i am old and have been knitting since i was 4 (over 60years) and i have been making 4 needle mittens for the grandkids...one thing i always do when knitting in the round is add an extra stitch to my cast on and when i start the round i slip that extra stitch on to my my first needle and knit two together, to form the circle..it gives added strength and makes the work seamless.. try it!

@Legibleink1942

2 жыл бұрын

I’m at best an intermediate knitter (I’ve been knitting for about a year and a half) and I use this method as well!

@TheJazzimum

8 ай бұрын

That's a great method! I am going to try it on my next knit! 😍 Thank you for sharing.

@makadoodledoo

4 ай бұрын

I use the caston side to make the extra stitch and slip it over the start of the caston and then tighten it and tie it onto the stitch on the other needle to join in the round

All we knitters are addicted to the act of knitting and the yarn collection.

@JennaPhipps

2 жыл бұрын

I have never related to anything more than your comment

I just got sucked into the vortex of watching your crocheting videos (since I started crocheting a couple of weeks ago again), and now I'm your biggest fan! I love watching you create, and make your own clothing. It's so fun to follow your process while also working on my projects at the same time. Man, I wish we could just sit down with friends and crochet/knit together - how dang cool would that be. This makes me feel close to that, and it's so fun! Thanks for uploading & keep up the great work. That Balaclava ROCKS.

Constructive criticism: btw I love your videos and how aesthetic they are but you should def include all the materials that are in your vid like the stitch markers+yarn needle. Also when you are doing a demonstration you should consider doing it very slow and carefully without any cuts so we can see exactly what your doing kind of like rj knits.

@martyna2482

Жыл бұрын

I'd add a gauge too 🥺 Would be nice to know how many rows and stitches were used in a specific type of yarn and needes. Not everyone has access to the same brands of yarn and has the same body measurements 😅

@lindsey9958

10 ай бұрын

This isn't a pattern instruction video though

@AnniCarlsson

6 ай бұрын

​@@martyna2482 rows going to depend on size so make one her size not really help you

I was literally just looking for a balaclava pattern, so I could use my leftover yarn for it!!!❤️

Note to self for my poor work memory: 112 stitches 🕒 K2 P2 for 6 rows Continental ✅ Turn off animal crossing ✅ Take chin stitches off on scrap yarn 🥴 Change needles for stockinette 🤔 but to what needle? From what needle? 25 stockinette then decrease Each side count to 35 Add stitch marker Ssk , left leaning do i need to slip or just knit two together like i usually do? How many do i decrease? One per row? 16 rows No decreasing in the back Wait what is the gauge of this? And how long wire? Remove scrap yarn.. wait how do i add scrap yarn? Ssk hey that was not continental jenna 😠😭 I like sewing though Head portion done Dipsy looks fire Wait what is happening? Oh the chin part? Brb gonna call my grandma and ask her to knit in my acrylic and cotton yarn Update: she acrylic shamed me, i´m on my own 🫠 I just use my fingers when casting off oops Wait i don´t do long tail cast on, i knit them, will this make the head hole less stretchy?

@venus8927

6 ай бұрын

this comment actually helped me ?? that video is all over the place for a beginner like me it’s so hard to understand 😭😭

@elejac9925

6 ай бұрын

@@venus8927 Let me know how it went, I never made mine! 😭

@venus8927

6 ай бұрын

@@elejac9925 i gave up im trying to make a cute crop top. search summer secret crop on Google it’s a free pattern

It’s become a tradition for me to make this every year- thank you for your amazing details and easy to listen to video ❤️❤️

I'd love a written pattern for this project, you lost me past min.17. Your humor is contagious by the way lol! Thanks!

I love all your videos and you're amazing. You bring so much joy to KZread. Thanks for sharing you and what you do here. ❤️🙏💐🤗

so cute!!! could you do a pdf pattern too? it would help a lot

one thing i ADORE about your videos is the fact that they're lengthy (just the right amount) and perfect to put on while i crochet as educational white noise in the bg. yet your content/editing makes time fly and the vid seems short afterwards !!! 💛💛

I actually made my first one like a week ago! It was not the best. (that being said) Im very excited for this! Thank you :3

Just finished and it turned out so cute!! Thank you for this!

When you mentioned the yarn pouch it made me laugh, when i was younger and knitting socks, i had a bag that fit a round box perfectly. so if i ever went out with my family, i used to carry my knitting stuff around my neck to knit on the go !!

Clever pattern, good job knitting! Well done.

continental is so hard when you first start learning it omg ;-; but once you get a hang of it it's so much faster (not for ribs though... but maybe i just don't like ribs hahaha) love your knitting videos they're always so interesting and I love how you explain stuff without making it boring! the garment turned out so cute!

@JennaPhipps

2 жыл бұрын

Ahhhh that’s amazing to hear it gets better 😍 I been practicing still so it’s getting easier but not perfect yet 😂 Awh thank you!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

@bgummeson

2 жыл бұрын

Purling can be tricky in Continental. I learned the Norwegian purl from Arne and Carlos, and it’s a much easier way to manage tension of the purl in Continental style.

@kaylalea1148

2 жыл бұрын

That’s actually crazy cause I agree with continental being hard to learn but I will only do ribbing with continental. It feels so much easier to me.

@margitbenko5867

2 жыл бұрын

It's so interesting to hear it because I learned knitting continental and I didn't know there's another way to do it, and it comes so naturally for me. I think that's because I learned to crochet first and after years crocheting it was just... Trivial?! I don't know, it's just interesting.

@clarakf

2 жыл бұрын

i can ONLY do continental bc i started crocheting before i started knitting and it's so much easier for me to knit continental

Continental knitting is one of those things that feels like you'll never get it down. But after a little practice you get your groove and your knitting becomes so much faster!!! I hope you stick with it. It really helped take my knitting to the next level :)

The bellaclaval looks like it came straight out of my mother’s 1940 - 1950 knitting magazines. Do you know the history of them? They seem very practical for all of you in the cold Northern countries 🤗

@joanneswinehart4976

2 жыл бұрын

So I can’t spell 🤷‍♀️. Balaclava!

@efshertsatskeh

2 жыл бұрын

It originated from the 1854 Crimean war, the British troops would wear them in the town of Balaclava hence the name

love this video, and I can't wait to try the pattern with some thrifted merino silk yarn I found a month ago. I like alternating between continental and english throwing, and I find that my wrists don't fatigue as much this way. I would recommend that you try to learn the twisted german cast on for stretchy things like hats and the balaclava. It is very similar to long tail cast-on except you twist a loop to add some yarn to the cast on, which makes it more stretchy!!

It’s Christmas Eve right now, I have been crocheting for just over a year now and I really wanna learn how to knit too 😊 I’ve got some needles in the post and I think this is gonna be my first project. Anyways I love your videos thank u for posting them :’) they’re great and super helpful too

You are so talented and everything you make is so beautiful 👍❤️

I was waiting for this! Tysm Jenna!💚❤

Thank you so much for this! Ive been looking for one of these!

I live in a tropical island and I'll never need a balaclava in my life, but I love Jenna, so I'll watch this video for entertaining purposes. ❤️

U MAKE MY DAY every time you have a new show! THE DOGE ROCKS. BTW~ Ty for this one! I've been dying to make one. Throwing your yarn isn't old fashion it is just another stype! ENJOY your holidays!

Always good to wake up to one of your videos!!!

When the video pop up I got so exited. My favorite youtuber posted again ✨✨✨✨❤❤❤❤❤❤

I did iiiiit:) my First knitting project finished. Easier and harder than I expected. Looking forward for more :) thank you so much

@sarahfrancisco4879

6 ай бұрын

Congrats! How many skeins did you use ?

omg this is such a good idea, i’m so excited to try it!!🤠

Hi jenna, I recommend you try out flicking. I use flicking & continental both. Continental uses more or my left hand, flicking uses more of right hand, so I switch between them whenever my hands get tired, and honestly, I am slightly faster and better tension control with flicking.

omg your dog wearing the balaclava is such a vibe lol sooooo cute!!!

this has just made me want another balaclava!

The amount of times I have searched this video lol I hope it does something for your views! I'm a new knitter (3 months) and I went for this! I think as a newbie I needed a little more instruction (went rogue at times) but I finished this baby with minimal ( okay maybe more than a few) mistakes and more so I'm here to say that I love your creativity and you inspire me to keep practicing my knitting! Thank you! XOXO new sub :)

@auxanebh8658

3 ай бұрын

Hi, how long did it take you please ?

I lived in Massachusetts for 14 years and I know how cold it could get . I imagine in Canada is even colder. Looking at your hat you can probably take ie a step further make a mask of the same material and attach with buttons so all we can see is the eyes and you can cover them with glasses….let me know if you like the idea….love your energy and the happiness you project over the internet….be safe,be happy and Always be Bless…hug and kisses for Benson and Jack…..😊❤❤❤

Hey! Continental knitting is kinda hard but I ended up doing a mix of continental and English! I hold the yarn in my right hand instead of the left and just feed the yarn through my fingers just like they do in continental. Idk if that makes sense but there’s tons of different ways to knit, just do what’s comfortable for you!

I finished knitting my first scarf yesterday. Balaclava and socks are next on my "to knit" list. Wish me luck 😅

For continental hold the yarn like you do for crochet. I enjoy your exploits.

Continental seriously changed the knitting game for me. Much easier on smaller yarn btw, it won’t cause back issues over time. Just keep practicing it, and make sure you’re not purling backwards because I was when I first started and it made everything way harder than it had to be lol

Thank you so much for this video. I made 3 balaclava the last 2 weeks! Yeah! The 3rd is the best, perfect fit. I had to check out different needles and yarns, every combination is different. And every head is different! 😅 Only 1 thing.. I´m a bit confused about all the other topics in this video, I only want to knit and to know how it works.

You are such a joy 😂, keep up the good work...peace and love!!!

it looks super cute!

Idk how to knit and it gave me a lot of anxiety cause I had no idea what you were talking about but the end result really makes me want to learn! She’s beautiful! Maybe I’ll be able to make this one day ✌🏼

I love your room soooo much!

Need to make this asap also love your sweater

The Mohair is gonna make that thing hella warm so definitely the right choice. But also I would definitely size down the needles next time you make one without the mohair, a Balaclava works so much better with a more dense, almost stiff fabric

Omg I had a sweater exactly like the one you have on…in 1977!!!!😂🤣!

Omg Ive been thinking about making one of these! Thank youuuu

Honestly, I’m here for it.

I hold my yarn when knitting the same way I hold my yarn when I crochet. I knit continental style and combination (eastern and western variations sometimes). I actually find "the old fashion way of knitting" harder to do. Continental knitting is a more comfortable style for some who learned to crochet first.

It looks great. Merry Christmas.

You should totally make a crochet version of this :)

@mpicton_

2 жыл бұрын

yes please!

@amandateoh1164

2 жыл бұрын

Theres another youtuber who did it by crochet! 😊kzread.info/dash/bejne/nWerl7CtetTdcc4.html

@CreationsbyOmi_

2 жыл бұрын

@@amandateoh1164 Thankyou so much for the link!

I was waiting for this video ever since Laini talked about it!

@JennaPhipps

2 жыл бұрын

Laini was the one who inspired me 😍

@phoenixlopez2516

2 жыл бұрын

@@JennaPhipps she kept mentioning that she told you to make a video about it in her videos so I knew it was coming! ☺️

Merry Christmas, Jenna!🌸🌸❤️❤️🎄🎄

@JennaPhipps

2 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas!!

I’ve never heard the word balaclava pronounced so in my head I always just say baklava 😂 thanks for teaching me how to say it!

@zoerose3478

Жыл бұрын

One of these things is a hat and the other is a dessert 😝

Going to make one for my aunt living in Canada ^^

Love your videos 💕

For continental knitting try holding the yarn as if you're crocheting hope that helps!

I was just considering this the other day, but decided on a neck warmer.

THE VIDEO I WAS WAITING FOOOOOOOR

SEW proud of u for moving onto continental :,) i was hurting watching you throw in your previous vids lol

The video ive been waiting for for 5 weeks

love this pattern so much , thank u for sharing!!! was wondering what gauge your piece is? followed this pattern and made one- turned out perF jus a lil too big so want to adjust my gauge to fit!! thank you sm, cant wait to c more of yr knitting vids!!

Hi! Would love to try this, but where do I find the pattern? xx

When you put the green balaclava on it reminded me of yoda lol love it

Very very cute. It’s suit well.

Is there a written pattern for this anywhere?!

crochet balaclava pleaseee! anyway this was awesome!💚

In the sixties when i was a child I had one. ❤

Cute! You should make Benson 1! I made 1 for my son a few years back with bulky yarn. They are definitely cute on the tiny beings but I don't think they look good on me 😅

This was a fun little project. I did get a little lost around min 17 once I was actually knitting, but it worked out! Just worked in my tails and it looks cute! Btw I also struggle with continental style knitting, but I find it helpful for sweaters with a lot of just basic knit rows on circular needles.

@Ale2000Ali

2 жыл бұрын

did u figure out what was going on at m 17??

@catherineboudreau8399

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Gabriela! I'm so lost at 17 mins right now ahahah, don't understand where she gets the ''extra piece of yarn'' to start knitting the back? Do we need to add some new yarn to start knitting or did I miss something? Cause the yarn connected to the balls of yarn are at the end of one side with is now ''set aside''. Is this clear? NEED HELP ahahah!

@lagabrielaa

2 жыл бұрын

@@catherineboudreau8399 What I did was take one stich that was set aside on my knit row, and knit together, then when I had to purl the other side I took another stich from the set aside section and incorporated. So you technically incorporate a stitch every time you reach the beginning or the end of a row. Idk if that was clear, but it worked for me.

@kellyderepentigny4668

2 жыл бұрын

omg girl did you figure out what to do at min 17 i have no idea what to do im stressing

@lia-vt7cr

2 жыл бұрын

did anyone figure it out? im lost!

It looks fantastic 💙🎶🕊🌈🙏🏼🧚🏼🐾🤩🥰

When you were picking up stitches you were knitting continental 😀 you can do it! 21:16

Ritual Dyes makes a cuuuuuute knitting fanny pack for taking your projects on the go 🙈 I currently have a knitting backpack I got on clearance from Jimmy Beans Wool, but I really want the fanny pack lol.

Love your energy

Watching this trying to wrap my head around red hearts balaclava pattern ugh. Might frog and try yours out!

Look up project bags!! You could make a video of you sewing one together. They’re super easy!

I’m not a very good knitter, so I’m gonna try and crochet a balaclava :))

Loving this! Would you make a pdf version for download? :)

I cant knit but im watching this bc i woke up early!🥲🕗

I don’t know how, I don’t know why but I completely forgot how to crochet, I watched ur video and suddenly I rmb how to crochet and this a video of knitting

Hi) cool, I also knitted myself

I was just looking for a balaclava pattern! Also, if you don't jive with continental and find you want to keep your yarn in your right hand, try flick knitting!

Your dreamy pup make me distracted :> By the way thanks a lot for the pattern

Hi I'm enjoying knitting the balaklava. Is there a written pattern? I'm just wondering how many inches you do before you start the decrease? Thanks. I taught myself how to knit continental and like it very much.

the brand MUUD has a very nice pouch to hold your yarn i bought 4

Do you have the written pattern?

Thanks for sharing. Did you ever get the UGG’s boot fixed?

Sitting in toilet, and counting stitches, it is meeeee,.... Have a lot warm funny laughs...!!!! Not enough words... You are so close to me..hmmmm , noooo , it is not right words !!!! I mean, I mean .... I so .... your WAY PRESENT WHAT YOU ARE !!!!

Can you show how to knit socks without a pattern please love your videos jenna💙😘😍

You can see idea for a 'yarn pouch' at Engeeniring Knits here on youtube :P I love your adventures with crafting. I started crocheting because of you!

10:30 Aro Knits n Purls on youtube says she knits while running on the treadmill ˙𐃷˙

You should knit a sling pouch to carry ur yarn! 💕🧶

When you join the back do you turn the hood inside out to work it? I’ve just finished it myself and my seam looks quite messy and I think I can see in the video you turning the hood inside out once you’ve finished. I’m a beginner so it’s all new to me x

I got lost, after you put away the border stitches and left in needles 10 st in the middle, what did you knit next? Also You pick up st in which border? Thank you!

How do you end up with 116 stitches when beginning the neck when we started with casting on 112?

hi!

Could you use straight knitting needles or only circular?

Thanks for the breakdown in autistic detail. Gotta knit this, you're so charming just subbed 💓

vicent looking like a little peasant with the green balaclava on

Amazing tutorial, by chance is it possible to show how you would do the face part smaller so if you only want the eyes to show