Video Knitting Course: Continental Knitting
Holding the yarn in your left hand to knit can feel awkward. Get comfy knitting Continental so you can knit faster and with better posture.
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Blog Post: Continental Knitting Tips – Do You Have the “U?”
By Liat Gat – Founder / Continental Knitting / April 15, 2011 / 30 CommentsWhen I last taught a friend to knit, I decided to teach him Continental-style from the very beginning to avoid his having to potentially switch later. He struggled with left hand-position, and the tips I show in this video were what helped him improve the most.
Read Post »Blog Post: Is Now a Good Time to Learn Continental Knitting?
By Liat Gat – Founder / Continental Knitting / August 10, 2020 / 24 CommentsA Knitfreedom student recently asked, “Hi Liat, I’m still doing what I learned as a child 60+ years ago :), wrapping the yarn around the needle with my right hand. Would this be a good time for me to learn Continental?” I say, “YES!” and here’s why.
Read Post »Blog Post: Purling Tips: How To Purl Continental Style
By Liat Gat – Founder / Continental Knitting / May 13, 2011 / 13 CommentsSo many people have been asking for tips on how to purl Continental that I’m giving this Premium video from my class away free here. Purling is the most challenging part of Continental knitting, so go slow and have patience with yourself as you practice.
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American vs. Continental Knitting
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Continental vs. American Ribbing
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Tensioning the Yarn – Continental
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Finger Aerobics I – Continental Knitting
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The Continental Knit Stitch
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The Continental Knit Stitch
Finger Aerobics II – Continental Purling
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Having a good grip on your yarn is essential for doing the Continental purl stitch correctly – otherwise it will continually frustrate you.
The Continental Purl Stitch
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Here’s how do to the Continental purl stitch, with two variations. Try both and see which you like more!
Continental Yarnover
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1×1 Rib – Continental
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Maintain Good Hand Position – The Continental “U”
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How to Knit Without Looking – Continental
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Testimonial: Knitting away so easily
I love Continental knitting! I took your Knit Freedom class years ago and started knitting Continental style and I’ll never go back! Thank you so much!!
I am left-handed and thought I’d never be able to knit the purl stitch easily (let alone so many other stitches) and now I’m knitting away so easily. My neighbors call me “queen of the 2-at-a-time toe-up socks”! Love it! All thanks to you!!
– Deborah Lane
Testimonial: I Am Now a Continental Knitter!
I am now a continental knitter! Your course was exactly what I needed to learn how to accomplish it. I’ve tried several times previously but just couldn’t manage to do it and have it feel comfortable. Now when I pick up my knitting, I automatically start with the yarn in my left hand and it feels natural. My tension is perfect, and my speed has definitely increased, but more importantly, my arm and shoulder don’t hurt and my hand doesn’t go numb, so I can knit for much longer periods of time without needing to take a break. Thank you.
– Katherine B.
Testimonial: I Fell in Love With Continental and With Liat
In regards to: Continental Knitting, Premium MembershipI came to KnitFreedom specifically to learn Continental style. I was frustrated with throwing because of all the movement and how slow it was for me. I fell in love with Continental and with Liat and I use my KnitFreedom access all the time.
– Melissa M.
