Knitting Help - Slow Motion Flicking While Purling
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- Опубліковано 18 вер 2024
- Lots of requests for this one! Working the purl stitch while using the flicking method of holding your yarn and needles, in slow-motion.
You can see all of my flicking videos here:
• Flicking Videos
You can see all of my slow-motion videos here:
• Slow-Motion Techniques
The scarf I'm using for demonstration is Nauset Light, more information here on Ravelry:
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The needles I'm using are Knitter's Pride Zing from an interchangeable set:
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I've always knitted like this. I didn't know it had a special name.
I'm the same!
You make it look soooooo easy! I always want to jump right in and try, but usually find it's not as easy as it looks. I know, I know, practice, practice, practice! Thank you for these slow motion videos.
I taught myself to knit years ago, and ended up using this method. It seems time saving. You were the first other person I ever saw who was also a “flicker!”
Btw, I found that when I am ribbing, when I move the working yarn to the back to knit, after a purl, I can just sort of yank to tighten the working yarn by moving my right hand back a little more than needed
I have been a pit knitter for over 40 years, so circular needles are awkward for me. Flicking is the natural adaptation for a pit knitter using circular needles. Your video is very helpful.
Even though I've gotten pretty good at flicking, your work is always so much prettier 😍
It takes time and practice. Be patient with yourself. You’ll get better and enjoy the product of your work.
Thank you very much for all of your tutorials. They are extremely helpful.
Your videos are a life saver for me, as a visual learner I have to observe, then do while observing again. I have been known to take screen shots on the normal videos, to learn. I am keen to learn alternative ways of binding off such as Italian and tubular which I have found to follow. I would love to have a slow mo for these.
Slow motion really helps! I have figured out how to wrap the yarn around my index finger, how to hold and flick, but my tension is off. I’m just knitting a dishcloth for practice so tension is not really an issue. I am doing an alternating purl/knit pattern, maybe I should have started with just straight knitting, but would love to see how you do alternating purl/knit. Thanks for all the help!
I never knew there was a name for the way I knit, so cool!
My preferred purling style is the Portuguese purl. AND, I am a continental knitter. I like to have the yarn around my neck instead of using a knitting pin. It is sooooo much faster and very easy on the wrist!
Another 🌟 GREAT🌟 video Stacy!
I happened to be looking for a different video and came across this one. Happy that I did. You're such an inspiration!
I do have to say I had the biggest and well needed laugh, especially during these times of uncertainty in our country.
As I was scrolling through your videos I did a double take and said Say What? I saw the word "flicking" but my mind saw a whole different word that I won't write on here😂 So with that said, thank you for the much needed laugh and thank you for your amazing videos that have helped me immensely💖
I have always knitted this way that’s how I was taught when I was a child over 50 years ago. Maybe it’s because I’m from the UK? Love you videos thank you 🙂
Linda Farebrother I’m from the uk too and was taught exactly the same way, I’m sure it’s how they knit in Shetland and Fair isles too. Whoever says it’s a slower way than European haven’t seen those ladies knit. 😀
Carol Harper where in the UK are you? X
Linda Farebrother near Launceston in Cornwall but originally from Yorkshire. 😄
Linda Farebrother where are you in the uk? 😀
Carol Harper I’m from Manchester x
That’s exactly the way I do it. Nice demo.
Thank you for your great video !
I'm a continental knitter and I hate purling, I might try switching hands and try this when I have to purl whole rows!
Have you tried the Norwegian purl when you knit Continental?
@@wendyellis6402 no I haven't! I'll have to look it up 😁
Nice
This was great. Not to add to the list but maybe one doing the seed stitch. It is a little challenging going back and forth with the yarn. Any tips are welcomed
I Continental knit but differently than I've seen. This was interesting to see though. Thank you!
Ah, so that is what it is called. My mother taught me to knit more ghan 50 years ago. South Africa used to be part of the Commonwealth. The only difference is that my right hand needle rests on the web of my thumb and the needle moves freely.
I use the flicking method as well, I have always wondered if the clockwise motion that your right hand needle makes as you are wrapping the yarn causes any stretching of the stitch on the left hand needle and therefore leaving it miss shaped? The resulting shape being the new stitch has a longer right hand leg. Thanks for your videos!
I’m a flicker and I have never had any problems with stitches being stretched
She rotates her right needle clockwise as she is bringing the yarn around, does your needle move as well?
Deborah Mountsier Yes it does
Hi, I’m a new subscriber after watching your 4yr old video on a top down raglan hoodie. I wonder could you tell me is it possible to use a circular needle for the arms instead of three dpns?
Thank you so much for a wonderful channel 😊
Yes, if you have short enough circulars or you are comfortable with the magic loop method, you can always use those in place of DPNs.
I have always envied how fast and beautiful your knitting is, and I have tried so many times to emulate your style. Do you think that being left handed has any impact on why I can't seem to get comfortable with this method? I'm a continental knitter now.
I know some lefties who flick, and it is comfortable for them. But most lefty knitters prefer knitting Continental, holding the working yarn in their left hand.
@@verypinkknits thanks. I will probably keep trying!
I am a left hand knitter who flicks, but I actually knit from right to left meaning when I start a new row I have an empty needle in my left hand. I believe this is called mirror knitting.
I have scoured the internet for a demonstration of intarsia or fair isle using a L&R handed English flick. I can not find it anywhere. I am fine with the left-handed knit stitch, but can't find an efficient way for flicking the purl. I hope you can help me. Thank you, Jane
Here you go: ua-cam.com/video/r43vBrWaM-s/v-deo.html
@@verypinkknits Thank you so much for this, I really appreciate it. I love your videos, they are so easy to follow.
I'm looking to work with two yarns, one in each hand. Purling with the right hand and then purling with the left hand. Throwing the yarn for each stitch. Used for Fair Isle or Intarsia. I know how to hold the yarn in my right hand when throwing the purl, but not the left. I have this weird wrap-around thing going on. Thank you, Jane
Ooooo wanna see if you have slow mo continental videos
UPDATE: Oh no you don’t please do slow mo- continental videos!
That's a great idea, thank you!
I see here that you hold the yarn simply grabbing it, not around your other fingers... i can't, it gets loose or too tension.
Im a contentianal knitter, I wish I could flick. My fingers and won't let me.
Hi from Germany!🙋🏻♀️ I am a a continental knitter (as everybody else here 🙂). I just recently came across your way of knitting, and I find it looks really not practical at all.... With continental, the movements you make while knitting or purling are much smaller, and quicker. You don’t have to wrap the yarn, and keep both needles in your hands at all times. Have you ever tried it, Judy?
I‘d love to see your take at it!!!!❣️
Yes - I have several videos on different knitting styles, including Continental knitting. Continental is a fast way to knit, but it isn't comfortable for everyone, especially people who were initially taught English/American "throwing". Flicking is my preferred way of knitting, as it is the most comfortable for me, and with practice can be very fast. I hope that learning different styles opens peoples' minds without criticizing. What works for some doesn't work for all - there are many ways to complete a stitch. :)
I knit continental, and I can k/p with my index finger, but if I'm doing an entire row of purls, I actually prefer to use my thumb! Anyone else??