The Unforgettable Kitchener Stitch

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If you have trouble remembering the Kitchener stitch when grafting (should I work the first stitch knitwise or purlwise before dropping it off the needle?), here's a different way to think about the process.
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Introduction - 0:00
Kitchener Stitch - 1:19
Final Notes - 7:26
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Pattern: Ready, Set, Go Socks - shop.thechillydog.com/product...
Yarn: Zitron Trekking Sport
Needles: skacel by addi Rocket2 [Squared]
Notions: Knitter's Pride Wool Needle
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@chrbek 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Understanding that you need to ‘knit off’ from the knit side and ‘purl off’ from the purl is a game changer!

@catherinewallace1175 5 ай бұрын

Oh good heavens, what a delight to see a real teacher explaining how to think about what I'm doing. Thank you.

@fazzybear3 Ай бұрын

Exactly!

@SuperJustJudy Жыл бұрын

Skipping the "set up" stitches changed the look of my finished socks! Thank you!!!

@linzjan4276 2 жыл бұрын

You need a medal.this is the simplest and clearest process, including the omission of set up stitches. I don’t know why it hasn’t been promoted more but it Definetely deserves to be

@PaulineLaw Жыл бұрын

At last! A simple way of remembering Kitchener stitch. Thank you!!

@lynnwebster6251 2 жыл бұрын

Best Kitchener sock toe tutorial I've ever seen. Thank you!

@rochellehancock8120 10 ай бұрын

Finally! A video with a technique I can remember! Thank you so much!

@marymcnay7335 8 ай бұрын

The most clear and complete instruction for the kitchener stitch I've seen. Thank you!

@jensmall4080 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Decades of knitting and I can never remember this, now I will! Great technique!

@haunted_poptart Жыл бұрын

I started with a different tutorial and got an gnarly looking scarred mess. I used your tutorial next and got a great result. I was yelling “I did it!!” Thank you. 😊

@hejfabienne Жыл бұрын

Oh my god, I watched so many explanations and thought: "I do not think anything will get me to remember this or even understand what I am doing". But you did! Thank you so much.

@helennorris1888 3 жыл бұрын

Much easier than other videos I've watched. Thank you.

@evelynkompier349 3 жыл бұрын

With your video and exceptionally clear instructions, the kitchener stitch is truly unforgettable! Thank you!

@francineleblanc1993 3 жыл бұрын

This is the clearest explanation I’ve seen for this stitch. Thank you!

@jem30six 3 жыл бұрын

yeah i agree!

@almam.6880 2 жыл бұрын

It is :D

@caroles1986 2 жыл бұрын

thank-you, now I've got the Kitchener stitch. it was the knit and purl sides of the work that did it for me.

@SAKnitter 2 жыл бұрын

The best Kitchener tutorial ever!!!

@shirley6074 3 жыл бұрын

You are a wonderful teacher. I will remember this forever. You really made it easy to understand. Have watched many tutorials and was always left where I started, not knowing how the stich is worked. Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

@jeanwalters1485 Жыл бұрын

Having watched other complicated videos of this stitch and been utterly confused and my knitting in knots, thankfully I found this clear, simple explanation and my first sock is at last completed. Thank you.

@vjhamilton4043 3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely understand and can execute this technique without fear! Your structural explanation is the clearest I've ever heard.

@DearEdnaShop 3 жыл бұрын

This is fantastic! Thank you! I found it especially helpful to be able to figure out where I am when I inevitably lose track. Yarn in front, move to the back. So many tutorials just tell you to focus and don't stop!

@annh.8290 3 жыл бұрын

This has made something I have found so confusing a lot more clear, thank you so much!

@debbielee2621 Жыл бұрын

I've watched a couple different videos of the same stitch. This is the only one that made sense. Thank you!

@yaycarter Жыл бұрын

This is the best explanation I have ever seen. It makes this frustrating stitch easy! Thank you so much!

@miquellutterbeck6531 4 күн бұрын

Omg!!!! Thank you so much. It was a breeze and your teaching was top notch. Thank you. ❤

@krisforsythlawson2798 10 ай бұрын

You are amazing! I have watched five other videos from teachers I can typically follow, but only your video really made me understand this stitch. Thank you!

@LisaCohen 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!!! I've been confused by this technique for *years*. Now I finally understand it.

@vicki1141 2 жыл бұрын

Finally a method that eliminates the dog ears !!! I though I was doing something wrong when following other tutorials that claim to "Eliminate the dog ear" !.... All along I was thinking it seems to be the set up stitches that are creating the problem. WOW !!!! thanks for setting me on the right track. The mitten I just crafted is so tidy!!! AMEN !

@annekelly6354 3 жыл бұрын

Finally I can actually understand the kitchener stitch,,, thanks so much

@rebeccagoetz3232 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been knitting for over 60 years and this is the first time I didn’t have a knot of fear in my stomach doing the Kitchener stitch! Terrific explanation and tutorial!

@audreyabbott7806 Жыл бұрын

Oh my what a game changer! Neat, tidy, and soooooo much easier to remember. Thank you!

@madelineg.5016 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for clarifying the Kitchener Stitch! I always learn from your tutorials and like the way you teach.

@smallbusinessmarketerfreel4885 2 жыл бұрын

I have watched plenty of videos on the steps and you're the only one that helped me remember it. Thank you thank you so much for taking the time to do this thank you

@Barons.knitting Жыл бұрын

I have watched so many videos trying to get this stitch down and yours was finally the one that sunk in. Thank you 😊 💓

@marjoriemassie7711 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you thank you the penny has finally dropped your directions we’re great have been trying to master this for years and finally it looks right

@jilljarvis94 3 жыл бұрын

You’re video has been the most helpful of all Kitchener tutorials! Thank you!

@morgborg314 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! This was the first explanation of this stitch I've seen that actually helped me learn it.

@debjewett7279 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely the best tutorial on the Kitchener Stitch! Thank you!

@lynndifer4163 3 жыл бұрын

this instantaneously made me memorize the kitchener stitch for the first time. what a handy trick! thanks for the video

@lindawilliams5440 7 ай бұрын

This was amazing! I was actually able to stop in the middle and know where to start again! Thanks very much!

@lauriemoore3038 3 жыл бұрын

Best description and instruction for Kitchener Stitch. Thankyou xx

@cocosiz Жыл бұрын

WOW!! i cannot thank you enough , your video was the clearest and easiest for me to understand how to do the kitchener stitch! you are a lifesaver! i will save and share this always

@heathermartin2514 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. Have just finished my first sock. So proud of myself, all down to you! X

@Tricia123B 3 жыл бұрын

🏅BLUE RIBBON AWARD 🏅 Wow this thorough explanation is the bomb 🔥 Truely life changing for this New Knitter Thnak you thank you

@dianelowen1015 2 жыл бұрын

Very good tutorial. Better explanation and easier to follow than the first one I looked at. Thank you

@SilverBrumby165 3 ай бұрын

Perfect - this is my goto video for grafting socks, and makes it much easier and neater than the Finchley I think. Thank you.

@terrikaufman9403 Жыл бұрын

Best Kitchener Stitch video ever!!!

@KnittingsAndSewings 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness, the is truly the easiest way to remember! It makes so much sense. Thank you for this video. I love it!

@elissaschoening8621 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! It's the best description, explanation, and demonstration of this that I have found.

@madmountainmike2 2 жыл бұрын

What a lovely lesson. I don’t understand why it’s never been explained this way before,,

@KaraRosenberg-kn6od 4 ай бұрын

You always explain things clearly and thoroughly. thank you so much. I love your videos.

@mcdeveney 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best explanations I’ve seen.

@woollyprimate 2 жыл бұрын

This was fantastic! I will totally be able to kitchener without looking at the directions from now on. I especially like the eliminating of the set up row.

@lindadaley7469 3 жыл бұрын

This is the best explanation for the kitchener stitch that I have ever come across! Thank You!

@turtlerose7384 Жыл бұрын

I realise you posted this video 2 years ago and may never see this note of gratitude but thank you so much! I have struggled so much with this bind off to the point I quit even trying patterns if it was noted you had to Kitchener anything. Looks like I have a few projects I can go back to and make or finish. Thank you again!!!

@nejmehbarbar 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for putting this technique up on KZfaq. I am a beginner knitter and I have learnt several new things this year 2023. That’s including knitting a pair of socks for the first time

@nanastevens4094 Жыл бұрын

Best explanation ever. Followed along and my sock toe looks great! Now I get it. THANK YOU

@Tami8161 Жыл бұрын

What a great video! Thank you for making something so complicated VERY easy to comprehend!

@brendahampton9800 7 ай бұрын

Easiest method I've ever come across. Thank you so much!

@adamm.p.299 2 жыл бұрын

I've seen many Kitchener stitch videos and this is by far my favourite method, with the best results. Thank you very much, I will never dread grafting again!

@moonbowartshandknits 2 жыл бұрын

Best video on this stitch!! Thank you for clarity and simplicity!

@dinamariadupreez9287 2 ай бұрын

You are absolutely fantastic! Best ever after many seen and also live illustration. Big hug and thank you ❤ Happy knitting❤❤❤

@hiitehinen Жыл бұрын

Well that was intuitive! I tried and failed like 8 times using another tutorial, decided the fault was the tutorial's, not mine, and succeeded first go using your video. Never even needed to pause it! Thank you!

@turtleburger 3 жыл бұрын

By far the best demonstration I’ve seen. I actually understand this. Thank you!

@jeribianca9013 3 жыл бұрын

50+ pairs of 🧦 later (heel to toe) and it I think kirchner finally clicked! Visual aid perhaps 🤔 Thank you so much, love your quick tips 👍👍

@suzannesigler8319 3 жыл бұрын

This is the best video I have come across about Kitchener. Thank you!

@suzanneb1894 3 жыл бұрын

An excellent demonstration. Very clear & concise. Many thanks.

@enerime 2 жыл бұрын

This was the best explanation I've seen. Thank you for making my work seem less Frankenstein-ish. =)

@deemoye668 3 жыл бұрын

Love all your videos. I’ve been avoiding Kitchener, but feel I can tackle it now. Thank you!

@thechillydog 3 жыл бұрын

You can do it! It's really a beautiful and handy process.

@namcyrunels9163 3 жыл бұрын

I agree that this is the best demo for this stitch. So easy to follow! Thank you 😊!

@gaildawkins9508 3 жыл бұрын

Best instructions yet. 👍🏾

@mirandamoen6169 Жыл бұрын

Seriously amazing! I had watched a different video for a Kitchener bind off and my brain hurt. This one is so simple! Thanks!

@cheryllalonde9398 3 жыл бұрын

So clear and with great memory tricks to keep it right all the way across! Thanks so much!!

@Dulceknits Жыл бұрын

Wow 🤩 this is the best tutorial to be able to understand and master this method of binding off. I am definitely going to try again

@stitchinfanatic 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ellen. You are a rockstar 😉

@heritagehamster1345 8 ай бұрын

Excellent instructions. You demystified kitchener stitch for me.

@lindalangeheine5787 6 ай бұрын

I’ve done this stitch often, using videos as a reminder. The way you teach is so clean and elegant - my go-to instruction video from now on. Thank you!

@okej3619 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! I've had such a hard time with this stitch, finally getting the hang of it!

@monawize1 Жыл бұрын

Excellent explanation!!! Thank you! I agree with the last commenter re knit side, purl side really helps to make sense and remember things easily!🤗

@eastbay4750 2 жыл бұрын

Best tutorial I have seen because this stitch has really confused me. Can’t wait to try it! THANK YOU SO MUCH!😍

@carolinw.7351 Жыл бұрын

great instructions, thank you! I always come back to this tutorial when I finish a sock 🙂

@sandramillar9067 9 ай бұрын

Wow!!! Thank you!!! This is THE BEST WAY AND THE BEST TUTORIAL on all Kitchener stitch tutorials. I really like not having the set up stitches. Thank you for explaining the steps SO well. ❤😊🤗

@freakazoid985 2 жыл бұрын

So much clearer than other kitchener tutorials! so much easier to understand

@elizabethtrimble6853 3 жыл бұрын

What a great tutorial! Much less confusing doing it your way. Thank you!!!

@mariannecosgrove4641 Жыл бұрын

This was great. I’ve done Kitchener in the past but always forget the process. Not any more!!

@ruthcline5465 2 жыл бұрын

Love this tutorial!! It’s the easiest way to remember this clean looking graft. I’m not going to forget it 👍

@angelasmith7308 Жыл бұрын

Pure brilliance…thank you.

@annellewilliams263 Жыл бұрын

By far the best Kitchener stitch video I've found. Thank you.

@catherinekhalili4412 2 жыл бұрын

Easiest Kitchner I’ve done. Makes sense! Thanks!

@PG-wz7by Жыл бұрын

You're an effective teacher and give directions for the kitchner stitch in a easy to remember way. Ditto with your tubular cast-on video. Thanks!

@juleseast3003 Жыл бұрын

That was so easy to remember. I’ve always done toe down socks because I was rubbish at the Kitchener stitch but when I finish off at the cuff my cuff wasn’t as tight as I would like. I’m going to give it a try

@sarahadams6881 7 ай бұрын

Your video has just helped me complete the Kitchener stitch toe without having to keep pausing and rewinding back! AND it’s the neatest toe I’ve grafted! Thank you so much. ❤