How to Knit a Welt

[@susanpeck5347]

thank you so much for this! I'm a visual learner and the instructions for my pattern called for the second way you demonstrated. I couldn't figure it our until I saw you do it. thanks again!!

[@bowbayc4466]

'Play the welt, music in a sweater! ' That is what makes Stephen so different. Thank you so much, Stephen

[@janemarriott3389]

You have really grown into yourself as a teacher. Thanks, Stephen. 🧶

[@StephenWest]

Thank you!

[@louisescott9204]

You’re such a great teacher you make it look so easy

[@StephenWest]

Thanks so much 😊

[@lierman60]

Merci beaucoup pour le partage ...tes tutos avec plein d’idées ! Tu es un réel bonheur pour le tricot Encore Merci

[@lesleyoliver5582]

Picked up my needles after 25 yrs (back problems), now I find the knitting world has changed and it’s a little overwhelming. Thanks to your Chanel and enthusiasm I’m inspired to try and if nothing else, have fun. Stay safe and well. Thanks from Australia 🐨🦘😷

[@masuganut2082]

Take your time. Don’t overwhelm yourself. Find a youtuber or two that you find soothing but encouraging and go with them. Enjoy the process and watch the beauty unfold from your own fingers 💛 bless you

[@lesleyoliver5582]

@@masuganut2082 thank you for your kindness.

[@lauraprue8763]

Most of all, Have Fun!! Welcome back💕

[@masuganut2082]

@@lesleyoliver5582 no problem 💛💛💛

[@resourcedragon]

I'm old enough that I'm planning on making a video on vintage knitting - because those are the sorts of patterns I grew up with! 😄 (I just need to get some sort of a stand or holder for the 'phone-camera, so that I can film from the knitter's viewpoint.) I've been watching Stephen's videos (and some other knitting videos) because I decided it's time I levelled up my knitting game a bit. If you're still looking at knitting in more traditional ways, watch Hazel Tindall's video "Basics and Belts" which covers a lot of basics, as well as the use of a knitting belt. But Hazel is also partly to blame for me poking my nose out of my comfort zone! When she does colour work, she holds one yarn in each hand. (There are some people who do colour work with both yarns held in the right hand for English style knitting but I looked at that and thought that it would get a bit messy if I did it.) So I've been working on my Continental knitting skills. That said, I still use old fashioned needles that come in pairs or sets of 4 (or 5 these days! that was a bit of a surprise for me). So, the TL:DR version is: get back into knitting and do the sort of knitting you enjoy and that you feel comfortable with.

[@avlawerd59]

Welts, who would've thought? I like the style it can add to an item and you make it look easy. Thanks for the tip. 💯 bataad, here I come.

[@debnew6195]

You are so good at making things easy, I love it ❤️🇦🇺

[@mariaguadalupecastillomarr395]

Thanks ! I don’t speak English very well but your explanations were precise and the rhythm of your voice help me to understand 😊 I'll make something like that 👍🏽🙏🏻‼️😘

[@janaweaver1235]

Brilliant!! I would have used a 'help needle' anyway, thanks for showing it. I had actually practiced doing the Welt but didn't know wha it was called. Stephen, you are an Excellent teacher!! we look forward to your tutorials. If you were inclined to sit in front of a fireplace with a camera over your shoulder.... :) What a nice "screensaver" that would be. I'd LOVE to see you knit for a half hour or so, no talking required, just your elegant fingers and 2 needles flying!! thanks again for the outstanding tutorial.

[@annwestren6507]

I’m delighted to find you’re a Knitaholic. 🤗

[@duqueartist3026]

Thank you! I am knitting the penguono and it is a work of art!❤

[@sharynjoyner3483]

This video popped up just at the right time. I've just started a Batad. Thank you Stephen for making it so easy!

[@genevievep2]

I am casting a batad as I'm watching this, my first west knits!

[@jenniferbarrett3272]

You are a brilliant teacher and designer, Stephen. I am off to try making a welt! 🤗

[@DorieH]

Wow, I didn't know you could do that. I have been knitting a long time and I still have so much to learn. Thanks for your amazing tips.

[@kimharris2340]

You just blew my mind :) How to knit a welt is so clear now. Thank you!

[@lolly-loushowtos6834]

Those sweaters are amazing.

[@carollizc]

Great video. If I hadn't already known the technique, I'd have been totally able to do it at the end of the video. A video that teaches so clearly is a rare thing, like a precious gem. What you didn't say, however, is that welts can be used at the beginning of a garment, as a hem, instead of a band if rubbing. This works best on a garment that you don't want to draw in at the hem, like a long cardigan. Or at least, that's the way I did it on a cardigan I made for a great niece.

[@avlawerd59]

I wonder about hem use too.

[@whitney2817]

I love these videos and your new space is gorgeous! You are so talented!❤

[@stellaxenophondos4076]

Indeed you are so talented and pleasant.

[@anitakowarick9169]

A really fantastic teacher.

[@heleneville1]

Love the way you explain things...so easy .merci beaucoup

[@micheleellis3338]

Oh Wow, that look is so cool, thank you. 🕊❤️

[@StephenWest]

Thank you!!

[@MoongieArts]

I have the Batad in my queue. Thank you for making this easy to understand instructional video and for including English style. You're a very good teacher!

[@ciannacoleman5125]

I think one of these days when I work up the courage to knit a sweater I am going to have to do one of yours so I will finally have an "ugly" Christmas sweater. I say that as the highest complement btw since I hate actual ugly Christmas sweaters and think the fun and unusual ones are the best. Many of your more experimental designs are something I would enjoy making but not often have opportunity to wear and they would be perfect for this.

[@GaminGawdess]

The Batad is on my to do list!!!!!

[@IslandLady76]

After seeing this, I will have to add the Penguono to my list.

[@hannaniedermann6131]

great how you show this, that you offer more than one possibilities......thanks!

[@suzanneseely7167]

Thank you for the very clear explanation. You are such a wonderful teacher. I’m an English-style knitter from Canada and even I was able to understand the Continental version of this technique. I really appreciate that you include instructions for English-style knitters. It makes it so much easier for American, Canadian, English, etc.knitters. Thank you.

[@andreamckay355]

Omg I need a Batad! 😍

[@winnitaqi]

I am a knitting beginner. Thank you to open my eyes and make me want to study harder. The last piece you show is really nice. Wish I can have one.

[@emmaswartz6653]

Hi Stephen, that sweater is amazing, going to have to consider that one, currently knitting my Winter Lights shawl, lots of other projects caught my eye and it got neglected, have a great week and happy knitting.

[@StephenWest]

Thanks so much! I wear both of these sweaters so much because they're very playful to knit with all the color changes and textures. I need to knit another welt detail sweater soon!

[@april1976april]

Thank you so much for this ! I was dreaming to learn it.

[@catherineghiat7833]

Thank you Stephen, very helpful.

[@givevoice100]

Fantastic teaching. Thank you so much!

[@patriciachianelli7507]

Beautiful sweater. Love the welts on shoulders, very classy looking. Such a professional knitter you are.

[@victorgaraya]

Thank you Stephen

[@janetbales9749]

Oh love it. Never seen this done!

[@anitakowarick9169]

You are such a good stitcher. Thank you.

[@bonniethompson3211]

As always you've given me something new to try and explained it with such enthusiasm that I've got to grab my needles and start another wip!!!! 🥰❤️❤️❤️

[@abielvins4397]

Love watching your tutorials - so fun and relaxed! Thank you so much!

[@mandystrawn5731]

Love those musical shoulders!!! Thanks for the video!

[@inbal_gross_knitting]

Thanks Stephen!!!! You're the best. I'm working on designing a summer top and I was thinking what techniques I can take from sewing to add some umph to it. One of these things were edges. Like bands and piping. And then you come with this video - and I was "Of course!". So Thank you so much for your inspirations and amazing work!

[@squirrelymay]

This is great if you are starting the Doodler...this is a super-helpful pro-tip, thanks!

[@YoursTrulyMrsMoores]

This looks SO much fun, I can't wait to try it! Thanks for the great video!

[@millionhairs]

My dear, beautiful knitter...where have you been? LOL. This is my first time seeing you on KZbin and watching one of your videos. I love that you're teaching how to add quirkiness into a pattern. Thank you so much for that because the sweater you're wearing is my style worn by you...LOL. Serious, this is awesome. I can't wait to explore more of your videos and lessons.

[@tatyanasterlina4815]

Thanks from Lithuania!!!

[@florencemierzwa3896]

Nice! I always liked those wedges and was curious to learn how to make them! Now I need to modify my Painting Honeycombs Jacket to add some somewhere :p Probably on the back pannel? In a chevron motif... houuuuu Can't wait to be off of work to try it!

[@claudiaandreasanmartin6340]

Gracias stephen! Sos un amor!!!

[@ladykarenparker484]

This is fabulous 💞

[@clareoreilly9873]

Thanks, your tutorial is fun and educational. I have plans to knit a pattern with welts; but, have held back because I have never knit a welt before. My knitting group is on hold because of COVID-19 so no in class instruction😕; now I am ready to go. Thanks

[@dorotheaschroder814]

I love your Videos and your creativity, thank you so much 💕🌸

[@mariacastelli2920]

Sei bravissimo, un'abbraccio Maria 🤗🤩

[@StephenWest]

Thanks for watching!

[@enriquetaguell2068]

Buena idea. Y fácil... Gracias. Argentina. Goid idea. Easy. Thanks. Argentina

[@StephenWest]

Gracias!!

[@valerieb403]

Coucou merci merci vous êtes un génie du tricot. Gros bisous 😘😘😘😘

[@StephenWest]

Merci!

[@britdowson8324]

Love learning your techniques. Thanks

[@cmaur811]

What a great trick

[@sweetgarn5599]

Thank you for this video, I was wondering if I could knit the welts in a better way than I have done so far (working on a Penguono) and I love the idea of using an extra needle. I also realize that I need a Majestic Mountain Sweater in my wardrobe ❤️

[@StephenWest]

Glad it was helpful!

[@doloresvandenberg1643]

Thank you so much. Very fun technique 🥳

[@tracireed2750]

What a nice help!!

[@HeatherKelly]

Wow! Great explanation!!

[@aquicreando2518]

So much fun!! Thank you 🤗💛💚💙💜🧡❤

[@federicacasillo]

very beautiful

[@TrudySchwartzBurrill]

Great sweater.

[@saturnosring]

Good Lord, Stephen! You blowed my mind with this creativity! Can’t wait to add it to a project. Could you explain also how to knit those sections full of loops of your Penguono jacket? Your designs are so inspiring!

[@lindacolquhoun3694]

I'm an English style knitter!!! I didn't know that.

[@resourcedragon]

The two needle technique looks as if it would be particularly useful if you are doing the welts in the same colour as the rest of the knitting around them.

[@amyhester2398]

New knitting techniques scare me, but not with you around with these videos Stephen! :)

[@laurelstieg9375]

How bout them apples !! Thx for teaching me something new today..I am a new subscriber...

[@mariacortez6649]

Gracias Maestro !!!!

[@marisaaliciaalfarocastillo7025]

Me encantó gracias

[@violetamitkovic]

W🤩W! Gorgeous 😍👌🏽

[@caofdv]

Genial!

[@lolly-loushowtos6834]

I do that method when I am making a picot edge on baby clothes.

[@anitajohannadrost]

Leuk. 👍😁👋 dank je wel!

[@barbarablaauw.]

Thanks 😘😘😘❤️🌷🌷🌷

[@carolynlambert4543]

Ahhhhh THANK YOU 🇦🇺

[@patriciamaria7217]

Eres un genio 🧞‍♂️ del tejido 🧶 como me gustaría que este subtitulado 🙏🇵🇪

[@manolireina3354]

I love Stephen, no puedo seguir tus enseñanzas por el idioma. Me apena no poder entender tus explicaciones

[@maribeldelrosalramos4628]

Me gustan mucho tus tutoriales,pero no entiendo apenas nada el inglés y los traductores enredan más que ayudan. Podrías editar los vídeos subtitulados en español por favor ? Un saludo desde Madrid,España. 😊

[@michaelmaxgierl2887]

Are you accepting applications for an apprentice?

[@ugursoyackgoz6701]

❤

[@3anaurv2]

2:03.

[@francesgiacobbe6821]

6:47 😊😅

[@millieo.5325]

🤗🥰

[@1flybyguy]

There is such a thing as being too too.

[@3anaurv2]

Am i the only one who made this on the wrong side of the collar ?😑