Is there a good reason why if I’m knitting flat, I can’t knit continental and then turn and purl the WS English style? Will this mess anything up? Also I’d love any tips anyone wants to share.
I’ve been knitting for a little over a year now (yay Covid) and I can make knit stitches like a boss. I’m pretty fast with them and I can do them without even looking which makes watching tv kind of nice. But I can not for the life of me get any better at purling. I have to look at them each time and I’m comparably pretty slow at them. Are there any tricks or techniques for purling faster?
Fwiw I’m fine with learning a new way of holding my needles even if it slows me down for now. It’s fun learning new techniques. Right now I’m a flicker (I think that’s what it’s called, at least)
As the title says, i'm a beginner in knitting and struggling horribly with the seed stitch. It is supposed to be used for a border around a capelet "Outlander-style" that i want to make. I've already undone the few rows of seed stitch i managed to knit five times and i'm getting frustrated and discouraged. Any suggestion/ideas will be greatly appreciated.
I cannot seem to get the concept of the purl stitch for the life of me! I’m currently just working in garter stitch 😂😩
Hi Ya'll! This Stitch of the Week is all about creating that ribbed look. It's not as stretchy as a traditional crochet ribbed pattern would be. This pattern is great for the cuff of a sleeve or brim of a hat. This could also make a neat border or square in a sample blanket.
Summary:
This stitch pattern is made up of a pattern of alternating Tunisian Knit Stitches and Tunisian Purl Stitches. If you need a quick tutorial of those individual stitches please refer to Stitch of the Weeks #2 and #3.
Alternating between Knit and Purl Stitches will give you the ribbed look. Chose your pattern and create a foundation row based on the number of stitches in your pattern. I did a 2 Knit/ 2 Purl pattern so I did multiples of 4. I started off by chaining 40. The "bump up" row needs at least 2 knit stitches to make the raised look. The Purl Stitches create the valley portion
Video:
Nana's Crafty Home tutorial on Tonya Bush's YouTube channel . Their pattern was one Purl stitch to two Knit stitches, she chained using a multiple of 3. For my samples I chose to do a 2 Purl - 2 Knit pattern (multiple of 4)
Curl Factor:
Moderate level, blocking will need to be done.
Instruction:
- Build a basic foundation row in the multiples needed to create your pattern.
- In your first forward pass, start with a Purl Stitch in the stitch next to your hook. Bring your yarn forward, in front of your hook. Before you pull up the loop, yarn over and slip your hook behind the front bar. Pull up a loop.
- In the third stitch, do a knit stitch. Slip your hook between the forward and back bars, pull up a loop.
- In your fourth stitch repeat a knit stitch.
- In the fifth stitch you will make a Purl stitch, starting your pattern all over again.
- When you get to the end of your forward pass, slip your hook under both bars of the last stitch. (looks like a V on the side of your row) pull up a loop and chain one by yarning over and pulling through one loop. Then yarn over and pull through 2 loops, Continue the return pass by pulling through 2 loops until you get through to the end.
- In the second forward pass, perform the same stitch that you started with in the first forward pass. In this case, start with one Purl stitch followed by 2 Knit stitches.
Sample swatches (2 Purl--2Knit)
[Tunisian Ribbed Stitch FRONT](https://preview.redd.it/irmuwxt3bz171.jpg?width=3441&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1f77aa2ed4dcca2f6278c9d5
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I know you’ve all heard it at least once before.. “purling sucks.”
Whether you’ve heard it or shared this sentiment, does ANYONE have any advice on how to make it a better experience?
For context, I have very small hands and knit Continental style.
When purling regularly, since my hands are small, I get finger fatigue trying to hold it all and moving my index finger.
Enter Norwegian Style. This is my go to style now and it’s really helped with tension issues as well as fatigue BUT it takes longer to do. In the grand scheme of things, it’s still manageable since I’ve gotten quite good at it, but still purling regularly is much faster.
I’m making a cardigan right now that’s seamed together in the end and man.. I’m feeling it - the hatred for purls, coursing through my veins.
A few purls a row? No problem. 100 purls in a row? Please spare me knitting gods for I am unworthy of your holy hobby.
I’m starting to get why people would rather just knit in the round and do something scary like steeking.
Unfortunately, I can’t do that with this cardigan as it’s in bubble stitch and made of acrylic.
I’ve tried purling English style and that’s okay but I hate having to switch my hands since I knit Continental. I’ve tried Yay for Yarn’s way, where she knit Continental but uses her thumb to flick the yarn instead of moving her index but since my hands are so small, it’s hard to hold the needles this way.
I’ve tried ditching my index finger altogether and tensioning around my thumb but it just feels clunky.
I’ve seen the Eastern method but it’s a bit finicky.
Are there any other methods out there? I just can’t seem to get a hang of it.
Thanks!
I wanted to share this free sewing pattern because it's the cutest thing I've ever seen. Brb making this hat/bonnet for all my friends with babies.
https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2014/04/08/corinnes-thread-baby-sunbonnet/
>Because they don’t stay babies forever, our free Baby Sunbonnet pattern is available in sizes 0–24 months. So, no matter if your little one is big enough to toddle around this spring or is still just snuggled in your arms, she’ll look good doing it. Oh, and the sun will be out of her eyes too. – Corinne
Would be perfect for
- Picnics 🍓
- Renaissance faires 🐉
- The beach 🏖️
- Gardening 🌱
- Everything, honestly
This pattern was previously shared in this sub in Feb 2020! Check out that post with tons of baby clothes patterns 😍
https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2021/05/14/summer-romper-for-kids-in-spectrum-cotton/
Thought this was pretty cute 🥰
The actual pattern and instructions are here
Happy sewing! 🧵
Hello! Does anyone have any good resources on how to improve the tension on a knit stitch followed by a purl stitch? I was able to find some videos online, but none of them were for knitting in the round. Also, I'm already a tight knitter, so pulling on the working yarn hasn't helped at all 😅. I tried the trick of wrapping the yarn clockwise around the needle on the knit stitch prior to the purl, but I have no idea what to do with the stitch once I come back to it in the next round. Thank you all!
I’m having trouble finding resources for how to seam a long-tail cast on to a purl cast-off. Everything is either knit or garter. Any suggestions?
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