Comments on: Knit Stitch: How To Knit Illustrated

By: Lynn

Lynn — Fri, 23 May 2025 21:15:08 +0000

In reply to Barbara.

Hi Barbara,

Other than the garter stitch, there really isn’t a pattern that you could solely work purls. The Bridget pattern is also a garter stitch, so you would only work purls, but you would be able to practice purl increases. Let me know if this is something that interests you and I’ll help you with the directions for purl increases.

By: Barbara

Barbara — Tue, 20 May 2025 02:37:49 +0000

Can you suggest a small project that provides lots of practice with purl? Students already know knit stitch so that could be incorporated too. For K stitch, the project was your garter stitch wash cloth. I’d rather do something different for a purl-practice project (not the garter stitch washcloth using purls). I suppose a stockinette square that could serve as a washcloth is a possibility. Any other ideas? Thanks!

By: lynn

lynn — Tue, 09 May 2023 13:49:42 +0000

In reply to Tove.

Oh Tove,

You’ve laid down a challenge! I learned to knit the slower, less efficient English-style of knitting and am much too impatient to learn Continental. My problem is that I know there will be a learning curve, which will slow down my knit project and I’ve never been in a position to slow down. In fact, I’m about halfway through a sweater for my mom that is supposed to be a Mother’s Day gift for her…4 days from now! Seems I’m alwasy pushing the clock on my projects.

But, it is always something I say to myself…’you need to knit continental style’…so we will see. Thanks for the challenge and have a great day!

Hugs, Lynn

By: Tove

Tove — Sun, 07 May 2023 16:30:40 +0000

Your illustrated knit stitches are great. However, if you can make another series of pictures knitting the continental way I think you will start new knitter on a much faster way to knit. I saw a Youtube illustration named something like “Knitting, closed hand” holding the yarn and fingers very close to the work.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q92bAeVFdao

Here is another demonstration. I have made the knit stitches this fast way for over 80 years! I do purl differently but will try this method soon.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SL2R467DSJo

By: Robin from Frugal Family Times

Robin from Frugal Family Times — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 18:27:38 +0000

Thanks for making this amazing guide, Lynn! I’ve got friends who want to learn to knit – I’m going to share this with them! You’re amazing. 🙂