You should write a book to include these techniques and other of your many excellent methods. You could reference your KZfaq videos in the book. I would certainly buy a copy. It would also make a nice gift. It would be an excellent addition to a new knitter kit for a grand hild or other loved one. Let your followers know about your book. I think it would be a bestseller in the knitting community.
@NimbleNeedles3 жыл бұрын
Heh. Thank you for your lovely feedback Melanie. One day, I might just write a book. But I know how much work it is. And not sure I'm ready for it, yet :P
@Jaymethiel652 жыл бұрын
@@NimbleNeedles maybe a book that is a collection of your blog posts?
@patchesandrefit Жыл бұрын
@@NimbleNeedles prior to printing anything, creating more and more great playlists of all sorts of your own videos will be handy (and help you to organize your own work too!) so we can send around links to each other. Love you Norman. Happy new year, all the best in 2023! 🎉
@angelaquittner55573 ай бұрын
Thanks for your informative and well explained tutorials Norman. I have learnt so much. Now I'm all set to sew in the ends of my knitting 😊
@cindyvognetz7810 Жыл бұрын
This is the best video ever for weaving in yarn tails. No one has explained it as thoroughly as you have. Thank you so much!
@loispatrick2594 Жыл бұрын
Wow! I have been knitting for 54 years since I was 4 years old and thought I had all the different weaving techniques down pat for different fabric types and yarn choices. Boy did you prove me wrong! Thanks for showing me some different methods and proving that no matter how long you have been proficient at something, there is ALWAYS more to learn! PS I just found your channel today and it looks like I have a bit of binge watching to do! 😀
@NimbleNeedles Жыл бұрын
sure. they are there to be watched :D
@ArdatLilli Жыл бұрын
I love the way you explain the mechanics behind every method, the WHY'S, and not only HOW'S. Great tutorial, thank you
@deborahottenheimer6031 Жыл бұрын
I've been knitting for 25 years, mostly self taught. Your videos are wonderful. really some of the best I've come across! Maybe that is the silver lining to the Covid pandemic😀
@CindyButler Жыл бұрын
I’ve been knitting for a number of years but never been taught how to properly weave in ends. Its the part of the project that I hate and often my projects will sit because I avoid the finishing. This video has given me great tips to get them done! Thank you so much!!!
@Ynnsie2 ай бұрын
you make me ashamed of all the shoddy finishing I've done in my knitting life! Thanks, Norman. You're wonderful.
@NimbleNeedles2 ай бұрын
you are very welcome. BUt never be ashamed. whatever works, works. and it's not like anyone sees the ends (well, ideally speaking :P)
@jackgrey64083 ай бұрын
I’ve been knitting for twenty years and learned several new favourite techniques in this video. So helpful, thank you!
@juliannaorgane4919Ай бұрын
This is rhe most helpful explanation and more methods for working ends in that I have ever come across before. Thank you.❤
@marthavalentine75693 жыл бұрын
New to your channel. I’m 73, have knitted all my life, off and on, but always learning. Thank you for your video.
@NimbleNeedles3 жыл бұрын
That's the spirit Martha. While I am still a bit younger than you, I too try to learn something new every day :) It's what I love about this hobby so much - there's always something new to discover around the corner
@ginnyteegarden71353 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video. Your instructions are clear and easy to follow. I like how you give examples for so many different scenarios, and explain the reasons for the techniques. It has been so helpful for a striped blanket I’m finishing that I put many hours of work into, so I want the finishing to look really nice. It is a gift for someone special, and you are a special gift to us learners!😊
@helena.34723 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love how detailed your videos are. "Weaving in tails" is often why I don't complete some of my projects. Great tips here, time to 'finish' my blanket. Thank you, I'm encouraged ☺️
@NimbleNeedles3 жыл бұрын
Ha! Well, I loved embroidery as a little kid. So, I guess it might explain why weaving in ends is actually fun for me 😅
@nilnil73252 жыл бұрын
@@NimbleNeedles You have such a wealth of knowledge about knitting. The way you demonstrate and explain different techniques is always so clear and easy to understand. The minute I start watching one of your videos I click the 'like' button because I know its going to be a great tutorial. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos, its greatly appreciated ❤
@hollyammari3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this master class in weaving in! This beginner has learned so much and wish I could go back and re-make all of my previous knits!
@NimbleNeedles3 жыл бұрын
Aww. Thank you! ❤😊 but do embrace those mistakes as part of your journey..a project can still be beautiful despite not being 100% perfect.
@jillio27ruh Жыл бұрын
Same!!!
@maryludwick5352Ай бұрын
Bless you - I’ve been knitting for 54 years and always shied away from any pattern that would challenge me with weaving in ends 😦 1 month ago I learned about grafting new yarn on and it changed my life - until now! THIS video has opened up a whole new world to me in finishing my projects in way I’m proud of. Thank you SO much for this excellent demonstration of so many different ways to weave in tails! Just the sharp needle is a revelation to me - I bought the needles at once! 😂🎉❤🎉😂 Thank you for your work 🙏🏻🫶🙏🏻
@lauraandbickbrannen16897 ай бұрын
To split yarn I rub it close to the work to flatten it and find the strands. I put a finger through and follow it up through the end. It’s really quick.
@classicalbunny3 жыл бұрын
The very last technique of splitting the cotton yarn is exactly what I needed a few months ago! Wish I had seen this video back then, but in the future all cotton lace projects are getting this treatment! Thank you for making these super helpful videos!
@NimbleNeedles3 жыл бұрын
It's been a pleasure...have fun with your next cotton project!
@rosemaryjohnson88942 жыл бұрын
You are a knitting genius!
@steelonius Жыл бұрын
You're videos are very helpful. I'm just finishing up my girlfriends birthday present. Thank you so much for all of the knowledge and excellent presentation!
@NimbleNeedles Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@olgatruntaeva8987 ай бұрын
You are absolutely incredible, Norman. Thank you so much for your work!!
@SmittenKitten. Жыл бұрын
You're literally the best. You have helped me in so many ways. I felt like knitting was an insurmountable hobby to learn, but through your extensive library, I've been able to finish three whole projects! They're not perfect, but they're getting better and better. I'm a skilled quilter, embroiderer, and cross stitcher, but knitting always scared me. Now I can say YES, I CAN KNIT! :D
@NimbleNeedles Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!!!!
@WatcherOfTubes2 ай бұрын
thank you so much for this video! I think your demonstrations and explanations of all these different techniques makes this one (1) video a gold mine! I've knitted many projects that I now realize I could/should have woven in the ends in a better way. Now I'm looking forward to trying some of these new approaches with projects in the works that I knew I needed a better way to weave in my ends. Thanks again.
@shonamosites2 жыл бұрын
I have been knitting for 20 years and realizing I have never known how to do this properly. Thank you so much!!
@NimbleNeedles2 жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
@emmeline9309Ай бұрын
Thank you for this video! I finished knitting my first sweater but have been putting off weaving in the ends. Now I’m more confident that they won’t come loose after wear and tear!
@user-qv9wq3ln5i Жыл бұрын
so glad to know how to weave in cotton tails.
@daffodilsandtulips Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much , that was super interesting to watch , and ill be re watching again so i can remember and learn to use the techniques you have been kind enough to show us :)
@raedowning22433 жыл бұрын
You just changed my life with this video, especially when adding a new color! It was definitely that lightbulb moment. Thanks so much for this information.
@NimbleNeedles3 жыл бұрын
oh wow....very happy to hear that Rae. It feels good to be a "lifechanger" *grin*
@nikiTricoteuse8 ай бұрын
Wonderful tips. Thank you, l've been knitting off and on for 50 years and still learned something new. I wanted to add my tip for anyone who, for whatever reason can't use a spit splice or other join and is worrying about running out of yarn - and therefore needing to join in a new ball - in the middle of a row. l estimate how much yarn l'll need by using my working yarn to measure loosely across the row (or the remaining stitches in the row) the same way you did to estimate the tail in your cast-on demonstration - if l have 4 X the width of the row, l know l'll have enough yarn to get to the edge before l run out. My favourite joining method is a spit splice but, l'll definitely try a couple of the others you mentioned and although l mostly manage to knit in my ends l'llbe using your method to weave them in when l need to. Also, for years I've successfully used a version of the spit splice on yarn that doesn't felt - l split the old and new strands in half for about 10 cm and twist half from each strand together, l knit a couple of stitches with the old yarn and the ½ strand of the new yarn together, then let the half strand from the old ball drop, knit the yarn l've made by twisting the old and new strands together and when l get to the other end of my join l knit a couple of stitches with the new yarn and the ½ strand of the old yarn. I let the unused other halves dangle behind the work and trim them off later. l've never had the courage to try a russian join as for some reason l worry they'll come undone after a few washes. 😊
@lindamorris6025Ай бұрын
I really enjoyed your video on weaving in ends! Very helpful and I subscribed to your channel. Many thx!
@penelopetriant12811 ай бұрын
Thank you, this is the best video I've seen on weaving in ends. Great help 😊
@carola.schmidt25456 ай бұрын
very clear instructions I had not thought about them before. Thank you
@antoniomatthew22342 жыл бұрын
Hey there! Just wanted to take a moment to send some appreciation your way! I'm a beginner knitter and recently purchased the How to knit the galaxy pattern book, and of course decided to choose a challenging fair isle type star wars sweater as my first project. I did some youtube research here with your videos, and just from observing your techniques I was able to land here at the end of my sweater with binding off and hiding all the color changing tails. I wanted to thank you as I thought this sweater which my book as mentioned is one of the more difficult projects was going to be a lot more harder than it actually was. Thanks again for posting these videos, it is greatly appreciated and I look forward to seeing your amazing work here going forward!
@NimbleNeedles2 жыл бұрын
Aww...thank you Antonio. Very happy to hear you were able to finish such a challenging project and I was able to help you a tiny bit along!
@nicolelafontaine172011 ай бұрын
I especially like your recommandations about weaving cotton tails.
@regi920 Жыл бұрын
Ich danke dir ganz herzlich Norman, für alle deine hervorragenden Tutorials. Mit diesem hier hast du mich gerettet. Ich habe ein ganz mieses Garn erwischt, das mir schon beim Stricken keine Freude macht. Ich bekomme kein schönes Maschenbild. Am schlimmsten war das Fadenansetzen. Nun habe ich die Methode, die auch bei diesem Profekt gut gelingt. Hab vielen, vielen Dank ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
@NimbleNeedles Жыл бұрын
Das freut mich sehr! 😎
@vickiarcher1075 Жыл бұрын
I am learning so much from your videos. Thank you so much.
@catherine87705 ай бұрын
Thank you. Especially for the advice about slippery yarns. Today, I am using a bamboo/merino blend.
@dawnmc3101 Жыл бұрын
I like the idea of using a sharp tapestry needle and going through the stitch. It seems like it would stay secure.
@NimbleNeedles Жыл бұрын
it certainly IS securer IMO :)
@lcsramonlm3 жыл бұрын
Excellent videos! What I really like is that, whenever you need to explain something that is already in another video, you explain it again, so we don't have to go and watch several videos just to find a peace of information here and there. Another great thing in your work is that you don't have a magic solution to everything. You explain several different techniques and show us its strengths and weaknesses so we can use whatever is better for our specific project. Just a great job!
@NimbleNeedles3 жыл бұрын
that is one of my pet peeve. There is no anything "best" in knittng. there is only a "best for you". That's why I try to present choices instead :) :)
@ilovemaplesyrup2306 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for a detailed tutorial. You're the best😊
@suzanneramsay7757 Жыл бұрын
Very well explained with great photography that shows easily. Thank you so much for the cotton example. Perfect for me.
@NimbleNeedles Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@MadlyNadly Жыл бұрын
Very informative! I'm definitely going to try weaving my ends through the purl bumps instead of under them.
@sarahhennessy82338 ай бұрын
Thank you. I am a beginner and these videos are very nice
@ProudlyCanadian4everАй бұрын
Thank you so much for your detailed videos. I so appreciate the knowledge you share and always learn so much from you. I definitely feel more confident about taking on my next projects after listening and learning from you. ❤
@pennyreid4352 Жыл бұрын
This has been the most useful tutorial I've found. Weaving in has always been my bugbear and now I feel a lot more confident about it.
@amanneful3 жыл бұрын
THROUGH the bumps! Brilliant!
@NimbleNeedles3 жыл бұрын
happy to be of help Anita!
@lynnetaylor8974 Жыл бұрын
Another great video! I too was told not to go through the yarn when weaving in, Never did know why not. I will now be going through the yarn all the time.
@hemaravikumar1478 Жыл бұрын
I found that duplicate stitch method for lace knitting very useful, thank you. Was looking for some method to work with lace knitting
@itan238 Жыл бұрын
Great tips! Thank you. I'm starting to search and watch all your other videos
@judyj79252 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. I've watched several of your videos and I will try and watch all of them now. Very helpful.
@NimbleNeedles2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them! and watch as much as you want :)
@lindaayala65413 жыл бұрын
Okay, I’m hooked!. Weaving in ends has been my Achilles heel but now I feel confident that I can do this easily and correctly. Such clear and concise instructions! If only I knew another knitter to share your videos with! ❤️🙏🏼❤️
@NimbleNeedles3 жыл бұрын
It's the spirit that counts. So thank you Linda!
@ruthdaisy1036 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Norman, this has been so helpful!!
@EveB1613 жыл бұрын
I'd like this twice, if I could! Thanks.
@NimbleNeedles3 жыл бұрын
it's the spirit that counts Eve! thank you!
@cindymclaughlin3 ай бұрын
Thanks for making this video. It is saved in my knitting list so that I can rewatch everything that I need to weave in tails.
@user-qr7mm8qw7s Жыл бұрын
I have been knitting for 50 years but thanks to you Norman I have learnt many new techniques and also improved ones I have been using for a long time. Thank you so much for great videos.
@sophiebathalon40462 жыл бұрын
The more I look at your videos, the more I enjoy them. Really well done. You are well prepared, excellent explanations, tips and examples. Knitting is very logical and you demonstrate everything so clearly. I love your content!
@NimbleNeedles2 жыл бұрын
yeah...for me knitting is math. And once you understand the basics, everything else follows automatically, lol :P
@christene2222 жыл бұрын
Really really in time to find your videos! I was thinking how to weave in tails in a pretty way 💗and here it is!
@NimbleNeedles2 жыл бұрын
awesome! glad I could be of help!
@alksnd27406 ай бұрын
As a beginner I found these techniques soo useful! helps me prevent true weaving-in mistakes
@slloo7692 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for teaching us the techniques
@annegraheck57132 жыл бұрын
Finally end weaving based on both yarn content and stitch. Brilliant.
@dreadeddm5580 Жыл бұрын
9:52 I am now going to make cool/pretty designs on the back of my projects! Thankyou I have learned quite a bit. I knew a lot of it already but I see some mistakes I have been making so thankyou!
@ellenm48396 ай бұрын
Subscribed, liked and here is my comment: EXCELLENT COMPREHENSIVE weaving in tips. THANK YOU!
@NimbleNeedles6 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thank you! welcome to my channel
@jackiewing7870 Жыл бұрын
I have been knitting since I was a small child in The UK. Now very much older living in the US and still learning from your wonderful tutorials. Love them all, thank you.
@m.m.4797 ай бұрын
This has been the best video for weaving in ends that I've run across. I've been knitting off and on for a few years but your tips have been fantastic. Thank you so much!
@andrewswan6125 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! This video has helped me immensely. 😊
@gailhendley71813 жыл бұрын
Love your garter stitch method!!!
@NimbleNeedles3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it, Gail :)
@patriciaerickson3455 ай бұрын
I love your video tutorials! They’re paced well, have clear narration and are visually clear as well. Thank you!
@pufferpuffer4434 Жыл бұрын
Everything you have ever wondered about tying off those pesky loose ends! OMG ! I love this demonstration! I watched one before watching yours and thought, “uh huh, got it.” But then your channel popped up and I remembered how you cover every aspect of your subject, so I watched yours too. I’m so glad I did. Now I feel confident to handle this chore. I especially like the last method for cotton thread. I may use that one for everything because, that is secure for sure! I always worry that my projects will unwind if I don’t finish off with a big fat knot. Absolutely lovely presentation, thank you!😆♥️👱🏼♀️
@maisiefrechette54422 жыл бұрын
Mind blown, this is soo much easier than what I’ve been doing. Gotta get some sharp tapestry needles now! Thanks so much Norman!
@Vikse582 жыл бұрын
Fantastic helpfull video. Thank you so much. Always had problems with this. You are sooo good. Hugs, Anne from Denmark
@madamsloth2 жыл бұрын
I found your channel this year and it’s the only one I need. Wish I had found you in 2020 when I first got started.
@joannefraser95972 жыл бұрын
I really like the way you teach, You take the frustration out of not knowing how to weave in ends
@NimbleNeedles2 жыл бұрын
the funny thing is...i personally don't even see it as frustration and even fun..or well..maybe not fun but part of the job.
@Caloci762 жыл бұрын
I’ve never seen the diagonal technique for weaving in ends in stockinette. I will definitely give it a try next time.
@NimbleNeedles2 жыл бұрын
Please do and tell me how it went!
@LucilaBarbero2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for this MASTER CLASS❤❤❤
@anivrere11 ай бұрын
Really comprehensive video!
@rochestermanagementservice60823 жыл бұрын
Norman, you a marvelous instructor! I've knitted casually for umpteen years, but haven't done so correctly. Your tips just make such good common sense. So glad I discovered you! TFS from Cheryl in AZ
@NimbleNeedles3 жыл бұрын
Very happy to hear I am able to help you along on your knitting journey. But please, do me a favor, will you? Don't think of your previous knitting as wrong or incorrect. It's a journey..and it starts somewhere and maybe never ends - but that doesn't mean the first leg wasn't (or couldn't be) enjoyable or something you shouldn't be proud on! :)
@rochestermanagementservice60823 жыл бұрын
@@NimbleNeedles My knitting skills are basic, and I did make one lovely knitted baby blanket for my first child which I'm proud of, as well as some scarves on extra large needles. Crochet is where my skill set is, but knitting produces such soft products. So, I think I've always wanted to build my knitting skills, but the books I purchased rather blindly weren't that helpful. So, I'm glad I found your channel, Norman, and I look forward to continuing to learn from you. Cheryl.
@NimbleNeedles3 жыл бұрын
@@rochestermanagementservice6082 That's the spirit! and do know that I am here for you whenever you have a question, right? :)
@rochestermanagementservice60823 жыл бұрын
@@NimbleNeedles Thanks, again, Norman. You are very kind. I will go over your list of videos and start from the beginning to see what has been successful for you We all can learn so much from each other. Take care. Cheryl
@mairemcgarvey12973 жыл бұрын
NORMAN you are BRILLIANT. Those tips are Amazing .Thanks for showing. Keep safe BLESS x
@NimbleNeedles3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Marie!
@anniewhateverwhenever893611 ай бұрын
These videos are so so helpful!
@WagnerSimmons2 жыл бұрын
Excellent!! Totally new ideas to me. Thank you!
@royalnavarre1673 Жыл бұрын
I never thought of splitting the tails! Great idea to hide ends better. Thank you!
@bartev78 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Norman, much appreciated ❤
@bgummeson Жыл бұрын
I used your method of weaving in garter stitch tails on a log cabin modular project, and I am delighted with the results! Thank you. 😊
@homebace2621 Жыл бұрын
I have crocheted for years but am new to knitting. You do a wonderful job with your tutorials. Very easy to understand and follow tips and instructions. I am happy to have found you.
@magdaro392811 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your tutorial, it's so helpful!!
@bevevakoby61033 жыл бұрын
Wish I had seen this prior to my cotton work! Thank you - very, very helpful!
@NimbleNeedles3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@megadylanthomas Жыл бұрын
This is a wonderful video. No um’s or ah’s, trivial comments or personal history. You teach very well. This has to be the best instructional video I have ever seen on any topic. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I am just making a hat for my son but I’m leaving inspired to do more with my knitting.
@NimbleNeedles Жыл бұрын
wow. this means a lot! thank you and happy I was able to help with my concise approach!
@deel.28249 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for posting this! I have never weaved in the ends before. Now I feel confident I can do it.
@nicholsad Жыл бұрын
Really great, Norman! Thanks!
@eileenmarino3050 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing these methods it will change the way I weave in ends in the future!
@rosalind61922 жыл бұрын
You have the best knitting instructional videos I have seen.
@rosebonsai Жыл бұрын
You have such a patient and clear way of explaining all these methods. You have the best tutorials!
@qUILTINANNIE2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Watching this video, knitting a hat, drinking a cup of hot tea makes a gloomy rainy day just perfect, ordering a tapestry needle right now too.
@NimbleNeedles2 жыл бұрын
sounds like a cozy setting!
@ruthers2518 ай бұрын
Thanks for these tips! Very helpful!
@songobelemulenga65512 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video! I watched your video on changing colours, so I had so many tails.
@Barbbfly2 жыл бұрын
Well done . Good job I learned a lot and have been doing things wrong for yrs . now your way seems to make sense TY for vid GBU
@NimbleNeedles2 жыл бұрын
you are very welcome, barbara. Glad I could be of help :)
@btina9817 Жыл бұрын
😊 I thank you so much. 😘 Tonight I was tired knitting, after a exhaustive (but very educational) knitting machine workshop last weekend, and seaming the flat knitted pieces of a self calculated raglan jumper. So I decided to watch some videos of your channel. After watching this video, I was convinced to weave in some ends after all, and let me tell you: I never have been so fast weaving in ends before. Until today I always woven in my ends with duplicate stitch for at lest 10 sts. Today I hid my ends in the seam quickly. 1.000 thanks to sharing your experience with us.
@debrahwill6516 Жыл бұрын
This is very helpful. I have been knitting for years, but have never been taught these techniques. They drastically improve the appearance of the finished item. Thank you
@NimbleNeedles Жыл бұрын
they sure do! finishing is probably 20% and can make such a big difference!
@girlnovembercrafts Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Tip Number 7 for garter stitch is totally new to me. You are the first person to suggest something that looks relatively clean and may solve what I need for items to be sold. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise.
@NimbleNeedles Жыл бұрын
Funnily enough, whenever I see other suggestions for garter stitch I'm always: why would you do it like that? 🤣
@dianneatkinson6124 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Norman!
@juliawisnia36572 жыл бұрын
I wish I had watched this years ago!! Seriously so helpful, could have saved so much time