Am I on a Knit or a Purl Row

[@kariclarke4215]

Thank you so much Nancy - I'm having the exact conversation with myself right now. I am off to Purl!!! You saved the sweater!

[@janinenewman5906]

You are the best Nancy! I was so confused and had know idea how to decipher if I was on a purl stitch or a knit stitch. I'm obviously new to knitting and didn't want to make another mistake having to take rows and rows out just to start all over again. Writing notes to myself became annoying and I knew there had to be an easier way to figure it out! Thank you so much Nancy for taking the time to slowly explain in detail how to determine what row we are actually on. I hope you will post some beginner projects so we can knit together!

[@WynnKnit]

Thank you Janine. I truly appreciate your kind words. New knitters are my specialty because I love to teach them things they didn’t think they could do. My plan is to start doing start to finish classes online as soon as I can walk again. I live in Minnesota, fell on the ice in early January and completely tore my hamstring off the bone. It’s a long road back but I’ll get there. 🧶😌

[@janinenewman5906]

@@WynnKnit I’m so sorry to hear about your accident! Sending healing prayers your way🙏

[@ymm424]

I cannot thank you enough. I’m constantly distracted so I forget what I’m up to. I’ve returned to your video multiple times.

[@WynnKnit]

Thank you, Yvette, for taking the time to comment on my video. I'm always happy to hear that my videos helped a distressed knitter; - ).

[@onij9968]

I love when I find exactly whAt I'm looking for!!!

[@cathollister781]

Saved me too! I just ripped out 3 rows because I got turned around, but now I can move on confidently! Thanks Nancy ❣️

[@WynnKnit]

Thank you Cat, I always become giddy when I receive comments like yours. Would you believe that many people quit knitting altogether because of their frustration over this very thing??? Glad to know that you will persevere and carry on 🥰🧶

[@SmurfyYalayna]

Oh my gosh thank you! So many project I screwed up because I forgot what row I was on. I used to write myself notes so I would know what row I ended on!!

[@WynnKnit]

That's good to hear and I knew that the new knitter would appreciate the video Thank you for watching and your kind remarks.

[@user-pc9yb9vi5k]

Thank you! I just learned the stockinette stitch today, put the knitting down and came back like.... ???! Your explanation is great.

[@vingtsept1684]

Thank you for this video, I am new to knitting and I had restart my project many times(13 times) cause I would do something and forget what row I was on. Thank you so much. You made my day!!!

[@sulin6948]

This is so useful! And the title of this video certainly helps. Thank you so much, Nancy.

[@WynnKnit]

Su Lin Thank you Su Lin... I appreciate the kind comments. 😌🧶

[@nachounicorn]

Thank you for this helpful video! This cleared up my confusion. Now I’m off to practice my stockinette stitch, and try to master your knitting method (I’m in awe over how you hold the working yarn in your left hand and wrap it so effortlessly!).

[@WynnKnit]

Thank you Jennifer for your lovely comments. I appreciate it very much. I’m glad my video helped you out, it’s a very common problem for many new knitters. I have a video on continental knitting and purling. For the record, purling is the trickiest but you’ll get it. All of my videos are with the new knitters in mind. My best advice if you want to master the method is to do swathes in ribbing. That will force you to seamlessly go from one stitch to the other. Good luck Jennifer‼️🧶😌

[@chaoticcthonic888]

Nancy you just saved my life! I've restarted this project a million times now!

[@WynnKnit]

I’m glad to hear that Aletia! More than one of my seasoned knitting friends laughed when I said I was doing this video. However, all the times that I taught learn to knits, this was the number one issue they had!

[@emmasnyder2618]

Thank you so much! I just started a stockinette pattern and I lost track!

[@ViciousVirgo]

This was so helpful. After listening to three people try to explain how to figure this out, I gave up and found your video. Thank you so much! I understood as soon as the video was done!

[@WynnKnit]

ViciousSK Thank you so much for the thoughtful comment. I especially appreciate it when I’m sitting here knitting hats and swatches for my next videos - it just motivates me all the more! 😉

[@lucillehager2322]

This was the best video I've seen to help me determine which stich I am on. TY so much

[@WynnKnit]

Thank you Lucille for kind remarks. More importantly, I feel good knowing that I’ve spared many a new knitter from having to rip out and start over again. Happy knitting ☺️🧶

[@digvi6225]

i keep coming back to this video over and over again. very helpful! thank you

[@23Deepcircle]

thank you so much! just started learning to knit. was practicing knit and purl, and after a break, am confused if i ended with a row of knit or purl. your sharing is very helpful even though it was posted 12 years ago!

[@WynnKnit]

@@23Deepcircle I’m happy that my video helped you out of a sticky spot. You are not alone as this is a common problem for many new knitters. That said, it always surprised me that there aren’t more videos on the subject. Happy knitting 🧶

[@pinkeyswear3226]

This was great. How about with the seed stitch? I am new and my issue is memory. I want to knit but can't remember if I knit or purled last.

[@WynnKnit]

Thanks for commenting and I do have a video on seed stitch. That said, you only need to remember one thing: knit the purls and purl the knits. In fact, if you want to make it easy on yourself, always cast on an odd number of stitches. By doing that, you’ll always start each row with a knit stitch and will never get goofed up. Does that make sense? And just for the record, every knitter was new at it sometime. 👍🧶☺️

[@deeptigopalakrishnan74]

You were just spot on, got the right search and and an excellent clarification. Thank you so much ❤

[@WynnKnit]

I'm always happy to hear that I helped a fellow knitter get out of a sticky spot! Happy Knitting!😍

[@sarahembree8850]

These are the best kinds of videos! Thank you!

[@july3817]

Thank you! I just started knitting and I wanted to do some swatches of some stitches and I lost track what row I was on.

[@WynnKnit]

If you only knew how many people told me that making a video on that subject was silly. I'm so happy you found it helpful and was spared ripping out and restarting your swatches. Good luck with your future projects! : - )

[@asilvers1163]

Thank you. I set my project down for a few weeks and didn't know how to start back up.

[@WynnKnit]

I'm glad I could help!

[@chilipeprsandi]

Thank you !! I was so lost on which row I was on (half done on project) and I was able to continue with a smile...

[@WynnKnit]

That's great Sandi. Do you know how many people thought I was crazy when I made that video? I told them that some new knitters will appreciate it...So glad you're one of them!!!

[@debendyke3695]

I am a new knitter and am making booties for my first grandchild. I've had to look at this video more than once - so helpful!

[@WynnKnit]

Deb Endyke Thanks Deb. I’m going to be a first time grandma too in August. When is your grandchild due.?

[@debendyke3695]

@@WynnKnit She is due in early September. Your reply was three weeks ago (I'm not on KZbin much) - has your grandchild arrived yet?

[@WynnKnit]

Deb Endyke Yes Deb, ours came 2 weeks ahead of schedule. A boy, born on July 30th.

[@debendyke3695]

Nancy Wynn Congratulations!!!! We’re still waiting (due date was yesterday).

[@Anni-Leni]

Thank you so much! I was so confused after my research but you explained it so well that I instantly knew what you meant!

[@WynnKnit]

Thank you, I'm so glad that my video helped you out! Happy knitting and happy holidays! 🧶 🌲

[@Anni-Leni]

@@WynnKnit Thank you and I wish you happy holidays too! I just started yesterday with knitting and I started also with crochet a week ago. It's a fantastic hobby and I'm very excited to learn.

[@jennayoung1159]

Great tutorial definitely helping us younger or newer knitters thank you ☺️

[@WynnKnit]

Thank you Jenna for your lovely comment. I’m happy that you found my channel and that my video hopefully, spared you from ripping out your knitting. All my videos are created with the new knitter in mind‼️☺️🧶

[@WynnKnit]

I'm happy my video helped you. Good luck with your knitting ; - )

[@peacefullwarrioress]

So helpful! this is so easy to understand when explained like this.

[@sarahchurch784]

you made it so simple to understand!!!! thank you for saving me!

[@anniebleveans3682]

just to clarify, if the working yarn is in front when your point is facing right, you purl the next row. and if the working yarn is behind, you knit?

[@WynnKnit]

You got it Annie!!! I’m sorry that I didn’t respond sooner. I had surgery last week and have been completely out of commission.

[@anniebleveans3682]

Nancy Wynn thank you!! hope healing goes smoothly

[@jacqsblack]

This was so simple - thank you! I'm a new knitter, and have run into this very question. Now I know. :) Keep up the great videos!

[@kailiann9426]

Thank you! I watched lots of videos before this one and this was the one that actually helped

[@WynnKnit]

Thank you Kalli. I’m happy you are learning to knit ‼️☺️🧶

[@Monedog120]

Genius! You just made my life so much easier thank you so much.

[@WynnKnit]

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[@WynnKnit]

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[@TiaJoyB]

I know this video is old but its still very useful. Thank you sooooo much!!!

[@WynnKnit]

Thank you Joy‼️🧶

[@bohemianslouch3749]

what if the purl side is facing you, and the yarn is in the front? does that mean my next stitch is purl? lol i guess i’ll find out

[@WynnKnit]

That’s exactly what it means. You got it 👍🧶

[@gocanadayayyy]

Thank you! saved me from having to start over on my tea cozy :)

[@missyrogers1759]

Awesome... easy peasy!!! Thank you! 😊

[@LadyStephanieArtist]

Perfect Thanks Nancy

[@dawnpetrichor1727]

Clear tutorial. Thanks so much x

[@audreywhite928]

Thank you, really clear after you explained 🙏

[@WynnKnit]

Audrey white Thank you Audrey! ☺️🧶

[@jaidengiles6985]

This was super helpful, thank you!

[@WynnKnit]

Jaiden Giles Thanks for commenting. It always makes my day when I hear that my video helped a knitter solve a problem☺️🧶

[@sherylhussey8856]

well, i feel like this video might help me, but my work is on circular needles...help!

[@WynnKnit]

sheryl hussey Hi Sheryl, when knit the round, the right side is always facing so unless you’re doing a pattern of some kind, you’re always on knit row. Not sure if that answers your question 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@valareekincaid5403]

Thank you! This was so clear and helpful!

[@chelseathornton4592]

Finally I understand! Thank you!

[@WynnKnit]

Chelsea Thornton Thanks Chelsea...very happy to hear that my video helped to clear things up for you! 🧶🧶🧶

[@trulyford]

Thank you! Just the video i needed

[@Chickenmom777]

Thank you very simple for me ❤️

[@WynnKnit]

Charmain Palma 🤗

[@armstrongpe872]

This was very helpful! Thanks!

[@breathofthefrogkate690]

This video saved me. Thank you!

[@WynnKnit]

Happy to hear that. But never feel alone because this is probably the number one problem a new knitter will face. Many a project has been ripped out for that reason alone. Hopefully, your project will be smooth sailing from here on out.😉

[@briennaasher26]

Thank you for this! Perfect explanation.

[@brookeodonnell2923]

This is so incredibly helpful. Thank you so much!! :)

[@amypie8961]

Thank you!

[@WynnKnit]

Amy Pie 🤗🤗🤗

[@dragonflycharmer7551]

Thank you so much for this video!!!

[@WynnKnit]

Thank you so much for taking the time to comment on my video. I appreciate it more then you know! ; - )

[@TheNurseArtist]

Thank you Nancy

[@WynnKnit]

Sandra Binder Thank you Sandra - I appreciate the feedback ; - )

[@sarahtheloomer7009]

so when its loopy side, you knit?

[@nancywynn7699]

Hi Sarah - when the flat V stitch side is facing and the working yarn is on the right, you will knit. If the bumpy side is facing you and the working yarn is on the right, you purl. Hope that helps ; - )

[@pheinc]

THANK YOU!!!!!! You have just saved me!

[@michelle48]

Thank you!! It all makes sense now

[@az25blue]

That was so helpful, thanks!

[@anniebleveans3682]

nancy you are a godsend

[@WynnKnit]

I don’t think so but thank you for the compliment. Happy knitting my dear. 🧶

[@vickeyalford1397]

Thanks you are awesome!

[@WynnKnit]

Thank you Vickey for both your thoughtful comment and support. Happy Knitting!

[@clairtralles4300]

Thank you so much.

[@eviekay]

This helped me too! thanks :)

[@brookkruseify]

Thank you so much!

[@nancyel281]

Oh thank you so much!

[@Helena71723]

AHH blessx thanks for that video just what i was looking for.

[@julierhan]

This was immensely helpful. Thank you!

[@griffmic10]

Thank you!!!! 💙💙💙💙

[@WynnKnit]

Michelle Griffith 😘🧶😘

[@annadavidson8570]

Thank you!!!!

[@angelakelly2517]

THANK YOU!!!

[@WynnKnit]

Thank you Angela - glad my video helped you out! : - )

[@sarahthomson8183]

OMG! Thank you!!!

[@janebeville7446]

Thank You!

[@oleandra3759]

Thank you!

[@kaitrose498]

Thank you!!

[@GracefullyUnraveled]

Thank you!!

[@kevnjenn]

Thank you!