How to fix knitting mistakes - 8 essential techniques every knitter needs to know

[@NimbleNeedles]

Make sure so comment below in case u know any method I did not mention in this video...or if I could show u one u didn't know before! 😊😎

[@angelaclements1244]

That was a great help 😁

[@NimbleNeedles]

@@angelaclements1244 great! I'm always a bit scared before each video. It's not always easy to get my thoughts across :P

[@sheristewart3940]

​@@NimbleNeedlesThank you for this helpful video! My only criticism is that you went too fast in demonstrating how to turn a knit stitch into a purl stitch. You began demonstrating how fix a purl stitch that should have been a knit stitch very well by going slow, then you went fast demonstrating how to fix a knit stitch into a purl stitch. I ended up dropping the stitch, turning my work around and picking up the dropped stitch. When I turned my work around, Voila, my stitch that was a knit stitch, was now a purl stitch!

[@sophroniel]

When I teach, I ALWAYS get my students to unravel their first session, and re-knit it in the second. And then I get them to unravel that too, and reknit it again! I do that because as knitters, we shouldn't be afraid of unravelling, as the knitting itself is the thing we should take joy in, and if you are scared of repeating work you aren't doing your best work. I always ask them at the end of their third time knitting the item (it's usually just a swatch square) if it means more to them having knit it three times than the first time they did it and usually they say yes, because they know the effort involved.

[@NimbleNeedles]

I love that Sophia. I unravel quite a lot of my projects because I knew I could do it better. When I knit socks with a new yarn base, I will always do one sample sock that in 90% is a bit off and I never end up wearing. I believe there is so much to learn & improve in repetition!

[@sheimi91]

This is such an amazing teaching technique, doesn't apply to knitting exclusively! The funny thing is - I am a teacher and I always encourage students to go back, look closer, think and I try to teach them to respect mistakes and see them as a learning opportunity, not a failure - it's fun! And yet, just now I came here for help with fixing a mistake I made three rows back and I was so scared of unraveling my project! A very good and humbling experience ;). All is well now (thank you, lifeline!) I'll remember this lesson!

[@annofgreencables]

Excellent tutorial. Been knitting for 75 years and it’s never too late to learn new techniques.

[@NimbleNeedles]

75 years wow! I bet you have one or two tricks up your sleeve as well you could teach me!

[@annofgreencables]

@@NimbleNeedles ❤️ Thanks for the compliment, I think you have a lot to teach me!

[@ConnyNordlicht]

Fantastic! I knit „only“ since a bt over 44 years and normally I'm the one with the most years of experience. So I'm honored to give this to you now. :) I love to watch the vids and see the easy way they knit. After 44 years knitting European style I now learn Flicking style, capse I found out for me it's easier and soon faster. I train since 2 weeks now and I'm as fast as knitting ES now. Peruvean style knitting I love, too: there's no way knitting purlwise than this. What style do you knit and do you ever have tried to find how another style feels for you? I'm thrilled to learn to know you. In honor to you I whish you God's blessings and a long, wonderful and healthy life. Yours, Tabea C.L.

[@annofgreencables]

@@ConnyNordlicht Hello. You are very talented and brave to try different methods of knitting. I was taught by a thrower and used that method for years. I have tried picking and my own version of knitting with the right needle held upright as drovers or walking knitters did in the 1800’s, from what I have read. For about 10 years now I have been using Cabled Needles for flat and round knitting. No more lost straight needle and then using a chopstick in place of the #5 I can’t find! The cabled needles come in many lengths and needle sizes, so by now I think I have all the sizes/lengths I can use. I wish you Good Health and a long life…..to finish all your projects and use up your stash of yarns!😊

[@marycaciamasser3814]

So true. I’ve been knitting 40 years and I learn something new every time I watch Norman.

[@rchasle]

I love what you say about mistakes being a vital part of hand-made items. When I teach people to knit, I give them my 3 examples that mistakes aren't just something to live with gracefully, but sometimes even a positive addition to one's knitting. It's so easy to be a perfectionist when one begins knitting and get discouraged.... Once I had stalled ankle warmers / woollen gaiters, the time to lend the needles for a short while and I got impatient. I resumed the knitting with half a size smaller or so, hoping it wouldn't show (in brioche). What happened was better than what I could have planned. The ankle warmers got narrower, which was perfect considering that you don't need to put your calf through the narrower part and it could be more snug at the ankle this way. Once I had made a cowl with an imperfection somewhere. But instead of feeling like something to hide or live with, it became the mark I used to always position the cowl in the same way. We are creature of habits and I don't know you, but I never reverse, or just put something on any direction just because it's symmetrical and seam-less (so maybe I shouldn't bother making seam-less knitting!). I like to have a little reference to create a habit. My boyfriend said the same for the cowl I made him. Once I made my niece a little cardi. It's hard sometimes to get the right colour / accessories that will wow the crowd but it was a good job. My brother arrived home later and his wife showed off "my" cardi but without making it clear that it was hand-knit Vs bought in a shop and my brother was non-plussed. When he realised it was had-knit, he was a lot more enchanted by it. So in my eyes, the fact that the cardi had no mistake made it look shop-bought and unless it's super fashionable, it may lose charm by looking too perfect. The home-made look always comes in and out of fashion but it's in, now :) Finally, I love that my knitting follows me in my travels, festivals, through sickness in bed etc. It's not just the wool that is knit (though I have to washed it before gifting) but memories are knit in it too. And that comes with mistakes here and there. Like a material building of memories :)

[@NimbleNeedles]

Thank you for sharing this with us here 🥰🙏🧶

[@spookyboots32]

You are SUCH a great teacher, and the way you explain things is really enjoyable and pleasant while being easy to understand. Thank you! I'm just learning to knit and your channel is making it fun and allowing me to gain skills quickly.

[@ConnieeCoo]

The fact that that extra hole in my circular needles is for lifelines is SUCH a revelation, thank you!!

[@NimbleNeedles]

Heh. You live, you learn 😎

[@tammydeplata2526]

I'm a novice to knitting but I've crocheted for a couple years. I can unravel a crochet project for days and not be intimidated because, through trial and error and LOTS of mistakes, I've learned to handle the yarn and determine what exactly went wrong and quickly fix it. NOT the case w knitting! This tutorial helped me IMMENSELY and in a very trying time of need! You're absolutely amazing ❤👏 😊

[@maggiemay3017]

Me too! I don't 'see' the stitches in knitting the way as easily as I do in crocheting...I'm hoping I will with practice.

[@dianelakata1308]

Life lines are my best friend especially with lace or other intricate patterns. This has been a valuable video for me Thanks

[@NimbleNeedles]

oh yeah...lace without a lifelines is too much risk for me as well! ;-)

[@vihmake]

I often struggle with tinking "slip1 - knit 2 tog - pass slipped stitch over" and need really good light to be able to do this at all. The most genius tip from the video for me was using extra needle for holding stitches when trying to fix a mistake. It is going to make a hell of the difference.

[@NimbleNeedles]

yes, good light helps a lot. The extra needle is a handy little thing...though fiddly and it always leaves me cursing. BUt mostly I'm glad I took the time.

[@ConnyNordlicht]

Yes, it's making the heaven of a differece to have a needle more to fix mistakes. I use two more needles to fix my problem if I've got one. The others I put „holder“ on to not loose these stitches meanwhile, if it's a lot of rows/rounds I've to fix. Once I didn't notice for over 1/2 hr that I kit a mistake! That was tricky to fix: colored working in stripes of two colors, different motives, not allways right and left stitches…it was horrible. Since then I've two more needles, tiny ones, close to me for these situations.To fix a ladder with 4 stitches is better than to knit 20 cm completely knew I found. In tricky parts I knit with a lifeline directly while knitting, I use floss, it's thin and although thin not easy to damage. So, all the best to you, be blessed!

[@vihmake]

@@ConnyNordlicht Your description of your pattern and your work sound so interesting and beautiful.

[@NimbleNeedles]

@@ConnyNordlicht i use fishing line 😎

[@ConnyNordlicht]

@@NimbleNeedles Good idea, too! It's only not as well to be seen and my eyes are very bad, less than 1 % withouht my glasses, with it it's about 50 to 75 %. So I need floss which one can buy in different thicknesses.

[@smb826]

Hi Norman! I started knitting about a month ago after I received a Harry Potter knitting book for Christmas. I've been a crocheter for years, so I drifted towards continental style knitting. I found your channel recently and you've been such a big help already. I really appreciate how in depth you go with your explanations and tutorials. It's been a fun learning process so far!

[@NimbleNeedles]

Awesome & a warm welcome to my channel and the lovely world of knitting 😊🧶

[@kzookid2051]

After 50+ years of first learning to knit in high school I finally figured out how to make a purl stitch. My first project was just using up some extra yarn for a practice swatch. It had every mistake you showed except for the cable one. Some practice has helped most of my mistakes vanish, but it's good to know there are fixes for the ones that do show up. I also wanted to say adding in a lifeline in contrasting yarn is an easy way to add a narrow stripe or two for interest after knitting the rows. Thanks for this great video!

[@cabutler13]

Your positivity and awareness are golden. Thank you so much for the tips and the advice to sometimes let it be.

[@SueM406]

Your attention to detail is fantastic and your willingness to share your knowledge is wonderful! These tips are so useful. Thank you from Australia.

[@NimbleNeedles]

You are so welcome, Sue. And happy to have a viewer from Australia! As an avid traveler, I always love it when people share where they are from. It makes me feel conected in these still somewhat difficult times!

[@alisapinotti184]

I am so glad I found you. I make things up for myself. I am, at best, an advanced beginner. I got to the end of a project and discovered that the last several rows did not give me what I expected. So I was looking for how to add a lifeline or undo several rows without making too big of a mess. Between frogging and tinking and the method at 18:17 to recover if the lifeline doesn't work for some reason, I have been able to remove those rows and fix my project without having to start over completely. Thank you so much.

[@claudoverstreet]

What a great wabi-sabi-attitude and discussion about both knitting and life at the end of this video. I love it!

[@empienaar]

I am grateful I discovered your channel. You are a lovely person and I really appreciate the trouble you go to, creating these videos. You are very talented and kind to share your knowledge with us. Thank you so much, you have given me confidence to try new techniques! I also use my trusty crochet hook to fix mistakes. Fixing mistakes helped me learn to understand how the yarn is woven when I knit.

[@NimbleNeedles]

definitely. I believe that learning how to read your fabric and how things actually work is your best and fastest way to become a better knitter

[@neerim]

Wow, Norman! I finally fixed my knitting mistake! I had accidentally done a purl stitch 6 rows down and had to rip everything apart to fix it the other day. But today, I came across your video and you helped me solve the problem! I am so thrilled, you have made my day!

[@coloursinnature5484]

Thank You for these great tips💯 💖💖🌹🌹

[@222ouch]

These are amazing instructions and tutorial on how to fix mistakes. I am knitting my first pair of socks with fingering yarn, and DPNs and dropped a stitch. and thought I would have to fix it by darning it later. I used the method you showed and it worked. Thank you!

[@annegahan3428]

Wonderful! Am rather new to knitting and in frustration just frogged until I ended up unravelling entire project. Oh how I wish I had watched this first. Have learned so much. Thank you.

[@NimbleNeedles]

heh..well..but now you know, right?!

[@QCISBand]

Re 10.03 fixing larger sections. Instead of purling back , use double pointed needle. Knit row one then start again back at beginning of repair. Love your videos.

[@NimbleNeedles]

Hey Andrew, of course that works as well in this case. But if it's a more complicated stitch pattern with possible decreases etc on the wrong side, most people will probably prefer to knit the wrong side. That's why I showed it like this. Still, very excellent addition here!

[@liachang126]

Thank you so much for this!! I'm working on a cable knit blanket as a wedding gift and noticed a mistake three rows back. You saved me so much time

[@NimbleNeedles]

Glad it was helpful! and hope you can finish in time! :P

[@kimmiemamatomany6226]

Thankful for having found you. Been bumming as so many projects are less than perfect. Blame Covid, distraction, well perhaps not really fully attentive. Thanks for the great how to fix it tips. God bless you!!

[@rollingpanda5314]

Norman, what you said about making mistakes is a life-saver for me. I'm knitting my first sweater rn and when I realized the twisted stitches and how much irregularities I've made, I was about to cry and consider unravel it all. But what you said in this video opened up my mind, and while I'll still cry a bit when fixing the uneven tension, I'm no longer feel as hopeless now that I understand my mistakes are not that big of a deal anyway. You are so real for this and thankyou for making videos that not only easy to understand (you've been my go-to resource for learning how to knit 😄), but also encourage beginners to just enjoy the process! All the love to you!

[@lauraslade9588]

I know I'll be back to this video any time I have a mistake. Watching this gave me more confidence because I know I have a resource to return to when the inevitable "irregularities" occur! Your bonus tip at then end was just what I needed to hear. I was feeling guilty about not being okay with mistakes! I see a lot of people who are fine with various mistakes in their knitting or they run out of their colour and just nonchalantly switch to another. That would drive me crazy and I wouldn't want to wear the garment. I just know I wouldn't. Like you said "that's just how my brain works". And now I feel okay with being that way! Thank you, Norman. I'm a beginner and your channel has been invaluable.

[@NimbleNeedles]

thank you for your lovely feedback laura & welcome to my channel. And sure, to come back to this video any time and feel free to ask your questions, if there are any.

[@patriciagriffin3142]

Thank you for your words about avoiding perfectionistic tendencies, especially as a beginner. How easy it is to forget that we picked up knitting in order to enjoy a new skill. I fall subject to this fault spending too much time pulling out an almost finished scarf or other item because the edge isn’t perfect or for some other reason. Thanks to hearing your talk on this video I am going to begin focusing instead on the enjoyment of learning. I really appreciate that you took the time to point out this tendency countering it with the reminder to enjoy the process.

[@graczkowskifamily]

🙌🏽 yes thank you so much for your video! I had several ( 7) stitches that I knitted when I should have purled and DID NOT want to rip it back. I have knitted 5 rows before noticing. I am NOT an advanced knitter and was able to comprehend and execute this skill without an issue. 😊

[@dawnmontgomery73]

I’m a fairly new knitter and got the bright idea of delving off into a Stephen West MKAL🤦🏻‍♀️your video has been such a huge help! There are definitely mistakes in my project and knowing I can now fix them without having to frog the entire section is music to my ears 🤩I’ve been crocheting for nearly 10yrs and fixing those mistakes are really simple but knitting still intimidates me lol thank you so much for this video!

[@milliecorcoran4663]

Norman, I am trying to teach myself to knit, but I am a very clumsy left-hander. You have a plethora of beautiful videos that I appreciate. Do you think it is possible to mirror your videos for us lefties? I am sure I am not the only one who could benefit by this. Thank you. Millie

[@NimbleNeedles]

There are tons of programs out there who do that for you 😎

[@milliecorcoran4663]

@@NimbleNeedles Thank you. I have since discovered that KZbin has an extension that provides instant image mirroring. Voila!

[@extraincomesuz]

I made a wool flat bear as my first project using only knit and purl. There are a bunch of mistakes including dropped stitches, twists, and some miscounting? However, I have looked at this as a learning tool and my knitting did get better as I went along. I used some of your tips to improve it. This video is so valuable! Definitely joining my favs. Thank you.❤

[@billhz52]

You made fixing mistakes less stressful and very doable. Also, someday when I grow up I want to knit continental as quickly and effortlessly as you do. Thanks!!

[@Daisylynnetoad]

Norman, I think you just saved my projects!! I have had to tink multiple rows because I couldn't figure out what to do when I drop a stitch a few rows back. Itcan besuler time consuming! I am so grateful for your tutorials! I wish I had seen this video when it came out! I learned to switch from a English knitting to continental from you! I am still not as quick, because holding my finger for the tension the way you do causes pain in my hand, but def much faster and more enjoyable than the way I learned as a child! As a crocheter as well, continental seems much more efficient to me. I appreciate you and all the work you do teaching us!! I have suggested your ideas to a few people interested in learning to knit.

[@NimbleNeedles]

thank you, Red, for sharing my work

[@maggiemay3017]

I'm really great at crochet, but struggle with knitting. I laughed at "things are looking like a hot mess right now and scary"---exactly why I'm here! LOL Thank you for this video. As I was trying to fix my one stitch mistake, more of them unraveled and now it is a hot mess--the key to that is to secure the stitch so it doesn't become a hot mess! I'm not giving up!!

[@melindastowers7772]

I am binge watching your videos. I cannot begin to express my gratitude (well I will have to become a Patreon) I can see your techniques changing my work. You are a wonderful teacher and talented artist. Thank You, Thank You!

[@addicteduke]

Norman, you are a knitting angel, you always save my work. Love your videos from day one ❤

[@jacqui9579]

Thanks Norman! I am just learning to knit and these tips are so handy and I have saved your video to come back to when all these things happen as I am learning. Also loved your discussion at the end :)

[@NimbleNeedles]

so wonderful to hear. And definitely remember that you can comment any time in case you are stuck. And I hope you saw my beginner video, right?kzbin.info/www/bejne/sH22knSmmqxgrLs And maybe check out my blog as well, where I have quite a lot of resources on knitting: nimble-needles.com/learn-to-knit-for-beginners/

[@mirandavansickle7168]

I am about to finish a baby blanket I have been working on and there are lots of mistakes in it. I definitely had to ask my myself lots of these types of questions (do I want to frog my work and how much time will I waste trying to fix it? Will a non-knitter notice the mistake?) The big mistakes I fix and I leave the small ones alone (as long as it doesn't bother me.) The perfectionist in me tells me to fix it, but it's those small imperfections that really makes the item unique. Only I can see the mistake, where everyone else sees the lovely item that I poured my heart and soul into. ❤ changing my perspective has helped me to enjoy knitting way more and I hope it helps someone else.

[@NimbleNeedles]

I sure think it will, Miranda. Thank you for sharing your perspective

[@marilynbanwinsen1120]

I have just started knitting a scarf for myself and made some mistakes so when I'm finished I will cover them with some buttons,as this was my first try,thanks for the knitting tips I have learnt some great ideas.

[@sherryle5423]

Oh wow this video was absolutely helpful. I didn't think 2 thread wool thru mishaps & then undo your rows 1 at a time. Thank u so very much. Ur tutes make me so grateful!!!

[@NimbleNeedles]

Glad it was helpful, Sherryle.

[@captnimmortasd4768]

Dear Norman, thank you! *You* taught me how to knit a few months ago and today I'm finishing my first raglan sweater! It looks chewed up, so I know I will be spending some time using these tips to fix all the tension mistakes. Still, I love how it fits, I'll also embroider some of my favourite flowers. Thanks for the awesome videos and tips!

[@andreasweaney8942]

WOW!!! Your crochet hook method of fixing stitches is genius. It literally has saved my future knit projects. Thank you!

[@NimbleNeedles]

awesome! and the best part..it's soo easy. And it really makes you discard your fear of dropped stitches and mistakes because you always know that there's a super easy way to fix things.

[@lindawoodings8982]

Quite pleased I dropped a stitch because I watched this video to repair it and spotted the book you recommended at the end, Embroidery on Knitting. I bought this for my friend for her birthday (she loves knitting and embroidery separately). She loved it and described it as a perfect Venn diagram of her interests. Thanks for this recommendation.

[@NimbleNeedles]

oh...very happy to hear that. I love that book a lot as well!

[@Shimont109]

Yesterday you taught me Norwegian purl and today you blew my mind with the extra hole in my needle for a lifeline! Thank you!

[@NimbleNeedles]

Heh. Learning can be so exciting, right?

[@margaretmclaren4685]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I knitted too far on some socks I'm making and your video gave me the confidence and skills to unravel my work. I did it!

[@NimbleNeedles]

You are so welcome!

[@nicolakerrison]

Thank you. I'm a complete beginner and have used two techniques successfully today. I feel much more confident in my ability to fix mistakes now

[@mollyt123]

I'm frustrated and dislike knitting right now but you make me happy!!

[@laurabooth29]

Thank you so so much. Without your video I would have had yo start from the absolute beginning as I'm completely new to knitting. Crochet for years but knitting my first attempt. Had a bunch of loops come off the needles. Your video helped me fix the entire section. It might have been an advanced technique but it worked amazingly well for me.

[@NimbleNeedles]

you might want to check out my video here on this channel with crochet for knitters for even further revelations

[@Relise]

I've watched many "fixing mistake" videos - I learned a few new techniques in this one! Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge and experience. I also like your motivating message at the end.

[@NimbleNeedles]

Glad it was helpful! And yeah, I try to incorporate a bit of motivation in most of my videos because I see so many posts online (instagram, reddit, etc) where knitters don't seem to be confident about their work - for no reason whatsoever.

[@elizabethechiverri168]

This is by far the best tutorial on fixing mistakes! I’m a beginner knitter and so glad I found your tube series! Thank you so much!

[@NimbleNeedles]

Glad it was helpful & welcome to my channel!

[@tkpfinny]

Very good instruction! I was able to change purl stitches to knit stitches that were 3 rows down before I noticed my mistake! You cannot even tell I had to fix anything! Thank you very much Norman for you very concise instructions. Easy to understand and execute!

[@f-sharp-a-sharp]

I didn't know you could fix mistakes rows below. I had a stray "ridge" in a sea of v's, right in the middle of a bralette cup. I was so irritated about it but wasn't going to frog back several rows in the round. Looks perfect now, thank you!!!

[@bxprincess0724]

Your channel is my new favorite channel. And your videos are gonna be life-saving for me as a knitter. Thank you!

[@NimbleNeedles]

Yay! Thank you Toni! And do remember, you can always come back and comment in case you need help :)

[@otter999]

Like always Norman, best quality tutorials ! Neat, minimal, simple and clear xox

[@NimbleNeedles]

Glad you like it so much and my way of explaining works for you!

[@maryherbert9082]

Such a helpful video. Some of these tips I learned on my own, but I learned several. I especially like your closing tip. Thank you.

[@teresaharp]

Thanks love the fishing line idea!

[@NimbleNeedles]

Glad you like it! it was a total game changer for me because I never was able to knit with traditional lifelines

[@rachelkarcher2565]

Thankyou so much. I’m really a beginner and this hurts my head so much. I know with practice, I will understand better. You have a great understanding of yarn manipulation.

[@NimbleNeedles]

Take it slowly Rachel and find your own speed! this is not a race, right? :)

[@deeztube1]

Thanks!

[@NimbleNeedles]

oh wow...thank you dee ann for supporting me so generously!

[@deeztube1]

@@NimbleNeedles I gain so much knowledge that improves not only my knitting skills but also my understanding of knitting structures by watching your tutorials. I appreciate you so so much!!!

[@peaches7551]

Awe I loved your ending thoughts !!! We are not machine's and truly should enjoy what were doing, what we accomplished. Mistakes maybe but, made with love, time and trying. That counts.

[@NimbleNeedles]

exactly! great to hear you like my little video and messages!

[@deejannis]

An indegiinous friend (american Indian} told me (while beading} that we leave perfection to the gods. And, they often made midstakes just for that reason. We're people, not gods. Thank you Norman for a wonderful video.

[@annroberts3635]

Thanks so much . Most of your techniques I already used but a couple of them I learned with this video. I really appreciate all of your videos. Ann from Va.

[@NimbleNeedles]

Glad it was still helpful Ann :)

[@svoboda7466]

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for this video. I messed up, big time. I am working on a top that is worked in the round from the neck down. I consider myself advanced beginner - my project success depends on the quality of the pattern LOL. Anyway, so this project is worked with thin yarn with 2.5mm needles - I blame this on having to start this three times before I made good progress and got a hang of the pattern: alternating stockinette stich with garter stitch. I was 264 sts into the project when to my horror I discovered my mistake. Somehow, probably when I was knitting on autopilot, I have messed up 11stitches and 6 rows deep. Instead of garter stitch I had three purls and three knits ... what to do, what to do...I already subscribe to your channel and I remembered that you have some fix your mistakes videos. I did not dare to undo the whole section at once, just dropping one stitch made me weak in the knees LOL.. so I did one stitch at a time and carefully unraveled it and then corrected the garter stitch. I was clumsy with the first two but then got better and better. 11 stitches and 6 rows later it was going pretty smoothly. I would never be able to fix this without your video. In fact, it is fixed so well that it is like the mistake never happened. 🙂

[@elizabethzmetana6229]

Always awesome. Thank you. Love it when I learn something and I always learn at least one new technique with you. Merci.

[@rayma2212]

Norman, you're awesome!! Loads of invaluable tips and tricks...thank you so much :)

[@NimbleNeedles]

My pleasure Rayma! :)

[@carolinebitz3049]

Thank you for your very helpful instruction on how to fix mistakes and for the encouragement, I learned so much!

[@Kerreber]

Love the peptalk at the end ❤️ thank you for sharing all your wisdom

[@NimbleNeedles]

You are so welcome & thx for watching!

[@scrubjay93]

Super helpful and that book on embroidered knitting looks amazing.

[@KarenForbes-f2x]

Super helped me sort a mistake 6 rows back! ❤

[@onefourosix_]

3:48 saved me omg. Thank you so much. 🙏🏻

[@salaslp]

I learned so much from this video--thank you! I can knit well enough to do various stitches and patterns, but I can't fix any of my mistakes, so all my projects have suffered. Now I'll be able to save some future ones from the scrap heap!

[@NimbleNeedles]

I hope you will. And some mistakes can even be fixed even if you already bound off!

[@paintnknitter]

Thank you! I try to avoid ladders, but the appear. The methods you show to fix them will save the projects.

[@roundknittles]

Thank you thank you, Norman, for the lifeline trick. I’ve used circular needles for years and NEVER knew what that extra hole was for! (Using fishing line is another clever trick).

[@NimbleNeedles]

glad I was able to help you there :)

[@emdran]

I’m a lace knitter and I’ve always used nylon kite string for my lifelines. It’s so fine that it is easy to knit when the line is in the stitches and pulls out quickly and without leaving any evidence it was ever there.

[@marthakelly6487]

I appreciate the effort that you put into the tutorial. Thank you so much.

[@NimbleNeedles]

you are very welcome Martha. It is quite some effort but if it helps people, it's all worth it :)

[@johnweiner]

Thank you for all these great tips...I am just a débutant, and am just learning how easy it is to make mistakes,

[@martamicillo7077]

Thank you so much Norman! The small section recovery really is a game changer for me, i never thought it would be possible. Great tips 👍

[@laurienesdahl6817]

I never knew that was what that hole was for! Never too old to learn something new! Thank you!

[@NimbleNeedles]

Happy to help Laurie!

[@CatalinaGabrielli]

Thanks for your time and effort ! It’s very useful what you taught on this video 🙏🏻

[@ooohlaa13]

Bravo, thanx, you are very gifted ... am long time knitter but still learn every day. I would love to see how you can do a few rows of garter when you have to go down a few rows, it all looks like spaghetti. Today I had this yarn with lots of plies and too much so I pulled the error to the back and just fudged a correction. Unfortunately it is a double sided scarf but I managed a ploy .... somewhat!!!

[@marciahighsmith4820]

My grandmother taught me to cast on, that's it. I finally took a knitting class at our local store. The teacher showed us one way to fix mistakes, now I have quite a few more ways.

[@1234j]

You are an excellent communicator and informative presenter. I learned lots! Thank you from England.

[@NimbleNeedles]

Wow, thank you! Very happy to hear I could help you! :)

[@The_double_ewe]

The lifeline hole tip was awesome! I always hate trying to get contrasted yarn lifelines woven in with a tapestry needle. I always manage to miss a stitch and it’s also extra annoying when it’s a sock yarn in size 0 needles . ❤️

[@NimbleNeedles]

exactly. i actually don't understand how people can knit with those contrast yarn lifelines. I need to read my knitting or i'm lost.

[@folenaseenarine1158]

Very good video, i know how to fix a few knitting mistakes,today i learn a little be more. Thank you.

[@lieselottefowler7886]

This was so helpful, thank you! I am still a beginner but like the detail you go into in your video. I just messed up knitting my first hat and this helped me so much in fixing my mistake. Thank you!

[@NimbleNeedles]

Awesome. I wish I had known how to fix mistakes when I was a beginner. I always unraveled stuff for no reason 🙈🙈

[@seraph511]

I'm a newbie knitter and I really needed this advice lol thank you for the video!!

[@vadec5909]

Amazing!! So many good tricks to fix the mistakes!! You are very good!

[@NimbleNeedles]

thank you valerie

[@andreabush1742]

Norman you are the best! Thanks from the USA

[@NimbleNeedles]

It's my pleasure!

[@racehorse1n.c.111]

Thanks so much for the most helpful videos. These make my limited knitting time so important. This video is a must for all beginners. You are the best. Cheers from USA.

[@NimbleNeedles]

You are so welcome!

[@loretta9213]

💡I learnt something new! the little hole in the cable needles, put the life line in! Haha thank you again.

[@rebeccaostergaard7091]

Great video with lots of great tips! Thank you!

[@NimbleNeedles]

Glad it was helpful Rebecca! :)

[@trishag7559]

I am so very happy to have found your channel! I am brand new to knitting and right away I can see that your channel is going to be such a great help to me. Thank You so much for all your video's I am going to be trying to catch up on all of them!

[@NimbleNeedles]

please do. and remember that you can always ask a question if you need help.

[@ireneyang9315]

One technique my teacher thought me was after unravel, use the smallest needle size to pick the stitches which is so much easier. After that I no longer afraid of unraveling.

[@cosymaple]

Thank you SO much for this. The very first solution fixed the issue I was practically tearing my hair out over.

[@PlayHookywithMe]

Ohhh wonderful! So excited to watch this. Thank you , thank you, thank you!!! xx

[@NimbleNeedles]

heh. Happy to hear you are so excited about my lil video. Hope you'll like it

[@PlayHookywithMe]

@@NimbleNeedles Absolutely. Being a beginner I'm making all kinds of lovely mistakes so this video has been saved. You will be getting a lot of watch time on this video from me. lol Thanks again for your wonderful videos and effort. x

[@lydiarose29]

I love your channel. Could someone tell me how to elimate the huge stitch at beginning of all my rows? It looks like one elongated stich compared to rest of my stitches. This is only when I knit flat. In the round, I have no problem, thanks for any advice. Lydia from sunny North Florida

[@NimbleNeedles]

maybe this video will help you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHLHYml-n9h7abs

[@juliemorley22]

Another great video, I have just found a dropped stitch quite a few rows down so I am going to use your tip thanks

[@NimbleNeedles]

awesome. And feel free to come back in case you need any further help, Julie! :)

[@TwistedStitchesShow]

Thanks bunches for sharing your knowledge! It’s so appreciated 💚

[@NimbleNeedles]

You are very welcome! It's always a pleasure when I see how many people I can help with my little videos! :)

[@ReneeLutz-ey4sy]

Wow, thank you! I learned some very useful techniques in this video. Now I can fix the one pearl stitch in the middle of the very first sweater that I knitted. Yeah, it really bugs me.🤔

[@theastewart6721]

Great video! Thanks for sharing these wonderful tips and also sharing your second channel With us! Yay!

[@NimbleNeedles]

Yay! ... needed a home for all those little videos and bits I am recording for my website anyway :P

[@theastewart6721]

Good plan!!🤗🤗😊

[@battymaria16]

I love your videos. Always so informative.

[@NimbleNeedles]

Glad you like them Maria :)

[@teleuteskitty]

What what what? A life-line hole in the needles? This blew my mind - I've only ever used it for tightening the needles with the 'key'. I'm knitting a lace shawl as I watch and immediately wanted to try it out, but my symfonie 2.75mm circulars don't have holes :( Thanks for another great video! I was familiar with most of the techniques, but knew you'd still be worth watching for that extra pearl of wisdom

[@NimbleNeedles]

Usually, the fixed circulars don't have it. With addi needles, the hole is actually in the cables

[@ShellyC0203]

Can you teach some methods to fix brioche knits? Love your tutorials so much. Your channel is an absolute lifesaver

[@NimbleNeedles]

hm.. i don't have a video yet on that :( But maybe watch my brioche tutorials here on the channel because they might give you the right clues. It's super easy once you understand that brioche is double knitting