3 Knitting Disasters Every Beginner Knitter Should Avoid!! EEK! (And How To Fix Them)

[@1426Decatur]

Know what? I’m a beginner. I’ve watched several of your vids, and I have to say that you rank the highest (my opinion) in explaining things …. With a calm and thoughtful manner. Thank you so much for the time you put into your presentation. I’d like to see more men-focused projects, however. Or how a project can be altered to suit the male audience, e.g, shawls with darker colors, cowls, etc. perhaps you already have done that and I just need to search your history. Thank you so much!

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Yes, that is definitely something we need to work on!

[@Inuyashagirl2015]

Completely unrelated to knitting, but that dress is GORGEOUS

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

💛💛💛

[@bunnygaffney2765]

I am 69 and just learned from your videos the last year. my grandson who is a senor in college in Ft Collins Colorado called me this week and wanted to know how to knit.. well.. i sent him some of my yarn.. because yes you never know whats going to happen so always be prepared so just get that yarn you want lol... he and his boyfriend are watching your videos.. you are the best.Thank You

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

I absolutely love it! 💕💕

[@karenjamieson1206]

Thank you! A tutorial on finishing tips would be great too. For example joining seams, and sewing in ends.

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Great idea! We can work on that!

[@tracyrowland1080]

And blocking!!

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

@@tracyrowland1080 This might be helpful! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZ3bYZmgfahpnbs

[@marilyncampbell7300]

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[@virginiaparent9903]

Finishing a knittingproject

[@kimberlydickerson5104]

I LOVED THE SOUND EFFECTS!! had me giggling.

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Glad you enjoyed! 😘😂

[@karalealynaeh.4500]

Mistakes are what gives a project that personal touch. They r a great learning tool. Thanks for these tips.😁

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Absolutely! 😍❤️

[@AmaraJordanMusic]

That’s what my beloved mother used to say, but… I dunno! *inner perfectionist roars*

[@jenniferaashiem6165]

I love how fast you knit, it’s really incredible to watch. I’ve been knitting for two years and still feel kind of clunky and slow. I would love to learn how you yarn over without really moving that working needle!

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

I'm pretty sure you have seen it, but if you haven't we have a video on how I knit here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZLEcqKFrdSNqac We can absolutely do a little more in-depth video on that subject!

[@candynkeith]

I sometimes don’t get the stitch I just knitted pulled off the needle and wind up knitting it again. Thank you for the tinking demonstration. A lot of videos show them tinking back but don’t show a close up of how they did it. Love the bloopers. They are hilarious.

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

You are so welcome! I'm glad that the video was helpful! 💕❤️💕

[@pamelamiller3578]

As a beginner knitter, this is very helpful. I've watched it several times. Thank you.

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Glad it was helpful! ❤️

[@brendakoenig2496]

In making the Anuket shawl..my first project ever...made it to row 7 of the lace border. Looked down at a dropped stitch that kept creeping away ! Bad part for me was it happened in a knit row after a yarn over row and looked to me like a jumbled mess! I don’t know what I did but I got it back on the needle and went my merry way. Only 12 rows to go. A lesson I learned from this was to have a crochet hook beside me. All in all that section doesn’t look too bad. I am amazed that I even did this at all! Love Expression Fiber Arts

[@LacrimaPhoenix]

Congrats on managing a lace project for a first one! That's great! You are right though; lace is not nearly as easily corrected as plain stitches are. I have a little trick for that, though: When I work intricate lace, I insert a safety line every ten or twenty rows or so. That basically is a thread that is inserted into already knit stitches and holds them for me when push comes to shove (plenty of videos for how it works online). This way, no matter how grave my mistake might be, the worst thing that could happen is that I have to rip out ten rows, collect my safety line stitches and then continue from there.

[@christineyork2023]

I’m making Anuket also as my first project! I’ve made it to the 4th lace tip point …. Also had some errors. I had so many mistakes the first few tries, I started over several times 🥺. Now I’m thinking of adding a “life line” , so this doesn’t happen after days of work. Did you finish the Anuket??

[@maryclark7947]

Excellent tutorial, Chandi. Very good, clear closeups of how to pick up a dropped stitch ... especially the garter stitch. And here, all these years, I've been 'tinking' and didn't know it. Love that word. Also... I thoroughly enjoy watching all of your videos. They are not just educational, but entertaining as well. Tim is an absolute genius in his editing, formatting, and of course the sound effects ... and you are just spectacular. As you would say: "Love it so much."

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

I'm so glad that it was helpful! 💕❤️💕

[@jeribianca9013]

Thanks Chandi! Great video. Even as a refresher for those of us who STILL drop stitches, have to tink back, and somehow end up with the wrong stitch count 🤔 I love the out takes. You and Tim must have such fun filming and editing.

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thank you! It is a hoot filming with the hubby! 💕

[@patriciaandrews6132]

Thank you for all that you do! You have turned my pandemic world around and I have returned to knitting and crocheting after whoa a hundred years....Looks like I figured this out the hard way and now you have confirmed what needs to be done. You shine!

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thank you for the kind words! ❤️❤️

[@pamelaade2226]

Hello. I’ve just found you! I’m a longstanding English knitter, taught by all the matriarchs in my family. I’m 69 now and have just been fascinated by watching your video on Continental knitting. I’ve had a go in the past but given up as I haven’t been bothered to practice. Well that’s all changing! I’m definitely up for faster knitting. Two things. I am from England and was taught the “Northern “ way of holding needles. The right needle is tucked under the arm. Sounds strange but is really comfy. The second thing is a tip which I got from a knitting pattern designer whose class I attended and that was to introduce a ‘lifeline’. The lifeline is incorporating a completely new strand of yarn ( of a different colour) onto one of your rows. This acts as a barrier to prevent “ frogging” back too much should the piece of work need unwinding. Please forgive me if you’ve already presented this in one of your tutorials. I’m looking forward to biggie watching. Thankyou again! New Subscriber. 😍

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Glad you found us and that this video was helpful! I swear by lifelines, too, and have shared that in another video. Thanks for the suggestions, and welcome!

[@stevenwilliams3542]

I love your videos, I’m a complete beginner and the instructions are super helpful, clear and fun….a huge thanks

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

You are so welcome! I'm so glad they've been helpful for you!

[@eleonorab.1140]

I learned to crochet basics stitches maybe 15 years ago as a kid, and later on my grandma wanted to teach me knitting as well and she insisted on me holding my yarn in my left hand as I do in crochet, cause that's how she holds it. And I couldn't knit. At all. It was very hard for me and frustrating so I gave it up completely. Last year I found yours and Marly Birds channel and I wanted to try again, and with help of both of your videos I figured out that I could also hold yarn in my right hand, I tried it, it worked so well, it feels much more natural to me and I love it. I've been knitting almost every day since and have many finished projects that I gifted to my family or that I wear and love. Thank you so much for making this videos and sharing with us 💕

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thank you so much for sharing your journey with me! I am happy that I can be just a small part of it! I wish you many more years of glorious knitting (and crocheting)! 💕💕❤️❤️

[@eleonorab.1140]

@@ExpressionFiberArts Thank you 😊❤️

[@jessicaneal8553]

I had the same trouble! Can't knit with yarn in the left hand, so learnt with the right - and then I found the speed knitting tutorial and tried tensioning a different way while knitting, and it worked! I can now use both hands (and often change depending on the project, or part of project I'm doing).

[@cruisepaige]

I learned to knit from you (!!!!) but I did end up switching to continental/left hand working yarn after I saw a lady on a plane from Copenhagen to Boston knitting a sweater like a human knitting machine! Anyway I am a knit-a-holic because of you! I'm all about alpaca socks these days and wanted to thank you for opening this wonderful world to me!!!!

[@TrishGolden]

I have heard it called frogging. You know, rip it, rip it.

[@LacrimaPhoenix]

Frogging is also a great way to correct mistakes. But you'd rather use it when you messed up big time a few rows prior -- tinking would take way too much time. So you pull out the needles, rip out some rows (frogging) and then reinsert the needles. This always has a risky feeling to it (so many dropped stitches!), in 90% of all cases it isn't a problem at all, though, because stitches will hold up their form pretty well. Tinking in my book is perfect for mistakes you notice early on. I always try to stop after each row and figure out if things are still in track. If things went wrong in just the last row, tinking is a good option.

[@okaminess]

🐸 🐸 🤣

[@DianaGarcia-tr3jl]

You r amazing. I’m so excited to begin some projects. I’m a crochet person. However a got bored and self taught myself the basics. Now I want to better/challenge myself with your methods. I’m so impressed at how simple u make it. Thank you.

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Oh, that's awesome! I hope you love knitting, too! Glad you found us!

[@BronwynsTarot]

I've been knitting for years but mostly dishcloths and doilies, thank you so much for these tips I have frogged so many projects because of dropped stitches and its so frustrating. I'm really excited to try my first shrug from you I just bought some amazing new yarn . watching you is so soothing

[@cruisepaige]

You taught me to knit!!! I am a sock maniac now, I travel to Turkey for yarn. You have created a happy happy monster!

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

💕💕💕

[@laurelstieg9375]

I started as a thrower and now I'm a Norwegian knitter and the great thing is you never work on the tips of your needles,this completely eliminates stitches that slide off the needles..great tips Chandi..👌👌

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

That is a fantastic advantage! 💕💕

[@brendatoomer4427]

You are not boring love you. Your videos clips during tutorial is funny.

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

I appreciate that. Glad you like the videos. 💕

[@christineewing948]

This is so helpful!! As a knitter I hold my yarn differently from how you show it. Now my tension will be more even!! Thank you Chandi!!! I love you ❤️ you are awesome!!

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Love you too! I'm so glad the video was helpful! ❤️

[@chika8461]

It took me a lot of time to learn how to knit. I' ve watched many videos and didnt understand how to do it! I actually gave up. I thougnt I'd never learn it until one day I was watching a crochet tutorial and your video was in the recommended list and I thought " why not try again?" and I did it!! I learned to knit with you! Thank you sooo much and many kisses from Brazil 💖💖💖

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

I'm so glad you figured it out! Congratulations! 😍😍

[@Jls728]

Thanks for the advice! I hold my yarn in the right hand just between my pointer and thumb and I thought I was wrong for doing that. My great grandma who taught me was a leftie and she held it gracefully as you do but I can’t get comfy that way. Also, thanks for mentioning the “give yourself some grace” part. I finished my first project the other day and felt kinda down that it’s not as good as I would have liked. But it’s good to remember this is a new skill and will take time to hone. 💓

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

You are so very welcome! ❤️❤️😍😍

[@Bellanewmoon21]

Thank you for putting this video up, I still make mistakes on items I knit. I also like to be able to refer to a video to help me out too.

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

😍😍

[@dianepothier7785]

Wonderful tip video. How about substituting wrap and turns for German short rows for a bit more experienced knitter. I’ve just decided to learn sweater knitting. Thank you. Your tutorials are always so clear.

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

We can work on that video! Thanks, Diane! 😍💕

[@victoriaogletree4669]

Ooh thank you for this video. I can knit but I am taking the craft more seriously now. I appreciate vids like yours.

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

You are so welcome!

[@margaretmetcalfe9380]

I have been tinking for years without knowing I was doing it, did not realize there was a name for unknitting which is how I have described it. Really good tip for picking up dropped stitches did not know it was that easy, thank you.

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

I'm so glad the video was helpful!

[@lizozturk5615]

I like the way you show how it looks when it's wrong. That helps a lot.

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

❤️❤️

[@janettasnyder3925]

As a fairly new Knitter... about 7 or so months, my tension is something I still need to master yet. Your video has helped me out more than I can tell you. I have saved this video for future reference because I know I will have to come back to it again if and when I have to fix my peal stitches. Thank You!!!1

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

I'm glad the video was helpful! Happy knitting! 🧶

[@PaymeinTacos]

When I first was looking for knitting for beginners videos, yours was the easiest for me to follow, and I have been knitting for about 4 years now since finding your videos. Honestly, I had so many issues with tension with my crocheting, and learning to knit really helped me with that, so thank you so much for your videos! I can still only do the basic knitting, but that is okay for me, since I am just knitting headbands and scarves, which is why I wanted to start knitting. I saw these beautiful headbands at a local store, but they were just too expensive and I couldn't find a color I liked enough to splurge buy. So, I went to the crafting aisle, got a 3 pack of knitting needles and found a couple of skeins in colors I liked, then went home and searched videos upon videos until I came across one of yours. I really liked this video for the tips and tricks, especially tinking. Before, when I got too many stitches or dropped a stitch without realizing it and got so many rows in afterwards, I'd get upset and frog my ENTIRE work and start back at the beginning. 😅 Also, when I do tension on my yarn I hold in it in my left hand, and put the yarn over my index finger, under my middle and ring fingers, over my pinky, and over the end of my needle(to keep it out of my way as I knit, as I have accidentally picked it up and knitted with it, messing up my work, many times. Lol).

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

That is so cool how knitting helped you with your tension in crochet. I'm so glad that the video was helpful for you. Happy knitting! 💕

[@vickiephilpitt7697]

I don't knit though I was taught how to before I was taught crochet. I couldn't figure how to fix mistakes and found crocheting was to me much easier with easier patterns to understand. Watching you show "how to" makes it look so much easier, but I think I'll still stick with crocheting. 😊😄

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

As long as you enjoy what you're doing, that's all that matters!

[@tinacomstock2107]

Thank you x 100....just learning to knit and found your videos....so happy I did...my stress level has decreased 99% since watching this video...now I know how to fix all of my mistakes....thank you so much!!! You are excellent at explaining things....also watched your continental knitting video...as a crocheter ... I think it will work much better for me as well...thank you sooooooo much for your great videos!!! Newbie knitter....Tina

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

You are so welcome! I'm glad you found us!

[@OmegaNote]

I’m knitting a pair of socks currently and I dropped a stitch yesterday and I had to back track a lot to try and fix it. I’m glad this was posted because I still have a lot to go and I’m definitely going to drop several stitches very soon!! Thanks!

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

You are welcome! Happy knitting! ❤️

[@sandimichaels2324]

Thank you for showing mistakes that new knitters may encounter.

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

No problem! ❤️

[@sadiebrooks1632]

Can't tell you how many times I've pulled it all of the needles because of dropped stitches, extra stitches, incorrect stitches etc, but I still love it and get there in the end. Tinking is a game changer, but I still occasionally rip it off and start again for old times sake!

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

❤️

[@jetrey811]

oh my goodness! I didn’t even think of keeping my crochet grip for my knitting. Genius! I can work so much smoother and more comfortable now!

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Wonderful!

[@vg2950]

You have given me confidence in the learning process. Needed tips to fix my dropped stitches.

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Wonderful! I'm happy the tutorial was of help. 💕

[@miasaxour9100]

Oh girl... thank u so much for this video. I've been waiting to learn this.... so many projects have been completely frogged due to a few dropped stitches. Thanks Chandi!

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

I'm so glad this video was helpful for you! I hope you have the most amazing weekend! 😍

[@CautiousInIndy]

Chandi, I came across this tutorial just in time. I took a project out of my bag and in the process I dropped three stitches. Your tutorial really helped but I still had a difficult time keeping it straight in my mind as to which stitch I should be working on. I don’t think I would have ever figured it out if I had not seen your tutorial. Thanks a lot. I try to catch all of your tutorials. I am going to try to convert to the continental style, but I am not having much luck so far.

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

I'm so glad that the video was helpful for you! ❤️ Happy knitting!

[@melodieessman1149]

I'd love to see how to fix mistakes in a pattern, such as I did in a chevron hat. I didn't discover my mistake until about 10 rows later, and never could tink back successfully. In the end, I had to start over :(.

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

That is a great suggestion! That is definitely something we can work on. 💕

[@sannelintha7518]

Thank you soooo sooo much... Just found a mistake at a textured stripped row at my sulenkti... Was able to fix it!!! 🎉 My heart is still bumping, but i did it!!! Thank youuuu!!! 💕

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

You're so welcome!

[@tracyoconnor6960]

Also, you asked for tips and tricks I'd like to see. How do I decided on what needles to use and what yarn to select? And how about buying yard? Tips for buying the right yarn for a specific project. And perhaps you've don't videos on this subject. I haven't looked through your extensive library. Look, I am on a mission to quit smoking. January 14, 2021 is my quit date. And I have to find a way to keep my hands and mind busy so I don't fall down on my commitment. I will binge watch your videos today. I'm thankful to have found your channel. ❤️

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thank you for the suggestion! 😍😍 Sending you good thoughts on your mission. 💕

[@sjohnson6607]

Oh gosh! No more fear of dropped stitches...brilliantly explained.

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

So glad! 😍

[@jamiethrogmorton2540]

Love the humor and silliness in this video! 😂

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

hehe, glad to hear it! 💕

[@sharonbaumgarten3529]

I learned a lot as I too am a crocheted just beginning to knit. I am learning Fair Isle knitting and would love to see a tutorial on managing to knit with two colors.

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Great idea! We have a tips for fairisle video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6u6e3h9nJtma7c 💕

[@gaylecunningham3614]

So I wanted to thank you for this video because me trying to fix a dropped stitch reminds me of the old saying "When you're in trouble and can't get out, Run in circles, Scream and shout!". I use a life line when I can, because fixing anything (other than counted cross stitch stuff) is heinously difficut. You have rescued me from the Slough of Despond (from John Bunyan's woeful book, Pilgrim's Progress.. Which I have not read. ) Onward!!!! :)

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

😘😘💕

[@FranchescaLong89]

Wow 😲 she knits differently than I've ever seen!!! So much easier than the way I was taught!!!

[@knfarns]

I love this very helpful (and hilariously produced) video. I'm an fairly experienced knitter but I always learn something new. Thank you!

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Glad it was helpful! 😘💕

[@kimski5391]

That makes sense I knit tightly I feel like I’m rushing.... funny I crochet with yarn in my left hand and hook in right but when I’m knitting I hold yarn in right hand I started trying to knit the way you do I found it does slow me down. But I need to work on my tension. Thank you for your videos...you are a breath of sunshine ☀️

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

I'm so glad you enjoy the videos! Have a lovely weekend! ❤️

[@caro1591]

Kim Hoffkins it’s worth persevering with trying to hold your yarn in your left hand. An evening in front of the TV with some cheap wool just to work on the muscle memory. It’s so much faster and really helped me to regulate my tension ...both in my knitting and my jaw! 😆

[@karinberryman2009]

I’ll be watching this over just to get the comic illustrations. V good photo angles! Thanks

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@wraithlord9607]

I'm fairly new to knitting and watching you knit so fast practically made me drop my jaw it was so fast. I definitely have a lot to learn!

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

You can do it! You will be knitting faster than me in no time!

[@Jaydaydesign]

Thanks Chandi! Always wonderful that you share your skills. Your love of the fibres is contagious

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@romaynecarlin7764]

hi there. im not a good knitter - plain and simple. i like the way you hold your yarn and im going to give it a try your way for a bit. i was taught to hold right handed and loop my yarn around. oh, the mistakes....who doesnt make 'em!

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

You've got this! I have another video showing a little more in depth about how I hold the yarn here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZLEcqKFrdSNqac

[@pattisnapsforbeans8212]

Thanks so much for the video. I can never grasp how to fix dropped stitches, when I look at pics in a book. Also, depending on what I am making, I have knit 2 stitches together when I ended up with an extra. If it's just something for myself or something unimportant. Depends on my mood. Lol. One suggestion to help new knitters practice your tension and your knitting in general, is to grab some cotton yarn, and make washcloths. I do that when I find a stitch I want to try, to see if I like it or not or to test a pattern to see if it will be worth the time it takes, or if I should move on to something else. Making washcloths, I found, is better than knitting and ripping out a practice piece. I feel like I accomplished something, and it doesnt matter if your washcloth comes out funny looking. It's just a washcloth. I make them all the time for my daughter to use on the kids in the tub or to wash the toddlers face, and she goes through a lot of them. Also, I make small ones, as they dont take up too much time and yarn. Great for little kids or just washing your face quick. They don't have to be big. It helps with color, too. Something may seem beautiful in my mind, but doesn't actually look how I pictured it when I put it together. Thanks again for the time you take to help us!!!

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

I love those suggestions! Thanks for sharing. ☺️

[@dcantu-paez4308]

This is the best video I’ve seen for fixing mistakes. I’ve been looking for something like for a long time. Thank you! I’m saving this!

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Glad it helped! ❤️

[@dorothythompson8139]

I'm a newcomer to knitting and dropped stitches send me into panic mode! Thanks so much for showing how to pick up both Knit and Purl. I'll certainly give it a go! All previous attempts were dismal failures and I have always had to find a knitting friend to fix them for me!! Your video is brilliant!

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

I'm so glad that the video was helpful for you!

[@jessieford5749]

Thanks for the tips. I'm a new knitter and I've frogged this blanket 5 or 6 times because of a dropped stitch. I'm going to get this. Determination

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

You can do it! ❤️

[@Alixmmmm]

Oh my gosh I was always so scared of dropping a stitch like where has this been and it perfect because am a knitter and a crocheter

[@luannecrane1216]

I’m a crocheter. I’ve tried knitting. I have dropped stitches and I can also do a V. I might try again. Thank you for all your videos. Hugs.

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Hugs for you! 🥰

[@bethanyrich2944]

Chandi, ty so much for this. I consider myself an experienced knitter and did not know how to pick up garter stitches. You should have seen the hijinks I did moving the work back and forth!! This was so helpful! Reading knitting is so important for new knitters. I find I can read knitting much better than crotchet and I'm more hesitant with crotchet. Again, ty so much for all the tutorials and your sparkling personality! Oh and the bloopers too ;)

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

You are so welcome! Thank you! 😍

[@bettyconlee-ld7yv]

You make the dropped stitch repair look so easy

[@tinahairston6383]

Thanks, Chandi! I learned tinking without knowing what it, lol. I'm a flicker so a tension hold is not happening so I figured that out fairly quickly but I'm glad fixing dropped stitches was in this segment. I've done the dropped stitch fix before but I was never sure I did it right. I had the right idea for stockinette but not garter so I'm good now.

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

You are welcome! I hope you had a wonderful weekend! 💕❤️💕

[@jerriecook6908]

Thanks for the excellent how to video for dropped stitches! I've been knitting for about 11 years and always dreaded dropped stitches. I can fix the knits but just barely. As for purl stitches I always tinked back to the error. Now I understand what i'm supposed to do. I'm prepared for the eventually dropped stitches!?💕

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Glad it was helpful! 💕💕

[@TinNC]

I so needed this when I was learning to knit! Thank you! Love all your videos.

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thank you so much! 💕😍

[@dorothygriffin2354]

Thank you Chandi! I have frogged items because I had dropped stitches in garter and couldn't get it. Enjoy your day...

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

You are so welcome! 😘❤️

[@maryannfaulkner7998]

Thanks Chandi! I always learn something new on your videos.

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thank you so much! 😍

[@noraalcaine3218]

The dreaded dropped stitch is what gets me all the time! But, thank you for showing me how t fix them! And I love your video, very funny!

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@theastewart6721]

Great video Chandi! Wonderful tips for beginner knitters or experienced knitters who need to refer back and see how to do these tips again! I tension my yarn the way you do. It just flows for me. Thanks for sharing with us! Have a wonderful weekend!!🤗🤗💞

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thanks, Thea! I hope you have the most amazing weekend as well! 💕❤️💕

[@theastewart6721]

Thank you Chandi! Gorgeous day here in Massachusetts. Sunny and cool!🤗

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

@@theastewart6721 That sounds perfect!

[@theastewart6721]

😄

[@tina-xr3cm]

Thank you very much, I was stressing a lot about dropped stitches but now I know how to handle it without losing my mind😄

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

You've got this! ☺️

[@kellysexton3791]

your tutorial was really helpful, thank you. I don't know any knitters and hope you could answer a guesting? I am a beginner and plan on making a baby blanket. I watched a tutorial on how to have clean braid looking edges by slipping the first stich on the row pearl wise. My confusion is do I add 2 stitches to my pattern to have that dedicated stitch or just change my p1, k2 pattern?

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

You wouldn't change the structure of the pattern, you would just slip that stitch in place of the purl stitch and continue on. So, you would slip the stitch and then knit 2. does that make sense? I hope that isn't confusing for you. 💕

[@kellysexton3791]

thank you for the information. You are a joy to watch and talented

[@SL-ld8nz]

Thank you so much for sharing these tips! I have been knitting 🧶 for a year in a half now and have been struggling! Thank you 🙏 so much!

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

You are so welcome! 😁

[@Creative_Yarnoholic]

I’m still new to knitting. I’ve heard the term unknitting, but tinking makes more sense to me! Love your tips and the bloopers!

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thank you! 😘💕

[@marciasalomao1543]

Chandi, you're amazing! I'm an avid Brazilian knitter and have just started following your chanel ! In love with it!!

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Oh thank you!

[@lindaschilling6850]

Learning to knit after not knitting 15 yrs is so much easier watching you

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

I'm so glad our videos are helpful!

[@josephinevega5561]

Thank you so much for this very helpful tutorial.

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

You're very welcome! ❤️

[@mabelabletable]

My mum was the one who taught me ho to knit and when i was starting to knit, i had to stay at my nanna and poppys house and before my mum left she said i had really good tension with the yarn

[@mariahann8685]

I'm sorry that sounds kinda sad

[@kathwhit6462]

Working with cotton, stockingnet stitch striped sweater, lots of endd! is there a better way to start new color? Knot to previous color as well as weaving ends in? Love your pod casts, enthusiasm and coaching skills❤

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Glad you enjoy our videos. Here is a hopefully helpful tutorial kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqbYkJ-mr9ZmqKs (not from us) that show different ways to join a new yarn ball. 💕

[@writeonwoman]

Currently wearing a hand brace from working too hard for too long. Thank you for this video saving it.

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

❤️❤️❤️

[@franpatraker7856]

Thank you dropped stitches were a nightmare and usually resulted in me starting all over again

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

You’re welcome 😊 Glad it was helpful!

[@sirsnufflepuff]

It's so interesting to see the way other people around the world knit! Here in Finland we hold the yarn in a very different way, always in between the back fingers of our left hand (if you are right-handed, I think it's the opposite for left-handed people). The yarn also stays relatively still while knitting, we don't move it with our fingers as much and instead use the needle on our right hand to pick up the stiches in different ways. It's very fast and once you get used to it, you really don't have to even pay much attention to the yarn at all: my grandma is able to knit with an incredible speed without even looking at what she's doing (but to be honest, she has had nearly 80 years of experience with it and could probably knit a traditional men's sock in the dark if needed). The way of knitting where you have to move the yarn around looks so complicated in comparison! We are all taught knitting (and mostly also crocheting) in primary school, and although not everyone necessarily knows how to or likes to knit as adults, it's still considered a valued traditional skill to have, regardless of gender. I've also noticed there's also some small regional variations on how people have been taught to hold the yarn or how to execute certain stitches. It used to be based on your teacher at school, but I wonder if there are more kids (and adults) who might nowadays learn this style of knitting as well from the internet, maybe it will become more well-known here as well in the future! They never mentioned it in school when I was young.

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thank you so much for sharing! Yes, I also find it intriguing how different people knit. Your grandma sounds amazing! 💕

[@PattiWinfield]

Thank you Chandi! I struggle with consistent tension- can’t wait to try your tips!

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

You're so welcome! Happy knitting! ❤️

[@thewol7534]

Of course, if the mistake has messed up the pattern for the rest of the row, then of course you have to tink back. But it's not always necessary to tink. I always keep one or two extra stitch markers in the bag of every project in case of mistakes. If I get to the end of a row and discover I made an easily fixable mistake on the row -- -- did a knit when I should have done a purl, dropped a stitch, caught the bottom of the stitch below when I knitted, etc.-- I fish out a marker and put it where I made the mistake and fix it on my way back. Saves a lot of time and tinking!

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Great tip!

[@marciebrown4828]

Many thanks for sharing your knitting wisdom!!!

[@88predy]

Well, about the tensioning of the yarn I learned it the hard way, but those two other things, those were more than useful.

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Awesome!

[@88predy]

@@ExpressionFiberArts Yeah, I was doing my first two projects with the patterns from your videos, about a year ago - and it turned nice and dandy, but now it won't be with so much stress :-D

[@lisahill8020]

This is awesome, I will book mark this, I crochet, but do want to learn to knit and this will help me sooo much tks 👍❤

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Perfect! ❤️

[@darteest]

HiChandi! Could you make a video on how to have nice clean edges on your knitting projects? Mine always curl and look a bit raggedy. I’m guessing it has something to do with tension? I’d love to see a few tricks on ho to keep the. Looking clean and even. Thanks!

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

That is a great video suggestion! We can definitely do that! 💕

[@sandrasilvestri1418]

Great tips. I don't knit often but when I do, I do find it easy to mistakenly add stitches and I am always afraid of dropping a stitch. Perhaps this will help me to be a more confident knitter. Thank you!

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

You are so welcome!

[@vickiellisorlemere4369]

Thank you for all of your tutorials. They are so helpful and the way you knit has changed everything for me. Have just purchased several of your patterns and can't wait to pick out the yarn for each. When are you going to have some new colors on your website? Can't wait!

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thank you so much! We have new colors on our website very frequently. Please check back often to see if there are any that you fancy. Here is a link that organizes the yarn by what is new. www.expressionfiberarts.com/categories?sort=newest ☺️

[@deviananta7055]

Thank you so much. I am a beginner who is having many struggles just figuring out how to hold the yarn. Can you show me how to tell a knit row from a purl row when doing projects. If I put down my swatch and come back, I can't tell which stitch I need to continue with. So far I am just practicing knit and purl stitches..... Thank you so much!!!

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

This article will show you a bit about "reading" your knitting and identifying a purl vs. a knit stitch. One trick, too, is to put an adjustable stitch marker (one that opens and closes) through a stitch loop on the front side of your work. That way, if you put it down and come back to it, you will know what is the right side of your work. Finally, you might want to check out our Begin to Knit playlist if you haven't already: kzbin.info/aero/PLfA40G728UtFXStjKFKyJOzgnP0AP

[@deviananta7055]

@@ExpressionFiberArts Thank you so much!

[@joanrehe8039]

Love your dress.

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thank you! 😘

[@jeangrissom1071]

This video has been gold for me! Thank you❣️

[@arriettamkbeauty]

Great tutorial. Im having a problem with having a bunch of space between needles in the end... my first row, ill get the the very last stitch and maybe it drops? I'll have a big big loop.

[@odyers]

Thanks for this. Please do a video like this for crochet as well.

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Will do! ❤️❤️

[@radhikam2401]

Amazing tips. Very very helpful for me. Thanks so much. Fun fun fun video. Great editing.

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@morganabirdy8557]

Omg thank for drop stitch ! Am learn new thing every time I knitted

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

You are so welcome!

[@judygambel2801]

I dont knit or weave but i love the design of all the contraption that involved with fabric

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

❤️

[@tammyjames4809]

Great tips. Thank you! I would love some instructions on using stitch markers both split ones and the pretty charm ones. Also any tips on using counters would be great.

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Will do! 💕

[@daylemenges7177]

I would like to learn more about reading more complicated knitting. Like when working a pattern that has cables, lace, garter, stockinette, and twisted stitches all in the same row. I find it challenging figuring out which stitch is which to correct mistakes. I usually end up ripping back and re-knitting, but it seems like I should be able to ladder down and just fix the stitche(s).

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Great suggestion! We can work on a video for that! ❤️