I'm glad you mentioned cast ons. I've been told that I cast on strangely. I found out several years ago while watching a documentary on Ireland that my knitting style is particular to a small area of Ireland. The women of my family have taught each other to knit for generations. Now when someone mentions my knitting style I proudly tell them that I'm knitting in my family's style.

@WatchBarbaraKnit

3 жыл бұрын

That is really cool!

@alias201

3 жыл бұрын

That's really cool!

@sr6431

2 жыл бұрын

@@WatchBarbaraKnit -s

@wiselittleknitter

2 жыл бұрын

That's amazing

@thatsaweirdbug

3 ай бұрын

This is so cool!! I didn't even know there was more than one cast on bc I'm a total knitting baby so learning there can be regional variants is so neat

“It isn’t a failing”...LOVE this! Thank you! I’ve been torturing myself because I’m such a “tight” knitter. Only recently I stopped practicing on how to knit looser and just knit for the pure enjoyment of it. I really enjoy your tips and laughter. 🧶 😊

@WatchBarbaraKnit

3 жыл бұрын

Knitting is supposed to be fun and I am so glad you found a comfort zone!

@yunuenhagane3495

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad to see there's so many tight knitters 😊

@deloresdaundivier8855

2 жыл бұрын

Margaret

@deloresdaundivier8855

2 жыл бұрын

I. Amazingly 💕.

So, I started knitting literally yesterday, and I feel like I've been blessed by the universe (or at least the YT algorithm) for suggesting this video so quickly. I only understood about half of the terms (and I'm being generous to myself with that amount) but I can absolutely feel the weight of experience in your advice and I'm expecting to remember your advice when I do get to that point in the adventure! I'm glad I already heard the lesson about tension, because a lot of the introductory lessons mention keeping your stitches loose. Now I know to take that as a general guideline and not a personal failing when I feel like mine are tighter than they suggest!

@WatchBarbaraKnit

3 жыл бұрын

I am so glad that the video was useful. You might want to check out my tutorials playlist and see some of the other videos that are good for beginners like this one: kzread.info/dash/bejne/gYt7qtKsiby-dbw.html

@sarag1158

2 жыл бұрын

I know what you mean! Everything I see involves long tail cast on. I cast on the way that my Mamaw (hillbilly word meaning Grandma) taught me. I guess I use the Appalachian cast on.

@sarag1158

2 жыл бұрын

Keep at it. I haven't stopped in a few months, after picking it up a few months ago after a 25 year break.

I love that you made this video. I've seen so many women comment in some of the groups that they "follow a pattern to the letter". They will not even consider changing the yarn used, changing the needles...no matter what and it's not like they are afraid of messing it up. They argue that this is the pattern and you shouldn't try to change what the designer has put together. I'm a rule follower to the point of "let me get the gist of it" and then I'm off and running because like you said, nobody is going to come slap me on the hand and tell me I'm doing it wrong. It's the same mentality with crocheting. I don't use a tension hold when I knit or crochet. I crochet holding the yarn in my left but knit with it in my right. I tried continental but my left hand is like nope...either hold the needle or the yarn but I'm not doing both, lol. It's very uncomfortable to me but earlier this week, one woman posted a pic of how she does her tension hold and asked how everyone did theirs because she was told she was doing it wrong. She felt reassured by the variety of comments because as you said everyone knits (crochets) differently. There is no wrong way if you're getting successful results.

@WatchBarbaraKnit

4 жыл бұрын

I honestly don't know if I've ever knit a pattern in the yarn that it called for LOL. Knitters (and crafters) should do what makes them happy and what works for them. You're right - there's no wrong way as long as you're happy.

I'm so glad I came to this party! (I know, I'm late! 😉) I knitted some little things for my first baby almost 41 years ago and my mum said, "oh, they won't come out right, your tension is not the same as mine"...... I stopped knitting for almost 20 years after that until, one day, she asked me why I didn't knit any more......... "You knit so evenly and neatly, I wish I could do that"! All those years, thinking I was wrong! What a waste! Now I knit what I like with the wool I like and the needles I like and am really loving knitting again! 😊

@WatchBarbaraKnit

11 ай бұрын

You are totally not late but just on time. I'm sorry that your experience was negative but there's totally time to knit up a storm.

Best advice I was given when I started knitting/chrochet/quilting was, it didn't matter so much what method you do/how you do it, as long as you are consistent

@WatchBarbaraKnit

4 жыл бұрын

That's perfect.

@daniellebarton806

3 жыл бұрын

The gauge came out on the measurement and it doesn’t mention using a different size needle

I’m really enjoying this channel and your laugh is contagious and brings me joy ❤

@WatchBarbaraKnit

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I hope to continue to make you laugh (and maybe learn).

One of the hardest things for me was the direction, "Weave in ends." I remember thinking, 'who said anything about weaving?!'

@WatchBarbaraKnit

3 жыл бұрын

It is an odd term isn't it. Same for "blocking" - it doesn't seem to mean what it means.

It is hard for a perfectionist newbie to realize that it takes at least 6 months to learn g to read your knitting and to get your tension right. What keeps you coming back is that you learn something new every day. Thanks for being there, Barbara.

@WatchBarbaraKnit

4 жыл бұрын

Give yourself the time you need. Learning comes as it comes and as soon as you think you "know it" something will pop up that you didn't know. I'm still learning!

You have the best knitting videos for beginners!

@WatchBarbaraKnit

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Please share them with your beginner friends!

Thanks for this video 😀 Although I've been been crocheting off and on for nearly 50 years, I'd like to do some knitting too beyond casting on and garter stitch. Waay, waay back in freshman Home-Ec the teacher tried to introduce us to knitting but none of us got the hang of "throwing" or keeping the loops from slipping off the needles - likely because most of us had already been taught to crochet by our 6th grade teacher. However, when I recently saw a YT video on knitting beginners using Continental style, everything finally clicked with my crocheter's brain and muscle memory. All those decades thinking I could never be a knitter, just because the first instructor was limited to a method that was so awkward for crocheters. Edit: So glad you talked about rules vs suggestions in knitting! Wish I'd known that about crochet ages ago too. Knowing which "rules" are mandatory (e.g., proper swatching & blocking) and which are open to creative interpretation (choice of yarn, hook/needle size, foundation stitches/CO, etc.) makes a world of difference in the quality of your finished projects and the enjoyment of the process.

@WatchBarbaraKnit

2 жыл бұрын

I am so glad you have found a way that works for you! Yay Knitting (and crochet)!

I am so pleased that I came across your videos while searching for knitting advise You explain things so well, and with a sense of humour which is so refreshing

@WatchBarbaraKnit

3 ай бұрын

I am glad you like my videos and thank you for taking the time to leave such an uplifting comment.

Thank you! What a delightful and helpful video! I've been knitting for nearly 80 years, and always find something new to learn. I've spent a lot of time trying to force my knitting technique into what I thought was "proper" procedure, and I think the fear of breaking some great rule of some kind has kept me from trying patterns I might have enjoyed. It's taken me a long time to get the confidence to be the boss of my knitting.

@WatchBarbaraKnit

4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@annegraheck5713

3 жыл бұрын

Frances Jackson 💕

i love that you knit for your star trek figures. I learned from my mom at 5 when my siblings were napping. before I knew about mistakes and was having fun knitting for my Barbies and troll dolls. The 3 things I think are important are 1.Always say (to husbands or kids) " after I finish this row". 2. never put your knitting down until you finish the row " you won't know which direction you are going. 3. in the begining don't rip out your knitting because you need to be able to recognize mistakes. Hope this helps someone.

Thank you, Barbara! You are so supportive and encouraging.

@WatchBarbaraKnit

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome

These are the 3 things that I wished I was told when I started knitting years ago. I have been trying to learn how to knit for years. I know how to do the basic stitches. But I get lost when it comes to counting stitches in a row. I just started watching your videos. You make a lot of sense to me. Thanks.

I’ve knitted on and off for 30 years with a long break within those years. I’ve recently picked up knitting again and planning to continue since I recently retired. Today, I am finding that I am learning something new each time I pick up my needles. I am a self taught leftie knitter; may be, that’s one of the reasons why I still feel like a novice. I used to learn how to knit certain techniques from books. But, now, I try to look up the techniques online, a leftie or rightie method; whichever method to get me from A to B. Although, it does get frustrating sometimes because I knit backwards. Oh, and I rarely do a gauge. I usually get away with the smallest size in a pattern… Thank you for the great wisdom you bring in the knitting world! ❤

@WatchBarbaraKnit

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story!

This video was so good. I really appreciate all of what you addressed. Thanks so much for sharing.

@WatchBarbaraKnit

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Bless you Barbara! You have no idea how much I needed this right now.

@WatchBarbaraKnit

3 жыл бұрын

I am so glad it found you at the right time then!

Great show. Barbara! I taught myself to knit about 30 yrs ago from a book. I really never knew the finer details that you explained today, but when I came up with a problem, I used the trial and error method which takes extra time and frustration. I didn’t have anyone to ask nor knew anything about u tube until about 1 1/2 years ago. You are so down to earth and a very good teacher as well as a wonderful designer and knitter. Thank you for your knowledge and time. By the way, the shawl behind you is gorgeous and I’m crazy about your hair!!

@WatchBarbaraKnit

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words! I've done a lot of trial and error too. Hopefully my videos will save some newer knitters a little of that time.

Thank you so much for you simple and logical explanations!! Another thing I HATE is when another crafter tells someone, “You are doing that wrong!” Ughhhh!!! We’ve lost crafters just because of this stupid comment! Have you done an episode on the differences in yarn types, characteristics, different materials they are made from? I know that super wash yarn tends to stretch out. What are some other tips on yarn that may help other crafters? I’ve been wondering the differences between mohair and the alpaca.

@WatchBarbaraKnit

4 жыл бұрын

That is a really big subject and I haven't figured out how to cover it effectively. I actually teach a blocking class where I go over that kind of info about fiber content in yarns, and it takes over an hour LOL!

I had no idea there were so many different cast ons:-) I have only been knitting for a couple of months now (did knit a very complicated jumper when I was 24 and managed to get it finished, then it turned out too warm so never worn it unfortunately). Now I am 66 and decided to start knitting since it is supposed to be good for your memory, and it is hard to find sweaters/jumpers that you like in shops. Your youtube channel is by far the best tutorials I have come across!

@WatchBarbaraKnit

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much, I am so glad you like my videos. I'm happy to join you on your knitting journey.

I thoroughly enjoyed your recommendation information. Thanks for this information. You have truly opened my eyes.

@WatchBarbaraKnit

4 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad!

I love this video. Thank you. It gave me so much confidence

@WatchBarbaraKnit

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Barbara, you are amazing! Love your down to earth approach. I will be back for more videos!

@WatchBarbaraKnit

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! There's a part of me that thinks I should try to be more fancy and learn how to edit slick videos and stuff ... but then I realize I'd rather be knitting LOL.

Just started knitting yesterday! Glad I found your vids!!😁😁😁😁

@WatchBarbaraKnit

3 жыл бұрын

You are at the beginning of an awesome adventure and I am glad I get to be a part of it!

Love this video ,thank you. I am new to knitting and found this very helpful

@WatchBarbaraKnit

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

And this is why I love you Barbara!

@WatchBarbaraKnit

4 жыл бұрын

Awww, thank you! Virtual Hugs.

I am so glad I found you. Love your laugh. Love your honesty. LOVE everything.

@WatchBarbaraKnit

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Welcome!

Love your attitude and suggestions. You do have a way of taking the stress off of knitting. Blessings to you. :-)

@WatchBarbaraKnit

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Knitting shouldn't be stressful (except p3tog-tbl - that's stressful)

So glad to see you. Enjoy your videos.

@WatchBarbaraKnit

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

As always, watching you is fun. Great colors in this video! And, I enjoy that you use your hands... I talk that way too. Good topic. Thanks ~Marie

@WatchBarbaraKnit

4 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you!

Thank you. I really needed to hear that! I've stopped and started so many projects because of #1

@WatchBarbaraKnit

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

I absolutely love your channel! Thank you! You are the best teacher.

@WatchBarbaraKnit

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

Your laugh is simply a delight~ Wonderful video, thank you!

@WatchBarbaraKnit

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@kathyjeyes9385

2 жыл бұрын

I totally agree! Absolutely fabulous!

I love you! I'm getting my shawl pattern and yarn out tonight and will start translating the pattern and get to work!

@WatchBarbaraKnit

3 жыл бұрын

Aww, thank you! Have fun with your shawl!

Thank you so much for yr channel. I knit and crochet and I love given other sites to help improve my skills. Refreshing!

@WatchBarbaraKnit

3 жыл бұрын

It is my pleasure! Thanks for watching.

Barbara thanks for your video. I've been knitting for about 2 yrs now and had to learn all this the hard way. I always enjoy your videos and love your patterns. Rachel S.

@WatchBarbaraKnit

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you Barbara. You're right I would have known those 3 things when I began knitting.

@WatchBarbaraKnit

4 жыл бұрын

If I can get to a couple of people early on so they don't have to learn these the hard way - well then it is worth it LOL!

My best advice is from a Sears Roebuck & Co. knitting teacher. I’m left handed and she said to learn to knit right handed because learning to knit was going to feel awkward at first anyway. So glad she recommended that.

@WatchBarbaraKnit

3 жыл бұрын

I was just thinking about this the other day when someone referred to the continental style as "left handed" knitting, because it's not! I've only ever met a few knitters who knit with a left handed mirror technique, and they really have an uphill battle and have to modify every pattern. Your teacher served you well!

@barbarasd1196

3 жыл бұрын

I just wish I can hand sew right handed. That sometimes gets awkward.

very straightforward and informative. Thank you so much 🎉

@WatchBarbaraKnit

2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Love the shawl behind you 😊 Thank you for the tips, I’m totally a beginner

@WatchBarbaraKnit

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I love this especially the tip on choosing whatever needle you want 😁. I was still trying to comply with that within at least one size difference.

@WatchBarbaraKnit

4 жыл бұрын

Everyone knits different and you gotta do what you gotta do LOL!

This is the video I didn't know I needed. Thank you!!

@WatchBarbaraKnit

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Wow. These take me back. My mom hated gauge in patterns. And socks & slippers were her favorite thing to make.

@WatchBarbaraKnit

4 жыл бұрын

Most knitters have a love/hate relationship with gauge LOL.

I love your attitude!

@WatchBarbaraKnit

2 жыл бұрын

Yay! Thanks!

thank you so much for posting this video. I though the information on the label and pattern was a hard fast rule. Now I know differently but oh, how I wish I would have know this when I started to knit. It would have saved lots of frustration.

@WatchBarbaraKnit

4 жыл бұрын

It is frustrating isn't it? Glad you're more relaxed now.

I am new and I am trying I love this video because it is so helpful and I haven’t started a project yet but I am going to start this week

@WatchBarbaraKnit

2 жыл бұрын

You got this!

You are awesome instructor, teacher. Thank you.

@WatchBarbaraKnit

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I'm a complete newbie but I'm HOOKED! I love your videos (OMG - your laugh is infectious!!!!) and I love your advice. Found you because I went a little newbie-crazy buying a ton of gorgeous yarn and needed storage advice, and I'm staying for all your technique and tip videos. Love it!

@WatchBarbaraKnit

4 жыл бұрын

Welcome!! I'm so glad you're having fun and staying!

Hello :) I really appreciate this information. I am a beginner and I was concerned on tension issues. As you are, I am also a rule follower, so this helped put me at ease. Thank you

@WatchBarbaraKnit

3 жыл бұрын

That is wonderful to hear!

Knitting is like everything else; if you are doing it, make it your own! Great video; great tips; great knitting! Have fun!

@WatchBarbaraKnit

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

as someone who toght myself to knit this year I knew nothing about weaghts and sizes and everything so I just played around and lernd that to get the best result I like to knit with a slightly lighter yarn and bigger needles than patterns called for and I feel soo blessed that I just got to play around first

@WatchBarbaraKnit

Жыл бұрын

Learning works differently for everyone, I am glad you found your happy path.

Thanks for the info and "Permission" 🥰

@WatchBarbaraKnit

4 жыл бұрын

LOL! Any time!

Thank you so much for the information. Very helpful!

@WatchBarbaraKnit

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Totally agree! When I got back into knitting 🧶 I learned very quickly to use the sz needles that were a comfy fit for me to work with only then did I get my gauge right. I’m a crocheter rather than a knitter, and crochet gauges are entirely different than knitting gauges

@WatchBarbaraKnit

4 жыл бұрын

Crochet confuses me so LOL. I love looking at it and admire all my hooker friends - but it just baffles me.

Thanks for this video! I felt like these tips were 3 permission slips for knitting that I needed.

@WatchBarbaraKnit

2 жыл бұрын

If you ever need a hall pass ... let me know!

Just what I needed.Thank you!!

@WatchBarbaraKnit

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Beginning knitter here--so glad I found this video early in my knitter life (on second project ever)! Thank you; you have a new subscriber!

@WatchBarbaraKnit

3 жыл бұрын

I am so glad you found it early and I hope you find other videos on my channel you like. Make sure to check out the Tutorials playlist.

A very intelligent video and I love your laugh. Lol, I'm using Manos del Uruguay yarn in my project. I'm sure I'll be back, just because you make me feel so good. :)

You remind me of a lady I recently went to community college with ❤ she was such a sweet heart, sassy and hilarious.

@WatchBarbaraKnit

4 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you!

Thank you. I learned and will try to do my best to the rules.

Thank you! The advice about the thin yarn with bigger needles is really helpful because I just got some fingering weight yarn for my birthday from a friend, but I'm still getting the hang of basic patterns. I wanted to make something pretty with it, lace like even, but all the lace patterns I could find were making my head spin with all the lingo. I'm gonna try to find a simple pattern I can read and use some of my acrylic yarn to practice with first, then I think I'm gonna do the big needle with the thin yarn to make it look faux-lace! So helpful as always Barb! Lots of love!

@WatchBarbaraKnit

3 жыл бұрын

I bet it is going to be beautiful!

This is great. Learning a lot from your videos.

@WatchBarbaraKnit

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!

Thank you for this KZread video. I have been in teacher knitting for about 10 years, knitting for the last 30, This video is a great resource for me for is extremely difficult to explain to my students, what gauge a knitting needle suggestions are all about. Once again thank you so much for sharing this information.

@WatchBarbaraKnit

4 жыл бұрын

I am so glad that it was helpful. Sometimes it is a challenge putting what you know into words out loud around people and stuff LOL.

Thank you so much for the information. Very helpful😘❤

@WatchBarbaraKnit

Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I am a mid beginning knitter and your videos are a big help. I am now learning different patterns wasn't quite ready in the beginning.

@WatchBarbaraKnit

2 жыл бұрын

I am so glad to be helpful.

Wonderful suggestions!

Great info + enjoyed your way of presenting 😁

@WatchBarbaraKnit

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

You're amazing! Thanks so much for the advice :)

@WatchBarbaraKnit

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Absolutely love this video!!!! Thank you so very much!

@WatchBarbaraKnit

3 жыл бұрын

That is wonderful to hear! Thank you!

@TheKnitwit

3 жыл бұрын

@@WatchBarbaraKnit I have spent the last few hours watching your videos as I'm winding yarn up hahaha

Excellent advice Barbara! When I started knitting I tried to knit tighter because I am a more relaxed Nader. Found out that, like you said, you loosen up once you get going on your pattern aand my gauge changed. Thanks for your videos, I enjoy them immensely!😊

@WatchBarbaraKnit

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you enjoy them!

You have the loveliest voice! And seriously.... who knew there were so many ways of casting on and off. So much to learn. Glad to have found your channel. :-)

@WatchBarbaraKnit

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words. I was actually just finalizing the handout for my Binding off class I'm teaching tomorrow. So many ways to Bind off!

@flatplatypus

3 жыл бұрын

​@@WatchBarbaraKnit :-)

thank you so much, I just started knitting and wanted a hobby to do. At first, all I remember about knitting is what I learned in school in the 9th grade home Ec. and only were taught regular knitting ( can't remember what it's called) and purl knitting. Anyway, I was confused at some of these videos telling me I needed different-sized needles for this or that or what kind of yarn to use. I just want to learn how to make things and the easiest way to learn to make them without all the different size needles or yarn size I had to go out and buy. I'm sure the more comfortable I become in learning the different styles in knitting I"ll catch on and know what I need to use and you answered all the questions that were running through my mind about all this. Some of the videos other put on here and say this is for beginners go so fast, I've had to start over and over again trying to learn from them that I almost gave up on knitting, thinking I'll never catch on or be able to make anything but I did make a little bunny rabbit which kinda looks like an elephant. I'm not going to give up now thanks to you. When I make something I'll come back and let you know how I did.

@WatchBarbaraKnit

3 жыл бұрын

You can do it! There is a lot to learn, but you can always start small.

Just found this channel but I can tell I’m gonna be watching ur videos a lot and This is gonna end up being my favourite channel…new subscriber btw 😊♥️

@WatchBarbaraKnit

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I am glad you enjoy the content and hope to continue earning your views.

I know i am commenting late on this video and that is because I have only recently found you. I'm so glad I did! I've been teaching myself how to crochet and knit from KZread for the last couple of years and have been very scared to try to many garments because I messed up on. (That was 2 years ago and to this day I've been afraid to pull it out, frog it and fix it.) That's going to be a new years resolution along with knitting a sweater i already purchased the yarn for. Thank you for your videos. They really help me understand and build up my confidence.

@WatchBarbaraKnit

3 жыл бұрын

LOL, I just responded to a comment on a video that is 3 years old - you're no late! I'm so glad you like my videos.

That was so helpful and good! Thank you!

@WatchBarbaraKnit

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad it helped you out.

I so appreciate this videos. My yarn shop called me a Lucy goodey but never explained anything like you have

@WatchBarbaraKnit

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I was able to help!

Thank you! Great advice and wonderful validation I’m “not failing” because I knit so tightly, I simply need to downsize multiple needles to accommodate it.

@WatchBarbaraKnit

2 жыл бұрын

You are not failing! But, if you’re knitting tightly you most likely need to go up needle sizes, not down.

@b.w.8809

2 жыл бұрын

@@WatchBarbaraKnit Doh! Indeed. Up, not down! Lol. Thank you for the wonderful video/advice.

I'm realising that I go to a great store. They've given me some of this advice before I made my first stitch. Cheers 😃 🙂

@WatchBarbaraKnit

3 жыл бұрын

It is so awesome to have a great store!

Just ran across this video and...game changer!

@WatchBarbaraKnit

2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic!

Never knew that the swatch should be blocked before measuring for gauge, but it makes total sense. You are so helpful, Barbara.

@kilodeltawhisky1504

2 жыл бұрын

Whaaaat? 👀. Is it dry yet? Is it dry yet?

u deserve KISSES & KISSES & HUGS i love you for this!!! thank you thank you thank you!!!

@WatchBarbaraKnit

2 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad it was helpful.

Another thing is that tension comes naturally with time! Most of my work was suuuuper tight when I started out (it often came to the point where I could barely knit at all), but now I have a tension that actually works. Sometimes you just have to keep going, even if it feels impossible! It really is a wonderful hobby once you get into it :)

@WatchBarbaraKnit

2 жыл бұрын

Great tip!

@DebbieHQ

2 ай бұрын

That's the same as I did! I knit so tightly I couldn't hardly insert the needle! While working to get my tension better (uniform), I discovered and practiced losing up my knitting, and now i knit so much better, just naturally. That kind of goes against what she's saying, but not really...I just want to encourage people to try different ways of wrapping the yarn, because it really does matter!

I like what you said about not changing your tension to try to get gauge because after you relax into the project, you'll revert to your natural tension. I have an odd movement that I make when I purl. I put the tip of the needle into the stitch, wiggle it a little bit before putting the needle in further to wind the yarn around the needle and complete the stitch. Recently, I thought I'd try to eliminate that extra movement to speed up my purling. It works but only when I'm thinking about it. After a few minutes I catch myself doing it the way I've always done it. I learnt to knit when I was about 5 and I think I developed that "technique" because of some (long forgotten) problem I was having entering the stitch purlwise. I now embrace my quirky purling style 😊

@WatchBarbaraKnit

6 ай бұрын

I'm a quirky purler as well LOL. As long as you are enjoying the process and getting results you like, you do you!

Good reminders for old knitters, too!

@WatchBarbaraKnit

4 жыл бұрын

LOL, how about experienced?

I always say I am a ‘rule follower’ too! Happy to hear someone else use the term😉. Thanks for the input-I have gone with pattern suggestions first, so I am glad to hear you confirm that. Luckily I learned the provisional cast on easily when I needed to but I want to try a tubular cast on and am a bit afraid to try! Oh well, I can just rip it out if I mess up, right👍🏻?

@WatchBarbaraKnit

4 жыл бұрын

There are rules and they need to be followed LOL!

Thanks for the tip re thin yard on large needle forming instant lace! 😀

@WatchBarbaraKnit

4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@yarnovah

3 жыл бұрын

It was a game changer for “lowly” garter stitch, LOL!

I've just discovered you this evening..and I'm so pleased !!! You are so easy to watch and listen to, and so so interesting. Although I'm an older knitter (63) who was taught by my very patient mum when j was a young teenager, I've never learnt to knit 'properly'. I'd love to be able to do lacy knits or cable or stuff like Fairisle but I've never really been able to understand what to do when it goes wrong. I really do think that by watching your channel I'll be able to get there. I'm really looking forward to watching/reading your 'lessons' . I'm in the UK but somehow you don't seem so far away 😁. Thank you again for giving me hope!

@WatchBarbaraKnit

2 жыл бұрын

I am so glad that you found me and enjoy my videos! Let's have some fun together!

@kathyjeyes9385

2 жыл бұрын

@@WatchBarbaraKnit absolutely!

Madam, you’re really master of knitting👍🏻

@WatchBarbaraKnit

Жыл бұрын

I'm still learning too!

Love the easy way Barbara explains the knitting instructions. I learned to knit in high school 1971, and i am holding my needle wrong. My right arm is doing to much work wrapping the yarn around the needle to knit and pearl. Thank you, i will definitely be following you for more ease and comfort.

@WatchBarbaraKnit

3 жыл бұрын

I am so glad you like my videos!

I appreciate these points. I am rebellious and like to do my own thing. I went my own way a long time ago.

@WatchBarbaraKnit

5 ай бұрын

Rock on!

Thank you. You are very good in front of the camera.

@WatchBarbaraKnit

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words. It has taken me a while to not feel self conscious and that's music to my ears.

Great information. I think I am an advanced beginner (mainly because I do my own thing and make a ton of mistakes). I learned what you are talking about the hard way! LOL! Gauge!! UUUgh!! I finally have found my comfort zone. Swatching is important for me, using several different needle sizes. I make large swatches so I can feel the flow or stiffness of the fabric I knit. Once I have decided on needle size, (as you said the label on the yarn is only a suggestion) -- I look at the size of my finished piece (according to the pattern) and then decide how many stitches I need to cast-on. If I need the back to be 17 inches and I get 20 stitches per 4 inches then when I get to the bust area I need to have 85 stitches to work with. I read through the entire pattern and adjust the numbers. Now I finally get to cast-on and keep my fingers crossed that it will look like I expect it to look! I still have to start over a couple of times and adjust stitch count or needle size. There is no fast way to do knitting and have it turn out as expected. Especially when I am using the yarn I like with a given pattern. YEP I love fingering yarn and adapt my patterns to use fingering yarn. Who knew a beginner should not do this!!

@WatchBarbaraKnit

4 жыл бұрын

If you are comfortable doing it then you should 100% go for it. I'm not saying beginners shouldn't do it if they're adventurous!

Very useful info. I use the proposed needle size and gauge on yarn labels to get an estimate of the weight of the yarn when shopping online, as not all yarns indicate their ply or weight. Many don’t. If a yarn doesn’t have any gauge or needle info I simply don’t buy it as I can’t get an idea of the weight.

@WatchBarbaraKnit

18 күн бұрын

Those are an excellent hint on the yarn weight!

This is the reason I really love the weight system for categorising yarn! I was very confused about gauge in the beginning. Around here people usually categorise yarn after their suggested gauge and I find it extremely limiting especially when it comes to substituting or simply finding yarn. Weight is much more versatile and it's also easier when combining two threads.

@WatchBarbaraKnit

2 жыл бұрын

Weight is the number one thing I look at. And Grist. And WPI ... so many ways to measure.

@ZackRekeSkjell

2 жыл бұрын

@@WatchBarbaraKnit I only know about weight and wpi, but what is grist?

The very first thing made me smile so much. Especially the part where you talked about how you revert back to your natural tension when you get in your groove. Now, I paused the video to type this so I don't know if it's brought up but when I tried to change my tension verses my needles, my hands cramped up really bad no matter how many breaks and stretches I did even after years and years of crocheting (I hold my knitting the same way I hold my crochet so it's not very different at all for me).

@WatchBarbaraKnit

3 жыл бұрын

I don't know if I mentioned cramping, but I can totally see that. I also hold my yarn the same for knitting and crochet!

Great video, very helpful 👍 thank you!

@WatchBarbaraKnit

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

I was actually looking up how to knit looser when I found this video.. 😂😂 Such a great video, thank you so much! PS. Love your laughs ! ❤️😀

@WatchBarbaraKnit

3 жыл бұрын

I am glad you found me! You knit just right for you - just keep it up.

Just wanted to say thank you!

@WatchBarbaraKnit

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!