. Combination style purling goes a lot faster and is way simpler - wouldn't that make a better "speed purl"?
I am just starting back again so I am not fixed in any one method do you know of a good tutorial on combination knitting? Or was it combination purling?
I've been trying hard to learn continental knitting position and this video was the easiest I've ever seen. For knitting. You rightly say purl is hard. But every single time I try and follow the instructions I get a triple stitch knot of confusion.
Looking forward to seeing your other clever ideas.
So helpful, thanks a lot . I am trying this new method now
You know how to teach well ,thank you for teaching
Thank you!!! All other contential purl videos dont so that way. This helps a lot
Terrific video -- thanks a million, Ryan!
Yes, this is Continental knitting that has been around for AGES. If you REALLY want to learn how to knit faster - looking into taking Stephanie Pearl McPhee's (The Yarn Harlot) class - Knitting for Speed and Efficiency. It is an amazing class - and she can knit probably closer to 100+ stiches per minute! She often teaches at yarn conventions. It is worth looking into! I also learned a lot about the history of knitting.
2020samiam you think you knit fast .i could you show vou how it really goes.
That is the weirdest purl I've ever seen. Is there an advantage to using whatever technique that is rather than bringing the yarn to the front of the work?
LOL , Jo. I agree, just bring the yarn to the front to purl. Simple.
Is it easier too knit with smaller needles or larger round needles and is the circular needles a plus or minus I have fibromyalgia and bad arthritis an I found that like crocheting I need rubber grips cause it’s hard too hold on to info please ?????
When I'm speed knitting I always stab the yarn and it either looks wierd when I pull it out, or I dont notice like usual and my project gets ruined.
Thank you for this video, it took me a few hours of practice but I think I got it!
i really like this, and i think its very useful when doing say, the seed stitch or something similar to that. im currently making a scarf with knitting and purling, so i came to this video for help. I understand it, and i plan to use it, but when i purl like youve showed, my stitches are very loose and big- which is creating gaps in my work that i dont want. does this tension issue go away with practice, or does it remain this way always? I will keep practicing, hopefully something changes. thank you!
Taught myself to knit this way many years ago...I didn't know this was a thing though.
I find that purling this way is easier than the way I purl (I already continental knit), but the tension is much looser this way. How do you handle tension issues?
Agree with Ditmar2007
This is the ordinary Scandinavian way to knit. Only we do it more smooth without so many movements. You look like me knitting at the age of 10 before I got the routine.
Hi! My dad taught me to knit English style. His mum was deaf and knitted for an income. Dad had to help her to keep up with the orders.
Also known as Continental knitting :) I learned this way as a kid in Germany.
I've been trying this method and really like it! Thank you for this video!
However, I'm having issues with my stitches being a little tight? especially now that I've added in purling. Anyone have recommendations on what I'm doing wrong?
This style is also called Continental or German Style knitting if anyone is interested in learning more.
Thank you RJ Knits for sharing your awesome techniques! I have been continental knitting for about two years now and am diving into new techniques on how to purl continental. This blew my mind and I am practicing this new technique to see if it will fit my knitting style! thank you very much again!
I can't tell if my tension was too tight doing English throwing style or if I'm doing something wrong when I purl using this technique. My stitches are so loose and its throwing off my gauge. I don't want to change back to English because using this technique took out almost all the shoulder pain I was feeling.
***** Try to keep you tension as even as possible. With this purling method, there's a stronger "pulling" motion when you first dip into the stitch, so if you pull a little too far it can make everything too loose in areas.
Anyway. That probably didn't help at all! Giving knitting pointers via comments is nearly impossible. But good luck!!
thank you! this video really helped me
I used to use continental method but it caused increased arthritis pain. I discovered Portuguese Knitting method and find it faster. It has less movement of my fingers so less pain!
To add to my previous comment... When you master what you can do, try knitting without changing hands. That's fun!
The purl seems so overly complicated somehow. X'D
Napuke it is the Norwegian purl. I think so too complicated and to
Much time consuming.
If you're not big on knitting or you work with moving your yarn a lot with fingers it may not be for you. But I literally can't use any other metod right now, I'm so used to Norwegian purling that my brain refuses to learn other ways of holding yarn xd
Платочная вязка. Прекрасно объясняете. 👍👍👍
I have never seen anything so complicated in my life,I have been knitting for over 60 years and can knit fast enough,
I only crochet but I'd like to get into knitting, is this a good style to learn with or should I go with something else?
I think you can try this first cause the concept is the same as crochet except that the knitting needle doesn't have a hook so you have to experiment a little to get the angle right. If the tension is too tight, it might be hard to pick up the yarn.
But if it's difficult, then I suggest you try holding the yarn on your right hand first. I started off that way and knitted the basic stitches slowly. I've only learned to use my left hand now that I'm doing a double stitch.
All the best! :D :D Happy Knitting!
this is life changing. thanks!
Thanks for the tutorial. I've never been able to get it. I do have a question though. As a general rule, I never flip my work; rather I just knit/purl backwards. Do you have any tips for speed knitting while switching hands?