I am a continental knitter. It works out great because i am comfortable knitting English, but I can not purl English to save my life. So when I have done corrugated ribbing, I purl continental and knit English. I learned to crochet as a child. As a result, continental knitting came more naturally to me. I am obsessed with watching proficient English knitters though. It is so soothing and mesmerizing to watch. Flicking, and Irish cottage style or lever knitting. I would like to be competent enough at both to avoid muscle fatigue.
I love your videos! You are so honest and genuine. I was an English knitter... and I got bored during the lockdowns... so I taught myself to continental knit. I am You Tube certified! 😂 I also learned to combination knit. I know... pretty exciting stuff. Ha ha...
I hold my yarn in my left hand . I hated doing purls , I would do it like you did my pinching the yarn and wrap. Then I found the answer, Norwegian knitting. It was hard at first but once I got it I loved doing purls . I can hold the yarn in my right hand but it is very hard for me . Took me a while to get it . If you want to learn Norwegian knitting check out Arne and Carlos . Yes I had to slow it down to get it but it didn’t take but a couple of try’s and it was like magic. And Arne can fly when he knits , but he does slow done to show us how .
Thank you for this video…have a sweater with this type of ribbing…omg…tried many times to get this rib to look right….after tearing it all out for the 4th time, I found this video 😅
I just found your channel & subscribed right away. I love your personality and I’m so happy you don’t ummmm & ahhhh through every sentence. I’m looking forward to watch8mg more videos.
I’m going to have a go at this lovely sweater although I’m quite nervous about it! I know your tutorials and encouragement will be so very helpful! Love your colours! I’m using some from stash which I think will work OK. Thanks Jana!
Looks like this project will be on hold for me for a bit…I made my swathes (got gauge with recommended needle size) and I’ve knit the 12 rows of corrugated rib plus a few rows of body but the yarn I got is leaving raw spots on my hands. The yarn is scratchy and hard and I don’t think there will be any skin left on my hands if I try to finish this sweater using it. I’ve ordered some softer yarn (main color) & I’m hoping to use all the Purl Together kit contrasting colors (they seem to be slightly softer than the main color of Charcoal)…then I’ll start all over again 😞
That's how I cast on, too! It's how I was taught when I first learned to knit when I was 7, and I've never met anyone else who does it that way. And that was a lonnnng time ago.
Yes, that's how I also learned to cast on when I was 4 or 5. And I still do it that way for a long tail cast on. I learned from my aunt who was born in 1907. She learned to knit as a child knitting bandages for World War One.
I'm just starting my corrugated ribbing but when I start the second color and purl into the purl below, I get a purl bump of the second color. It's not too obvious but I'm not sure if that's right. Or is my color choice too different and I should choose another color. I have turquoise next to amethyst.
You are doing it correctly. Your color choice is certainly personal preference, but I choose to put the turquoise at the end of the sequence. I have listed the order in which I chose to use the colors in the Notes section of my Ravelry project page. www.ravelry.com/projects/JanaKnitsalot/ripples
Wool is very different than other animal fur. It also may depend upon the breed? As for substitutions, I’d look for maybe a bamboo blend? I have not worked with that though, so I’m not I’d also seek suggestions at your local yarn store where you can touch and feel their options.
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I am a continental knitter. It works out great because i am comfortable knitting English, but I can not purl English to save my life. So when I have done corrugated ribbing, I purl continental and knit English. I learned to crochet as a child. As a result, continental knitting came more naturally to me. I am obsessed with watching proficient English knitters though. It is so soothing and mesmerizing to watch. Flicking, and Irish cottage style or lever knitting. I would like to be competent enough at both to avoid muscle fatigue.
I love your videos! You are so honest and genuine. I was an English knitter... and I got bored during the lockdowns... so I taught myself to continental knit. I am You Tube certified! 😂 I also learned to combination knit. I know... pretty exciting stuff. Ha ha...
Wonderful!
I FINALLY understand how to tuck the carrying yarn! The idea being to get it over the working yarn. Thanks so much💜
Wonderful!
I hold my yarn in my left hand . I hated doing purls , I would do it like you did my pinching the yarn and wrap. Then I found the answer, Norwegian knitting. It was hard at first but once I got it I loved doing purls . I can hold the yarn in my right hand but it is very hard for me . Took me a while to get it . If you want to learn Norwegian knitting check out Arne and Carlos . Yes I had to slow it down to get it but it didn’t take but a couple of try’s and it was like magic. And Arne can fly when he knits , but he does slow done to show us how .
First time here and loved your video and instructions. Thank you very much.
Beautiful!
Thank you for this video…have a sweater with this type of ribbing…omg…tried many times to get this rib to look right….after tearing it all out for the 4th time, I found this video 😅
I just found your channel & subscribed right away. I love your personality and I’m so happy you don’t ummmm & ahhhh through every sentence. I’m looking forward to watch8mg more videos.
Thank you so much!!
I’m going to have a go at this lovely sweater although I’m quite nervous about it! I know your tutorials and encouragement will be so very helpful! Love your colours! I’m using some from stash which I think will work OK. Thanks Jana!
Great video, some really good tips there for keeping new ends secure.
Can't wait to see how the sweater goes.
Love your colours. Appreciate the tips and tutorial. Looking forward to knitting along.
Looks like this project will be on hold for me for a bit…I made my swathes (got gauge with recommended needle size) and I’ve knit the 12 rows of corrugated rib plus a few rows of body but the yarn I got is leaving raw spots on my hands. The yarn is scratchy and hard and I don’t think there will be any skin left on my hands if I try to finish this sweater using it. I’ve ordered some softer yarn (main color) & I’m hoping to use all the Purl Together kit contrasting colors (they seem to be slightly softer than the main color of Charcoal)…then I’ll start all over again 😞
Great colours 🇬🇧
Oh how beautiful!!
BEAUTIFUL
Brilliant tutorial! Thank you so much!
That's how I cast on, too! It's how I was taught when I first learned to knit when I was 7, and I've never met anyone else who does it that way. And that was a lonnnng time ago.
Yes, that's how I also learned to cast on when I was 4 or 5. And I still do it that way for a long tail cast on. I learned from my aunt who was born in 1907. She learned to knit as a child knitting bandages for World War One.
It looks great !
What is a yarn posy? Love the cheat for long tail cast on .
Great tips
Thanks
Thank you so very much very helpful and understanding for beginners 💯❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thanks so much!
i love your videos i’m going to try the afghan squares you made. I got the pattern ❤
Wonderful!
Thank you. this is a great video, very helpful :)
Glad it was helpful!
Awesome ❤
If anyone is wondering, I used a 30” cord for the large size.
Beautiful ribbing!
Thank you! 😊
oooo i love that!
Norwegian purling might be useful for the contrasting color.
I'm just starting my corrugated ribbing but when I start the second color and purl into the purl below, I get a purl bump of the second color. It's not too obvious but I'm not sure if that's right. Or is my color choice too different and I should choose another color. I have turquoise next to amethyst.
You are doing it correctly. Your color choice is certainly personal preference, but I choose to put the turquoise at the end of the sequence. I have listed the order in which I chose to use the colors in the Notes section of my Ravelry project page.
www.ravelry.com/projects/JanaKnitsalot/ripples
I'm allergic to animal fur. Any suggestions on what yarn to use for this one?
Wool is very different than other animal fur. It also may depend upon the breed?
As for substitutions, I’d look for maybe a bamboo blend? I have not worked with that though, so I’m not I’d also seek suggestions at your local yarn store where you can touch and feel their options.
What does KAL mean?
Knit Along