CONTINENTAL KNITTING - How to Cast On, Hold the Yarn and Adjust Tension

[@pippawilliams3139]

What a wonderful tutorial, thank you! Simple, quick, and incredibly clear. I've watched lots of tutorials to try to understand how to manage tension with continental knitting and given up many times; this tutorial made it easy first time. Thanks!

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you, Pippa :-) I'm happy I could help.

[@nancymassie9735]

This was so helpful. I've been feeling so clumsy and your tutorial helped so much. Thanks!

[@10rowsaday]

So happy to hear that, Nancy :-) Happy knitting!

[@lumpcrabbarnacle3382]

Thank you for your generosity in sharing your knowledge . I’m so glad I found you through your Russian knitting course and there is so much more.

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you, Tracy :-) You are right - there is so much more, it practically blows my mind. Now that I started searching for interesting knitting techniques, I keep finding and learning new ones almost every week. Sometimes I feel like a kid in a candy store, testing a few techniques at a time. I have the best job in the world, that's for sure :-)

[@KAUSHEN927]

Thanks to you I can now knit continental. You are wonderful!!

[@10rowsaday]

Oooh, thank you - you are so sweet :-)

[@sallybrown9194]

You teach very well AND have beautiful hands!

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you so much, Sally :-)

[@donnaboyd9240]

I would like to say that your videos are fantastic. I have been knitting for a while but I still learn a better way or a more efficient way to execute a skill. Thank you so much for your excellent and thorough instruction

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you, Donna :-) I'm happy you find my tutorials helpful. Happy knitting!

[@fagan8385]

My grandmother taught me to knit 50+ years ago. I now know she taught me the Continental style....not surprising because I am an Ashkenazic Jew. Thank you for helping me identify this cultural connection.

[@chrisdarry-roseelrod4481]

I started out a crocheter, so for me knitting continental is just a natural way to do it. I have tried to do it English style, but it's just not as comfortable or efficient for me. Thank you so much for showing other people how to knit in this style. Oh, I also found that when knitting brioche, continental is so much better.

[@10rowsaday]

I agree, Chris - Continental knitting is much simpler in many ways. No offence to the English knitters out there ;-)

[@christinaperentou5992]

Maryna love the way you explain every thing and make it look so easy THANK YOU SO MUCH XXXXXX

[@christinaperentou5992]

Maryna ! Thank you so much LOVE the way you ex plane every thing CANT THANK YOU VERY MUCH XXXXXXX

[@10rowsaday]

Oooh, thank you, Christina :-) I'm so happy you find my tutorials helpful. Thank you!

[@jaclynnteeter3067]

Thank you! I have a problem with tension and this helped a lot!

[@10rowsaday]

Happy to hear that :-)

[@geetadeshmukh8914]

You explain very well. 😊❤️

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you, Geeta :-)

[@pristad]

thank you *so* much for helping me learn to knit! Your clear instructions and visuals are absolutely fantastic. I've looked at several casting on tutorials and appreciate that yours doesn't start with a slip knot - am also just curious as to why one might use or not use one?

[@10rowsaday]

I'm soooo happy that my tutorials helped you learn to knit! It's such an amazing craft. Enjoy your every stitch :-)

[@sararassner]

Everyone I know just "weave" the yarn over the (left) index finger, under the long finger, over the ring finger and under the pinkie. That way you get excellent tension control without having to strain your hand to hold on to the yarn. For really slippery yarn you can add the extra turn around the pinkie, but that's only needed in extreme cases.

[@10rowsaday]

Isn't it incredible that there are so many different options in knitting? Knitters in different areas came up with their own special ways, and now that we have internet, we can share those little tips and tricks with each other. The way I explained in this tutorial is a way I was taught many years ago. And funny enough, that's the way every knitter uses where I come from. Live and learn :-)

[@hisalone7166]

Thanks dear! Lovely to see you again!

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you :-)

[@Cthecool]

I knit continental as well. Self taught at 7. It’s only been six months since I started again to knit; but within that time, I’ve caught on fast I just don’t knit really fast😆

[@10rowsaday]

It's not a race, Carla :-) As long as you enjoy your knitting, speed doesn't really matter. Making only 10 rows a day is enough to finish lots of projects. Happy knitting!

[@Cthecool]

10rowsaday ahhh, hence Your channel name👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽that’s pretty awesome!😊

[@10rowsaday]

The whole idea of breaking bigger tasks into smaller "10 rows a day" ones is very powerful for me. That's why I picked this name for my channel. I'm glad you like it too :-)

[@Cthecool]

10rowsaday Yes, powerful yet simplistic. As I’ve said before, You’re a wonderful teacher. Thank You 🙏🏽 Kindly🌹

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you, Carla :-)

[@kerrieheinz1972]

Thank you so much for making this video, It was very well done and so easy to understand, I am looking forward to learning continental knitting, I am a crocheter so continental feels more natural to me.

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you, Kerrie :-) Happy knitting!

[@cynthiasmith5138]

I too wrap it around my little finger to knit continual I find it easiest for me.

[@10rowsaday]

It's great to know, Cynthia :-) I know there are other ways to adjust yarn tension, but I wrap yarn around my little finger because that's how I was taught quite a few years ago. It feels good to know there are other "little-finger-wrappers" out there :-)

[@lindarand5162]

I started a hat using circular needles. I can't find the video. It's straight knitting, I am getting close to ending the hat. I don't remember the steps to end the hat. This women in this video pulled the hat inside and closed it so it like a double hat. I am not sure? Does anyone on here know what I am talking about? The women has an accent, I think with dark hair, her videos are very good and easy to follow. Anyone with any ideas to find the video. Thanks.

[@10rowsaday]

Sorry, Linda, I don't know how you can find a video you described.

[@cherre2008]

What size knitting needle do you use.

[@10rowsaday]

5 mm (US size 8 / UK size 6)

[@cherre2008]

Thank you very much. Love your videos on continental knitting.

[@bon47ful]

Yay! 🎉🎉🎉 Thank you, Maryna! Just what I’ve been needing. Now for lots of practice! ❤️😊

[@10rowsaday]

Yep. Practice makes perfect :-)

[@sanjayjames8870]

🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@loriwong2239]

Mmmnm.