Continental Knitting & Purling Tips & Exercises

[@sadieapple1]

Wow, just wow. 40 years of struggling to knit and it wasn't until 4 years ago that a woman behind the counter in a yarn store told me that because I was initially a crocheter, the continental method would probably be easier for me. I tried it, it was "easier" but I still felt awkward and struggled, eventually getting frustrated at the slowness & stiffness of it all and put the yarn & needles back in the back & happily picked up my crochet hook. Crocheting goes so fast for me that sparks fly, but oh how I love the look of knitting. I keep a bag handy to just keep pulling out those needles & working on the back & forth knitting & purling (the never ending scarf). The knitting part is fine, needle front to back, easy peesy but the purling part, ugh!! Using my index finger as a little lever, wrestling the needle point through, all of it coming apart, sometimes dropping the whole thing just made me want to finally give up. Maybe I'm just an old dog that can't be taught new tricks. But hope springs eternal & I clicked on this video. No way, could it really be that simple? That all this time I had the yarn just draped through my fingers (like I do when I crochet) was my problem?? I didn't have the right tension? Wrapped around my pinky would be too tight right? I grabbed that never ending scarf & tried your pinky wrap - the sun came out, rainbows appeared, the song from To Sir With Love played in my mind - how do you thank someone.....(ok so the words don't totally match but you know what I mean) I don't even know what to say, except thank you. I want to knit a sweater in the worst way but all I've ever done is practice knitting & purling, maybe one time I bound off, maybe one time I decreased because I found a sleeve for a sweater I tried to make for my daughter when she was 3. Since we just celebrated her son's first birthday, it gives you an idea how long ago that was. Please do a simple sweater knit along, a cardigan? A pullover? Please, please, please?

[@jessherselfable]

Wow! I'm so glad you were able to unlock something from the video! I love the idea of a sweater knit along. I have plans for a video on working a more complicated sweater from a picture, but maybe after that I could do a simple one. Videos take me a long time to put out, so it might be a while, but this is definitely something that sounds fun!

[@colleenlowe8989]

THIS IS THE ONE. The one video that I finally understood continental purling instructions. I’ve been through SO many videos labeled “continental purling” but this is the one that didn’t complicate it. If you haven’t already maybe make a separate video or just add purling to the title of this one. This video is GOLD!

[@jessherselfable]

You know, that's a great idea! I've had so many people comment on how it helped them with purling and I don't even have it in the title. I changed it! Thanks for the suggestion! :)

[@jessherselfable]

And I'm really glad it helped you!

[@kianamead4362]

SAME!! Your video helped me have my "AHA!!" moment after weeks of practicing the continental style! Thank you SO much. I almost gave up trying, and thought I was bound to be english style forever... but I'm so glad it finally CLICKED with your help! It honestly feels more fun this way.. at least for knitting and purling.. I don't know what other stitches will be like continental style.

[@chironapolonio]

Sure is! I'm great at crochet, but I am a beginning (determined!) knitter AND a guy and I knew from the git-go that I had come to the right place with Jess.

[@justme6934]

Yes, thank you!!! :)

[@minipigs1014]

You are awsome I've watched 6 youtube videos trying to figure it out and you are the only person who actually made sense.

[@geauxdoe1]

Thank you so much for your video! I have been crocheting a long time and never really liked knitting because I hated “throwing” with my right hand. Your video was perfect for me to start knitting continental style! Brilliant technique! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!❤❤❤

[@MyTlb178]

I have literally watched dozens of videos on Continental knitting, many of which tell you to wrap the yarn around your pinky, but NO ONE but you explained how to make move! It truly, was like a tourniquet around my little finger. Thank you for being so explicit when teaching the basics. I LOVE your video!

[@RonariCrochet]

OMG! You made it so simple and easy for me to grasp continental knitting. Thanks so much!

[@michellebabin7582]

Wowwwww congratulations it’s the First time that I see someone explaining carefully how to HOLD the yarn. with little exercices to do. Thank you so much.

[@debjewett7279]

I have to say, I am a right hand knitter - a little over a year; however, I love it. I wanted to learn continental, and I do believe you are the first person who tells the knitter to learn the hand muscle movements first prior to knitting. I think this is extremely important. I still struggle with the darn yarn getting too loose which will change as I practice more. Thanks for you video!

[@joannehofferman6267]

Omg, you did it! I have watched so many videos to learn Continental knitting, and it just didn't click. I watched you, and 5 minutes later, I'm doing it! "Open the window, grab it, pull it through". So easy! I can't thank you enough! And .... I will learn to "embrace the suck".

[@Vee-qq1pn]

O.M.G.! FINALLY! A knitting video straight to the point, haha, and one that finally taught me (a long-time crocheter) how to hold my fingers and tension correctly in just five minutes flat. I am now a confident knitter of the basic stitches. You are an amazing teacher and you just saved me from giving up again. I get it now!!!! I REALLY GET IT!!!! ❤️❤️THANK YOU! ❤️❤️

[@Rachel-vz7yg]

Hands down, my favorite continental knitting tutorial. You, good lady, are spectacular.

[@dikwad-]

girl i love you. you’re the jenna marbles of knitting and i’m obsessedd this is genuinely the best continental tutorial i’ve come by thank you so so much

[@patriciawhiting1123]

If you want to learn continental knitting LOOK NO FURTHER. This is hands down THE BEST tutorial for continental knitting. I have not seen another video that has shown the close up angles of how to tension the yarn, how it looks when picking the yarn, and of course purling. Simple, straight to the point, and descriptive. Although it is incredibly difficult to go out of my comfort zone of throwing, I have successfully knitted a row, and I’m on my way. So thank you lady

[@harbourcolour]

Thank you for this!! I've watched about a dozen tutorials on continental knitting and yours is the ONLY one that helped me to actually get it! Much appreciated and I subscribed to your channel... love your sense of humour.

[@lpj7589]

Thank you! I love it when people explain things clearly. Great tutorial!!

[@debbieb2220]

I have not found this easy as a life long English knitter. Challenging myself to learn to continental knit has been a year so far, this video is by far the best I have seen. Go you!!! Thank you I have happily subscribed and and rung the bell xx please keep up this brilliant channel, what is basic to you, is the new mechanics for many of us xxx

[@robertrussell4586]

This is the most helpful continental knitting video - and I watched just about all of them. I finally got it! Thank you!!!

[@marilynsiddiqi2105]

Thank you! This is the best and most helpful video I have seen for knitting. I have been struggling. Now I understand so much better. No one ever showed before about the tension and different fingers. You are a great teacher.

[@spatulachick]

I have been struggling with yarn tension forever - it’s why I keep getting frustrated trying to crochet - same when I try to knit continental. I’ve watched a crap ton of tutorials and this is my favorite by far. I like humor, plus I think I need to be reminded that things take practice. I can’t wait to try your recommendations and hopefully, get faster.

[@karenlara9739]

Oh hell. So glad I found you !!!!! I’m a true beginner but think I’ve found my mojo with you. !!!! I’ll be BACK !! Ty ty ty ty from Virginia !!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🧶 52+ yrs of crocheting so this is my way to learn. Tytytyty!!! Jess !

[@kerrycater2795]

Thank you for making this UNDERSTANDABLE. I learned English and did it 8 years. I’ve been trying and trying to learn Continental and you finally explained it in a way my ADHD mind understands!!

[@judylee3589]

WOW Jess, THANK YOU! I've been searching KZbin and haven't been able to come up with one video that could explain continental stitch in a way I could understand. I do understand your teaching. THANK YOU!!!!

[@jenniferlabriepereira6304]

OMG, I love your energy! You are amazing! I always say that the first step in learning is incompetence...very inline with the "embrace the suck" you speak of!

[@annwestren6507]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH, JESS. I’ve knitted English style for nearly 75 years. After viewing your explicit video - I’m hooked on continental knitting. Cheers. Ann

[@peachesfireside178]

Ann Westren, WOW knitting 75 years wonderful!! How have you seen knitting change? I learned to knit 3.5 years ago with KZbin and learn something nearly every time I pick up my needles. I have found KZbin amazing help.

[@nompoo3115]

@@peachesfireside178 youtube taught me how to knit :p

[@tinkagain]

BEST lesson on continental I have ever had!! Thank you!

[@NarcisseOnze]

This is hands down the best video I have found explaining how to knit continental style. Thanks so much!

[@leedesfleurs]

I've spent the last week learning how to switch to continental style knitting-- I can say that had I clicked on your video first, it would have only taken me 10 minutes. (It'd still be hideous and lumpy, but like, my wrists would hurt less.) You are a SERIOUSLY good teacher. It takes a lot of skill to take something you can do by muscle memory and break it down into something another person can understand. Thank you so much. (Also, if you have any tips on moving your knitting loops up your working needle as you go without losing all your tension, I'm all ears. I have a feeling the answer is "practise until it isn't awkward", though :D )

[@helenruth5024]

Thank you! This is the first of many that spoke my particular language! Your awesome and adorable! A window... Brilliant!

[@FibreBound]

This video was totally my 'aha' moment when I found it in 2018! Thank you for explaining and showing great close ups of the 'window' - I've been a happy continental knitter for over 2 years since watching this!

[@CindyBidar]

Quite possibly the best video I've ever seen on how to become a continental knitter. The practice exercises are so helpful!

[@daliahester5812]

Just wanted to let you know how your "wacky video" was so helpful. I just started re-learning how to knit, learning the English method in the past. My sister told me I should learn the Continental method, so off to youtube I went and I found you. I love everything about your video from how to hold the yarn to learning the knit and purl stitch. Your "window concept" is what sold me. I love that "window". I have a mantra, "window, over & through" for the knit stitch. So if my mind wanders just a bit and I get lost in making my knit stitch, I just repeat my mantra and off I go again. You have really made my new knitting experience an enjoyment! I just started my new scarf project and it is so much fun. Thank you, thank you, from Texas.

[@nadinesemidey-santamaria4776]

FINALLY! For years I have tried to learn continental knitting and couldn't get the "rhythm" until now. Such an ABC approach and ding, ding, ding...I finally got it! Thanks a million😊.

[@lindabeebe7065]

You are my hero!! I’ve never been able to find a “how to” for continental PURLING. I just can’t thank you enough. My rotator cuff really loves you. I actually stopped knitting because of my rotator cuff. Thanks to you, I’m coming back to something I love! 😘

[@jessherselfable]

Oh yaaay! A hooping/knitting crossover person. :) Thank you for confirming to me that I can make videos about more than one thing that appeal to the same people. :) And I'm very glad you got value out of it!

[@nancyvonminden1665]

Linda Beebe AacA

[@katiesprague1476]

A bum shoulder is actually what brought me to this video. I did a search for techniques that lessen shoulder pain, and continental knitting came up. I'm really hoping it helps; it looks as though it should!

[@samanthasakaida5407]

It finally makes seeeeeeeeeense!!!!! Every time I tried continental the yarn slipped of the end of my right needle. It’s finally working!!!

[@christinavazquez4560]

Crocheting for almost 20 years and knitting has been the death of me! I was told try continental and this video made the most sense! I still cant get the hang of it yet but its also 1:30 am and ive got 2 small kids so my brains are fried 😂. I hope I can try this tomorrow and get it right!

[@teresapayzant1354]

Oh thank you for this, Jess. I have just started learning to knit, I'm a big crocheter, but have wanted to learn to knit for quite awhile. Started a few days ago to get the basic and wanted to learn the continental purling, got the continental knit stitch down right away, but was so confused by other instructions for the purling. This really made so much more sense to me and I was able to catch on right away. Thank you, thank you.

[@char9942]

Hands down the best explanation of this ive ever seen, thanks so much!!

[@chirp16]

I have been watching so many continental knit videos and yours is the only one that made sense! Thank you!!

[@mekastar6751]

You are the only one who’s taking the time to show how to hold the yarn.This is soooo important to a newbie like me. Thank You!!!

[@francesowens1985]

I am so glad I found your channel. I was searching continental knitting because I can't do it and most tutorials wasn't helping. I like your teaching method. And I like you as a person, win win.

[@heathercfinley]

Thank you! I love your delivery style and how you explained the stitches. YOU ROCK!

[@bb3878]

Thank you so much, this is the 1st video that makes continental left-handed knitting so easy. I’m a Crocheter and my problem was holding the yarn for continental knitting. You made it so simple, bless you and keep up the good works!

[@caro1591]

Brilliant tutorial...Just what I needed to help me nail consistent tension. Thank you so much! 🙏🏻❤️

[@MarielKylle]

being a crocheter i really struggled with english knitting because i felt awkward with holding my yarn with the other hand. discovered continental knitting and it was great for casting on and the knit stitch, but then came... the purl. boy did i struggle with that lol. UNTIL I FOUND THIS VIDEO! thank you so much this has saved my life! ❤️

[@katiewrightson8522]

Thank you so much!! This video is really helpful, especially as you note that we should be practicing the small movements even without making any stitches. That made me feel much better about where my skills stand right now - it's ok that I'm still struggling. And I haven't seen anyone else mention working close to the tips of the needles, and what you've shown here makes so much sense to me! I have been working very close to the tips and wondering if I was doing it wrong. So thank you for the super helpful (and fun and funny) video!

[@tammygilmore6931]

I’M SO GLAD I FOUND JESS! Love, love, love her teaching style. Jess, please make videos for all the other things I need to master- home improvement, gardening, crafting a perfect pain d’epice...

[@recycleonwednesdays]

god, you're such a good teacher. i always assumed that you were a good hoop teacher but you're just a good teacher, full stop. it's seriously impressive. (i started knitting in september. dabblers gonna dabble...)

[@zenmama979]

Thank you! I've watched a lot of different videos trying to learn this. Your demo was very straight forward and finally made sense to me. Thanks so much! :)plain

[@janeta7423]

Oh Gawsh sakes. I'm 55 years old and someone finally figured out how to dumb this down enough for me! You are the Miracle Worker!

[@tonsinawells286]

Loving the background music, makes the information just a little more fun. Great tips, I've watched a couple of videos, this REALLY breaks it down.

[@tsunamis82]

I would love a demo of doing rib, cable etc. slow motion and then speed up. Thanks

[@elsamedrano3788]

I think I first watched this back in 2017 or 2018 and watching it again now at 2020 is making me remember just how AMAZINGLY HUGE HELP THIS WAS TO ME! Thank you very much for taking the time back then, I had struggled so much to learn knitting even though I had been crocheting (lefthanded) for a few years already. Even now it's still a big help because it refreshes my mind of what I might have missed the first time I took in your advice. If I know of anyone who struggles, I'll be sure to pass the link along!

[@jessherselfable]

Wow! Thank you so much for sharing, that's great to hear. :)

[@denisemartinez6456]

Great video for fairly new knitter's. Thank you so much! Happy knitting

[@mrsmarciad]

OMG just found your channel and it is the best tutorial I have seen on KZbin. Thank you so much for making it fun to learn. London xx

[@creationoflove84]

THANK YOU!!!!! this was just what I needed. I'm an English knitter and have been playing around with fair isle and learning continental I think is essential for realistic efficiency. You've been such a help. I was having such a hard time and you made it all better :)

[@Seaguardian80]

Oh wow, the comments don’t lie. THIS. IS. IT. I’ve been trying (and failing lol) to teach myself to knit, but I just couldn’t find a way to hold the yarn and maintain the tension needed and I watched so, so many videos. Thank you so much for putting together this video. It’s everything I wanted.

[@peachesfireside178]

Thank you Jess Wagstrom for sharing your knowledge! You explain things clearly. I plan on doing some practicing today.

[@carolrussell2736]

I hurt my right shoulder and throw knitting (didn't even know it was called that) aggravated my shoulder to the point it wasn't worth trying to knit. Then I thought maybe the European way of knitting would be easier on my shoulder. This is the BEST video I found to teach me this method of knitting!! I am just knitting a dish cloth to practice but it is going really well. Thank you for this video!!

[@totes_muhh_goats]

Ahhhhh I got it!!!!! Thank you! I started with crochet and wanted to learn knitting. I'm so happy I learned the more efficient way to knit. Your tutorial was so good. Thank you!!!

[@ninazangora7122]

Thank you so much. I’ve watched a lot of videos showing what you did, but couldn’t quite get my yarn tension comfortable on my left hand. Your simple method of how you hold your yarn, mixed with noticing my wedding band was getting in the way, I can now simply remove my ring, and wrap the yarn around my pinky and using your window method I finally feel comfortable knitting in this style. You totally rock, thank you so much 😊

[@elsamedrano3788]

You're great! I didn't think I needed tips, I just clicked the video for the hell of it but it was so entertaining and enthusiastic, and I learned a thing or two. You made my morning

[@louisewhite3190]

I’ve watched heaps of videos regarding continental knitting and I always come back to your videos... simple ... fun .. informative... and you make it so easy and simple ... thx. Jess

[@elisamontoya5283]

you make it look so easy. The examples are clear and easy to understand. Thank you so much.

[@connieback7577]

I kept trying over and over to learn to knit and just couldn't. I'd been crocheting for a long time and decided I was going to give up on knitting. But before I gave my needles away I decided to use one whole weekend to try to work up a swatch with no mistakes. I cast on 20 stitches and kept trying to knit a square. I'd get about 2 rows in and it would fall apart for one reason or another. Finally on Sunday night at about 9:30 something clicked! I managed to keep going until I had a nice little 4-5 inch square swatch that I was proud of. That was about a year ago. I'm working on my first sweater now.

[@cathytimbs7479]

Someone said! You are the boss of your knitting! Find what’s best for you! And enjoy the process! Thank you from a Continental knitter ! I enjoyed your comments!

[@dawngonzalez6826]

I just wanna say thank you so, much for making this tutorial sooooo easy for me to finally understand how to continental knit and purl!! I've also learned to embrace the "Suck"!!

[@myema5694]

This makes more sense than any other video tutorial I've seen. You dissected the motions into manageable chunks and gave wonderful metaphors that are easy to visualize and remember. I like your spunky attitude too. Thanks for the great tutorial.

[@monet1047]

I agree, Colleen, pure gold. Finally. I understand Continental purling.

[@brittanymyers7323]

I love this whole video! Thanks for making it easy and fun to learn!

[@caterinacostanzo6897]

Thank you! I had tried countless times to continental knit. Your tip about the yarn being behind the knuckle and the tip about the window were exactly what I needed to know.

[@annwestren6507]

I’m always finding new methods and am constantly amazed with others come up with. Keep searching.

[@jolenelarson469]

I've been crocheting for 18 years and can crochet anything, but struggle with knitting. I'm giving it a few hours a month this year, and it's gotten a bit easier but...I still can't purl without difficulty. Your "window" visual is extremely helpful. Thank you. I will continue to "embrace the suck" hoping one day it'll get easier.

[@jessherselfable]

I hope it gets better, the switch from crochet can be tricky but it sounds like you're doing everything right, just keep picking it up now and then and you'll get it. :)

[@joa7302]

Hello Jolene ! I have too started with crocheting and then learned to knit. Jess video is great and has totally helped me make sense of it. But there’s something that I’ve realised no long ago (actually 3 days ago) while finishing my knitted project. See my knits rows were ok but my purls were still a mission.. i kind of had to tug the working yarn with both pointy fingers to allow the yarn to wrap around the needle.. awkward and tiring... I came back to this video and another great one and then it clicked : when i crochet my left pointy finger can be far away from the stitches it doesn’t matter but with knitting, especially purling, (and if you look closely at Jess you’ll notice it) you need to keep that finger close to the left needle, about 1 or 2 inches, where it creates enough tension so you can easily wrap it around your needle. If your left pointy finger is too far away it will be too hard to push it down with the tip of your finger as Jess does. And also after inserting your needle purl wise moving to the right helps with grabbing the working yarn. Anyways after understanding that I went back to my project and focussed for a while.. I started holding my yarn unconsciously closer to my needle and BAM I can now purl easy peasy ! My apologies if I’m totally off-base, but I hope it helps.

[@Blaze-yk1zw]

Love your quirky sense of humor! Great tutorial!

[@ambreeniramahmad8315]

Perfect....... After wasting 3 days on u tube trying to learn knitting and almost when I was about to give up.... I found you...... Thanks..... Can't thank u enough. The best ever video about knitting

[@jessherselfable]

I'm so glad you found it helpful! :)

[@Mallinity]

Thanks for the laughs! It's so much easier to learn while I'm chortling away. You may have allergies, but you've also got comedy style. Gonna subscribe. You made me do it.

[@nelinevandyke7967]

Great video, I’m a brand new knitter and have learned from my mom to throw. I will say my shoulder is sore also. I want to try this style so will start with a small square like you did for practice and to build muscle memory. I have crocheted most of my life and I’m really enjoying knitting. Thanks again for this short toot.

[@susanday7323]

I've been struggling with the continental knitting, but I love your word pictures and your very clear instructions!! Thank you so much!! I will be following you!!

[@cubbylevi1764]

I crochet and hold my yarn exactly like you. Glad you mentioned muscle memory. In 42 years of knitting I’ve never held my yarn any particular way but would like to practice continental. Thank you for such a great video!

[@MelissaDryden]

What an amazing tutorial!! Thank you 😊 I am a beginning knitter and an experienced crocheter. This has made things so much easier for me.

[@Lucylurox]

I use my middle finger rather than my pointer finger and I do that for crochet as well. Doing it that way causes my hand to hurt but of course muscle memory forbids me from trying different methods...I’m also impatient. But this video helps make sense of it all....probably the best video I’ve seen on continental knitting, and I’ve watched a lot. Your personality is amazing as well, thanks for a great video!

[@djuakari]

Thanks so much for this! I'm new to knitting and I've really been struggling with Continental. This is the best tutorial I've seen. Brilliant!

[@MelKCh]

Sold! Learned to knit English style in March (thanks KZbin!) but I still have problems holding my yarn with proper tension, especially with purl. I figured I had might as well try Continental before getting too stuck one one method. CONTINENTAL IS WAY BETTER for me! Keeping tension is so easy for me this way. This video was perfect - before this one I was twisting my stitches.

[@LRivsEleven11]

Your wonderful personality makes this video AWESOME!!! “Embrace the suck”... I’m totally going to use that!!!

[@tamaralopez7129]

Thank you Jess! Not only I learned from you but also I enjoyed a lot how you engage with people! I laughed a lot, something really important when we are learning. Wonderful how-to : ) Thanks again,

[@acristycrisp]

This video has been perfect for me. Before finding English knitting, I actually started out trying to crochet years ago. But crocheting felt really awkward to me so I gave it up and fell in love with English knitting. I've wanted to get faster at knitting though and I would also like to do more color work, so I've wanted to learn continental style. I've tried multiple times to pick it up but it reminds me of the way I felt when I tried to crochet. I know I am capable of learning it but most of the videos I've found do not do half as good of a job as you have here explaining and showing how to hold the yarn and tension. I loved your recommendation for just practicing the tension without knitting. This video is exactly what I've needed and I plan on referencing it frequently as I work on developing my continental knitting skills. Thank you.

[@jessherselfable]

I'm so glad you found it helpful! Tension really is the most difficult part of learning, it's mostly just letting your hands feel uncomfortable for a while until they get used to the new movements. Good luck with your knitting!

[@betholeary95]

Just found you...and I'm a new knitter! Such a great video, Jess! Thank you! :)

[@mariacrodriguez617]

Thank you. Your video is the one that made more sense from the several I watched.

[@gabrielmarquez6116]

i learned crochet from youtube and just natural understanding of stuff. I wanted to get into knitting but after viewing several tutorials, i still found it difficult to just hold two needles and I did not like the flow each video demonstrated. I learned of continental and I found salvation, except every video was too tutorial like and still didn't really help with the holding. I absolutely loved your tutorial as i felt it was genuine, honest, real, and i totally connected with it. I cannot wait to practice your suggestions as i think they will help tremendously. this is my first ever youtube comment and I was that compelled to comment because it was that good. best of luck in your tutorial journey!

[@jessherselfable]

Wow, I am incredibly honored to receive your first comment! Thank you for taking the time to leave it, it was majestic. :) I hope you've been able to see improvement with your knitting!

[@ynotann]

Hi Jess, Thank you for this very informative video. It is the best video I have seen on how to do continental knitting. I found it very helpful.

[@freequency5214]

Thank you!!! This video helped me embrace the suck and finally make my first stitch. I lol'd through the whole thing, too : )

[@jessherselfable]

I'm so glad you found it helpful! Congrats on your first stitch! :)

[@kaitlynwilson3272]

Thanks so much for this video! I watched many before I found yours (English and continental). As a crocheted, this is the only one that made any sense😂 thanks for not over complicating it

[@michellebarnett8411]

OMG you had me at "embrace the suck"!! I've been doing ONLY the knit stitch for the past year since I "learned" to knit because I HATE PURLING!!!! You have encouraged me to embrace the suck till I can get it :) (Cause I'm over knitting the most boring squares and rectangles only)

[@itsjustrenee1320]

You coined a phrase ! Embrace the suck! I want to knit like you do so Ive selected your videos as my tutorials. I'm like others, I'm a crocheting machine but knitting has eluded me. I will embrace the suck, practice, practice , practice and finally to be able to knit raglan sweaters and my own socks. Thank you.

[@jessherselfable]

I don't have too many knitting tutorials out yet, but if there's anything specific you'd like to see, let me know!

[@bethany9193]

I knitted pretty much all my life and never even knew you can hold the yarn with left hand untill my right wrist got messed up couple weeks ago. Im working on a blanket thats pretty much all knits so i somehow figured out that part but couldnt for the life of me figure out the purl! Your tutorial has saved me many tears. Thank you!

[@nmbeacom]

You are funny, plus you give tips for practicing! This is something often missing in knitting tutorial videos, but it's so key. Also, you're movement of embracing the suck I feel like is a life-changer for me. So, thanks!

[@annettedeboer2919]

WONDERFUL tutorial! Highly detailed and Jess is very uplifting and engaging!! LOVED IT and learned A LOT!!!

[@jessherselfable]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked it. :)

[@aislinngraves4291]

Thank you! I have the knitting part down but the purling has given me fits. I will try your way and practice. :D

[@bridgettejensen9901]

Because of your goofy video I can now knit Continental. Great explanation. Keep doing what you're doing! And thank you...I'm really excited. I'm already faster and my stitches are so much more consistent.

[@vhotcoco1]

Awesome video Jess, along with an absolutely beautiful personality. Thank you

[@ekkim85]

This one is the best tutorial. I've been struggling for a long time for this and now I'm finally done! Had so much fun while following your instruction :) Thanks!

[@jessherselfable]

I'm so glad it was helpful! :)