Continental Purling | How to Purl Faster

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CONTINENTAL PURLING | HOW TO PURL FASTER AND IMPROVE TENSION - Do you want to purl faster and with more even tension? Then Continental purling is for you! The secret is in the way you hold your yarn and needles.
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In this video, I'll show how how to purl continental style. You'll also learn how to switch from continental knitting and purling for a wide variety of stitch options.
You'll learn how to hold your needles and yarn to make you a faster purler with beautiful tension. As opposed to the throw method of wrapping the yarn with large movements, the continental style has very smooth and controlled movements that utilize your right hand to do the majority of the work.
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@patrickfarrell6817 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a maintenance guy on a ranch in Oregon, and I'm a complete gearhead (I love machines, a lot). I began knitting in the cold Eastern Oregon winters a few years ago, then set my needles down for a bit. Now that it's Christmas (almost eve...) I'm furiously knitting mitts for everyone and could not figure out why it was feeling so slow and clunky. Then I came across your video and remembered that I'm a Continental knitter! Your video is so easy to follow and encouraging. As a mechanical guy I could immediately envision the mechanical movement in your hands/needles and it all came back to me! It's so nice to feel like I've got power steering and cruise control back again. Thank you so much.

@nobleknits 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad the video was a good reminder! You're right, it's like power steering 🚘and cruise control! 😀

@melissalaughlin68 2 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I was looking for! I've crocheted since I was 8, and am 51 now. I can cast on and knit, but struggled to purl. Your instructions are smooth and fluid and easy to follow, thank you so much!

@katek2486 2 жыл бұрын

New knitter here. Continental knitting made sense to me as a crocheter so I hold the working yarn the same way but struggled to do purl stitches, this definitely helps. Thank you 😊

@nobleknits 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it's working for you, Kate! 😀

@GiselleBel 3 ай бұрын

I've been looking for a video like this because I was trying to describe the rotating motion with the left hand. This video shows it beautifully! It makes purling so much easier. I add a little touch with the tip of my right thumb to help the thread through the loop, you can get quite fast with those motions.

@Ojibwette 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been crocheting for about 7 years now and finally taught myself to knit just this past week. I’ve tried a few times before but just couldn’t get past having to hold the yarn in my right hand. Then the other day, I was very intrigued when I saw someone on tv knitting with her left hand, so I decided to give it a try. Knitting this way finally felt natural and gave me the much needed confidence to continue trying/learning. Purling was still a major hassle though…and while I was technically doing it, my form was basically non-existent, and my hands were all over the place. By sheer luck, I stumbled upon your video and I’m so glad I did! You make it all look so easy! My hand isn’t cramping up and it’s feeling more & more natural with each row. You even helped me to adapt my knitting technique which has sped things right up! Now if only I could figure out how to get my edges to look cleaner! 😆 Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video and sharing it. I subscribed to your channel and look forward to learning more from you ! (my apologies for the lengthy comment 🤭)

@yarnovah 3 жыл бұрын

Yay! You purl the way I do! So many continental knitters drop the index finger and I think it’s part of why so many avoid purling as much as possible. I call it “the twitch”, the rocking of the work toward my body to place the yarn right where it needs to be.

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

LOL! Yes, it is a twitch! 😂

@arguchik Жыл бұрын

This is one of the most economical continental purling methods I've seen. I also like the Norwegian style - I thought it looked really complicated when I first saw Arne and Carlos demonstrate it, but when I tried it, it made a lot more sense to me. The other day I saw someone from Sweden knitting and that person's purl technique was also really economical, more intuitive looking than the Norwegian purl. However, where yours is an open-hand style of knitting, the Scandinavian styles seem to be all/mostly closed-hand styles. I knit with the English flicking style, but I also know how to knit continental style. So far, it has been pretty difficult for me to get a feel for the closed-hand style, but I really want to get it down because it looks so relaxed, very easy on the hands.

@elizabethhancock8459 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for showing this, I was taught by my grandmother to knit over 40 years ago and I have never known that continental knitting ever existed! I am now going to have a go.

@oldmansebbs1882 Жыл бұрын

Sweet! Just what I needed! I learned continental knit from my MIL but I couldn’t figure out the continental purl and this video helped!! Thank you !

@nobleknits Жыл бұрын

So happy to help! 🤩

@deb.c.7112 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos - so clear and easy to follow! Especially love the continental video as this is the way my BFF's Mom showed me almost 45 years ago. I agree with Anita SC below, it's not very often you find this style of continental knitting online. So nice to see! Thank you very much!!

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@ImCarolB 7 ай бұрын

I've been knitting for 55 years and am pretty well-known for my good work. I have just discovered that I don't purl like any of the videos I've seen, including yours. My way is much simpler and I'm not changing now!

@abeiradapraia 8 ай бұрын

This video has actually been the most helpful in demonstrating how to continental purl! I like the idea that you keep your left index finger raised and wrap the needle around the yarn, as opposed to wrapping the yarn around the needle- it’s a more fluid motion and mirrors the way we already knit.

@lovethelordjesuspraisethel3286 2 жыл бұрын

I found you Again..I am soo glad, I'm getting ready to do a scarf or blanket..Knitting or Crocheting.. IM SHARING again.. So I can find you RIGHT AWAY..& AGAIN..I PRAISE GOD FOR YOU!!!🙏🤟❣🤗

@jennifermcmullin2305 3 жыл бұрын

You were the 5th video on continental knitting I found & the first one I finally got the continental purl! That deserves a follow! Thx

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jennifer, I'm so happy to hear it helped you! And, thanks for the follow! 😍

@sarahpopp672 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! I was struggling to find a tutorial that showed both knitting and purling in the same row and the technique behind it and how to hold your yarn. Very helpful!

@barbaralemay4406 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you soooo much!! FINALLY a video of continental purling that was slow enough and detailed enough for me to "get it". I cannot tell you how many other videos I have watched trying to figure this out 😂😃. Can't thank you enough!!

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Barbara, I'm so happy to hear you found the video helpful. Happy (continental) purling! 😀

@beverlywooden4591 4 ай бұрын

I watched several videos on continental knitting (and purling), and yours was the one that helped it finally click! Thank you!

@larainewoodruff3739 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve looked all over for a good tutorial on continental knitting and finally landed on yours. Thank you !!! I’ll be working on perfecting this now😀

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

Yay! Keep me posted on your progress! 😀

@lpj7589 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you very much. As a crocheter, this is so much easier & makes total sense. I also watched your knitting video which was also excellent! You explain things clearly. 👍

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

Hi LP J, I'm so glad you enjoyed the videos. I, too, started out as a crocheter. Once I realized knitting continental style is like crocheting with needles, it changed the game for me! Happy knitting and crocheting! 😀

@AnneSTLMO 3 жыл бұрын

YES!! Thanks so much. I finally have time to work on improving my knitting skills. I've been a Continental style knitter from my teen years when my late grandmother taught me to knit. Now in my own retirement I'm improving my skills and this is just what I was looking for. Feels a little awkward, but after about two or three rows I "get"t it. THANKS !!

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

Yay! Keep me posted on your progress - I want to know how much faster you knit in a few weeks! 😀

@AnneSTLMO 3 жыл бұрын

@@nobleknits Will do. Have sorted out my Continental purling vs Norwegian into something my own more on the Continental side without twisting my fingers out of shape. Now, to practice.

@mekko902 Жыл бұрын

I've always knit continental, and used my thumb to wrap the yarn on a purl. This technique you've demonstrated is great! I was already decently fast, and enjoyed purling, but this makes the experience waaay smoother. I've also noticed on projects that my purls are a little looser than my knits, and I think this might help even out the stitches. Thank you!

@loriluatminot 2 жыл бұрын

I love this video. Your tutorials are the clearest I've seen. Thank you!

@nobleknits 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you so much, Lori! 😀

@carolinecarruthers7415 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I've been struggling with fast purl for a long time, but thanks to this, I think I've got it. 😁

@nobleknits 4 жыл бұрын

That's great news, Caroline! Thanks for letting me know. 😀

@SSaaNNddYY77 4 жыл бұрын

Going to master this! I have no issues doing knitting but you're right, it's harder to purl. Then mixing the two to do ribbing. I'm knitting a sweater coat and working on the ribbing on sleeves. Great practice... thank you! I subscribed!

@TangibleTania 3 жыл бұрын

Ooh..it looks so fluid! I purl Russian style (for years) and I am working on this to see if I can possibly go even faster but my tension is much tighter. I will give it a few more goes. Your video is extremely well done.

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Tania! Your tension will eventually relax as you become comfortable with this technique. 😀

@suzettelawrence5333 2 жыл бұрын

Best continental purling video I have seen so far!!! Thank you

@DonnaFisher-ek3kl 25 күн бұрын

Your videos are very easy to follow. Thank you.

@Edooarda 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! It makes a lot of sense to me! I was struggle with the purl stitch in continental, because I learned the other way, I started to use the Knit stitch in continental method this year, It is so nice to see the work growing faster! Thank you again! Your videos helped me a lot!

@begonarodriguezsevilla8528 2 жыл бұрын

You are so great Nancy!!!!!... Thanks for the continental method videos. Hugs from Spain.

@cherylfahnert6798 10 ай бұрын

Thank you sooooo much. I'm an experienced knitter, but have a pattern for a color work sweater knitted flat. I'm not a continental knitter and have been struggling with the purl side. ( knit side was easy since I have done fairisle before) Anyhow, your analogy of going under water and up made all the difference, it showed me what I was missing in my movements. Sometimes it's the small things that matter most!!! Thanks again.

@cherrierichardson1032 Жыл бұрын

I like the idea that every finger has its job. That clears it up for me.

@ladyt3579 3 жыл бұрын

Another excellent step by step tutorial on continental knitting. Thank you! 👍💖💖

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Lady T! 🥰

@tandwmerrill 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much. Your way of holding the yarn has helped me tremendously with my tension. You video shows the easiest way to purl and knit continental. I have switch from English style to Continental thanks to you.

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

Yay! I'm so glad to hear the videos helped. Pretty soon you'll be speed knitting continental style, watching tv, and not even paying attention to your hands! 🤩

@cheryl9358 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. This really helps in learning continental! Thank you.

@carolbailey5875 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Video is clear and I can do the knit and purl so much better now.

@marammokhtar9410 Жыл бұрын

I watched many videos to learn the continental method . This is the best and the simplest 👌🏽

@kevelthaus3197 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. I stitch continental and have been making my purl stitches backward. I make it up by knitting through my back loop. Lol, I have not purled for a while knitting in the round. I decided tonight I was going to see what I was doing wrong. My finger wrap of the yarn in my left hand was also backward a lot to change, but I am going to practice as I make my swatch for my mittens. Thank you so much!

@nobleknits 4 ай бұрын

I'm so glad you found it helpful! 💕

@jadeashlee9664 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I had been continental purling for a few weeks now and it was so slow and I kept dropping the working yarn and the tension was all off. I think I was trying to grab the yarn like a crochet hook but your method for pushing the yarn down with your finger has sped up my purling like 10 fold! Thank you 👍🏼

@naomilacken152 4 жыл бұрын

This is fantastic, I can't wait to try it! Will use it for my knitted toys. Thanks so much for the videos.Merry Christmas. Naomi

@nobleknits 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Naomi, I'm so glad you found this video helpful. Keep me posted on your progress! 😀

@helencain6981 3 жыл бұрын

Sussed now can continental purl now Brilliant! Thank you.

@esthertaylor165 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to explain so clearly. Very helpful.

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Esther, You're welcome! 😀

@jez3belly 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I happen to be working on a 2x2 rib on magic loop right now, and this has greatly helped with keeping my tension uniform!

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jez3belly, I'm so happy it helped you! 😀

@annekevangorkum 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, such good explanation! One of the best tutorials.

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Anneke! I'm so glad you found the video helpful! 😀

@the_Brainjuice 2 жыл бұрын

It'a all in the wrist! 😉 thank you, great video!

@mariAAAAAA_r 3 жыл бұрын

This is so much better, my finger always cramped after a while purling because I've moved it too much Thank you, you're lovely!

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad it works for you and thanks for your kind words! 🥰

@ejsimms 3 жыл бұрын

You have made it look so easy. I love your videos.

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Emma!

@aliceaburton8307 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for that very nice demonstration. Slow enough so I would catch the direction and technique. I have mastered the continental for knitting but now want to add the purl. It is sooooo much faster.

@mendyelliott9495 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative video! Thank you

@Ksweet2015 3 жыл бұрын

Your, videos are so easy to follow. I just love them!

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Kia, Thank you so much for your kind words - I'm so happy you discovered me! 😀

@beverlysmith1953 2 жыл бұрын

I Love this tutorial you explain and show it so well, I have tried several times to use the Continental method and for some reason I just can't get the hang of it to have my work look decent, I wished that I could it looks so easy watching you do it.

@Annlannd 3 жыл бұрын

This is very well explained and perfectly paced. Definitely helped me learn how to purl! :-)

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Lindsey, I'm so glad to hear it helped you learn to purl! 😀

@Elyse0917 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much I have been having trouble with my fingers going numb and this method for knitting and purling has really helped me

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Elyse0917, I'm so sorry to hear you've had numbing problems. My daughter is an artist and has that problem on occasion when painting for too long. I'm so happy that continental knitting has helped you! 😀

@catelynr5222 2 жыл бұрын

This video is wonderful. It answered every question I had. Thank you!

@nobleknits 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Catelyn, I'm so glad it helped! 🥰

@elizabethallemong6951 4 жыл бұрын

Hello, I learned purling your way from Bronislava Slagle and it took me a while, but I love it now. I cannot purl with pressing the index finger down, like most of knitters do. My tension is a mess. Your way and Bronislava's way are faster and better, al least for me. So glad you teach this style. Thanks!

@nobleknits 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Elizabeth, I'm so glad to hear continental knitting works for you! 😀

@Guilhermesmo 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! My knit stich was already like this, but purling seemed to be a lot harder; Now I can even switch between them easily, thank u so much!

@nobleknits 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Guilherme, I'm so glad you found it helpful! Now you're a continental knitting pro! 😀

@jilljarvis94 2 жыл бұрын

So very helpful. Thank you!’

@terryannsweeney4428 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your expertise!!! I have been knitting several projects with just a garter stitch… for some reason my brain forgot how to purl… thank you!!

@BusyMomma1000 3 жыл бұрын

You are a lifesaver, thank you! So clear and easy to follow. 😅

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Beth, I'm so glad you found it helpful! 😀

@empain_ Жыл бұрын

Oh goodness, I tried all afternoon to get continental purl correctly, my stitches were so tight and difficult to do, I was wrapping the yarn around the wrong side… I can’t wait to try again tomorrow correctly this time! Wonderful video (: thank you very much!

@juliegathman2923 Жыл бұрын

Me too...I've been trying so long my fingers hurt...I feel so clumsy and it's not coming together. But this method looks like it will yield the fastest technique so I will keep trying.

@cavumine 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video! I've been trying to learn and practice continental style for a few weeks, but I still struggle mightily with tension, and holding the yarn in my left (I had surgery on my left hand this past Dec 2019.) Anyway, I'll move along nicely with one stitch, and then when I go to purl, the tension just goes to crap, and everything is so tight, I want to start from scratch! It was so nice to see the small movements, slowed down, in your video.

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Paula, I'm so glad you found the video helpful. Here are a few more suggestions on continental purling. - If you tip your left hand back a little it allows the new stitch to fall over the needle allowing you to catch it easier. - Work on the tips of the needles. After you create the stitch be sure to slide it up on the shaft so the stitch is the correct size. - Practice! That is the best way to improve your purling. Finally, if you don't love continental purling, don't do it. Just stick with the throw method and enjoy the process of knitting. This is a hobby meant to be enjoyed. Even though I present ideas I recommend you try, it doesn't mean that method works for everyone. Whatever you choose, it is the right decision for you!

@SSaaNNddYY77 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful tutorial!!! Put it in my saved knitting file... thank you so very much!!!

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Sandy, Wow! I'm so glad you found me - happy knitting! 😀

@debbieperkins8824 4 жыл бұрын

You make it look so easy. My old way was to weird. Going to try. Thanks so much. Stay safe

@nobleknits 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Debbie, It takes a little while to get the hang of continental knitting and purling but once you do, it's so worth it! 😀

@user-rs9gi6yy8v 7 ай бұрын

I use this method plus a thread in the other hand for fairisle weaving in the back loops. Makes fairisle easy.

@jackiewalsh3869 3 жыл бұрын

Video makes me willing to attempt continental purling again. Thanks

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jackie, I'm so happy to hear that! Keep me posted on your progress. 😀

@shannonoliver5414 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I am going to practice this. 😊

@nobleknits 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Shannon, you're welcome. Keep me posted on your progress! 😀

@BruRac8 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Super helpful, great explanation!!

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Rachel, I'm so happy to hear it was helpful for you! 😀

@rebeccabuck8716 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, I watched the Continental knitting and have tried it. I feel the most important part is the reminder to be patient. I can’t wait to try purling. Thanks

@nobleknits 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Rebecca, I'm glad you are giving it a try! Keep me posted on your purling progress! 😀

@rebeccabuck8716 2 жыл бұрын

@@nobleknits continental knitting practice is coming along great. I’ll try to send a picture. I learned the other knitting method a few years ago, but this one is much more comfortable. Thanks

@hopefulheritage 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you so much ❤️🙏

@nobleknits 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Hope! I'm glad to know you enjoyed it - happy knitting 😀

@valkelly9318 2 жыл бұрын

Great instructional video

@nobleknits 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Val, I'm so glad you enjoyed it! 😀

@JD-hy2pg Жыл бұрын

👏Excellent!

@vaishalinatkule8263 4 жыл бұрын

Very well explained.....

@KimSincox 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@AmyWitschger 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this wonderful instructional video! I have watched so many videos trying to get the continental style purl stitch down, but I wasn't able to until I watched this. The way you described it and showed it was perfect! You have changed my knitting life!! Thank you!! ♥️🧶

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Amy, YAY! I'm so happy I could help! 😀

@sandraharling8216 3 жыл бұрын

thank you. I have watched both of your videos and am working on being successful using this method. You explained it really well. I am a very visual learner and watching your hands really helped.

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Sandra, I'm so glad you found the videos helpful. ❤️

@sandraharling8216 3 жыл бұрын

@@nobleknits I am really loving this method. I decided the best way to practice is to knit a scarf and I am noticing the more constant tension and I'm getting faster with every row. I have finally gotten the hang of keeping the tension of the yarn. I have come back to watch the videos many times while learning. Thank you so much for your excellent videos.

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

@@sandraharling8216 That's great news! You're officially a continental knitter! 😀

@aggiemakes 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!!😊

@nobleknits 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Aggie, I'm glad you found it helpful! 😀

@brassrocket 3 жыл бұрын

This really helped, thanks

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear! 😀

@emilywest1116 2 жыл бұрын

I've said this before, and I'll say this again: continental knitting is easier on crocheters (or for people who learned to knit first and want to learn how to crochet)! I learned to crochet first, and I find continental knitting a lot easier than English knitting, because I'm so used to tensioning yarn in the left hand! Thanks for the video. I've got the knit stitch down, and I'm practicing the purl stitch.

@kimblot 3 жыл бұрын

This is the way I’ve always purled as well!! I didn’t even know some knitters drop their index finger until I started watching KZfaq videos. This way is much more efficient!

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Kimblot! 🥳

@lovethelordjesuspraisethel3286 3 жыл бұрын

I just watched your continental purling IS so much easier than I have seen and used. THANKS ALOT.. I Don't have to use my finger or thumb to move the yarn down

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you found it helpful! 😀

@lovethelordjesuspraisethel3286 3 жыл бұрын

Very Much So..THANKS!..🤟🙏💞

@balgrantango460 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for this great tutorial. Is it the same thing if I pass the yarn under the purl stitch rather than over it?

@flowergirl3438 2 жыл бұрын

You make it look so easy. I may just give knitting a try. Do you have any suggestions for a first knitting project?

@kamekame3302 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I am a beginner and It really helped me. I started to crochet first so since I am holding my yarn in my left hand and doing all the work with my right it feels and is easier.

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

Hi KameKame, I'm so happy to hear you found the video helpful. I am also a crocheter first, so when I discovered continental style, it was like crocheting with knitting needles! I'm sure you'll see your knitting skills really soar now. 😀

@kamekame3302 3 жыл бұрын

@serendipidus1 yes true! We are hurting nobody in the process! Finally

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

@serendipidus1 LOL

@winterlvzz 4 жыл бұрын

thank you so much

@doreenpowers7125 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! It’s amazes me that I can watch one video about a concept, feel fuzzy about it, then have a different teacher make it all very clear! I appreciate your approach. You made me feel confident about purling, though I still have lots of practice to make it mine.

@chloegrl1366 6 ай бұрын

I'm a newbie that hasn't needed in over 10 years do you have a video on how to cast on using circular needles? Love how you hold the yarn gotta relearn this way!!!

@handley2645mh Жыл бұрын

I wanted to see if I could learn continental knitting and it appears that I am already doing. BTW I am a left hander but knit right handed. I also crocheted long before I learned how to knit, so holding my yarn that way is natural for me.

@asles7125 3 жыл бұрын

OOH MY GOD! THANKSSS

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, As Sa! 😀

@janicemacdougall1844 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for this wonderful video but I am struggling with one section in particular; when I wrap the yarn around my right needle in the front and about to take it to the back the wrapped yarn falls off. Do you have any suggestions? thank you :)

@miafoy6507 3 жыл бұрын

You are a peach. Finally I got purls.

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mia, YAY! I'm so happy for you! 🥳

@nattcattt Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this, it made me realize my stitches are just way too tight which was making purling hell. I’m still not great at it but it’s good to know what’s causing the problem

@masuganut2082 4 жыл бұрын

So I’m confused. Not by you but I’ve noticed something... I watched a video about “combination continental knitting” So essentially she was like with knitting you wrap the yarn counter clockwise and when you purl it’s the opposite, you knit clockwise That’s how I naturally knit but I’m noticing if I work in the round doing knits then my knitting looks different, neater and flatter Please can you help me? Thank you

@mallory1304 2 жыл бұрын

This is fascinating! I’ve been a continental knitter for years (self taught) and decided to try to learn English knitting, finally, which made me wonder if the way I knit and purl is the normal way for continental. Turns out I purl very differently from you! To have space to wrap the stitch, instead of bringing the right needle up like you, I bring it forward and a bit down, which makes me have to bend my index finger forward and down to wrap the yarn. So every purl stitch has a finger bend, where knit stitches are just a little wrist flick. I’m going to try it your way for a while and see if I like it! I also don’t move my finger to bring the yarn forward to purl, I move the right needle up and forward a bit as I’m sliding off the knit stitch and the yarn is in place for purling. It’s so strange analyzing my own movements like this. Sorry for the ramble, just intrigued :)

@nobleknits 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mallory, I agree! I love hearing and seeing others' methods 😀Thanks for sharing yours!

@Vivypips 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video thank-you! Question though: the edges look all knotted, and my pattern says I need to pick up the edge stitches and their pictures look all nice pretty, not knotted. Are they doing something different? Or am I doing something wrong? If I slip the first stitch then there isn't enough stitches to pick up.

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Liz, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. It's hard to say what's going on with your edge stitches without seeing a photo. If you want to post a picture, you can do so in our private Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/nobleknits Oftentimes, unsightly edges are due to a tension problem. By simply slipping the first stitch of every row, it will clean up those edges. You will still be able to pick up stitches when you slip the first stitch. In addition, it makes for a much cleaner and easier picking up of the edge stitches when you slip the first stitch of each row. I hope all of that makes sense!

@lovethelordjesuspraisethel3286 3 жыл бұрын

You have showed me the PERFECT WAY TO CONTINENTAL PURL!! I have arthritis in both thumbs down into the fatty part below.Times it hurts so badly.. continental makes it easier. The flowing of the way its done.. NOW I WILL FALLOW AGONG .Do a whole small ball of yarn ONLY PURLING..YOUR WAY..I Can't .CAN NOT THANK YOU ENOUGH.. WOW... I will let you know when it comes naturally and the pain eases up.. Also. Do you OR anyone know of compression gloves that REALLY WORK.. That I can wear while knitting?? Big HUGE HUGS to you.. I WLL BE SHARING!!!🙏🙏🙏🤟💕❣

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy to hear that continental knitting helps ease the pain and allows you to knit. 😀

@lovethelordjesuspraisethel3286 3 жыл бұрын

@@nobleknits You Are Sooo KIND!!! I am working along with you.. I can also, Relax my shoulder's being tense.. It helps In so MANY areas.. 😁💕🤟🙏❣

@YS-rh2si 2 жыл бұрын

Thx! It helps me a lot! Can I ask you something? I get this old vintage pattern but I REALLY don’t understand it. It’s written in english but still. I live in Germany so the ladies around me only speak german. No one can help me with this pattern 😭😭

@nobleknits 2 жыл бұрын

Is it the pattern construction or the abbreviations that you're having trouble with?

@nicolasmith1460 2 жыл бұрын

Looking at your stitches they do look loose and of low tension. Well compared to English anyway. Is that just you taking time to teach or is that how it works out. I can do both but because I started English with good control over the yarn I tend to be tighter than you with the continental. It’s like I do a half way method! But I’m happy with it. I guess you get quick at what you know. I like English if speed isn’t important. I think English is better for a beginner too. Less likely to lose stitches or pick up the wrong yarn. But continental is definitely better for speed. I would do English for complicated patterns. Continental for easy ones or once I’ve got the pattern in my head! Great to have choices. Thank you for the video.

@brownsugardelima 2 жыл бұрын

That’s exactly how I have purl all my life but I have a dislocated left wrist ( not from knitting) so I have to avoid turning my wrist. Now I flick the working yarn in front… keeps my wrist aligned.

@connieengelbert1601 Жыл бұрын

What is continental Knitting ssk

@bumblesby Жыл бұрын

I usually do a norwegian purl but I want to do this since it seems faster. I think I am doing it correctly, but my loops are twisted the wrong way when I go to knit the next row. I can't figure out what I am doing wrong.

@bumblesby Жыл бұрын

I think I see what's happening. You are wrapping the yarn clockwise from 9 o'clock to 3 o'clock. At least that's what I am observing. hmmmmm

@cristinalattuada5322 2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t knit any other way but I do enter the needle a bit different and it’s even faster.

@marshafleming4165 3 жыл бұрын

on my practice swatch I found some stitches seated backwards with the legs backwards. If I were knitting I would knit into the back leg and it would have made a perfectly good knit stitch. My question is how can I purl a stitch without first reseating the legs?

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Marsha, You're going to purl through the back leg as well to turn the stitch the proper direction. Give it a try and keep me posted! 😀

@marshafleming4165 3 жыл бұрын

so is that where you reach behind with the needle and come thru the hole toward yourself wrapping the yarn and back out?

@nobleknits 3 жыл бұрын

@@marshafleming4165 Yes! 😀