5 Slick Tricks Every Knitter Should Know!

[@marilyneaton9388]

Wow! I love swoop and scoop! And speed swatching. Genius!

[@ChiSource]

Love the Swoop and Scoop technique. Have been unhappy with ssk for a long time. Thanks for the tips.

[@pacrossett]

Nicole!!!! Thank you so much! I have done chain plying with Spinnkng but never thought of using my fingering yarn to make thicker yarn! I do have a fair amount of lightweight yarn… if I knew how to add a photo to this comment. I would show you the darling egg I knitted with my now 12-ply yarn to go in a basket with an Emotional Support Chicken and one of the In Sheep’s Clothing Chicklets. The chicken basket is for a fundraising auction for the youth in our church. I personally think it will be a cute basket. If I figure out the photo I will add it.

[@Knicoleknits]

I'd love to see what you're working on! Send me an email: [e-mail] 😊

[@laurasharp7955]

It's so great to get a response. I've always wandered (deliberately spelt incorrectly) 😊😊about combination knitting.

[@Which-Craft]

And thank you for the knitting tips! I'm still really iffy in the knitting department, so love these tricks! It's magic!

[@amymurdock5905]

Yhanks!!! I am instantly using the better decrease. This sleeve looks so much neater.

[@Which-Craft]

As a spinner, I enjoyed the chain ply demo for knitters. Hopefully helpful hint: Twist the chain ply in the opposite direction of the existing ply to help get it closer to a proper "3-ply" and round it out.

[@Knicoleknits]

Excellent tip! Thank you 😊

[@helliejd]

Loving the ssk and swatching in the round - thank you! I already slip one knitwise, slip one purlwise for my ssks which gives the same result but doing it one movement makes it super speedy. The little tug of the second stitch is also something I'd not thought of. Saving this video for future reference! 😊

[@lieslnew8247]

OMG Nicole. Where have you been all my knitting life!!! Can’t believe I just found your channel. ❤❤

[@Knicoleknits]

I got here as soon as I could! 😉 Thanks for watching 🥰

[@TamarLitvot]

@@Knicoleknits I'm a recent subscriber also -- such great videos! Now I have to find out why you knit through the back loops at the beginning and end of the row...

[@Knicoleknits]

@@TamarLitvot Thanks for subscribing! I knit through the back loops on the first few stitches when I do the speed swatches to tighten the edges up a bit, as they tend to get sloppy when there is loose yarn at either or both ends of a row 😊

[@exploringkat]

Magical! I have struggled with enjoying hand knitting because of sloppiness even though I follow instructions diligently and these tips are helping me feel like I can continue getting better at the craft in a way that I feel satisfied rather than giving up. Very much look forward to more magical tips like these!

[@Knicoleknits]

You are so welcome! 🤗

[@fatigue_ling]

So helpful go have the tips quick and easy to find like this! I had heard of some of these before, but I never seem to remember to them. I saved this video and am sure I be coming back to it often! And so sorry you're sick, hope you feel better asap!

[@Knicoleknits]

Glad it was helpful! I’m on the mend, thanks 😊

[@torahill7067]

I've watched many chain plying video done on spinning wheels, but this is the first time I have been able to follow how the chain is made. I'm sat here gleefully chain plying random balls of yarn! Thank you so much.

[@Knicoleknits]

Glad it was helpful! 😁

[@helliejd]

The difference between chain plying on a wheel and this method is that here Nicole isn't adding twist to the new 3ply yarn because it was already a plied yarn. As a spinner, I chain ply my single ply with opposite twist to how the single was spun. Knitting with Nicole's yarn will feel more like knitting with 3 separate strands together rather than one thick strand where the plies are wound around each other. But the structure of the chain is exactly the same and made in the same way - pulling a loop through a loop, just the same as in a crochet chain.

[@TamarLitvot]

@@helliejd As a knitter/weaver/spinner, I agree. I'm back to calling it Navajo plying (which I have done on an actual Navajo spindle) because I read in an article in Indian Country that it originated from the Navajo. So they deserve the credit!

[@vickistanton9078]

Fantastic! I have Patty Lyons book but seeing your video has really helped cement these tricks in my brain. Your teaching style is perfect. Thanks so much.

[@Knicoleknits]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dragonflycait7184]

WHERE have you been in my knitting life?!!!! On the Norwegian twisted start and have NEVER been told about this! Going to have to come back to this site as it’s very late at night and I need to go to bed.

[@Knicoleknits]

Welcome! It’s great to have you here 😁

[@ladycrafts1885]

Absolutely love the speed swatching tip. That swoop and scoop technique is pretty neat too. I happened upon this video. So glad I did. Thanks for sharing.

[@pommebour5354]

Absolutely saving this video in my "knitting tricks" playlist! Giving the speed swatch a go as we speak and it is actually fun. never thought I'd ever say that about swatching. Thank you Nicole!!!

[@Knicoleknits]

Yay, thank you! I used to hate swatching, but now I'm a huge fan. I will buy a ball/skein of a yarn I haven't used before just to swatch it and see what it's like 😊

[@slaugeri1344]

First time catching you & you’re delightful❣️ Sorry you’re sick & thank you for all of the tips. Can’t wait to see more of your work & when you’re feeling better😘🙏🏿💗

[@Knicoleknits]

Thank you so much!! ☺️

[@TheSuzberry]

I like listening to you so much that I let this video play. I knew most of the tricks until you got to that last watching trick. I’m so glad I kept watching, you are wonderful.

[@Knicoleknits]

Oh, good! I was so hoping there would be something new for everyone 😊👍

[@p_broom426]

Will definitely use the swatching trick. I’ll be swatching for a summer tee soon.

[@allgirlreview433]

You are the first person to show SSK holding the needles in the same way I do. Until now I couldn't wrap my head around it. Now, I'm looking forward to try both the traditional SSK and your method. Thank you!

[@Knicoleknits]

Great! I hope it works well for you. 😊

[@marilynbarnett5807]

Excellent video a great group of magic tips I am looking forward to trying. Hope you are feeling better soon.

[@Knicoleknits]

Thank you! I’m on the mend, slowly but surely 😋

[@buttermilkbaysoap9416]

Oh my! The swatching is genius!

[@debracoulter]

hi i enjoyed watching you i am a new knitter i like what you are wearing

[@lynnmcentire4014]

I used this swatch in the round method this week for the first time and like it a lot!

[@Knicoleknits]

Yay! That’s great to hear 😊

[@donnamatrix]

I don’t think I’ll ever be brave enough to cable without a needle but that swatching tip is brilliant. Thank you!

[@lynnmcentire4014]

I’ve done it. You should try it 😊

[@marsy1480]

Just takes a bit of practise ❤

[@thereselegault7217]

This is absolutely great! Thank you so so much! ❤

[@redredwine1277]

Thank you for sharing 👌🏽God Bless

[@vulffwardgarr4546]

Thank you Nicole! These were awesome tricks, especially the the no-cable-needle cables, and the speed-swatch items! These are the nuggets of pure gold you can only get from experienced knitters, or at least those who want to look as if they've been knitting for decades! I'm going to look like a knitting jedi in my little knitting group! Final question for you though, will you cover single sided knitting? This is flat knitting WITHOUT turning the work or sliding it along a circular knitting needle. I work a small swatch while I'm explaining to new people who want to join while employing this technique without actually looking at my hands ... and eyes just bug out and mouths drop open! Okay .... I'm a show off!

[@Knicoleknits]

Knitting jedi - love it! I think you're talking about knitting backwards from the right side. That's not a technique I use often, but I definitely can demonstrate it as an option. It's pretty useful for short rows 😊

[@Nina-rx2eo]

Love that swatching in the round trick! Will definitely try it. Thanks so much for creating and sharing.

[@Knicoleknits]

You are so welcome!

[@valeriebishop561]

This was great! I just finished a swatch and washed it. I think I will use the same yarn and try one this way to see how I do. I never swatch in the round and I know I should as that is what I usually knit. I got to take my kids to Salem Mass at Halloween time one year many years ago. I bet it's changed and gotten even better! Thanks for all your creativity and inspirations.

[@colleenverdon6315]

The chain plying is incredible! What genius invented this? I love it! Thank you!

[@Knicoleknits]

Thank you! It’s also known as Navajo stranding, so I’m guessing it’s got some deep roots 😊

[@chrissy24-7]

Okay I'm looped in on this chain plying! I have a bunch of lace weight cones that scare me to death and I was dreading using them though I adore the colors. Now I can make things with them! ❤❤ And the ssk tip is beautiful! Thank you and please feel better soon 🙏

[@Knicoleknits]

You’re so welcome! I’m improving every day, thanks ☺️

[@marianfairburn8613]

Wow. Very interesting and useful! Especially triple stranding. I’ll definitely be trying that very soon! Thank you 😊

[@Knicoleknits]

You’re welcome!

[@jilliehearth6679]

oh my gosh these were all amazing ! Hope you're all better

[@Knicoleknits]

I am! Thank you ☺️

[@juliab.871]

I´m so happy I found you, it´s so much fun to watch your podcast

[@Knicoleknits]

Yay, thank you!

[@Ellie883]

Thank you for this terrific video- really leaning so much from your channel! Working on my first speed swatch now and have been coming back to this video a few times the last few weeks (to do ssk and german cast on). Hope you are feeling better!

[@Knicoleknits]

Thank you! I’m all good now 😊

[@estheroneill3369]

That’s amazing thanks I will definitely use this in future

[@bg7491]

Excellent video, I'm definitely going to try that SSK! Good to know that Oscar is on duty, keeping things safe and informing you of anomalies! 🤣

[@Knicoleknits]

Ha ha! He’s got that part of his job down pat 😋

[@toomiepal]

Wonderful tips. Thanks!

[@debbielavers9836]

Great video.I’m saving it.

[@carlaannrowland1347]

Hi I love the chain plying. Can you do another video showing how you knit and add as you go? That is a little confusing concept for me. I love your stuff.

[@Knicoleknits]

Thanks for watching! I'm adding your request to my notes to include in a future video 😊

[@ccam504]

Love those tips , swatching in the round drives me crazy with all the yarn in the back.

[@dianescardace3687]

Brilliant, absolutely brilliant tips. Some I used and new. Thannk

[@619to253]

I am knitting a sock now, I am trying that SWOOP AND SCOOP. Thank you! Rachelle in Seattle

[@Knicoleknits]

Yay! 😀

[@DarylBatCarer-ms7od]

Love the SSK - will be trying that out asap! Not brave enough to go cable knitting without my prop (too shaky!), will try your swatch method out too. Great magic tricks! 🎩 Get well soon!

[@Knicoleknits]

Thank you! I’m almost all better 😊

[@Lazydaisy646]

I drop stitches enough as it is , i think I'll stick to the extra needle

[@lydiachiang2337]

Thanks so much. Great tips. Feel better soon.

[@Knicoleknits]

Thanks so much!

[@kathyrester9519]

Love your videos & humor!!!

[@Knicoleknits]

Yay! Thanks for watching 😊

[@nancypal]

i was like "where is she going with this" as you pulled your strand through the slip knot and by your third triple strand i suddenly realized. my jaw was on the floor

[@Knicoleknits]

I hope you were able to get it back in place! 😉😋

[@MizzHibiscus]

Thank you for the excellent tips. I just found you and already I’m your biggest fan! I love your style. So great😊 I was devastated to hear that the needles you’re using in the video are no longer being produced. Can you suggest some that are similar to these? They look exactly like what I’m looking for but just can’t find. So happy dI found your site😊

[@Knicoleknits]

Thanks so much! I’m glad you’re here 😊 I’m always in the lookout for needles that could replace my Signatures. I’ll definitely keep you posted if I find something! 😋

[@catherinekhalili4412]

Great tricks. Love the pretty wand.

[@Knicoleknits]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@wendyellis6402]

I’ve lately been shying away from both long-tail and Old Norwegian (my favorite) cast-ons for large numbers of stitches due to the twisting of my yarn. Thanks for suggesting the butterfly.

[@Knicoleknits]

You’re welcome! It really works 😁

[@dianabritton9713]

Awesome tips! Where have you been all my knitting life?! Subscribed and checking out more if your vids.

[@Knicoleknits]

Thanks so much! 😁

[@lavendercottagefibrearts]

the swatching trick - mind blown!! i'll be trying out the swoop and scoop for sure on my next pair of socks. it annoys me how my SSK side looks a bit sloppy compared to the k2tog side on my toe decreases.

[@Knicoleknits]

Right?? It makes me so happy to have tidy SSKs. It’s the little things sometimes 😉😋

[@jenmc8860]

Thanks for the modified SSK. This has always bugged me, and I'm working on a sweater now where I needed this. Tried it for a few rows, and it's perfect! I'm considering ripping out my first 4-5" to start over!

[@Knicoleknits]

Trust me, you won’t regret re-doing it! 😊

[@jennie651]

OMG!!! How have you not shown up on my KZbin Feed before? I Love your style!!! and have just subscribed. Thankyou !!! Quick question: in the speed swatching part you were knitting into the backs of some of the stitches at the beginning/end of the rows- Why ?

[@Knicoleknits]

Thanks for subscribing! I was doing that to tighten up the edges because the edge stitches tend to loosen up with this method 😊

[@maryholbrook4919]

Very useful thankyou xxx

[@marjoriebahm9239]

Pretty slick! Thank you!

[@Pstrokrotka]

Real magic going on here! :) Get well soon 💐

[@Knicoleknits]

Thank you 😁

[@EHCH66]

Hello, the last tip is great, thanks I didn't know this!

[@nz-nz]

Awesome tips! I like the ssk alternative. I’ve done the chain ply to make a 3-strand yarn, but I don’t like how sometimes you can see the 3-strands of yarn in your fabric. As a spinner, what I do is overspin the entire ball of yarn Z onto a bobbin, then (putting that bobbin onto a lazy Kate), chain-ply it onto another bobbin S. I know not everyone has access to a spinning wheel (or wouldn’t consider doing this), but I find it certainly gives a better looking yarn result. Watch Oscar with that wand!!!!!

[@Knicoleknits]

Thanks for the spinner’s perspective. I know zip about spinning, so this info is always appreciated! 😊

[@imirma1137]

just curious why you do your knitting in the back loop instead of the front? @Knicoleknits Knows Knitting I see on the last sample you knit reg= in the front. So it isn't something you do all the time, I guess. EDIT: AMAZING!!! Thank you for sharing all of this.

[@Knicoleknits]

I’m currently switching back and forth between two knitting methods, so sometimes I might have my stitches mounted differently and need to knit through the back loop to correct the mount. I must be doing it automatically, without thinking about it or I would have noted it in the video 😋

[@christineyates2618]

I use the Navajo plying for my spinning wheel yarn you only need to spin one thin ply to achieve a 8ply yarn that contains more air and there for is warmer to ware as well as having a softer feel.

[@Knicoleknits]

Great info! Thanks so much 😁

[@Nanee907]

"The badliest" I love it 🤣💖

[@attheranch873]

I’ll try the triple stranding, thanks!

[@gdamtoft4505]

What is this "speed swatch"? What kind of project would you use that for? Thank for the great tips, I love to learn new tricks. Thank you 🙏

[@Knicoleknits]

A speed swatch is a particular method of swatching that duplicates knitting I the round without actually having to knit in the round (hence the “speed” part). Laura Nelkin has a great video on speed swatching 😊

[@gdamtoft4505]

@@Knicoleknits thank you so much

[@vbrooker1]

1692. Many of them were hanged. One of those hanged was my 9th great grandmother. I know that Salem is a tourist trap these days, but it saddens me that the fate of these innocent women and all the history is lost.

[@JHermanson]

The monument built into the hillside took my breath away. Their words carved into stone as impressive.

[@Knicoleknits]

Thank you for this. You have my profoundest apologies for coming across as flippant and uncaring about what happened to your great grandmother and the others falsely accused. It is never my intention to make light of harm done. I was in a rush, not feeling myself, and was careless, but those are no excuse for being unthoughtful. I am truly sorry and will do better in the future.

[@vbrooker1]

@@Knicoleknits Thanks for your response. Apology accepted. Happy knitting! 🧶

[@joycelytton7789]

My 10th great grandmother was Anne Hutchinson, who was tried as a witch and exonerated and was later killed by Indians.

[@Knicoleknits]

@@joycelytton7789 Wow! That’s incredible family history. What an unimaginable ordeal for her 😢

[@christinesayers4260]

I have just found you………brilliant, excellent, fantastic!!!!!!!!! Love your tips and tricks, and I have fallen in love with the cape/shrug/ gorgeous thing you are wearing 💕 may I ask you where I could get a pattern for it ? Lots of love from Melbourne, Australia ❤️🌸🌹🌼🌺

[@Knicoleknits]

Ooo…I am DYING to visit Melbourne! The pattern is Tyria by Amy Christoffers. It was published in the Berroco booklet #402 - Berroco Vibe. 😊

[@christinesayers4260]

@@Knicoleknits thank you so much 💕. If you ever make it to Melbourne there is a lovely warm, comfortable guest bed, terrific comfort food ( I love to cook), and great conversation, plus a free tour guide waiting for you ❤️🍷🍷🍷🌼🌺

[@laurasharp7955]

Wow, I so enjoyed your magical tutorial. Bit of a fairy freak myself. I would have to say that the "no cable needle" scare me 👻. I noticed that whilst you were doing the cable you knitted through the back of the loop?

[@Knicoleknits]

Thank you! I’ll have to go look and see what I was doing there, but I suspect it was because I tinked back at some point and my stitches needed to be remounted. If you want a better understanding of that, I explain it all in my video on Combination knitting 😊

[@valoriec]

Thank you! I especially like the SSK tip. :)

[@Knicoleknits]

You’re welcome!☺️

[@edithessenius6701]

Thanks a lot ❤

[@miriambartley6622]

Great tips. Thankyou

[@Knicoleknits]

You are so welcome!

[@miameszaros6653]

Thank you for that!! (Chain plying). Do you end of with a mess of yarn on the floor or knit as you go? I'm thinking of caking on my yarn winder. I have a huge amount of sock yarn and neither the patience nor the eyesight to use it as is.

[@Knicoleknits]

I either ply the whole thing ahead and then hand wind it into a ball, or, if I’m impatient 😏, I’ll ply as I go 😊

[@emomenardi8616]

Fantastico ❤

[@joanneboag5993]

Great video! Great techniques! But, was I imagining it, or when you were cabling without the needle were you knitting through the back loop in places? Just wondering...Hope you feel better soon.

[@Knicoleknits]

Thank you! I am feeling better 😊 I don’t think I was knitting through the back loop. I may have done so here and there because I had tinked back and had the stitch on the needle in the wrong mount. Otherwise, no back loops 😊

[@kev123thundertrain]

Hi i love your cardigan. Almost finished the little baby girl cardi. Can you please tell me how to make a bigger size. Thank you

[@Knicoleknits]

Thanks for watching and for your question, but I’m afraid I don’t know which cardigan you’re referring to. I don’t believe I showed one in this video 😊

[@coraldeandean1119]

Loving your channel, I am learning so much even though I have been knitting for years - thank you so much. x

[@Knicoleknits]

Yay! It’s so great to have you here 🥰

[@ritagraham6703]

Wonderful tips. Just curious why you are knitting through the back loop right to left rather than traditional left to right. Thanks.

[@Knicoleknits]

If you tell me where you saw me do that, I should be able to explain why ☺️

[@ritagraham6703]

Here on 5 Slick Tricks Knitters Should Know You Tube video.

[@QEDOma]

Would you use your manic wand and show me where I put all my knitting needles when I gave up on learning to knit! Ugh! 💗🧶

[@Knicoleknits]

Ha ha! I’ll give it a shot 😋

[@barbaramacdonald4886]

To drop any stitches I always ONLY do them on the purl side. I always have a neat and tidy line

[@lorrainecarlton9588]

One too sure that you may even check the comments now, but thankyou first for the tutorial, it’s great. Secondly I love your featured top. Is there pattern please?

[@Knicoleknits]

@@lorrainecarlton9588 I read ALL my comments and reply to questions as quickly as soon as I’m able 😊 The pattern for the capelet I’m wearing is called Tyria by Amy Christoffers 😁

[@rosagielen7757]

Could you let me know where I can find the tutorial for top down knitting? And is there a way to avoid raglans in the sweater? Thank you, I like your videos!

[@Knicoleknits]

Thank you for watching! I’m sorry, but I’m not clear about which parts of the video you’re referencing. Can you tell me in which segment I talked about this? 😊

[@rosagielen7757]

@@Knicoleknits You mentioned a tutorial about knitting sweaters top bottom, that's all I know. I would like to try this way of knitting a sweater, so I won't have to seam anything. If you can't help me, no problem.

[@Knicoleknits]

@@rosagielen7757My best recommendation is go to Tin Can Knits website and use the search function to find their top down sweater tutorials. They have them for both top down raglan and round yoke 😊

[@carollundergan837]

I live in Salem!! It’s a fabulous place to live for many reasons!! ❤❤❤

[@Knicoleknits]

That’s so cool! Fascinating place, for sure 😊

[@carollundergan837]

@@Knicoleknitsit is absolutely beautiful except during October when it’s chaos because of all the tourists who descend on Salem for Halloween lol. 😂

[@lindaw505]

Hi Nicole, I noticed that when cabling you knit the first 2 cable stitches, you knit into the back of them. Is this right please, and can you tell us (me) why you do this? Many thanks, Linda 🧶😊

[@Knicoleknits]

Hi, Linda! Probably in my knitting back and forth, I purled some stitches with an eastern wrap instead of standard, so I had to correct the seat of the stitch by knitting into the back. Sometimes I do this unconsciously and forget to mention it in the video. If you watch either my video on combined vs continental knitting or my most recent post on how to be a "real" knitter, you'll find the whole explanation 😀

[@debrarodriguezestrada2748]

Absolutely maniacal!

[@Knicoleknits]

Ha ha! I warned you I was “off” 😂

[@cathyschuetze]

I just learned this way of swatching somewhere else too and I think it's genius! 😊 PS I have missed seeing you at Small Gods in Sidney on the second Sunday of the month.

[@Knicoleknits]

I KNOW! Every month I think I’m going to make it and every month I have a conflict! One of these months I’ll get there again. I always think about you folks 😊

[@cathyschuetze]

@@Knicoleknits how about tomorrow? 😊

[@Knicoleknits]

@@cathyschuetze It’s almost 100% that I can be there tomorrow!!

[@joycedollar1198]

Love my signature needles. Money well spent. Sad about their closure and retirement.

[@Knicoleknits]

I know, right? I'm on the hunt for a similar product 😋

[@sharbear1968]

So helpful.

[@GailVittitow-sm8jn]

What brand knitting needles are you using in this video? Thanks

[@Knicoleknits]

They are Signature needles. Unfortunately, they stopped producing them last year, but you might find some used somewhere. Brace yourself…they are pricey 😉💰

[@joannshupe9333]

Such a shame that you got a trainee at the wand shop; he should have offered you the medical add-on for a few dollars more and that would have taken care of your covid germs! Thanks SO much for the improved SSK!!

[@Knicoleknits]

Ha ha ha! Hilarious 🤣

[@helenamour3201]

Thank you!

[@Knicoleknits]

You're welcome! ☺️

[@ValerieKerr-q2f]

Is there a twisted long tail cast off to match the cast on?

[@Knicoleknits]

Your timing with this question is flawless - I'm just working on testing a few potential matching bind offs on a current project. I'll let you know how it goes. 😊

[@susangobin8726]

Can you help me? My knitting sides are horrible!!! Just cannot get them to be the same. The first three stitches on one side are loose... The other side the first three stitches are tighter... I use longer needles like we do in Italy. I M trying to use the method you do but I am St the beginning of this teaming session. I ve been knitting for many years, same problem as you initially... Messy work. But I will not give up. Thanks for your help.

[@Knicoleknits]

See my response to your comment on the Untidy Tension video ☺️ Happy knitting!

[@gia3742]

I’m a left handed knitter. Would the SSK and cable trick work the same way for me?

[@Knicoleknits]

They should work fine. Give them a go and let me know if you run into any issues 😊

[@Azure_Jewel]

I’m not afraid to say it! “Twisted Sister cast on!” Sorry - could not exercise self-restraint 🤔😬😂

[@Knicoleknits]

Ha ha ha! Love it 😍🤣

[@cathyschuetze]

This works really well with a spinning wheel and it will be plied too.

[@cherolynwolf5913]

Hope you feel better soon

[@Knicoleknits]

Thank you ☺️

[@AnneluvsKatz]

Why are you knitting into the BACK of half the cables?? Just curious. That cabling technique seems like more work and unnecessary stress if it’s more than 2… JMHO. Like the other tips! Particularly the swatching loop. Love that! PS another pretty wrap over!! Love!

[@Knicoleknits]

You eagle-eyed viewers catch everything! 😃 I was knitting through the back loop to re-mount a few stitches that I were sitting with the leading leg in the back. I should have mentioned it at the time, but it's something I do unconsciously. If you don't know what I'm talking about when I say "leading leg" - I explain all about that in my video called The Secret to Becoming a Real Knitter 😊

[@AnneluvsKatz]

@@Knicoleknits ahhhh! I’d forgotten that changes the orientation. Thanks for explaining! Just watched the combined continental video and that reminded me, so then it made sense. Loving your channel 😊

[@AlabasterClay]

Why do you knit through the back for the edge stitches?

[@Knicoleknits]

I do that to tighten up the edges a bit. This type of swatching has loose stitches at the edges and I like to keep it a bit more contained 😊 It’s not critical - just keeps the work tidier.

[@doreensavoie289]

Meant to say that German cast on is some serious thumb gymnastics. Need to not twist yarn in process. Seriously took me 10 tries. Is it really that much different, physics majors only reply. Joking, looks nice.

[@Knicoleknits]

Thumb gymnastics is a great description! With practice, the muscle memory will kick in and you'll be flying 😋😀

[@NYKnitter]

Been some time since I've heard of anyone getting covid. :( I skipped through looking at them to see if there was anything new . Oh I like the Patti Lyons hint , will have to look up more.