Yeah I can't seem to get it through my dad's head that I CROCHET not KNIT. When someone sees my crocheted animals and they say "wow did you knit that?" I just die inside. But I politely correct them but sometimes I just want to say "NO IT IS CROCHETING VERY DIFFERNT" lol
@@Celia-jk9zs no actually same and my mom crochets too but my dad always is telling me to "put down my knitting" or "stop knitting" and when i ask to go buy yarn hes like so what project are you knitting? ugh
I get that all the time too! I reply with "I'm crocheting a" whatever project I'm crocheting. Then they're like oh what's the difference and I tell them crochet has one hook while knitting has two needles
As a fellow life long crocheter who learned to knit 7 months ago: learn continental knitting asap. It’s a way of holding the yarn that’s waaaaay more like crochet with the yarn on the left hand at all times. Also the crochet cast on is my go-to. It’s stretchy, it’s smooth, I can do it lightning speed with more accuracy than any other traditional knit cast on. Apply what you know of crochet to knitting construction. Working in the round is way nicer in the beginning since it’s all knit stitches 😅.
I came here to say this. As a lifelong crocheter, continental style knitting was the only was I comfortably picked up knitting. I wish someone had suggested it before my months of trying to learn the English way.
My biggest tip - learn how to unpick very early on. I knew how to knit but I didn't know how to fix mistakes so I would knit for ages, make a mistake, then have to pull the entire thing out and start again, which was very disheartening, so I never went very far with it. Then the internet happened, (yes, I'm old), and a nice lady on TH-cam showed me how to unpick and fix my mistakes and that's when I turned into an actual knitter and can now make anything. So yeah - learn how to fix the mistakes straight away and you will progress quickly!
@@sq5 thank you for the tip! Whenever you make a mistake, whether it be crochet or knit, it is so sad when you have to undo the beautiful work you did. Thank you again and I will definitely try this🧶❤️❤️💕
@@sq5 ooh, good one! Frogging projects for one dropped stitch is maddening. My biggest tip is to start with larger needles and very simple projects. Just get familiar with holding the needles and yarn, and do the most basic "knit" stitch. Also- as with crochet, there is terminology you'll need to become familiar with. I learned so much on TH-cam.
When knitting, there are two basic stitches. Knit and purl. Once you’re comfortable with those, you’re on your way to adding to your stitch list. And if you look at the back side of a knit stitch, it’s a purl stitch. And the back of a purl stitch is a knit stitch.
Hiya! Long time knitter here!! I love love LOVE seeing folks learn how to knit for the first time ❤❤ I recommend learning how to purl after doing knit stitches for a whiiile to get the muscle memory! Cabling does not take new stitches, just knit stitches and a small cable needle. it makes a fun effect! Id recommend trying it in a bracelet or headband for a first project. Knitting is easier on wrists and elbows than crochet because its a different motion, and knitting generally takes half the yarn that crochet does for something of the same size. Making it a relatively cheaper craft. The caveat is its a bit of a slower process than crochet. Knit uses a more elastic stitch, ie it bounces back when you stretch it one way, crochet stretches but it tends to stay stretched out when stretched. KEEP GOING!!!❤❤❤
I disagree. I switched to crochet and have not gone back to knitting for 3 years not specifically because knitting was murder on my left elbow. I was in constant and persistent daily pain from knitting all the time. I do not get wrist or elbow pain from crocheting. The most i've experienced is some sort of hand pain after literally crocheting for 8+ hours a day, 7 days in a row. For 2 weeks. If i did that when i was knitting, i would have been in AGONY, more than i ever actually was. Plastic and wooden needles create more drag and therefore mean you're "pushing" your yarn off the needles more. I switched to metal needles and ditched my extremely expensive wooden needles and found it helped with the pain but not all the way. Then i discovered crochet and i did go back to knitting twice and felt that familiar pain again. Since then i have not gone back to knitting. I don't know if i ever will because of it. Crocheting is so, SO much easier to pick up and drop projects. You can slip in a stitch marker on the stitch, put your hook where ever you want because hey. You never have to worry about it other than NOT losing it. Then off you go with your daily whatever. Can crochet on the go and not worry about a thing. Knitting however? Hell NO. You have to worry about the needles. The poking. The snapping. The breaking of points and tips. The whole project coming OFF the needles. Dropped stitches. Knitting is just so much LESS fun in comparison and then you have to consider that when you want to get patterns online you have multiple ways of actual knitting styles so have to discombobulate everything into your own style. I use English style but most pattern styles videos are either USA style or continental style. This is not the same as giving stitches in USA and UK terms. That's easy to convert but trying to watch a video of someone doing the 2 different styles of knitting is like trying to watch knitting and crochet for the first time EVER. It's not fun. You don't worry about any of that rubbish with crocheting. Almost everyone does it the same way, the only difference is stitch conversions in patterns which are easy. Even when you do Tunisian crochet, it's always the same! It's just simpler and much easier. Crocheting life is an easier life. Don't ever subject yourself to the horror that is knitting. It's not worth it. I did it for 4 years and i wish i had just got into crochet in those 4 years instead of the last 3 years. Plus things done by crochet can ONLY be done by hand. Knitted projects can be mimicked by machines.
Hello Sunshine! (To my "sunflower" lol) This is my sign to learn how to knit! I've wanted to since I learned to crochet, but your videos always seem to steer me in the right crafting direction. I recently went on a road trip with my fiance after purchasing a yarn bag (I LOVED love loved your "Crochet Passenger Princess" video) on clearance, and it was so helpful! I made a teddy bear for myn (very first!!) nephew in one car trip with no yarn-tangling troubles! now I might have to ask my aunt in-law to teach me to knit lol. I adore your content, your talent, and I truly hope you continue to enjoy sharing your crafts with us
Hi Holly, I’m a life long knitter just teaching myself to crochet. There is definitely an advantage to already having yarn handling skills from knitting. Keep going and your brain will click in and hands develop muscle memory. RE Knitting needles and yarn some are a better combination than others I love bamboo with wool
Yep, if you do a knit over and over you get a pattern called garter stitch and its the most beginner friendly pattern for blankets, hats, scarves. As typically a stockinette (what we usually associate with knitting) has a weight imbalance causing it to curl up. And that one is done by knitting on the right side (you'll notice the right side at the cast on row has a nice braided type look as opposed to little bumps) you knit and on the wrong side you purl. Knitting is also like forming long crochet chains that are attached to one another. Almost like in tunisian crocheting. Also to make it easy a knit and purl are opposites. If you look at a knit stitch from the back it'll look like a purl and vice versa. So in switching stitches you're making it so all the knits sit on one side and the purls on the other. Alternating these stitches for the more advanced gives you ribbing and more fancy finishes like a seed stitch where you alternate a purl and a knit so you get vertical lines (if you look at the same stitch from each row) of knits alternating with purls. Even cable knitting for the bravest out there. Where you create braids. You might know from other comments I crochet but I knit too. I think I learnt to knit first then how to crochet. And my mom taught me how to. I've made so far plenty of hats from sheep and stitch (I don't remember the name. Is it blank slate? Skater?) it's a simple hat knit with very giant needles. A scarf I believe (I actually might've crocheted that one), a shawl (it was a free pattern I found on lovecrafts), a sweater (also a free pattern on lovecrafts) and some other things.
Why are we the same person! I also learned crochet as a little girl, only knew single crochet and made everything with that one stitch lol. Now I’m learning to knit, managed to cast on to a mechanical pencil and work one row yesterday so I’m buying needles this morning, after I finish this coffee 🙂 If TH-cam had existed when we were kids we’d probably be soo good at these art forms by now. I also taught myself to paint from TH-cam as an adult (like seriously paint).
Sick with an airplane travel cold that jumped me on my way to Colorado. I’ve crocheted since I was young (66 and counting). I’ve wanted to knit, but got too frustrated with casting on. Can’t wait to try long tail casting on! I saw you knitting and decided to watch you. Hilarious you too were coughing your face off! Not that you were sick, but the timing of it was funny. You’re probably all recovered. Being In an air bnb on vacation and sick stinks. Hopefully going to a couple yarn stores anyway. Loved the catch up. Hope your dad had a lovely birthday! 🎉
I started out with knitting, mostly socks, and later learned how to crochet. I struggled way more than I thought I would and now I can do both knitting and crocheting 😂 I'm very fixated on vintage lace crocheting and filet crocheting atm, and am doing a table runner with a rose pattern while planning out my big curtains project
I just made the connection between Holly Auna and Pollyanna - I pronounced it the same way as your name when I first read the book many many years ago. And to me, you embody her ‘the is always something to be glad about’ personality!
10:20 Yes! Literally earlier today I was talking to my friend about knitting (which I am also new to- or, at least, haven't done in over a decade) and, although he normally calls my crocheting "knitting," he was like "oh! you're talking about crocheting, right?" Gotta love the irony of putting in the effort to remember crochet, only for it to finally be knitting, lol. What a lovely gift! I do think you may notice a bit more tension/strain once you get faster- I certainly have as I've gotten back to knitting quickly, but it's definitely different and I think a little less stressful than crochet can get! That said, you should definitely check out continental knitting! A lot of people say it makes more sense if you're someone who is used to crocheting, and it doesn't require using your dominant hand to pull the yarn over, so it's less stress on your wrist _and_ faster. Good luck!
As a 12 year old who learned to knit when I was 11 from your channel and learned to knit, I feel like it’s funny to watch you learn something that I learned already, when you taught me the thing that started it all ❤
Your experience so resonates with me. I also thought 23 years of knitting would make it easy for me to learn crochet. Nope! Have attempted off and on for months, and each time it's like I've never held yarn or a stick tool before 😂. You've inspired me to persevere. Much appreciation.
I just started knitting and I love it so much but what u think you should learn next is the garder stitch it’s great for beginners and just remember we are in this together
I just started re-learning to knit after over 10 years this week! My goal is to make socks for my loved ones for Christmas. It's definitely a challenge, but so satisfying. I'm about to knit with circular needles for the first time eeeee Edit: I hope you're feeling better! ❤
I started out crocheting last year in may and then I picked up knitting in may of this year! I find knitting less stressful once you go past the initial start up row.
This year I made it my goal also to learn knitting - I am a crocheter -, everyone in my household asks me ''what are you knitting?'' when I crochet. Everything is knitting for them 😅 at this point I don't correct them. At least when I'm actually knitting now they are right for once 😀
Woo woo!! You can dooo iiittt!! 🎉 Ahh, sometimes it feels like yesterday that i was determined to learn to knit… when it’s actually been like 5 years 😅 I specifically wanted to knit socks, so the first thing i ever completed was a (massive) DK weight sock 😂 Smash-cut to about a gajillion socks and a few divers other items later, i’m winding up yarn for my first cardigan.
Hi Holly, I just found your channel today and I'm glad I did. I've been knitting for years and your comments about nerve damage really struck me. I have nerve damage from hand writing code for an exam, and it really affects my knitting to the point where I had to change styles. I very much recommend looking into "Very Pink Knits" and her video on portuguese knitting. You wrap the yarn around the back of your neck and use that to help with tension, and the individual stitches are made by flicking your thumbs. English knitting, I can't knit for longer than an hour if I'm lucky. Portuguese style, I can knit an entire day and not notice the time fly by :) Definitely recommend giving it a go :)
Hi! I just found your channel through this video and you have such a great attitude about everything that I will subscribe as soon as I finish this comment!! Thank you for sharing your creativity!! One tip from someone who has taught both knitting and crochet is that it is a lot easier when you’re learning knitting to make sure that you are not making your stitches on the tip (or point) of the needle. Make sure to push the needle through the stitch before you start the next stitch so you don’t make the stitches too tight. The size of the needle determines the size of the loops you’re making and it’s important that those loops don’t get too small or it becomes hard to make the stitches on the next row. I found that my students would make the stitches on the needle tips when they were starting to knit faster, so I just wanted to suggest that you watch your knitting as you learn and practice making sure that you don’t get too tight.
as a long time knitter, well done! one of these days i need to learn how to crochet but the thought of only having a hook rather than all the stitches safely on my needles intimidates me. also it is actually so strange to see someone knitting from the opposite direction i usually watch myself knit
Ahhh I literally just started knitting like 2 days ago! I honestly dont know what stitch I'm doing but I'm sure I'll figure it out lol! also thanks for the amazing video!
Holly!! I have been in the same boat, lifetime crocheter new knitter (again). This last time I started, about 2 months ago, I finally got it and can do it. Maybe it helps that I got Clover Takumi interchangeable circular needles? I previously got the Tunisian kit so all I really got was one set of needles but still they helped me get moving on knitting. I believe one of my problems was a conceptual hurdle because I could make whatever I wanted with a singular, short crochet hook provided that the project isn't a big ol Tunisian work. With knitting, I couldn't grasp that I may need different lengths of circulars for different projects. Setting aside crochet for about a month straight and just trying and trying knitting really helped. I might be a little too ambitious for my current skill as I would like to make either a sweater or cardigan and possibly steek it, but who knows, sinxe I've already steeked little practice pieces and they came out well. From one crocheter to another, you got this. Also, knooking is a really fun alternative to use for knitting needles, though I don't do it very often.
@@HollyAunalol this was be for the live and I missed it 😢 because the last 2 weeks I was in a different time zone so in that time zone it started at 6 instead of 5 lol I’m so sad I missed it hopefully I’ll see you at the Wednesday live I’ll just have to remember cause I’m usually busy but this week I’m not. P.S. I love you (not in a weird way) and your content and your one of my favorites TH-camrs and inspiration! Senselessly Gianni!
If you do knit stitches every row you get garter stitch where you get purl bumps on both sides and if you alternate knit and purl rows you get stockinette stitch where you get one smooth side and one bumpy. Then you can do rib stitch which is alternating knit and purl every 1 or 2 stitches
Also keep doing knit stitch first until you definitely get comfortable; then learn purl stitch. Those are pretty much the only two stitches you need to learn and after that it’s just new techniques and alternating them both to create different patterns and designs.
I feel like my story is similar, I technically learned to knit 2 years ago, but it wasn't until I tried again last summer that I felt like I actually knew what I was doing. My go to practice projects usually ends up being headbands/ear warmers, low commitment if I need to restart a bunch of times because something went horribly wrong.
@@HollyAunaokay so I asked her and she said that there’s a really pretty “popcorn” stitch. It’s like the bobble stitch in crochet, but for knitting! She also says you’re very cheerful and happy 😁
Yes, people do call my crochet knitting -- so I bought myself a t-shirt which says "It's not knitting, it's crochet". I, like you, learned to crochet first, though I have been knitting for a few years now. I'm not sure which one is better for the hands; I think a lot of the strain on your hands/arms is due to how tight or relaxed you are when doing it, and some of that is going to be dependent on how nervous or relaxed you are with what you're doing. And you were being very relaxed. Yeah, knitting is very easy to frog... far too easy in some cases. The reason I chose to learn crochet first (alas, no grandmothers to teach me) was because I didn't want to worry about dropping stitches. I'm still much more confident with my crochet than my knitting.
As a crocheter who then learned knitting as an adult basically, there are only two knitting stitches and then variations on these two and they're all called "different" stitches but they're really not. It's different than crochet in that their are more deviations in crochet. But in knitting the two main stitches are purl and knit. What you did at first was a garter stitch. It's doing the knit stitch on both sides. Stockinette is simply knitting on one side and purling on the other. This is when working flat. When working in the round (a tube), then that's a different story.
New here! Wonderful knitting project! Thanks for the motivation to learn a new hobby! I have been looking at trying some hobbies as a form of self-care! For example, Diane in Denmark videos with the titles weekly planning self-care, she gives four self-care assignments/ideas that one can choose from for the week and in one of those videos she mentioned being creative. Also Mariane Cresp mentioned in her boost your mood video about creativity, Kennedy from the channel Cozy K, cozy hobbies to try videos and Morgan Long recent video the perfect cozy day preparing for Autumn she mentions having a self-care day based on the letters in your name. So I do not knit or crochet, but have been watching these types of videos as goals! Tilly is a cute cat!
If you learned one is learning the knit stitch as soon as you’re comfortable enough then I’d recommend learning the purl stitch. It’s definitely not as comfortable as a knit stitch and it’s slower but it is nessasary. You also need to learn how to bind off, casting off is another word but the official word is binding off but either way is fine. You only need to switch hands and turn around if your not knitting in the round, if your knitting in the round make sure you have a stitch marker to mark the beginning of the row and then you join the round. You will not switch hands when you are knitting in the round you are only going in one direction. If you are flat knitting without joining in the round then in order for the bumps called purl stitches is to switch hands and turn over and then purl that round and then on the right side you would knit all the stitches. I have learned to knit the English style and prefer that way which is funny because I’ve learned to crotchet first before i learned to knit but i do prefer the English style which you have your yarn on your right hand and then continental is having your yarn in your left hand. I can knit both ways and heard continental is quicker but i still prefer the.english style.
On the reverse, as a knitter, I was once gifted a crochet graphic t-shirt.....when I didn't know how to crochet 😅. (I know how to crochet now, but back then I only knew how to knit.)
I learned to crochet when I was 5. And when I was 18, I started teaching myself how to knit. I bought a kit with a book. This was before youtube was even a thing. Back when the numa numa guy and the badger song were big….it was a little intimidating, but I caught on. Though, I still have to look up how to cast on and off with every project 😅
I crochet and in my opinion crochet is easy ONCE u get the hang of it and I don't know how to knit but I feel like every time I try to learn how to knit my brain stops working 😅😅
There is a type of crochet that is a mix of knitting and crocheting. It is beautiful. You should try it. I have heard that you can even make your stuff look exactly like knitting!
I've been crocheting since I was 8, more or less. My grandma tried to teach me how to knit at 13 but I kept losing stitches XD... I'm 40 and I decided to try again last year, I've already knitted two sweaters and I'm knitting an afghan for my couch, and I'm still crocheting as well XD... I found my knitting style with the Portoguese style, and it helped with posture too!
Knitting is my 'wrists are hurting to much to crochet' craft lol. I do whats called pit knitting which is where you use long needles and hold one of the needles under your arm rather than your hand. Not only is is much much easier on the wrists it's also super fast
Also if you’re making a pot grabber again I’d recommend sizing down with your needles instead to make the weave tighter so you don’t have to worry about accidentally sticking your finger through a hole when holding something hot
I learned how to knit last year. I do find it less stressful on my hands. My best advice is to keep a small crochet needle nearby. It's great for grabbing those dropped stitches.
Once I found the right grip style that felt most natural to me, knitting was a lot easier. And then I found the cranking machine and it got even better 😂
I find that alternating between knitting, crocheting and cross-stitching helps to not aggravate my carpal tunnel and tendinitis. It also means I have a bare minimum of 3 projects on the go at any time.
I do both but started with knitting. I have noticed that I am more sore with crochet over knitting but I thought it was because I haven’t been crocheting for a year yet. Also I use bamboo knitting needles instead of plastic ones it slips less for me.
Knitting takes alot of practice and pretty soon, you'll get better at it. I learned how to do a little knitting off TH-cam right after I learned how to corchet off TH-cam as well. Anyway, I believe in you girl and you got this! I hope you feel better soon! 😊💜 I love your glasses!
Oh Boy wait til you learn to knit socks! (Looks over at the almost 10 pairs I've knit and WIPs) Uh oh * in my best Hagrid voice * "I shouldn't have told you that". 😅
I think you should try casting off with a crochet hook its so much easier! Especially because you crochet. I can't really explain it but basically you use a crochet/tunisian hook instead of a needle at the end and you pick up the two loops, then just slip through it off the hook.
I feel you lol. I've been crocheting for about 1-2 years and I decided I wanted to learn to knit a few months ago and I made a coaster! I also dropped a few stitches and you can see it too lol. It is hard but I like it.
You hold your yarn while crocheting the same way I do. I just really learned how to knit this year too. Please check out Continental knitting (holding the working yarn in your LEFT hand and picking the yarn from the left hand/fingers instead of throwing it with the right hand) you may like it better. I did. I can hold the yarn the same way for knitting as I do for crochet.
I live in a spanish speaking country and we use the same verb for knit and crochet (tejer) we just say "tejer a crochet" (knit in crochet) or "tejer a dos agujas" (knit with two needles) or just "tejer"so we usually don't have the problem of mixing them up Also I just started learning to knit too and it's been so fun
Hi Holly! As a knitter who learned how to crochet after, and helped a crocheter friend learn to knit better, I have a tip! You may want to try Continental (or picking) style knitting. This style uses the left hand to tension your yarn (same as crochet!) and the right-hand needle to pull the yarn through old loops to make new loops (same as crochet!). Knitting this way will work with the muscle memory you already have from crochet, and make the whole process less awkward. You are learning the English (or throwing) method. English style knitting uses the right hand to tension the yarn. There's nothing wrong with this style! It will just take longer to teach your hands what to do when you already have left-handed yarn control muscle memory from crochet.
Love your channel and vids. I recently got really daring and tried making socks using four double point knitting needles ( didn’t know what I was doing, can’t read a pattern very well)and they actually came great. Do you have a vid or a short on how you hold the needle and yarn. I did see on one of your vids you explaining it, but don’t remember which one. I have extremely bad pain in my wrists but more so in my thumb area. I’m looking for different ways to hold the yarn. I have tried rings, compression gloves, grips, changing how I hold the needle, on the needle side; but need to know if there’s any suggestions on the tension ( yarn holding ) side.
Continental is a style of knitting. You get the same stitch pattern but it’s a different hand movement. There’s loads of different ones but the Most popular ones are continental and English style knitting. If you struggle with arm pain continental might be a better fit cause it’s smaller movements. It’s the one I use when I’m in pain but my problem is in my fingers rather than my arms
Continental is a different style of holding your yarn and needles if you do one style you don't have to learn any of the others. you are doing English, not the language but the style, sometimes called Throwing and there is a variation of it called Flicking. It just means you hold you working yarn with your working needle ( typically in your left hand). But Continental is considered to be faster as it makes for a fluid single motion in making the stitches. {if you want an interesting rabbit hole WW2 espionage and its influence on knitting styles} There are only two stitches. Knit and Purl and everything is a combination/variation of them. So up next is the Purl. IMO (because I am not a Dr and don't know the science of it) Knitting and crochet works different muscles so if you have joint/nerve pain from one your not gonna feel it doing the other because your not using the same muscles that are irritating that joint/nerve. so knowing both is a great way to get a fiber arts fix when you need to rest that muscle/nerve/joint
Btw. 40 year crocheter. Started last winter knitting and love knitting in the round once I learned continental it felt comfortable. My cousin saw me knitting and said she thought it was hard. lol.
Fun little trick I do: Using a crochet hook to cast off with. It is a little be easier to slip stitch with a crochet hook than it is to do with a knitting needle.
Team Conrad out Jeremiah? Also, pls no spoilers for the last book ❤ i still need to read it bc someone lost it who got it from my school library last yr
Have a problem with my thumb really bad pain ( call it mommy thumb). Knitting doesn’t bother me as much as crocheting. When crocheting the left hand ( non hook hand ) bothers me more. Have tried everything even shots and braces.
My mom always called it knitting. And me and my sister kept telling that’s not what it’s called. So she is now just calling it yarning.
Our community calls it yarning too 😂🧶💖
in Australia in indigenous communities yarning means talking, like deep talking about things lol
yes people absolutely ask me "wow, what are you knitting?" especially bc I take my CROCHET projects everywhere
This is so real 😂
Yeah I can't seem to get it through my dad's head that I CROCHET not KNIT. When someone sees my crocheted animals and they say "wow did you knit that?" I just die inside. But I politely correct them but sometimes I just want to say "NO IT IS CROCHETING VERY DIFFERNT" lol
@@Celia-jk9zs no actually same and my mom crochets too but my dad always is telling me to "put down my knitting" or "stop knitting" and when i ask to go buy yarn hes like so what project are you knitting? ugh
I get that all the time too! I reply with "I'm crocheting a" whatever project I'm crocheting. Then they're like oh what's the difference and I tell them crochet has one hook while knitting has two needles
I do both of them knitting and crochet
People always ask me what is the difference between crochet and knitting and I think what’s not the difference they are so different!
Exactly, the main (and maybe the only?) common point is that you use yarn with both
As a fellow life long crocheter who learned to knit 7 months ago: learn continental knitting asap. It’s a way of holding the yarn that’s waaaaay more like crochet with the yarn on the left hand at all times.
Also the crochet cast on is my go-to. It’s stretchy, it’s smooth, I can do it lightning speed with more accuracy than any other traditional knit cast on.
Apply what you know of crochet to knitting construction. Working in the round is way nicer in the beginning since it’s all knit stitches 😅.
Thank you for all these tips this is so helpful! I definitely want to start to learn to knit in the round
I came here to say this. As a lifelong crocheter, continental style knitting was the only was I comfortably picked up knitting. I wish someone had suggested it before my months of trying to learn the English way.
I totally agree! Continental knitting is so much more intuitive for me coming from crochet. Both knit and purl feel a lot easier.
I have always wanted to learn how to knit but it is soooooo hard🧶🧶🧶❤️❤️
i believe in you! I really recommend @sheep and stitch that channel really helped me!
My biggest tip - learn how to unpick very early on. I knew how to knit but I didn't know how to fix mistakes so I would knit for ages, make a mistake, then have to pull the entire thing out and start again, which was very disheartening, so I never went very far with it. Then the internet happened, (yes, I'm old), and a nice lady on TH-cam showed me how to unpick and fix my mistakes and that's when I turned into an actual knitter and can now make anything. So yeah - learn how to fix the mistakes straight away and you will progress quickly!
@@HollyAuna thank you! I will try again and see how it goes!
@@sq5 thank you for the tip! Whenever you make a mistake, whether it be crochet or knit, it is so sad when you have to undo the beautiful work you did. Thank you again and I will definitely try this🧶❤️❤️💕
@@sq5 ooh, good one! Frogging projects for one dropped stitch is maddening.
My biggest tip is to start with larger needles and very simple projects. Just get familiar with holding the needles and yarn, and do the most basic "knit" stitch. Also- as with crochet, there is terminology you'll need to become familiar with. I learned so much on TH-cam.
When knitting, there are two basic stitches. Knit and purl. Once you’re comfortable with those, you’re on your way to adding to your stitch list. And if you look at the back side of a knit stitch, it’s a purl stitch. And the back of a purl stitch is a knit stitch.
your dad instantly noticing it wasn't crochet was so cute!!! 😭
RIGHT!? I was v impressed
I hope you feel better soon ❤❤. God bless you ❤
awe thanks :)
Hiya! Long time knitter here!! I love love LOVE seeing folks learn how to knit for the first time ❤❤
I recommend learning how to purl after doing knit stitches for a whiiile to get the muscle memory!
Cabling does not take new stitches, just knit stitches and a small cable needle. it makes a fun effect! Id recommend trying it in a bracelet or headband for a first project.
Knitting is easier on wrists and elbows than crochet because its a different motion, and knitting generally takes half the yarn that crochet does for something of the same size. Making it a relatively cheaper craft. The caveat is its a bit of a slower process than crochet.
Knit uses a more elastic stitch, ie it bounces back when you stretch it one way, crochet stretches but it tends to stay stretched out when stretched.
KEEP GOING!!!❤❤❤
I disagree. I switched to crochet and have not gone back to knitting for 3 years not specifically because knitting was murder on my left elbow. I was in constant and persistent daily pain from knitting all the time. I do not get wrist or elbow pain from crocheting. The most i've experienced is some sort of hand pain after literally crocheting for 8+ hours a day, 7 days in a row. For 2 weeks. If i did that when i was knitting, i would have been in AGONY, more than i ever actually was.
Plastic and wooden needles create more drag and therefore mean you're "pushing" your yarn off the needles more. I switched to metal needles and ditched my extremely expensive wooden needles and found it helped with the pain but not all the way.
Then i discovered crochet and i did go back to knitting twice and felt that familiar pain again. Since then i have not gone back to knitting. I don't know if i ever will because of it.
Crocheting is so, SO much easier to pick up and drop projects. You can slip in a stitch marker on the stitch, put your hook where ever you want because hey. You never have to worry about it other than NOT losing it. Then off you go with your daily whatever. Can crochet on the go and not worry about a thing.
Knitting however? Hell NO. You have to worry about the needles. The poking. The snapping. The breaking of points and tips. The whole project coming OFF the needles. Dropped stitches. Knitting is just so much LESS fun in comparison and then you have to consider that when you want to get patterns online you have multiple ways of actual knitting styles so have to discombobulate everything into your own style. I use English style but most pattern styles videos are either USA style or continental style. This is not the same as giving stitches in USA and UK terms. That's easy to convert but trying to watch a video of someone doing the 2 different styles of knitting is like trying to watch knitting and crochet for the first time EVER. It's not fun.
You don't worry about any of that rubbish with crocheting. Almost everyone does it the same way, the only difference is stitch conversions in patterns which are easy. Even when you do Tunisian crochet, it's always the same! It's just simpler and much easier.
Crocheting life is an easier life. Don't ever subject yourself to the horror that is knitting. It's not worth it. I did it for 4 years and i wish i had just got into crochet in those 4 years instead of the last 3 years.
Plus things done by crochet can ONLY be done by hand. Knitted projects can be mimicked by machines.
@@ColletteKelly different strokes for different folks 🤗i am both a crocheter and a knitter and enjoy both crafts pretty equally😊
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Happy birthday to your dad! My birthday was last week 😊 Cancers are the best huggers! ❤
I'm glad you're feeling better and reunited with Tilly!
Hello Sunshine! (To my "sunflower" lol) This is my sign to learn how to knit! I've wanted to since I learned to crochet, but your videos always seem to steer me in the right crafting direction. I recently went on a road trip with my fiance after purchasing a yarn bag (I LOVED love loved your "Crochet Passenger Princess" video) on clearance, and it was so helpful! I made a teddy bear for myn (very first!!) nephew in one car trip with no yarn-tangling troubles! now I might have to ask my aunt in-law to teach me to knit lol. I adore your content, your talent, and I truly hope you continue to enjoy sharing your crafts with us
Hi Holly,
I’m a life long knitter just teaching myself to crochet. There is definitely an advantage to already having yarn handling skills from knitting. Keep going and your brain will click in and hands develop muscle memory. RE Knitting needles and yarn some are a better combination than others I love bamboo with wool
Continental knitting is actually a faster knitting. It is also a preferred way of knitting if you have learned to crochet first.
Yep, if you do a knit over and over you get a pattern called garter stitch and its the most beginner friendly pattern for blankets, hats, scarves. As typically a stockinette (what we usually associate with knitting) has a weight imbalance causing it to curl up. And that one is done by knitting on the right side (you'll notice the right side at the cast on row has a nice braided type look as opposed to little bumps) you knit and on the wrong side you purl. Knitting is also like forming long crochet chains that are attached to one another. Almost like in tunisian crocheting. Also to make it easy a knit and purl are opposites. If you look at a knit stitch from the back it'll look like a purl and vice versa. So in switching stitches you're making it so all the knits sit on one side and the purls on the other. Alternating these stitches for the more advanced gives you ribbing and more fancy finishes like a seed stitch where you alternate a purl and a knit so you get vertical lines (if you look at the same stitch from each row) of knits alternating with purls. Even cable knitting for the bravest out there. Where you create braids. You might know from other comments I crochet but I knit too. I think I learnt to knit first then how to crochet. And my mom taught me how to. I've made so far plenty of hats from sheep and stitch (I don't remember the name. Is it blank slate? Skater?) it's a simple hat knit with very giant needles. A scarf I believe (I actually might've crocheted that one), a shawl (it was a free pattern I found on lovecrafts), a sweater (also a free pattern on lovecrafts) and some other things.
Howcast has an AMAZING learn to knit series. I highly recommend it
Why are we the same person! I also learned crochet as a little girl, only knew single crochet and made everything with that one stitch lol. Now I’m learning to knit, managed to cast on to a mechanical pencil and work one row yesterday so I’m buying needles this morning, after I finish this coffee 🙂 If TH-cam had existed when we were kids we’d probably be soo good at these art forms by now. I also taught myself to paint from TH-cam as an adult (like seriously paint).
Sick with an airplane travel cold that jumped me on my way to Colorado. I’ve crocheted since I was young (66 and counting). I’ve wanted to knit, but got too frustrated with casting on. Can’t wait to try long tail casting on! I saw you knitting and decided to watch you. Hilarious you too were coughing your face off! Not that you were sick, but the timing of it was funny. You’re probably all recovered. Being In an air bnb on vacation and sick stinks. Hopefully going to a couple yarn stores anyway. Loved the catch up. Hope your dad had a lovely birthday! 🎉
I started out with knitting, mostly socks, and later learned how to crochet. I struggled way more than I thought I would and now I can do both knitting and crocheting 😂 I'm very fixated on vintage lace crocheting and filet crocheting atm, and am doing a table runner with a rose pattern while planning out my big curtains project
You are so good at this . Loved your live stream . Hope you feel better ❤😂😊
I just made the connection between Holly Auna and Pollyanna - I pronounced it the same way as your name when I first read the book many many years ago. And to me, you embody her ‘the is always something to be glad about’ personality!
10:20 Yes! Literally earlier today I was talking to my friend about knitting (which I am also new to- or, at least, haven't done in over a decade) and, although he normally calls my crocheting "knitting," he was like "oh! you're talking about crocheting, right?" Gotta love the irony of putting in the effort to remember crochet, only for it to finally be knitting, lol.
What a lovely gift! I do think you may notice a bit more tension/strain once you get faster- I certainly have as I've gotten back to knitting quickly, but it's definitely different and I think a little less stressful than crochet can get! That said, you should definitely check out continental knitting! A lot of people say it makes more sense if you're someone who is used to crocheting, and it doesn't require using your dominant hand to pull the yarn over, so it's less stress on your wrist _and_ faster. Good luck!
As a 12 year old who learned to knit when I was 11 from your channel and learned to knit, I feel like it’s funny to watch you learn something that I learned already, when you taught me the thing that started it all ❤
Your experience so resonates with me. I also thought 23 years of knitting would make it easy for me to learn crochet. Nope! Have attempted off and on for months, and each time it's like I've never held yarn or a stick tool before 😂. You've inspired me to persevere. Much appreciation.
I believe in you!!! We can all do this together lol 😂 it really is wild how little overlap there feels like between the two!
I just started knitting and I love it so much but what u think you should learn next is the garder stitch it’s great for beginners and just remember we are in this together
Hi holly im so exited for your next live 💗 feel better soon ❤ 🐈 🌻 🦒 🎉
thank you!!!
awe thanks so much!
🎉🎉🎉 happy birthday to ur dad I hope yall had a nice time and that you're feeling 100% better now/soon!!
awe thanks and thanks :)
I just started re-learning to knit after over 10 years this week! My goal is to make socks for my loved ones for Christmas. It's definitely a challenge, but so satisfying. I'm about to knit with circular needles for the first time eeeee
Edit: I hope you're feeling better!
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I started out crocheting last year in may and then I picked up knitting in may of this year! I find knitting less stressful once you go past the initial start up row.
Im trying to knit, too. I love it. I can't stop 😂
I just started weaving yesterday i wish you good luck on knitting 😊
This year I made it my goal also to learn knitting - I am a crocheter -, everyone in my household asks me ''what are you knitting?'' when I crochet. Everything is knitting for them 😅 at this point I don't correct them. At least when I'm actually knitting now they are right for once 😀
Woo woo!! You can dooo iiittt!! 🎉 Ahh, sometimes it feels like yesterday that i was determined to learn to knit… when it’s actually been like 5 years 😅 I specifically wanted to knit socks, so the first thing i ever completed was a (massive) DK weight sock 😂 Smash-cut to about a gajillion socks and a few divers other items later, i’m winding up yarn for my first cardigan.
Hi Holly, I just found your channel today and I'm glad I did. I've been knitting for years and your comments about nerve damage really struck me. I have nerve damage from hand writing code for an exam, and it really affects my knitting to the point where I had to change styles. I very much recommend looking into "Very Pink Knits" and her video on portuguese knitting. You wrap the yarn around the back of your neck and use that to help with tension, and the individual stitches are made by flicking your thumbs. English knitting, I can't knit for longer than an hour if I'm lucky. Portuguese style, I can knit an entire day and not notice the time fly by :) Definitely recommend giving it a go :)
Not me finding you days before I start looking to knit lol
So excited we’re going on this knitting journey!
Yes sheep and stitch is a fantastic channel. I learned the complex stuff via that channel. I wish you luck on this journey. 😊
I was literally watching so many tutorials feeling so lost then theirs just made total sense!
Hi! I just found your channel through this video and you have such a great attitude about everything that I will subscribe as soon as I finish this comment!! Thank you for sharing your creativity!!
One tip from someone who has taught both knitting and crochet is that it is a lot easier when you’re learning knitting to make sure that you are not making your stitches on the tip (or point) of the needle. Make sure to push the needle through the stitch before you start the next stitch so you don’t make the stitches too tight.
The size of the needle determines the size of the loops you’re making and it’s important that those loops don’t get too small or it becomes hard to make the stitches on the next row.
I found that my students would make the stitches on the needle tips when they were starting to knit faster, so I just wanted to suggest that you watch your knitting as you learn and practice making sure that you don’t get too tight.
as a long time knitter, well done! one of these days i need to learn how to crochet but the thought of only having a hook rather than all the stitches safely on my needles intimidates me. also it is actually so strange to see someone knitting from the opposite direction i usually watch myself knit
Ahhh I literally just started knitting like 2 days ago! I honestly dont know what stitch I'm doing but I'm sure I'll figure it out lol!
also thanks for the amazing video!
Holly!! I have been in the same boat, lifetime crocheter new knitter (again). This last time I started, about 2 months ago, I finally got it and can do it. Maybe it helps that I got Clover Takumi interchangeable circular needles? I previously got the Tunisian kit so all I really got was one set of needles but still they helped me get moving on knitting. I believe one of my problems was a conceptual hurdle because I could make whatever I wanted with a singular, short crochet hook provided that the project isn't a big ol Tunisian work. With knitting, I couldn't grasp that I may need different lengths of circulars for different projects. Setting aside crochet for about a month straight and just trying and trying knitting really helped. I might be a little too ambitious for my current skill as I would like to make either a sweater or cardigan and possibly steek it, but who knows, sinxe I've already steeked little practice pieces and they came out well. From one crocheter to another, you got this. Also, knooking is a really fun alternative to use for knitting needles, though I don't do it very often.
Yes I new you would do it and you can because your so talented see you at the livestream or if there’s no live today see you at the premiere!
Thanks for coming to the lives!
@@HollyAunalol this was be for the live and I missed it 😢 because the last 2 weeks I was in a different time zone so in that time zone it started at 6 instead of 5 lol I’m so sad I missed it hopefully I’ll see you at the Wednesday live I’ll just have to remember cause I’m usually busy but this week I’m not. P.S. I love you (not in a weird way) and your content and your one of my favorites TH-camrs and inspiration! Senselessly Gianni!
If you do knit stitches every row you get garter stitch where you get purl bumps on both sides and if you alternate knit and purl rows you get stockinette stitch where you get one smooth side and one bumpy. Then you can do rib stitch which is alternating knit and purl every 1 or 2 stitches
I’m ten, and I’ve been crocheting for about half a year I’m just finishing my first project
Also keep doing knit stitch first until you definitely get comfortable; then learn purl stitch. Those are pretty much the only two stitches you need to learn and after that it’s just new techniques and alternating them both to create different patterns and designs.
That’s exactly my plan!!! I’m so excited to really dive into this :)
I feel like my story is similar, I technically learned to knit 2 years ago, but it wasn't until I tried again last summer that I felt like I actually knew what I was doing. My go to practice projects usually ends up being headbands/ear warmers, low commitment if I need to restart a bunch of times because something went horribly wrong.
Followed you because I also have a calico ❤😂 who is the light of my life. Happy crafting 😊
Aww, I’ve missed the past lives from traveling but I’m hoping to make next week’s! I showed my knitting grandma your video and she really liked it ❤
Awe this makes me so happy! Ask your grandma what knitting stitches i should learn lolol
@@HollyAunaokay so I asked her and she said that there’s a really pretty “popcorn” stitch. It’s like the bobble stitch in crochet, but for knitting!
She also says you’re very cheerful and happy 😁
Oh my gosh I hope you try loom knitting, it's so super easy. That's how I started and now I'm trying crocheting.
You have inspired me to try learn to knit iv not tryed yet but I thing I wil😊l
I love knitting!! After learning how to crochet I kinda got bored and wanted up my needle craft lol
Yes, people do call my crochet knitting -- so I bought myself a t-shirt which says "It's not knitting, it's crochet". I, like you, learned to crochet first, though I have been knitting for a few years now. I'm not sure which one is better for the hands; I think a lot of the strain on your hands/arms is due to how tight or relaxed you are when doing it, and some of that is going to be dependent on how nervous or relaxed you are with what you're doing. And you were being very relaxed. Yeah, knitting is very easy to frog... far too easy in some cases. The reason I chose to learn crochet first (alas, no grandmothers to teach me) was because I didn't want to worry about dropping stitches. I'm still much more confident with my crochet than my knitting.
As a crocheter who then learned knitting as an adult basically, there are only two knitting stitches and then variations on these two and they're all called "different" stitches but they're really not. It's different than crochet in that their are more deviations in crochet. But in knitting the two main stitches are purl and knit. What you did at first was a garter stitch. It's doing the knit stitch on both sides. Stockinette is simply knitting on one side and purling on the other. This is when working flat. When working in the round (a tube), then that's a different story.
Garter stitch! LOL the way I’ve been calling it the garden stitch 😂😂😂 thank you for sharing this makes everything make more sense!
This video inspired me to learn to knit as a crocheter. I've made one random strip so far and I think that's about as far as I can possibly go 😂
I believe in you!!! It gets easier! Did you start with crochet? Did you try continental knitting
@@HollyAuna yeah, I started with crochet! I was told to try continental knitting so I'll probably give that a go soon
New here! Wonderful knitting project! Thanks for the motivation to learn a new hobby! I have been looking at trying some hobbies as a form of self-care! For example, Diane in Denmark videos with the titles weekly planning self-care, she gives four self-care assignments/ideas that one can choose from for the week and in one of those videos she mentioned being creative. Also Mariane Cresp mentioned in her boost your mood video about creativity, Kennedy from the channel Cozy K, cozy hobbies to try videos and Morgan Long recent video the perfect cozy day preparing for Autumn she mentions having a self-care day based on the letters in your name. So I do not knit or crochet, but have been watching these types of videos as goals! Tilly is a cute cat!
omgosh hi welcome to the sunflower family! i love these ideas i'll have to check it out!!!! :)
as I knitter and cricheter, both are amazing. I love crocheting better. I also *love* metal and wood needles
If you learned one is learning the knit stitch as soon as you’re comfortable enough then I’d recommend learning the purl stitch. It’s definitely not as comfortable as a knit stitch and it’s slower but it is nessasary. You also need to learn how to bind off, casting off is another word but the official word is binding off but either way is fine. You only need to switch hands and turn around if your not knitting in the round, if your knitting in the round make sure you have a stitch marker to mark the beginning of the row and then you join the round. You will not switch hands when you are knitting in the round you are only going in one direction. If you are flat knitting without joining in the round then in order for the bumps called purl stitches is to switch hands and turn over and then purl that round and then on the right side you would knit all the stitches. I have learned to knit the English style and prefer that way which is funny because I’ve learned to crotchet first before i learned to knit but i do prefer the English style which you have your yarn on your right hand and then continental is having your yarn in your left hand. I can knit both ways and heard continental is quicker but i still prefer the.english style.
On the reverse, as a knitter, I was once gifted a crochet graphic t-shirt.....when I didn't know how to crochet 😅. (I know how to crochet now, but back then I only knew how to knit.)
Iconic. My friend got me a bag that says if I’m sitting, I’m knitting before I knew how to knit. 😂
I was at an RV park. Mom said to kids, “she’s knitting.” I was on my spinning wheel. 😂
I learned to crochet when I was 5. And when I was 18, I started teaching myself how to knit. I bought a kit with a book. This was before youtube was even a thing. Back when the numa numa guy and the badger song were big….it was a little intimidating, but I caught on. Though, I still have to look up how to cast on and off with every project 😅
I have been knitting since I was little. I have tried to crochet and can't do it to save my life. Good luck
I crochet and in my opinion crochet is easy ONCE u get the hang of it and I don't know how to knit but I feel like every time I try to learn how to knit my brain stops working 😅😅
One time, i told my friends that i could crochet and they send me a video of someone KNITTING and said “MAKE THIS”
There is a type of crochet that is a mix of knitting and crocheting. It is beautiful. You should try it. I have heard that you can even make your stuff look exactly like knitting!
Is it Tunisian crochet?
I've been crocheting since I was 8, more or less. My grandma tried to teach me how to knit at 13 but I kept losing stitches XD... I'm 40 and I decided to try again last year, I've already knitted two sweaters and I'm knitting an afghan for my couch, and I'm still crocheting as well XD... I found my knitting style with the Portoguese style, and it helped with posture too!
Knitting is my 'wrists are hurting to much to crochet' craft lol. I do whats called pit knitting which is where you use long needles and hold one of the needles under your arm rather than your hand. Not only is is much much easier on the wrists it's also super fast
Also if you’re making a pot grabber again I’d recommend sizing down with your needles instead to make the weave tighter so you don’t have to worry about accidentally sticking your finger through a hole when holding something hot
I learned how to knit last year. I do find it less stressful on my hands. My best advice is to keep a small crochet needle nearby. It's great for grabbing those dropped stitches.
Once I found the right grip style that felt most natural to me, knitting was a lot easier. And then I found the cranking machine and it got even better 😂
Ever since I saw you crochet for a teaching.People have a crochet in under 60 I.Loved your video
awe thanks for watching :)
I find that alternating between knitting, crocheting and cross-stitching helps to not aggravate my carpal tunnel and tendinitis. It also means I have a bare minimum of 3 projects on the go at any time.
It’s crazy both my dad and daughter had whooping cough both adults mind you hope you’re feeling better now
I do both but started with knitting. I have noticed that I am more sore with crochet over knitting but I thought it was because I haven’t been crocheting for a year yet. Also I use bamboo knitting needles instead of plastic ones it slips less for me.
Knitting takes alot of practice and pretty soon, you'll get better at it. I learned how to do a little knitting off TH-cam right after I learned how to corchet off TH-cam as well. Anyway, I believe in you girl and you got this! I hope you feel better soon! 😊💜 I love your glasses!
What is your favorite stitch for knitting!?
And thank you and thank you!!!
Mine would be the garter stitch. You're welcome and happy knitting and crocheting! 😊💜
I'm a beginner I learned how to knit and purl and subtract and add so far. Witch is cool.
As a knitter, I HIGHLY recommend getting connected needles. They are just so much easier to use in my opinion :)
Oh Boy wait til you learn to knit socks! (Looks over at the almost 10 pairs I've knit and WIPs) Uh oh * in my best Hagrid voice * "I shouldn't have told you that". 😅
I wanted to knit and got ok with it but could never understand how to fix a dropped stitch. With crochet you just pull back and give it another go:)
I think you should try casting off with a crochet hook its so much easier! Especially because you crochet. I can't really explain it but basically you use a crochet/tunisian hook instead of a needle at the end and you pick up the two loops, then just slip through it off the hook.
That’s how I cast off on my knitting machine! I was wondering if I could do the same thing with knitting needles
I feel you lol. I've been crocheting for about 1-2 years and I decided I wanted to learn to knit a few months ago and I made a coaster! I also dropped a few stitches and you can see it too lol. It is hard but I like it.
Are you still knitting or was it one and done?
@@HollyAuna Well I only did it once but maybe I'll do something else lol
You hold your yarn while crocheting the same way I do. I just really learned how to knit this year too. Please check out Continental knitting (holding the working yarn in your LEFT hand and picking the yarn from the left hand/fingers instead of throwing it with the right hand) you may like it better. I did. I can hold the yarn the same way for knitting as I do for crochet.
I just learned continental! Literally so excited
I live in a spanish speaking country and we use the same verb for knit and crochet (tejer) we just say "tejer a crochet" (knit in crochet) or "tejer a dos agujas" (knit with two needles) or just "tejer"so we usually don't have the problem of mixing them up
Also I just started learning to knit too and it's been so fun
Wow that is so cool thank you for sharing!!!!
Hi Holly!
As a knitter who learned how to crochet after, and helped a crocheter friend learn to knit better, I have a tip!
You may want to try Continental (or picking) style knitting. This style uses the left hand to tension your yarn (same as crochet!) and the right-hand needle to pull the yarn through old loops to make new loops (same as crochet!). Knitting this way will work with the muscle memory you already have from crochet, and make the whole process less awkward.
You are learning the English (or throwing) method. English style knitting uses the right hand to tension the yarn. There's nothing wrong with this style! It will just take longer to teach your hands what to do when you already have left-handed yarn control muscle memory from crochet.
I really do need to look into continental I keep hearing it’s more similar to crochet !
Love your channel and vids. I recently got really daring and tried
making socks using four double point knitting needles ( didn’t know what I was doing, can’t read a pattern very well)and they actually came great. Do you have a vid or a short on how you hold the needle and yarn. I did see on one of your vids you explaining it, but don’t remember which one. I have extremely bad pain in my wrists but more so in my thumb area. I’m looking for different ways to hold the yarn. I have tried rings, compression gloves, grips, changing how I hold the needle, on the needle side; but need to know if there’s any suggestions on the tension ( yarn holding ) side.
Continental is a style of knitting. You get the same stitch pattern but it’s a different hand movement. There’s loads of different ones but the Most popular ones are continental and English style knitting.
If you struggle with arm pain continental might be a better fit cause it’s smaller movements. It’s the one I use when I’m in pain but my problem is in my fingers rather than my arms
I crochet but I feel like if I ever got the valance to learn how to knit my brain would just stop working 😂❤
I am making my second sweater after teaching myself to knit after crocheting for 30+ years. Crochet is def harder on my hand
Hi, holly.I'm a big fan of yours.
And I always watch your videos
thank you so much for watching!
I found learning to crochet helped my knitting
Continental is a different style of holding your yarn and needles if you do one style you don't have to learn any of the others. you are doing English, not the language but the style, sometimes called Throwing and there is a variation of it called Flicking. It just means you hold you working yarn with your working needle ( typically in your left hand). But Continental is considered to be faster as it makes for a fluid single motion in making the stitches.
{if you want an interesting rabbit hole WW2 espionage and its influence on knitting styles}
There are only two stitches. Knit and Purl and everything is a combination/variation of them. So up next is the Purl.
IMO (because I am not a Dr and don't know the science of it) Knitting and crochet works different muscles so if you have joint/nerve pain from one your not gonna feel it doing the other because your not using the same muscles that are irritating that joint/nerve. so knowing both is a great way to get a fiber arts fix when you need to rest that muscle/nerve/joint
The only reason I know how to crochet is because of her
Same
omgosh this makes me so happy
aweeeeeee
Continental is like holding your working yarn in your left hand like you do for crochet.
Btw. 40 year crocheter. Started last winter knitting and love knitting in the round once I learned continental it felt comfortable. My cousin saw me knitting and said she thought it was hard. lol.
On thing to do is make a corner to corner wash cloth. So easy!
Holly hope you feel better
Fun little trick I do: Using a crochet hook to cast off with. It is a little be easier to slip stitch with a crochet hook than it is to do with a knitting needle.
I got some trouble with my left wrist. Knitting is as painfull as crocheting. I switch between both, that helps a little bit
My cousin always calls my crocheting knitting I just interrupt him and correct him mid sentence 😂
I just started knitting today, the same day you posted this video, And I'm a natural
I wish I could knit I. Love to crochet but I can't manage to use two hands at the same time
And the next stitch you need to know how to do in knitting is the pearl stitch and that’s it you can knit up anything you want to do and make
I might learn that tonight :)
Team Conrad out Jeremiah? Also, pls no spoilers for the last book ❤ i still need to read it bc someone lost it who got it from my school library last yr
Have a problem with my thumb really bad pain ( call it mommy thumb). Knitting doesn’t bother me as much as crocheting. When crocheting the left hand ( non hook hand ) bothers me more. Have tried everything even shots and braces.
Hi Holly! Big fan of yours ❤
awe thanks for being a part of the sunflower family!
Staci, from VeryPink Knits here on TH-cam taught me how to knit(and crochet) I would highly recommend her channel to learn new stitches and patterns.