10 Mind-blowing knitting tips every knitter needs to know

Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль

A list of super-advanced knitting tips and tricks you probably never heard of or even have thought of before
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This video is full of super special knitting tips way beyond the ordinary. It's geared more towards experienced knitters who want to expand their knowledge and ekke out these last 5-10 percent. It took me over a year to assemble and collect these tips by scrutinizing my own knitting habits and searching for these little bits and pieces you really don't find anywhere else.
Links to tutorials I mentioned:
SKL: nimble-needles.com/stitches/h...
SSP: nimble-needles.com/stitches/h...
German twisted cast-on: nimble-needles.com/stitches/h...
stacked increases: nimble-needles.com/stitches/h...
German short rows: nimble-needles.com/tutorials/...
pinhole cast-on: nimble-needles.com/stitches/h...
0:00 Introduction
1:10 How to knit matching cast-on and bind-off edges
5:05 How to mix cast-ons for stunning results
8:36 Neater increases and decreases
15:00 Smart advanced bind-offs
17:38 Symmetrical bind-offs on both sides (without a step)
21:50 The science behind symmetrical eyelets
27:49 Advanced mid-project cast-ons
32:50 Changing direction to avoid purling
35:54 One-row and mid-row stripes
41:03 Advanced crochet cast-ons
45:24 Last thoughts and tips
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  • @NimbleNeedles
    @NimbleNeedles7 ай бұрын

    ☕ Support my work and become a patron: www.patreon.com/nimbleneedlez 🧑‍🎓Free knitting school: nimble-needles.com/learn-to-knit-for-beginners/ 🧶 My knitting tools: nimble-needles.com/wool-and-tools/my-knitting-toolkit-essential-items-i-need-for-every-project/ 👕 My patterns: nimble-needles.com/free-knitting-patterns/ 📸 Instagram: instagram.com/nimbleneedlez/ And feel free to comment any time if you have a question. No need to be shy! :)

  • @kayceegreer4418

    @kayceegreer4418

    6 ай бұрын

    Yes, more lace tips! I feel the need to prevent ugliness from happening!

  • @jeanetteparis300

    @jeanetteparis300

    6 ай бұрын

    Have you written any books? I would like to buy them.

  • @rosaaponte661

    @rosaaponte661

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for all! I will be supporting you on Patreon. I learned a lot. You always manage to get me into those aha moments. ❤

  • @lotusg8545
    @lotusg85457 ай бұрын

    Norman, I love that you approach knitting like a scholar or an engineer! The content is so in depth with the workings of knitting yet very approachable and easy to follow. Your videos get me really thinking about knitting as an artform. Thank you ❤

  • @NimbleNeedles

    @NimbleNeedles

    7 ай бұрын

    Wow, thank you!

  • @claymonsterpottery

    @claymonsterpottery

    5 ай бұрын

    Agreed. And the videos are well made and visually appealing with perfect sound. We’ll done!

  • @marymarymillidweeb2661

    @marymarymillidweeb2661

    4 ай бұрын

    Agreed very much so!! In fact I think I'm a little too much of a beginner for Norman's amazing work. I knew this when he said everyone is ok with the long tail cast-on. I'm still trying to get comfortable with it!

  • @catherinecarter8987

    @catherinecarter8987

    3 ай бұрын

    ​@@marymarymillidweeb2661 Mary, I too am dazzled by Normans amazing knitting skills but I know if we take it slowly, we will gradually grow as we learn from him. He is the best knitter I have found on YT and already I am very slowly picking up tips from him. To be honest, and this sounds stupid, I find his casting on mind blowing but it looks the best way and so neat. Knitting is really growing on me but practice makes perfect. Thank you dear Norman x

  • @user-mm6pf1wh7y

    @user-mm6pf1wh7y

    Ай бұрын

    ​@@marymarymillidweeb2661I too struggled with the long tail cast on and felt like giving up I listened to Normans calm clear instructions and unbelievably I am now able to do it without a second thought. I never imagined that I would be able to do it. Just keep trying and you will get there. Patiebce and persistence will pay off in the end. ❤🧶

  • @VeretenoVids
    @VeretenoVids7 ай бұрын

    I've been knitting for more years than I care to admit in public and you did indeed blow my mind a couple of times! 😮 Very well done video!

  • @cindyfrye3026
    @cindyfrye30267 ай бұрын

    I love combining crochet and knitting. I use knitted ribbing. On a glove, mitten, or sleeve. Crochet 'fake' ribbing doesn't look as nice and more importantly doesn't hold its shape as well as knitted ribbing. I've used crochet to pick up stitches on edges. I'm always looking for easier and quicker ways to accomplish the work.

  • @SoMagicalMichele

    @SoMagicalMichele

    7 ай бұрын

    I have started combining as well. I had to get to a point where I was confident in knitting (I'm at 2 years of knitting compared to 40+ crochet). I'm currently using a crochet star stitch on a hat with a knitted brim. I never did like the crochet "ribbing" so I'm super excited to combine crafts.

  • @judithwilson1814

    @judithwilson1814

    7 ай бұрын

    When I knit hats (top down) I cast off with crochet hook & this keeps me from making the cast off row too tight.

  • @leetrayer8639

    @leetrayer8639

    7 ай бұрын

    Wow! I have knitted for years and did not know most of your "tips." Your tutorials are awesome..for instance, I tried for years to do the German Twisted cast on..then, I watched your tutorial and saw what I doing wrong! So, again, Norman, thank you.

  • @nz-nz

    @nz-nz

    7 ай бұрын

    Me too!!!!!!! 👍👍

  • @amsodoneworkingnow1978

    @amsodoneworkingnow1978

    7 ай бұрын

    For several years now I have been crocheting buttonhole bands in UK DC. Looks flatter and holds its shape better.

  • @user-sn7pv3qy8s
    @user-sn7pv3qy8s2 ай бұрын

    So glad I found you Norman! All of the praise in comments is well deserved. You are the perfect teacher, you make people enjoy learning.

  • @fepeter8975
    @fepeter89757 ай бұрын

    That trick for the eyelets 😍😍. Truly needed! Yes please a whole lace video would be amazing ❤ Thank you!

  • @fayewilliams-smith7815
    @fayewilliams-smith78157 ай бұрын

    As usual Norman you have understood the assignment and excelled in your completion and explanation of the same. I truly admire and am in awe of your skill and your teaching ability. Your voice is also a joy to listen to during these tutorials. I would love to see more lace knitting tips and tricks. Thank you again for sharing your skills with us and the exhausting amount of time you put into your tutorials. It is obvious to anyone who has watched your videos that you don’t just throw them together but take painstaking time to make sure that they are accurate and easily followed with complete explanation and rationale for each technique. Thanks you truly.

  • @NimbleNeedles

    @NimbleNeedles

    7 ай бұрын

    thank you so much for your kind feedback. always a joy to hear that my efforts are appreciated

  • @janetdressing39
    @janetdressing397 ай бұрын

    I love your lace knitting tips! Making eyelets the same size and especially mirroring the nice diagonal lines with an ssk is pure genius. I could watch you for hours. Thank you.

  • @NimbleNeedles

    @NimbleNeedles

    7 ай бұрын

    funnily enough I was a bit unsure whether I should include that tip or not. It felt a bit more obscure! ^^

  • @hellekofoed639

    @hellekofoed639

    7 ай бұрын

    I totally agree on all points. 😊

  • @ecamville2928

    @ecamville2928

    7 ай бұрын

    Yes! I'm so excited to get my eyelets more consistent with the back-loop cast on trick~

  • @emilygoodwin8176
    @emilygoodwin81767 ай бұрын

    Norman I want to thank you so much for your incredible videos. They are the most comprehensive, easy-to-follow tutorials that have helped me be able to finally knit after years of frustration. I recommend your videos to everyone who has asked how I learned to knit. ❤

  • @NimbleNeedles

    @NimbleNeedles

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing my work! 🥰🥰

  • @sarahmacintosh6449

    @sarahmacintosh6449

    7 ай бұрын

    Couldn't have said it better! Thanks, Norman!

  • @janelange2368

    @janelange2368

    7 ай бұрын

    Same here! Knitting is fun again ❤

  • @francesedwards5481

    @francesedwards5481

    7 ай бұрын

    Do you have a tip for adding rows to the back of sweater to raise the back neckline?

  • @francesedwards5481

    @francesedwards5481

    7 ай бұрын

    I can’t remember what it is called

  • @BBaxterSwank
    @BBaxterSwank7 ай бұрын

    Norman, you just keep taking us deeper and wider to becoming better knitters. I will have to watch this episode a number of time to absorb the possibilities you are showing. Many thanks.

  • @charlottehippen7677
    @charlottehippen76777 ай бұрын

    I absolutely love your teaching style! Not only do you explain how to do the techniques so extremely well, you also explain what it is doing and why it works. Your knowledge base is amazing!! Thank you for sharing it with us.

  • @cindyfrye3026
    @cindyfrye30267 ай бұрын

    Oh, yes, please more tips for lace making!

  • @annika8677

    @annika8677

    7 ай бұрын

    I totally agree!!!

  • @Chifaire
    @Chifaire7 ай бұрын

    I'm just about to cast on a bunch of wool socks to give away as Christmas gifts, and it never even occured to me that you could do the longtail cast on purlwise. This will make my socks so much neater and nicer! This is a real game changer. Thank you, Norman!

  • @NimbleNeedles

    @NimbleNeedles

    7 ай бұрын

    heh! well glad to be of help and have fun knitting your xmas presents (you are early, so i'm sure itll work out!)

  • @valeriehowden471
    @valeriehowden4717 ай бұрын

    Norman, you never disappoint with your content. Many thanks for all you do for the knitting community!

  • @NimbleNeedles

    @NimbleNeedles

    7 ай бұрын

    As always, my pleasure, Valerie!

  • @priscillab6645
    @priscillab66457 ай бұрын

    I love watching and learning from your videos. I think you have exceeded all prior videos with this one, but in no way do I wish to deflect from all your basic how to knit videos. You are so kind to share your knowledge and love of this art. I think you are brilliant. Thank you. 🐑

  • @NimbleNeedles

    @NimbleNeedles

    7 ай бұрын

    Heh..well..I DID aim to surpass my previous tips and tricks videos...at least in terms of hoe uncommon/new they r

  • @flourishfaithfiber
    @flourishfaithfiber7 ай бұрын

    I'm a beginner knitter...Tip #2 was amazing, but oh my! Tip #4 was so amazing! I actually have trouble bringing the stitch over the knitted stitch, because I'm a tight knitter. SSK or using a crochet hook is a game changer for me! Also love the last tip, combining crochet with knitting. Thanks!

  • @ritagraham6703
    @ritagraham67037 ай бұрын

    Absolutely fabulous tips. Normally when watching a long video my eyes glaze over and I start fast forwarding. This is really incredible, captivating and well done. Thanks, Norman! ❤ BTW, Love the shawl.

  • @NimbleNeedles

    @NimbleNeedles

    7 ай бұрын

    Glad you like them!

  • @sharonlevine483
    @sharonlevine4837 ай бұрын

    I must admit that many of your tips here are rather beyond my current skill-set, but you inspire me to search out the slo-mo versions and keep improving. I love trying to do lace patterns, more of it would be great!

  • @NimbleNeedles

    @NimbleNeedles

    7 ай бұрын

    Nothing wrong with that. It's always a fine line to walk since I have both beginners and master knitters here among my subscribers. I try to find a balance

  • @Nicelady29

    @Nicelady29

    7 ай бұрын

    Did you know you can slow down any video yourself in the video’s settings?! (I just learned this) Tap the settings wheel at the top right corner and tap “playback speed” of your choice from the drop-down menu. It has helped me a lot!!

  • @emmapadgett1181

    @emmapadgett1181

    7 ай бұрын

    ​@@Nicelady29I never knew that, thanks.

  • @MariaMendoza-ps8nr
    @MariaMendoza-ps8nr7 ай бұрын

    Thank you Norman. As always you go above and beyond. Always learn from your tutorials. I love lace knitting and the fact that my eyelets did not match always annoyed me. Can’t wait to use your method and marvel at my symmetrical eyelets. I would love to see any lace knitting tips you would enjoy posting. Also, I am glad that you recognize that your tutorials do offer more than others out there. I always look forward to anything you have to teach me.

  • @NimbleNeedles

    @NimbleNeedles

    7 ай бұрын

    I guess it's not so much that I recognize it and rather that my goal with every video is to go above and beyond. there are already so many resources on knitting out there. If i can't add anything (knowledge and/or recording quality), why do it anyway? either way, glad you appreciate my effort!

  • @lesblack8996
    @lesblack89967 ай бұрын

    So refreshing to see a man enthusiastic about knitting. I've taken it up again for Winter.

  • @AgelessLady
    @AgelessLady2 ай бұрын

    You make me say, “Why didn’t I think of it?”. Love your tutorials.

  • @purvisood17
    @purvisood176 ай бұрын

    i learnt knitting specifically to avoid the slip stitch ribbing and i discovered your channel. really gets me curious and excited about knitting since i used to hate it before!! thank you for all your tips and tricks

  • @keriduff7058
    @keriduff70587 ай бұрын

    Oh my goodness Norman!! I have been searching for probably four or five of these techniques and you are always the first place I check! I’m so glad that you went over these for us all and I would love to see more! You teased us with mention of a lace focused video and I just think that’s a fantastic idea!

  • @NimbleNeedles

    @NimbleNeedles

    7 ай бұрын

    it utterly surprised me that so many seem to want it! I thought it was rather obscure. well..i'll see what I can do!

  • @janetdressing39
    @janetdressing397 ай бұрын

    Okay, I’m feeling smart because I figured out that the crochet magic ring works for starting a nice, neat start to a dpn project a few weeks ago. As a crocheter for many years and a new knitter I’m excited to learn how to combine my love and passion for crochet borders and my new love of knitting! You are so inspiring. I can’t wait to play today. Never ending thanks, Norman.

  • @NimbleNeedles

    @NimbleNeedles

    7 ай бұрын

    Good on you! Seems like you are a natural

  • @Mehaara
    @Mehaara5 ай бұрын

    Ich dachte, ich wäre eine gute Strickerin, aber du zeigst mir immer wieder etwas komplett neues. Danke dir!

  • @NimbleNeedles

    @NimbleNeedles

    5 ай бұрын

    Wobei das eine ja das andere nicht ausschließt 🥰

  • @user-se6on3dc4w
    @user-se6on3dc4w7 ай бұрын

    Your tutorials are beyond doubt the BEST! I’m so glad I stumbled onto them. I have used so many of your suggestions making fun projects for my grandchildren and friends. Thank you!

  • @nicolemahan2098
    @nicolemahan2098Ай бұрын

    You’re an incredible knitter! I am so very appreciative of your skills and willingness to share such in-depth knowledge.

  • @lizj3153
    @lizj31537 ай бұрын

    Just came across this channel and I love your cadence and energy. Explanations are clear and inspiring and I just love your voice. Love you Norman!

  • @KomekoroKoa
    @KomekoroKoa7 ай бұрын

    I am about to teach my friends how to knit, and will definitely be giving them the link to both of your channels - your attention to detail and willingness to go so in depth is unmatched in all of the other tutorials I have come across. As someone who need the why of why we do things and not just the how, I am so grateful.

  • @NimbleNeedles

    @NimbleNeedles

    7 ай бұрын

    Awesome! Thank you!

  • @BTNomad
    @BTNomad6 ай бұрын

    I’ll have to watch this over and over to catch everything! Thank you!

  • @iamllux
    @iamllux7 ай бұрын

    I love to see you mixing crochet with knitting. To me they are part of the same thing. Add Tunisian crochet hooks and transitions for larger projects become a breeze. Possibilities are endless!

  • @alicecourtney197
    @alicecourtney1972 ай бұрын

    You are amazing!! I have been knitting for the past 61 years. I am now 85 yrs old! I have learned tons of techniques from you. Thank You SOOO MUCH.

  • @yvonnegelin
    @yvonnegelin6 ай бұрын

    I love love love your eye for details! ❤ I have just resumed my knitting. I used to knit a lot when I was young, but now I really want to improve my knitting technique and focus on the details. Your tips help me a lot! Every time you show me something that takes me to the next level, I'm so grateful. You are a great inspiration! You are the best! 🙏🤩❤

  • @MsSassySean
    @MsSassySean7 ай бұрын

    That scarf is EVERYTHING...

  • @tl4214
    @tl42147 ай бұрын

    Norman, you did it again!! My mind is blown 🤯 in the best kind of way!! Your attention to detail, your video quality and clarity are amazoling! The symmetrical eyelets are fabulous!!

  • @orapronobis2149
    @orapronobis21494 ай бұрын

    Loving your tutorials that the camera is so focus on what you are showing. At times for a newbie I need to see behind the fingers and this is often difficult. But you do have “Nimble” hands also. Truly support your channel. Keep up the great tutorials and suggestions.

  • @user-ub9zr8ub9p
    @user-ub9zr8ub9p7 ай бұрын

    I only came across your channel for the first time today. Incredibly useful. I intend to binge watch the entire back catalogue

  • @NimbleNeedles

    @NimbleNeedles

    7 ай бұрын

    welcome to my channel!

  • @WhattheBeck
    @WhattheBeck7 ай бұрын

    i personally learned crochet before knitting, and the second i learned how to cast off i knew it would be easier and faster for me to chain-bind off with a hook! I also love the circular needle hack stripes, and not cutting yarn between colors for 2 row stripes- I recently used it on a sweater and did NOT miss weaving in those extra ends!

  • @ecamville2928
    @ecamville29287 ай бұрын

    31:18 I recognize these stacked increases! The Fox Paws wrap is based on these! The stacked decreases are just as fun! Using the increases for gingerbread man arms is genius~ (Incidentally, I finished my latest Fox Paws wrap with a crocheted edge to bring in my favorite colors for the ends and make them compliment each other. I'm very happy with the result

  • @NimbleNeedles

    @NimbleNeedles

    7 ай бұрын

    yeah, that shawl uses them (albeit in a slightly different method). I always wanted to knit a variation of it but ...well..it does become a bit tedious :P

  • @karengaray5114

    @karengaray5114

    7 ай бұрын

    I have the fox paws pattern and class but I haven't started it yet. It will be a new technique for me. I've been knitting for 28 years and there's always something new to learn. 🙂

  • @banhyangkee
    @banhyangkee8 күн бұрын

    This youtube video is so amazing! I watched several times and I learned something useful every time

  • @binarystar11235
    @binarystar112357 ай бұрын

    Norman you are a genius! And a hard and thorough worker. I will definately rewatch this video again and again. I learned a lot - and I am not a very beginner knitter, I already know my stuff with knitting. Thanks.

  • @bskidmore4555
    @bskidmore45557 ай бұрын

    Your eyelet tip blew my mind 🤯 I would love more lace knitting tips in future videos. I love your tips! Thank you ❤

  • @carilariviere505
    @carilariviere5056 ай бұрын

    Thank you, I really knew none of the tips you presented (except maybe the concept of SSK vs K2tog being reverse leaning to each other) So, I learned many things. Your way of explaining and showing is very clear; once a regular knitter gets over the yarn placement and finger movements of a continental knitter!

  • @thizizliz
    @thizizliz7 ай бұрын

    Your new shawl is stunning - very elegant. Cool tips. I"m going to favorite this and save it. Your channel is a veritable encyclopedia of helpful information and is always clear on how best to accomplish a goal. By the way, those pink gloves are gorgeous.

  • @NimbleNeedles

    @NimbleNeedles

    7 ай бұрын

    yeah, I love them as well. Tho I finished them a bit late and only wore them once so far. but winter is coming, eh?

  • @Zethek
    @Zethek7 ай бұрын

    Amazing tips, Norman! You said it was going to be mind blowing but I still wasn't prepared to *actually* have my mind blown. I'm still on the newer end of being an intermediate knitter, but I think almost all of these techniques are ones that I can make use of now or in the near future. I'm definitely not at the advanced level, but with how you explained everything I was able to follow 99% of what you said. I appreciate that your tips are widely applicable for a lot of projects, especially the cast on/off and increases/decreases. I can't believe how simple the Turkish cast on is, I've somehow never seen it before now. The combined cast on is a huge game changer. And the shaping possibilities with stacked increases!! This video is definitely one I will be revisiting in the future to reference. Thank you so much!

  • @NimbleNeedles

    @NimbleNeedles

    7 ай бұрын

    It's here to stay and to be rewatched! 🥰

  • @darthmaum
    @darthmaum7 ай бұрын

    Thank you! and thank you for having the personality and content that attracts such a great community of people whose comments give so much pleasure. Proud to be a Patreon subscriber.

  • @NimbleNeedles

    @NimbleNeedles

    7 ай бұрын

    very happy to be here for you

  • @valeriebellecats8939
    @valeriebellecats89397 ай бұрын

    Wow! These are amazing, I'm definitely going to have to watch this a few times to incorporate it into my knitting. Thank you for all your hard work.

  • @belindajohannesson6006
    @belindajohannesson60065 ай бұрын

    Your titles are NOT click bait! You deserve way more subscribers! You are incredible!

  • @The-Vintage-Needlecrafter
    @The-Vintage-Needlecrafter6 ай бұрын

    That bind off with the crochet hook , blew my mind. I've got to try it, as I loath binding off the traditional way. Thanks for the great tips.😊

  • @af2313
    @af23137 ай бұрын

    As a beginner knitter, I am in awe of all of the skill in your tips! I hope to one day be able to put these tips into action! Thanks Norman

  • @NimbleNeedles

    @NimbleNeedles

    7 ай бұрын

    i am sure you'll get there sooner than later with a bit of patience and lots of practise!

  • @bernerandgoldenmom7143
    @bernerandgoldenmom71437 ай бұрын

    You were right, Norman--my mind is blown!! These are absolutely fantastic tips!!! Thank you so much for sharing your brilliance with us here. These are wonderful tips and your timing is perfect for all those Christmas WIPs I've got going. I will be using a number of the tips you demonstrated here on them. Thank you so much!!❤

  • @NimbleNeedles

    @NimbleNeedles

    7 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! and well...i should be starting on these presents soon as well, lol!

  • @LunarVixen
    @LunarVixen6 ай бұрын

    omg... these are amazing... ive been knitting 40 years.. and never knew these!!

  • @the_dapper_scrapper
    @the_dapper_scrapper6 ай бұрын

    YES! more lace knitting tips. Thank You!

  • @patburton837
    @patburton8376 ай бұрын

    Your knitting stitches are beautiful.

  • @NimbleNeedles

    @NimbleNeedles

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you! 😊

  • @mariemadden6694
    @mariemadden66947 ай бұрын

    Great tips on fixing little annoying problems with how knitting looks ! Better results with easy substitutions! ❤

  • @simonevarey6857
    @simonevarey68577 ай бұрын

    You are such an amazing technician

  • @Bobbakerfield
    @Bobbakerfield20 күн бұрын

    You've got me so excited to get back into knitting. I've done some basic stuff in the past like knit and purl, scarfs and square mats and things but after watching many of your videos I'm going to give knitting in the round and hats and socks a try. Hopefully after I'm done with that I can try to move onto some mittens.

  • @elaineb7065
    @elaineb70657 ай бұрын

    One of my knitting patterns literally RELIES on the fact I can cast on & off stitches on one side of the work (it's for a miniature jumper for toy figures). I've even used casting off as a decrease before I knew how to decrease, so decreasing as a cast-off makes sense too. Also, the knit/crochet combo makes my day, especially as I took up crochet earlier this year & for many things it's so easy!!! But knitting also has advantages, so combo work makes sense too!!!

  • @michelleellis1290
    @michelleellis12907 ай бұрын

    You really are such an amazing teacher 🥰. I’m so scared of lace and the second I go wrong I’m done. Thank you Norman ❤

  • @NimbleNeedles

    @NimbleNeedles

    7 ай бұрын

    lifelines...lifelines! but yeah, I'll try to compile a lace video.

  • @pernillep9049
    @pernillep90497 ай бұрын

    You are so brillant and turn the techniques 180 degrees!

  • @plainswalkerur8142
    @plainswalkerur81427 ай бұрын

    Please do a lace tips and tricks video!! I find lace to be the biggest struggle but I love it.

  • @bartev78
    @bartev782 ай бұрын

    Norman, you Are absolutely incredible ❤ you are by far the best knitting teacher I have ever followed. Thank you so much for your effort. And yes please, more lace knitting tips would be much appreciated ❤❤❤

  • @jeaninegunn4118
    @jeaninegunn41186 ай бұрын

    The eyelets tip with ask is pure genius!! I will use it in my next shawl for sure. Thanks!! and yes to more lace tricks.

  • @fireriatee4979
    @fireriatee49797 ай бұрын

    Yes I would like to see more about the cast one and how to

  • @danbev8542
    @danbev85427 күн бұрын

    Fantastic video! You are so good at teaching these sophisticated techniques! Your innovations, visuals, explanations, and camera work are superb! Thank you for your hard work! And your shall is gorgeous!

  • @NimbleNeedles

    @NimbleNeedles

    7 күн бұрын

    Wow, thank you!

  • @mongrain8934
    @mongrain89347 ай бұрын

    Fantastic tips! Around 95% of them were new to me. I would love to hear more improvement tricks for lace patterns. Thank you so much!

  • @Leanansidhe23
    @Leanansidhe237 ай бұрын

    I looked for days for the kfb mirror!! of course you would include this in this GOLDMINE of knitting hacks! ❤

  • @elsalorenzato5589
    @elsalorenzato55896 ай бұрын

    Dear professor, I’m so fascinated by your intelligence applicated in art! Thank you for teaching how to improve our knitting passion. I’m interested, as you mentioned, in lace tips and tricks and wait for a tutorial. Thank you so much 💚🌹

  • @Whistlewalk
    @Whistlewalk7 ай бұрын

    This answers a lot of knitting conundrums for me. Thank you.

  • @kriskennedy742
    @kriskennedy7426 ай бұрын

    LOVE the symmetrical bind off! I've been looking for that for years! 18:34

  • @cyndylee544
    @cyndylee5447 ай бұрын

    Norman, you never disappoint! Your videos are wonderful. I appreciate this video of more advanced techniques. Thank you so much for all your content and help in making us better knitters!

  • @sleepydrJ
    @sleepydrJ7 ай бұрын

    Great section on lace/decreases. Thank you!

  • @victorygardener379
    @victorygardener379Ай бұрын

    You’re a great teacher, thank you.

  • @beanixdorf6977
    @beanixdorf69772 ай бұрын

    🥰 I love this. You’re a great teacher. I do believe you’ve taken my knitting to the next level…thanks ever -so -much

  • @jannetswanquist9311
    @jannetswanquist931128 күн бұрын

    ❤ Thank you for all your instructional videos! When I’m trying to learn something new your my go to channel to find what I need. It’s always solid advice and I love how you make videos so easy to understand. I ran by your channel while looking for someone who knit like me…which now thanks to you, I now know is continental knitting style. I also discovered, that I was knitting wrong the whole time! I learned to knit by myself by trying to remember the movements of the hands my aunt made when I was a child. So, I was knitting through the back loop and twisting all my knits. I couldn’t figure out why everyone’s hand movements in videos and everywhere else was so different from mine. Thank you for helping me to not only understand what I was doing wrong, but showing me how to correct my knitting so that I can now understand with ease your hand movements and then be able to mimic what you are trying to teach us. You are a treasure trove! You asked us to state if we want to know more about lace knitting, and I most certainly do! Late spring and summer use to be my slow down or stop time for knitting. I mean who really needs thick knitted stuff in my hot and muggy southern American states? However, I have now found a new and deep appreciation for light summer knits and lace knitting in light yarns, they are perfect for summer! Also, being able to add lace knitting to the repertoire is a skill I would love to acquire. Thanks in advance! Last but not least, I just wanted to point out, how beautiful your hands are, always well kept, clean, and just a pleasant. They never draw attention away from what you’re trying to teach. As you say, it’s all about those little details that make a major difference! Your voice is always calm and words are clearly understood, regardless of accent….which I love by the way. Volume on videos is great as well as lightning and in frame and focus…trust me, some videos will leave you feeling stressed out trying to see, hear or understand them! So this makes me appreciate your videos all the more. Thanks again, and keep up the amazing work, you’re a blessing to all us knitters.❤

  • @NimbleNeedles

    @NimbleNeedles

    28 күн бұрын

    thank you for sharing your detailed feedbackk with me! It means a lot. (PS: the time i spent on manicure before each video is....i resent "wasting" that time :P)

  • @wiwaffles660
    @wiwaffles6607 ай бұрын

    Yess more lace tips! If you could make a video on how to do lace using eastern style knitting too, that would be amazing!

  • @NimbleNeedles

    @NimbleNeedles

    7 ай бұрын

    heh...well..i think i'll leave the eastern style knitting tutorials to other ppl.

  • @ruthyk7083
    @ruthyk70837 ай бұрын

    Yhat shawl is a work of art! Yes I did figure out some of these. But this compilation is one of a kind! You knocked it out of the park! Thanx!

  • @suethompson8538
    @suethompson85387 ай бұрын

    Yep, mind-blowing. Brilliant thanks, Norman.

  • @shirleyboberg84
    @shirleyboberg844 ай бұрын

    So glad I found you. I love learning new things.

  • @blessed7927
    @blessed79275 ай бұрын

    Newbie knitter here- I am just amazed how you knit so close to the tips of your needles 🪡- It’s boggling my mind as to how you don’t lose your work! Another comment I would like to share is how refreshing it is to see a lot of information and techniques back to back with explanations and examples done so quickly because I think it helps to see ahead even though I am not very experienced. Its like getting the answers before I even start! Love your channel and thank you!

  • @topstitchgirl
    @topstitchgirl7 ай бұрын

    I am an experienced knitter with decades of experience, yet I saved this video in my playlist because I learned a new thing or two. I have been doing your SSK decrease and bind off for a few years now as I find that neater and less fiddly than the traditional methods. I will have to rewatch this video a few times to get all of the information. While I do think that your YO method does produce a neater finish, I think depending on the design it might make it different than what the designer intended. I am thinking about the Felix pullover being one situation where this might be the case. I always love your videos, and maybe it's time I do hit Subscribe 😅

  • @NimbleNeedles

    @NimbleNeedles

    7 ай бұрын

    Well, sure enough. It might change the look..especially if they didn't use directional yarn overs to begin with..that could be a problem but problem common sense for an advanced knitter. And yeah, feel free to subscribe any time if you enjoy my content but only then. 😉

  • @topstitchgirl

    @topstitchgirl

    7 ай бұрын

    @NimbleNeedles I always do so I did! I will always enjoy learning new tricks.

  • @NiqueYue
    @NiqueYue7 ай бұрын

    I love this tip video! I have figured out about most of them myself but I never fail to learn something new from you! I particularly love the one on unbalanced cast off on both ends of the same row. It was genius! kinda looked a bit like knitting intarsia(? ) in the round but is flat instead! thank you SO SO SO SO SO much for the tips! I really really appreciate your videos!

  • @cwilson991
    @cwilson9917 ай бұрын

    More lace tips we did not know we needed sounds great~

  • @jeanetteparis300
    @jeanetteparis3006 ай бұрын

    I love this channel. It's so full of great information and things pertaining to your subject. Unlike some other channels that talk on and on about the weather, what's for dinner etc. Thank you

  • @NimbleNeedles

    @NimbleNeedles

    6 ай бұрын

    heh..well..sometimes that can be interesthing as well. But yeah, I try to keep my focus on knitting techniques

  • @pc8863
    @pc88637 ай бұрын

    So many wonderful tips to add to one’s toolbox. Thank you! (Love your videos.)

  • @wheeeee115
    @wheeeee1157 ай бұрын

    The even double-sided bind-off is brilliant! Thank you for all of your work and research.

  • @SigalAlon
    @SigalAlon7 ай бұрын

    I'm a beginner knitter, but will certainly save this and return to it later on, to learn more. Thank you Norman!

  • @kayceegreer4418
    @kayceegreer44186 ай бұрын

    I am such a new knitter from crocheting ,that when it came time to bind off , I didn't know how, so happy was I to figure out this really easy way to purl and then to knit on the back side of my needles, so I just took my 2.5 crochet hook and handled my business! Not knowing how to do something doesn't stop me! About halfway through your video I reached a full saturation point , the nothing made any sense anymorel. So I am going to have to revisit after I use some of this knowledge from today's visit and get it out of my head and into practical usage before I can sponge up some more of your infinite wisdom. Thanks for all your help, Norman. Even though I had watched her videos and you made me believe I could do it I still had not got needles into my hands to do it. Now that I have done so there is a world of understanding coming to me.

  • @NimbleNeedles

    @NimbleNeedles

    6 ай бұрын

    yeah, the video might be a bit much for a beginner. I'd rather watch the beginner tips videos here on my channel instead and come back to this one a bit later.

  • @knallfroosch
    @knallfroosch6 ай бұрын

    This is such a wonderful video and a precious resource for all knitters.

  • @dorothyrushforth888
    @dorothyrushforth8882 ай бұрын

    Yet another helpful video packed full of good tips. Thank you Norman 😊

  • @maryholbrook4919
    @maryholbrook49197 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much for all your time working these tips out to make our knitting easier, you are very talented and such a good teacher xxx

  • @eastlynburkholder3559
    @eastlynburkholder35597 ай бұрын

    I love the bind off tip .

  • @lauralawrence6933
    @lauralawrence69336 ай бұрын

    I am an avid knitter and find your tips to be very, very helpful. You are a pro! Thank you for these very useful tips.

  • @katheard262
    @katheard2627 ай бұрын

    Thank you Norman! Yes, MIND BLOWN! You truly are the Knitting Professor 😀

  • @NimbleNeedles

    @NimbleNeedles

    7 ай бұрын

    I should knit myself a hat to go along with that, lol

  • @user-rv3br8lk6k
    @user-rv3br8lk6k6 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your advice. I haven't been knitting for several decades, YOU ARE MY BEST GO TO GUIDE, THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH.

  • @NimbleNeedles

    @NimbleNeedles

    6 ай бұрын

    Happy to help!

  • @ReeceInTheRain
    @ReeceInTheRain4 ай бұрын

    Novice knitter / crocheter and tips are beyond my skill but i know where to go when i reach a higher understanding of the craft. I have switched from english to continental following your instructions because it feels more like crochet to me and helps when learning both crafts. For today i am listening to your instructions as i work at my desk; your commentary is soothing and makes me smile and laugh even when i’m not watching! I’m doing my part to up your channel watch hours! Thank you for your invaluable content.😃Gretchen

  • @NimbleNeedles

    @NimbleNeedles

    4 ай бұрын

    aww...thank you! But, please, watching/listening should never turn into a chore! So only watch if it brings you value

  • @darialay3472
    @darialay34726 ай бұрын

    I'm not sure why your channel hit my feed, but I'm SO happy that it did! This was an awesome video and I learned so much... I will be binging other videos all day! 😊 Thank you!

  • @NimbleNeedles

    @NimbleNeedles

    6 ай бұрын

    welcome to my channel :)

  • @Dianaprimartinez
    @Dianaprimartinez7 ай бұрын

    I want more! Lovely details and with your explanation, doable. Thanks so much.

  • @isabelleserre-vz6il
    @isabelleserre-vz6il7 ай бұрын

    Norman, you are a master knitter. I always learn so much watching you. Thank you for expanding the way we see and conceive knitting

  • @gloriaallen2373
    @gloriaallen23736 ай бұрын

    Thanks Norman, I knew all of the cast-ons but all the rest of the tips were new to me. Intriguing tips! You make it all look easy.

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