Knitting Help - Double Knitting

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  • @kaylaaa6351
    @kaylaaa6351 57 хвилин тому

    I love that you explain things thoroughly and precisely without holding our hand too much! Thank you so much for these videos

  • @verypinkknits
    @verypinkknits  10 років тому +11

    muzakaz The bookscarves pattern can be found here:
    www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hogwarts-double-knitted-bookscarves

  • @theresadesy5864
    @theresadesy5864 10 років тому +30

    Finally a tutorial on Double Knitting that doesn't leave me more confused! I think I can do this.

  • @verypinkknits
    @verypinkknits  12 років тому +34

    If you're referring to the fact that you have two balls of yarn going at once - they will twist up. You just have to keep untwisting them, and/or make sure that when you're turning the work, it's clockwise, then counter-clockwise, then clockwise again, each time. Any time you have two balls of yarn going, you have to work on this.

    • @reubenk1615
      @reubenk1615 4 роки тому

      Why not keep them on a server table to give them a Mary go ride.
      Somewhere I saw a tutorial about making a ball of yarn for this method of two combined into one.
      Maybe I'm mistaken...
      Did you make a video of different double cast ons?

  • @carinadil
    @carinadil 12 років тому +4

    Thank you sooooo much for uploading this very enlightening tutorial, I seriously had an epiphany while watching and all of a sudden the whole double knitting thing stood clear to me...!

  • @checkitallout1
    @checkitallout1 11 років тому +20

    Okay, so you knit and crochet ( and provide AMAZING tutorials/tips ) AND you know Harry Potter. Life = complete!

  • @meggerz5687
    @meggerz5687 9 років тому +9

    I used this technique to knit a wide Star Wars scarf! I find as long as you fallow the pattern, mark off what row you complete and use stitch markers it is easy to do. I think it makes for a nice thick warm scarf. :)

  • @traingirl09
    @traingirl09 9 років тому +4

    As always Staci, I love your videos! Thank you for showing all of us a new useful technique to help advance our knitting! I have been knitting since 2012, and my knitting has really advanced more since I have watching your videos! Thank you very much and keep up the good work.

  • @garrixgirl18
    @garrixgirl18 3 місяці тому +1

    I’m attempting a nightmare before Christmas scarf! I’ll follow along this tutorial! Thank you Staci, you always help me improve my knitting.

  • @dianemurphey7810
    @dianemurphey7810 6 років тому

    Thank you! I just bought a kit for the 11 Burato scarf by sockmatician! Kind of a new knitter, I love fair isle and this looks like my next challenge. Thank you for all your videos! You taught me how to knit two years ago. I’m mostly housebound secondary to an illness and knitting is a huge part of my life now! Thanks again!

  • @verypinkknits
    @verypinkknits  12 років тому +4

    I don't have a video on doing double-knitting in the round, thanks for the suggestion!

  • @Zimmermann611
    @Zimmermann611 13 років тому

    Thank you for making this seem so simple and non-intimating to learn. I just love your videos. Your video is the first double knitting video that did not intimidate me and that made sense, Please keep the great videos coming! Thank you for using your time to make these videos.

  • @soniaguzman7327
    @soniaguzman7327 9 років тому

    I am new to double knitting so even if it kills me I am making all 4 of these! I love Harry Potter. Thank you Staci, I love all of your videos.!

    • @reubenk1615
      @reubenk1615 4 роки тому +1

      Still alive?
      Did you find the sorcerer's stone?

  • @verypinkknits
    @verypinkknits  11 років тому +1

    If you're following a pattern, you'll want to use the directions there for binding off, but otherwise your best bet is to knit two together across as you BO, so that the BO is as many stitches wide as one side of the knitting. Hope that helps!

  • @jodoran1900
    @jodoran1900 10 років тому +1

    This is the best video and tutorial I have seen for double knitting. Thank you!

  • @kbg6070
    @kbg6070 Рік тому +3

    I always wondered what this was! Looks like witchcraft when you see the finished thing but you explain it so clearly! I love your videos- they really make knitting easy. Thank you! X

  • @drhilda
    @drhilda 7 років тому

    Incredibly helpful, thanks! I've been knitting for many years, and have never done this, can't wait to get started!

  • @verypinkknits
    @verypinkknits  12 років тому +1

    Yes, double-knitting creates a double-thick fabric...use accordingly! You can use any weight of yarn, including lace yarn, with this technique.

  • @verypinkknits
    @verypinkknits  12 років тому

    Yes - there are patterns out there that use this technique for knitting in the round - for hats, cowls, etc.

  • @judystaroska09
    @judystaroska09 12 років тому

    You always make things clear. Love your videos and your sense of humor too. Practice will not make mine perfect, but will make it easier and hopefully better.

  • @verypinkknits
    @verypinkknits  11 років тому

    For that, I recommend knitting it in-the-round, then seaming up the top and bottom openings once you're finished. This also works well for making scarves that are stockinette on both sides.

  • @verypinkknits
    @verypinkknits  11 років тому

    First, knit a swatch, get your gauge. Determine the width you want your blanket to be. Use your gauge swatch to decide how many stitches that is, double it (for both front and back), and cast on that number. Knit your blanket in a tube, as long as you want it to be, then cast-off. Once you seam together half of the cast-on row to itself, and the same with the BO row, you will have a double-sided blanket, stockinette on both sides.

    • @reubenk1615
      @reubenk1615 4 роки тому

      Got it.
      But it will be able to be pulled apart in the middle.
      I mean that nothing is holding both sides together.
      I hope I'm clear

  • @verypinkknits
    @verypinkknits  12 років тому

    @11Wizardry9911 You can find the pattern on Ravelry by searching for "Hogwarts Double Knitted Bookscarves ". You can find an online quiz to determine your Hogwarts house by googling "sorting hat house quiz".

  • @caitlynfannan4702
    @caitlynfannan4702 6 років тому +2

    Do you have (or know of anyone else you could recommend) a video that demonstrates how to double knit a patter with more than two colors?

  • @lesliebowles3649
    @lesliebowles3649 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks! Im looking everywhere to understand double knitting. You make it pretty easy to understand- plus you knit English style like I do. ( I don’t have to be a contortionist!) Love your videos.

  • @verypinkknits
    @verypinkknits  12 років тому

    It is pretty easy to see the difference between the front and back strand - the front are knit stitches, and the back are purl stitches. Plus, they alternate. As far as decreasing goes - not sure. I haven't tried this myself, but thinking it through in my head, I believe you're going to want to decrease by combining a front and back stitch...but now I think it through further, and it's not going to look right. I would actually need to test knit this to figure it out, sorry! :)

  • @verypinkknits
    @verypinkknits  12 років тому +1

    @11Wizardry9911 I just followed the links - looks like the designer might have taken the pattern down. If you drop her a note, she might explain, or send you the pattern.

  • @verypinkknits
    @verypinkknits  12 років тому

    The two sides of double knitting are worked identically - I can't see a reason why you would have one side looking differently from the other. The only suggestion I can make is to focus on good tension while you work, it should improve with practice! Good luck.

  • @3x10tothe8th
    @3x10tothe8th 12 років тому

    Thank you for taking the time to make this video and post it! I learned how to double knit a while ago, but I forgot how to do the sides...this helped me tremendously. :)

  • @verypinkknits
    @verypinkknits  12 років тому

    Doing this technique in entrelac would be very tricky - I'm not even sure if it is possible. I don't know of any patterns out there for double-knitting entrelac...I'd search Ravelry if I were you. Good luck!

  • @melaniesonier
    @melaniesonier 9 років тому +4

    Well this explains how grandma does her double knit mitts. The mother-in-law and I just couldn't figure it out. Thanks

  • @lindafarrington2823
    @lindafarrington2823 Рік тому +1

    Love how easy to follow this video is. I have always wanted to learn how to double knit but didn't think I could learn in under 7 minutes. Thanks for your videos they are all straight forward and very easy to follow.

  • @verypinkknits
    @verypinkknits  11 років тому

    No - you can do a regular long-tail or knitted cast on for Brioche Stitch, at least the way that I teach it. You can watch my video called "Knitting Help - Brioche Stitch" for full instruction, as well as a free downloadable pattern.

  • @bellcndle7691
    @bellcndle7691 9 років тому +3

    Could you go over "Judy Magic " cast on using 2 colors for double knitting?

    • @reubenk1615
      @reubenk1615 4 роки тому

      There's such a thing? Hard to wrap my brain around that.
      Double knit socks!
      Here we come!
      I'd imagine you must pay attention to the working yarn twisting on itself.
      Drop a link if you found the answer

  • @ThisKiwi03
    @ThisKiwi03 3 роки тому

    Hi there. Love your video. Can you please tell me how to sew a patch of double knitting to another patch, ie when sewing up a reversible jumper?

  • @vivianpowell1732
    @vivianpowell1732 4 роки тому +1

    When working with a chart in double knitting, does each square on the chart represent two stitches (one of each color) instead of one stitch?
    In other words, if the chart has 29 squares, do you cast on 58 stitches, 29 of Color A and 29 of Color B, alternating A and B as you cast on? Thanks.

    • @verypinkknits
      @verypinkknits  4 роки тому

      I'm sorry - there is no way I can answer that. Patterns can be written in different ways. Please contact the pattern designer for clarity.

    • @vivianpowell1732
      @vivianpowell1732 4 роки тому

      @@verypinkknits Thank you for replying. The chart I am considering using is one that was originally designed for colorwork, with two colors carried across the back of the work. The designer has said that the chart can also be used for double knitting the design, without making further comment.
      So I will assume that I cast on both colors for each square of the chart, because then when I finish double knitting the chart, half the stitches will be visible on the right side, and the other half will be visible on the wrong side.
      Lots to have to visualize in your mind's eye. I think I will enjoy double knitting once I actually start working on it. The process should begin to make more sense then.

    • @verypinkknits
      @verypinkknits  4 роки тому

      Yes, what you've just described, one square represents both sides of the work.

  • @Melatina77
    @Melatina77 9 років тому +2

    Thank you for this video! I tried and tried to do double knitting but I just couldn't get it. I also have no experience using charts! I was getting so frustrated until now! It was like a light bulb went off in my head! The way I finally was able to get it was that I used worsted weight yarn and size 4 needles for practice! Wow, I can't get over the fact that I'm Double Knitting! Thank you Staci!

  • @verypinkknits
    @verypinkknits  12 років тому

    @dwillanski Hmm...without seeing your work, it's hard for me to guess what might be happening there. Following these instructions should give you two right sides (knit sides). Maybe you should start over and try again? :)

  • @oliviajae298
    @oliviajae298 4 роки тому +2

    Best double knit video out there. Thanks!

  • @alyssamakes22
    @alyssamakes22 10 місяців тому

    I’m years late on this video, but how do you keep track of the different strands if they’re the same color? If you’re knitting a button band or something

  • @joy9585
    @joy9585 7 років тому +1

    Hi- I was just wondering why you slip the first stitch, but purl the last stitch. Thanks!

  • @MaryCraig_Crafty
    @MaryCraig_Crafty 10 років тому +23

    No wine you say?.... Challenge accepted!

  • @Elaine_P_Smith
    @Elaine_P_Smith 3 роки тому +1

    This is a great tutorial. Your explanation was well illustrated.

  • @missannemarieangel1352
    @missannemarieangel1352 9 років тому

    hello there, this looks awesome to do but would i have to do this type of technique for 3 or 4 colours in the work?

  • @samanthahorning2957
    @samanthahorning2957 6 років тому

    Hi Staci,Do you think you could do a video on how to double knit mittens? My father has been asking me to make him a few pairs.

  • @muzakaz
    @muzakaz 10 років тому

    Where is the link to the exact bookmark you described? I find all kinds of links and purposed items - but not the same cool harry bookmark?!

  • @laurieburk8883
    @laurieburk8883 4 роки тому

    I'm making a collegiate blanket for my boy. The school logo starts quite a ways into to the blanket, maybe 40 rows or so. Is there a way to tack it together while I go and it still remain hidden. I'd like to keep the piece solid til it's time for the logo.

  • @richardthiessen7945
    @richardthiessen7945 3 роки тому

    I've seen some other videos about double stockinette stitch, which gives a similar effect but is a completely different technique. Have you done a video comparing & contrasting the double knitting and double stockinette?

  • @kathykaura7219
    @kathykaura7219 5 років тому

    I'm wondering about the "double stockinette stitch." Can you do a picture pattern from that? It consists of only 2 stitches: knit & slip. The slip stitches don't show up and you only see the knit stitches. Just wondering.....

  • @cherylfarthing3430
    @cherylfarthing3430 2 роки тому

    Excellent tutorial. You are my reference. I’d like to knit slippers with this technique. Can this be done by following a regular purl simple pattern? If possible, can I access patterns for ideas and models? Awaking your answer. Cheryl

  • @kwelchans
    @kwelchans 3 роки тому

    Is it possible to start off doing rows of single-knit, switch to double-knit for a few rows, then switch back to single-knit?

  • @P.M.P.181
    @P.M.P.181 4 роки тому +1

    OMG! I'm so excited to try this!!

  • @DinosourousRexx
    @DinosourousRexx 5 місяців тому

    Does this require two strands if only using a single color?

  • @BlankBlankityBlank
    @BlankBlankityBlank 5 років тому

    Great help, thanks. Quick question: I need to seam together 2 pieces of double knitting, should I use 2 strands of yarn or just 1?

    • @verypinkknits
      @verypinkknits  5 років тому

      You can seam with just one strand, unless the yarn is really thin and you're worried about it breaking while you seam.

  • @lisaz9307
    @lisaz9307 10 років тому

    Can you explain WHY your first two stitches are black followed by white, but every other pair of stitches is white followed by black?

  • @user-on7zd8yi8g
    @user-on7zd8yi8g 11 місяців тому

    What about casting on in the round? The stitches get so twisted I can’t knit them 😩

  • @shalinimodi1305
    @shalinimodi1305 6 років тому

    Is there a difference between this and fair isle? I mean both have design, but fair isle knitting has floats, so this should be better?

  • @richardthiessen7945
    @richardthiessen7945 3 роки тому

    Can this be used for mittens knit in the round? Do you have a video?

  • @DovaMati
    @DovaMati Рік тому

    There are many videos of how to....but few on the bind off or joining ends or increasing and decreasing.

  • @tjzx3432
    @tjzx3432 5 років тому

    If when you're casting on, if you pull your yarn for the next stitch in between the other ends you you'll end up with alternating colors on the cast on edge.

  • @dissodatore
    @dissodatore 4 роки тому

    could this technique be used to make a pouch?? and if so, do you need to not have a pattern or would a pattern work for it?

  • @animabianca230
    @animabianca230 7 років тому

    Hi Staci, first of all thank you so much for the great tutorial! Only I get tension issues holding both strands of yarn in one hand (I'm a continental knitter) and I don't want to change the color every time when alternating knit/purl stitches. I tried holding the strand for the purls on the index finger and the strand for the knits on the thumb but that's no acceptable solution, either. Could you give me a piece of advice here please? Thanks a lot in advance!

    • @susannalocati5072
      @susannalocati5072 7 років тому +1

      Hi. Have you tried this method? It works fabulously for me!
      heidibearscreative.blogspot.it/2010/05/double-knitting-tutorial.html

  • @ΔΗΜΗΤΡΑΜαργαρώνη-φ5θ

    I love your video's! I want to know how to knit double knitting in the round. Do you have something?

  • @Dormixi
    @Dormixi 4 роки тому

    thanks for this explanation! i laughed at the drinking comment because that is what i did before binging knitting videos!

  • @EvaMeesterberends
    @EvaMeesterberends 11 років тому

    Hi Staci! Thanks for this video! Do you think it would be possible to make a double sided scarf with a linen stitch?

    • @verypinkknits
      @verypinkknits  11 років тому

      Hi Eva - it's probably best to stick with stockinette for double knitting. If you want to make a two-sided linen stitch scarf, I recommend knitting it in-the-round, then seaming the short ends when you're finished. It will give the same effect.

  • @cynthiabartz2157
    @cynthiabartz2157 12 років тому

    I wanted to make a double knitted tab for some baby legwarmers in one color, because I'm knitting in lace weight and I want it to be a little more substantial. Plus I like the look of the fabric this way. How would you keep track of the front and back strand? Also, how would you manage decreases to create a point?

  • @luvdarts14
    @luvdarts14 6 років тому

    What if you have a color change on the first stitch that you knit together?

  • @cody1792
    @cody1792 8 років тому

    Could you show a double knitting using a Judy's cast on?

  • @dianaguadamuz6690
    @dianaguadamuz6690 5 років тому

    Do you think you can do this with Entrelac? You know how entrelac (which I learned using your video ❤️👍🏼) has a ws and a rs? We’ll do you know of a way to do entrelac like this so that both sides look the same? I’ve been trying but I am pretty new to knitting and I just can’t grab the concept.

    • @verypinkknits
      @verypinkknits  5 років тому +1

      No - entrelac is essentially worked in short-rows, and double knitting doesn't work with those. If you want entrelac to look the same on both sides (like for a scarf) I recommend knitting it in-the-round, so that there is no wrong-side showing.

    • @dianaguadamuz6690
      @dianaguadamuz6690 5 років тому

      VeryPink Knits Thank you so much! If you’d feel up to it, I would love a video. I haven’t done entrelac in the round. That’s one thing with knitting, I’m such a visual learner that’s it’s difficult to master something new unless I have a visual reference. I’ve only been knitting for about a year. Of course if you feel up to it. I’d sure appreciate and love it. Thank you again: ❤️

  • @winningnumbers
    @winningnumbers 3 роки тому

    At 4.16 you say the next stitch you always knit, Is that applicable to both the right side and wrong sides? I am confused. Thanks Staci in advance for a reply.

    • @verypinkknits
      @verypinkknits  3 роки тому +1

      You'll want to follow what your pattern says, but yes, both sides.

    • @winningnumbers
      @winningnumbers 3 роки тому

      @@verypinkknitsThank you for the clarification.

  • @MsPrajakta8
    @MsPrajakta8 12 років тому

    Does double knitting create thick clothing? If yes, can I use this method to create scarf(for starters) with 2 contrast lace yarns? I mean, I don't want my scarf to go way too thick.

  • @WonderousAndWitchy
    @WonderousAndWitchy 12 років тому

    I have only tried this once or twice and for some reason one side always looks awful. One side is so pretty with nice even sized stitches and the other is horrid! Do you have any tips for keep both sides looking even and pretty?

  • @GrandJan46
    @GrandJan46 10 років тому +4

    Very interesting technique and demonstrated beautifully. I even understood it all :-)
    PS...great looking fingernails.

  • @ceegee823
    @ceegee823 11 років тому

    Is there a reason to double knit something wide? It seems like it would be easier to knit in the round. Would it lay differently?

    • @verypinkknits
      @verypinkknits  11 років тому

      You're right - double knitting is a cool technique, but it's slow and there is a pretty decent chance of making a mistake. It is easier to knit in the round, bind off, then seam the CO and BO edges to themselves to make a flat piece that is identical on both sides.

    • @ceegee823
      @ceegee823 11 років тому

      I love the seam when I double knit. Is there a way to duplicate it when I bind off?

    • @verypinkknits
      @verypinkknits  11 років тому

      I haven't tested this...and it kind of depends on how you treat the edges when you double knit. But possibly slipping a stitch in the BO instead of knitting it? That should give you the long, chain effect of the side seams in double knitting.

    • @ceegee823
      @ceegee823 11 років тому

      Staci, You're a marvel! That sounds like it would work! Thanks!

  • @UnhelpfulFaerie
    @UnhelpfulFaerie 11 років тому

    What if I wanted to knit a normal striped zig-zag blanket, but have it look the same on both sides? How would I do that?

  • @cjaneknit5090
    @cjaneknit5090 4 роки тому +1

    Very clear explanation. Thank you!

  • @sarahnelson7180
    @sarahnelson7180 Місяць тому

    My Purl Rows always end up looser than my knit rows no matter what I do! Help!!

  • @debjewett7279
    @debjewett7279 6 років тому

    I love your tutorials. Thank you

  • @korina4916
    @korina4916 9 років тому

    hi staci! you mentioned using larger needles for this demo - what size needles would you normally use for this project?

    • @verypinkknits
      @verypinkknits  9 років тому

      +kori g - I suggest using the needle size suggested for whatever pattern you are following. The Hogwarts bookscarves pattern can be found here: www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hogwarts-double-knitted-bookscarves

  • @knit2purl
    @knit2purl 3 роки тому

    Is it possible to double knit in the round? Or double knitting rib stitch?

    • @verypinkknits
      @verypinkknits  3 роки тому +1

      Yes, I have seen some cowl patterns that are double knit in-the- round.

  • @babymama812
    @babymama812 11 років тому

    Is it possible to double knit with a pattern that is not written to be double knit? I have a one sided scarf I am working on that is beautiful, but it would be great to do it double knit so it's reversible! It is pretty simple with increase, decrease, yo's. How does double knitting work with those stitches, if at all?
    (Love your videos! So clear and easy and the best around!)

  • @PoliPsychoSexy
    @PoliPsychoSexy 11 років тому

    How do I cast off this kind of work? is there a special way casting off or just finish with the regular cast off but double?

  • @mariajohnson2294
    @mariajohnson2294 4 роки тому +1

    I'm hooked! Thank you!

  • @candicemarie5943
    @candicemarie5943 11 років тому

    Can you please do a video on either double knit mittens or at least how to do a 2x2 rib with this technique? Thanks :)

  • @lsncred19
    @lsncred19 6 років тому

    Thank you so much , you're a very good teacher .

  • @NaturalAegyo
    @NaturalAegyo 3 роки тому

    How do you add yarn/weave in ends when both sides are the "right" side?

    • @verypinkknits
      @verypinkknits  3 роки тому

      It's a good question! Hopefully you're using a good wool yarn that has some "stick" to it. You can use the tapestry needle to poke the end on the inside, and carefully catch some of the inside loops while you're doing it. If you're using a wool yarn, that should be enough.

    • @NaturalAegyo
      @NaturalAegyo 3 роки тому

      @@verypinkknits I'm using Caron simply soft...😬. I just couldn't find any videos of it so I'm quite nervous, but I've already started a large project.

  • @Msalopezbard
    @Msalopezbard 11 років тому

    Thanks a lot. Greetings from Buenos Aires, Argentina.

  • @tranly5231
    @tranly5231 12 років тому

    Can you do a video on double knitting in Brioche Stitch for scarf?

  • @knittinghoney
    @knittinghoney 13 років тому

    Very clear tutorial. I plan to try. Thanks!

  • @Msalopezbard
    @Msalopezbard 11 років тому

    Is this the way I have to cast on for brioche stich also? THNXS

  • @dorisrichard5630
    @dorisrichard5630 3 роки тому

    Does it need to be a long tail cast on for this

    • @verypinkknits
      @verypinkknits  3 роки тому

      You can use any cast-on, but long tail is a good choice.

  • @tracydababseh
    @tracydababseh 8 років тому

    can anyone tell me is this technique creating a piece of fabric that is two layers rather than one, I don't understand why it's called double knitting lol. sorry I'm still new to the knitting scene

    • @verypinkknits
      @verypinkknits  8 років тому

      +Tracy Dababseh - yes, this creates a fabric that is stockinette (knit stitches) on both sides. You can achieve very similar results, for a double-sided scarf, for example, by knitting in-the-round.

    • @tracydababseh
      @tracydababseh 8 років тому

      +VeryPink Knits thanks so much your awesome!

  • @susannalocati5072
    @susannalocati5072 7 років тому

    Which is the best method to sew together two pieces of double knitted fabric? Can anyone help me?

  • @Varifyr
    @Varifyr 12 років тому

    Is it possible to do double knit with entrelec? Is there a pattern?

  • @zyzyinachan1199
    @zyzyinachan1199 11 років тому

    Do you know where I could get a heart pattern? And I liked this video ^^

  • @revnisonogilbert3169
    @revnisonogilbert3169 8 років тому

    Can you double knit in entrelac?

  • @lynntomk
    @lynntomk 8 років тому +1

    3 days and I still can't get it! Mind twister is right!

  • @BeatlesFanSonia
    @BeatlesFanSonia Рік тому

    You make this look so easy but I can’t do it!

  • @HadassaDorcean
    @HadassaDorcean 11 років тому

    Perfect instruction I love your videos

  • @aussiechickonaboat4187
    @aussiechickonaboat4187 8 років тому

    Is it possible to do double sided purling?