Added: Jul 26, 2008

From: knittinghelp

Duration: 3:49

More free videos available online at www.knittinghelp.com. Continental Method aka German Method sometimes called Left Handed KnittingOfficially, anyone who holds the yarn in their left hand is a Continental knitter. Some continental knitters wrap the yarn between the needles to knit it, and some simply scoop, or "pick", the yarn with the needle. The latter requires fewer hand movements, and has a reputation of being the fastest method of knitting there is. This is my preferred knitting method.

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Rating: 4.50 (32 ratings)    Views: 50479' favoriteCount='187    Comments: 19

017POP Says:

Jul 26, 2008 - Thank you so much!

Vinnie2424 Says:

Jul 26, 2008 - i knit difrent.i do knitting and puling and croshaying.its very cool.and yours is cool to.

passionadel Says:

Jul 26, 2008 - excuse me, where can i get the metal knitting needle?what is the neddle size and length?

auberginecow Says:

Jul 26, 2008 - Thank you SO much! I was a "thrower"in pain and carpal tunnel hell - could NOT grasp continental technique, no matter how many videos I watched- it FINALLY clicked with yours! Even an old knitter dog of 37 years can learn new tricks!

sheinbaby Says:

Jul 26, 2008 - I liked your little rhymn. It worked well with the 12 year old I am trying to teach.

marcocampo Says:

Jul 26, 2008 - maybe i should turn my speakers on.. o.O

alottajane Says:

Jul 26, 2008 - your videos are awesome. I'm a crochetter and knitting is like greek to me. I find your vids really helpful. Thanks!!Keep posting!!

BigFishizzel Says:

Jul 26, 2008 - You sound so hot!

mowho33 Says:

Jul 26, 2008 - you're wonderful. an 80 yr old fellow church choir member tried to get me to change my throwing method and to put the needle in front of the thumb on my right hand. i eventually got it, but i felt there were some inadequacies (sp) to her method. so i'm going to try yours first thing tomorrow morning.

shortNlovabl Says:

Jul 26, 2008 - thank you so much!! i was having the hardest time trying to knit...and NOW I CAN!! please make more!

smitty747 Says:

Jul 26, 2008 - Hi, I am a male knitter of many years, but had never heard of this technique before today. When I googled knitting, 'continental' came up. I LOVE your video. SO clear, SO easy to follow. THANK YOU. Please put up more; perhaps a 'pearl' video. I have watched one already, and it was pretty good. I must learn this technique. It looks fun, fast and easy.

chicklette76 Says:

Jul 26, 2008 - OMG! My stepmother taught me to knit this way on a visit in Chicago. I was soooo confused when trying to follow anyone else's instruction videos to further my knowledge. THANK YOU SO MUCH!)

harbourachel Says:

Jul 26, 2008 - Wow - thank you so much for these comprehensive videos! I've always wanted to learn Continental knitting, and you've helped me immensely!

bobheuman Says:

Jul 26, 2008 - thanks! I finally got it! roof that you CAN teach an old dog new tricks...the rhyme is what nailed it--i will show my kids, too.

laughs422 Says:

Jul 26, 2008 - A million thank you's. I think I might manage this finally.Am a total beginner. Is 4 yrs old too young to teach to knit btw One of my children is showing great interest in learning along with me.Awesome rhyme it helps more than you know.

kezrach Says:

Jul 26, 2008 - Thank you for such a great and easy-to-follow video. This is the 3rd one I've viewed in regards to continental style knitting and 1st one I've been able to follow and understand! Thanks again :-)

clara124abd Says:

Jul 26, 2008 - thank you so much! this was so much help!!

milkymoo818 Says:

Jul 26, 2008 - i love you

spidaminida Says:

Jul 26, 2008 - How about giving your 4-year-old some fat (and blunt!!) needles and some nice chunky, comfy thread so they make fast progress...and it's more rewarding for them ;) All you need to knit is the desire to do so, and saying they're too little to try would probably break their heart!!I reckon it's a lovely idea, they'd be so proud and it would teach them perseverance and patience lol!