Continental style knitting refers to the method of knitting with the working yarn held in the left hand. Many knitters find this method far quicker than English (American) style knitting where the working yarn is held in the right hand and wrapped, or “thrown”, around the needles. If continental knitting is new to you, view my latest video lessons and see what all the fuss is about!
Leave a Comment June 9, 2010
Every knitter will need to decrease stitches at some point. The simplest decrease is made by knitting two stitches together which results in one new stitch where there had once been two. A knit two together (k2tog) results in a stitch that is right leaning. In shaping or lace knitting a left leaning decrease may be required. The simplest left leaning decrease is made by knitting two stitches together through the back loop (k2tog tbl). Watch these two quick videos and make your stitches disappear!
Leave a Comment June 6, 2010
The left twist is a bit trickier to execute than its counterpart the right twist, but these two stitches open the door to many design possibilities. There are several ways to create that finicky left twist, but I demonstrate the simplest in this video. Give it a whirl and enjoy all the new stitch opportunities!
Leave a Comment June 2, 2010