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@nicolelafontaine17203 ай бұрын
Great Idea !!!
@charline64593 ай бұрын
I don't want to be too forward, but I love you! 😘
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
haha! well, if it's the knitting part of me, then i'm fine with it. For the rest, my partner might have a say in it :P
@charline64593 ай бұрын
@@NimbleNeedles deal
@ruhi_crafts31683 ай бұрын
No honestly I love u too The first youtuber I acually under stand. Ur talent in knitting is marvelous🎉
@catherinecarter89873 ай бұрын
Charline, you cannot have him he is MINE! 😊
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
@@catherinecarter8987 I have bad news for both of you :P :P
@ComicGeekChic3 ай бұрын
I have several projects waiting for the pick up stitches to be done… 😳. This is perfect. ❤
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
hope this video will be the straw that helps you finishing them finally!
@Ikiada3 ай бұрын
Norman🎉 You are born to teach knitting! I am so glad, that I found your videos ❤❤❤
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
and I am glad to have you here
@valeriehowden4713 ай бұрын
After decades of crocheting an edge on various crochet stitches, I find picking up stitches in knitting a dream! Lol. Many thanks for all of your tips, Norman. Edit. I just had a light bulb moment. One can use a Tunisian interchangeable crochet hook to pick up all the stitches at once. I have Clover, which has matching cables with their knitting interchangeables!
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
You sure can!
@meganbartlett84533 ай бұрын
Wow🎉 did you sense my unhappiness in my latest learning sampler? I went to bed grumpy... woke up at 3am and there was your answer.
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
oh...wow..how perfect timed!
@dozergetscrafty3 ай бұрын
Man, your videos are always so dang timely.
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
Heh! Happy to be of help ❤️🧶
@ComicGeekChic3 ай бұрын
I love your channel so much. I love that you explain the “Why” of doing things different ways. I really like understanding the actual construction of the piece. I love comparing and contrasting different types of techniques. It gives me so many tools for my tool belt! ❤
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
Glad you appreciate the extra effort. But i guess, I too, always have to understand the why 😅
@komisobaba2 ай бұрын
I found you again! The best knitting teacher on KZbin! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us, Sir Norman. You need a medal, really!
@theastewart67213 ай бұрын
Great video Norman. So many different ways of picking up stitches. Thank you for a very detailed and thorough tutorial!😊🤗
@Amethyst19193 ай бұрын
So glad you finally went into the gauge difference... Was really bothering me that the first half of the video was ignoring that...
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
yeah, i was a bit undecided there. Most viewers/knitters kinda automatically switch off when they hear words like "swatch", "gauge"...or weaving in ends, haha :P
@iamzim36203 ай бұрын
This is absolutely the best, most thorough video on KZbin for picking up stitches (I know, because a couple months ago I spent a long time searching for something like this)! Thank you so much Norman!!! 💓
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
hope i was able to teach you a trick or two, then :)
@iamzim36203 ай бұрын
@@NimbleNeedles absolutely, this video is incredibly helpful! I'm keeping it in my knitting playlists, as I'm sure I'll need a refresher depending on my project. I seriously can't thank you enough! ☺️🥰
@Bethabara93 ай бұрын
Awesome video. Thankyou! One tip for anyone who has trouble with the crochet hook to knitting needle technique. They make interchangeable crochet hooks. I have a knitters pride set that is for Tunisian crochet. You can join your cables to them and just slide the stitches to the cables. The set I have uses the knit piks, knitters pride and lantern moon cables interchangeably. There is another needle that fits them but I forget the name. Once again, thankyou!
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
yes, that can be an awesome trick. I didn't mention it because well..that's another purchase :P
@milabulic25 күн бұрын
As a lifetime crocheter and someone who does a lot of tunisian crochet, I have incorporated some of these skills in my knitting. I have only been knitting for a few months and I must say that picking up stitches was really hard for me. I now just use an interchangeable tunisian hook with a cable and pick up that way. Once the stitches are on, I detach the hook and pop my needles on either end of the cable. Easy peasy. This saved a sweater that I bound off too early--I was so excited and forgot to measure. The result of the pick-up is seamless. Finally, I used to white-knuckle the bind off on larger projects. No more. My trusty tunisian hook gets used for that, too. I know that may not be ideal for all projects, but for a nice, stretchy bind off, it works fine. I love your videos and have learned a lot. Thanks for all that you do.
@veniestagourdine38813 ай бұрын
Thank you Norman for the helpful tips as always. You NEVER fail to deliver.
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
how do they say...never say the word never.. :P But I'll try my best
@gaynellgallagher43063 ай бұрын
I had no idea there were so many ways to pick up stitches! I will definitely re-watch this video before I pick up stitches on my next project. Thank you again Norman for your excellent and thorough video. You are my hero!
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@skhelmick3 ай бұрын
Thank you, Noman for this detailed information on picking up stitches. It's very helpful!
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
Most welcome 😊
@kylebell64143 ай бұрын
I need a Nimble knitting shirt in a 2xl tall. You are a celebrity in my house. You taught me to knit!!
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
ha! well actually I DO have some ideas for some knitting t-shirts. But udnno if i'll find the time.
@kylebell64143 ай бұрын
@NimbleNeedles I would rock one proudly!
@sarahd.78273 ай бұрын
@nimbleneedles you already have the etsy shop! I think you'd be surprised how well a graphic tee of yours would sell. 🎉 Put me on the waiting list.
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
@@sarahd.7827 not through etsy. Because then I'd have to do the shipping and that is the very last thing I want to do. :P
@Bunnycat05023 ай бұрын
I have introduced your channel to my followers on TikTok, thank you for your very informative videos.
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
Sure, go ahead! I'm not on tiktok myself, tho 😅
@WoolTheyWontThey3 ай бұрын
Yet another video you've made that instantly becomes an important reference for me! So many times I'm trying to refresh my mind on a technique and think "Didn't NimbleNeedles do a video on this?" Thanks for yet another wonderful resource.
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
heh. well trying to cover it all..but even after almost 4 years I am noticing...there are just soo many more topics I can cover!
@deborahalpine43023 ай бұрын
Thank you Norman. This was so helpful.
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
You are very welcome 🙏
@user-wz1tr8mt8j3 ай бұрын
Мой маленький секрет: я смотрю Вас ещё и ради превосходного английского! Ещё: нитки! Верю, что скоро смогу быть по настоящему благодарной зрительницей. СПА-СИ-БО ОГРОМЕННОЕ, Норман!
@mugginsmouse13 ай бұрын
Genius!!!Thank you!
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
Glad it helped!
@LindaNixon-ws4ge3 ай бұрын
Excellent advice
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
My pleasure 🥰
@user-yr6yp9nt7u3 ай бұрын
Thank You 🥰💕🙋🏽♀️🇵🇷🇺🇸
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
You r very welcome 🙏
@KnappKnits2 ай бұрын
I love the red toadstool. I used to draw them all the time. I never saw a knitted one. It's beautiful. Thanks for all the tips.
@NimbleNeedles2 ай бұрын
heh. there's a pattern available in my by ravelry/etsy store :)
@MrsGump3 ай бұрын
I love your videos! Im a crocheter whos recently taught myself to knit (ive always coveted lace work) & ur vids are always so informative n well explained. Plus ur knitting is always GORGEOUS! So, you have a kiwi fan here ❤
@esalenchik3 ай бұрын
Truly a Masterclass. Thank you Norman, for all the work it takes to create such thorough teaching content like this!
@jamiethrogmorton25403 ай бұрын
This is a true masterclass, thank you Norman! 🎉
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@jill5523 ай бұрын
Great video.
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@KaPe86123 ай бұрын
Brilliant 👍
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
happy to hear you think so
@Mummumster3 ай бұрын
This video is another reason why you are my go to for knitting ❤
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
ha! happy to hear that
@shelleyblondeau22053 ай бұрын
BRILLIANT!!
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
glad you think so
@suethomas4023 ай бұрын
Thanks, this is really helpful. 👏
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
Glad to hear that!
@arwenwestrop54043 ай бұрын
Wow man, that is one awesome knitting class! Thank you so much for doing this for us, it is so very useful. And you are right, nobody else does this with as many options and knitting examples as you do, so thank you!
@mariakowalska26213 ай бұрын
Thank you, Norman. You are one of the best knitting teachers! Dziękuję. =)
@debbieharrison5673 ай бұрын
Wonderful tutorial! Thank you!
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@lijungchan91463 ай бұрын
I love your cord pick up method, but instead of using the cord of interchangeable needle, I use Pandahall hollow pipe tubbing rubber cord (equivalent to the needle size) which can insert the circular needle tip into one end and pull the rubber cord through to transfer stitches to circular needle. Then knit some of the picked up stitches kfb according to the gauge difference, it works really nicely. Always learn something new seeing you video. Thank you❤
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
yeah, some also call these barber cords, I think it's the same
@saulemaroussault63433 ай бұрын
So helpful ! Thank you !
@karenspockl5633 ай бұрын
Great!!!!!! As always!!!!!!! Thank you, Norman ♡
@patriciaharris11463 ай бұрын
Thank you for this helpful instructions
@r.mcd29213 ай бұрын
Norman, you are amazing!
@susanallison51013 ай бұрын
You are amazing and the best. Thankyou.x
@normaski3 ай бұрын
Your way of explaining procedures is fantastic! Thank you soooooo much ❤
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
Happy to help!
@beyuo083 ай бұрын
Muchas gracias!!
@stacynicholsdabel42293 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
Welcome!
@ginette21003 ай бұрын
Love love the crochet chain technique 😊 thanks for generously sharing ❤
@shines163 ай бұрын
This is really great! Thank you for your amazing videos !
@cwilson9913 ай бұрын
I needed the extra information. Great, thank you!
@sharonallen98027 күн бұрын
You are Brilliant.
@user-jw5se5qp3l3 ай бұрын
I love this video 😍 thank you Norman❤🤗
@sjain81113 ай бұрын
striped cardigan so beautiful!! 💟 thanks for tips 👏🏻🧶
@veniestagourdine38813 ай бұрын
I love slipping that first stitch off , otherwise my edges are horrible
@cardinalgin3 ай бұрын
❤😊 Again a great video ! I can feel your passion and see your thourough research of the issues you are dealing with.
@lyliandelaperrelle3 ай бұрын
Awesome thank you will use the slip stitch method in my next knitting project.
@pamelapopoff20063 ай бұрын
Thank you for that very detailed tutorial! I can’t wait to try your varied techniques. I truly enjoy your work and admire your nimble skills, both knitting and teaching. 😁
@user-up2dh9vq6bАй бұрын
You are the very very best thank you from bonny Scotland ❤
@sagasandstars3 ай бұрын
So many pick things! Thank you!
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
Any time!
@meimei23673 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing…especially love the last two tips 😊
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
You are so welcome! glad they made a difference :)
@nicolelafontaine17203 ай бұрын
What a great tuto, thanks ! I love your mushroom !
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
me too. I plan to knit a couple of more an then auction them off
@Whistlewalk3 ай бұрын
As always, brillant. Thank you.
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
you are very welcome :)
@sarahd.78273 ай бұрын
Method #10 is the answer to a problem I didn't even really realize I could avoid😂 As a larger busted woman, I find any sort of scoop or vneckline i knit (and buy) eventually stretches out to an uncomfortable shaped neckline often stretched to far, no matter the stitch I use. I eventually go back and "fix" it by whatever means possible without undoing anything 😂 but #10 just might be the answer and I can't wait to try it! ⚡️⚡️
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
you can also apply this crochet chain after the fact on the inside of your seam for extra structure.
@dana6773 ай бұрын
thank you, subscribed
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
Awesome! welcome to my channel
@juliebeans73233 ай бұрын
Very timely, i'm working a baby cardigan.....I really want to try that cable edge on the next one for the button band.....
@maryholbrook49193 ай бұрын
thank you for always putting so much thought and work into your tutorials xxx
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
my pleasure!
@thefrontdoor3 ай бұрын
thank you! thank you! thank you!
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
Any time!
@CandyKlaeysen-my8ro3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
you are very welcome. thank you for supporting my work
@mariajoseandrade93783 ай бұрын
Oh my god! You are so clever! Thank you for sharing. Respects from Portugal.
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers! Greetings from Austria
@Ynnsie3 ай бұрын
Heading to Patreon as soon as I am on a more secure connection. Amazing, Norman. I only wish I could download it! My only criticism is that you didn't start up front explaining the discrepancy between the Stitch count and the row count. I knew it, so I was scratching my head. On the other hand, when you got that far, you really spell it out. Thank you so much!
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
yes, I was really debating where to put it. Advanced knitters might want the info righgt away while beginners will scratch their head. so dunno :P
@jcortese3300Ай бұрын
A 40min review of stitch pick-up techniques FOR FREE. This is really super-useful -- thanks for this video! I was also wondering where you were from ... until I saw the Lamy Safari. Then I knew you were either German or Austrian. 🤣🖋
@NimbleNeedlesАй бұрын
Heh. Tho my about section on my blog actually should be up to date if you have more such question 😅
@oppositeofh83 ай бұрын
you are a true treasure. thanks for sharing your knowledge & skills. 😻😻😻😻😻 5/5
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@Csaba.TCsabi3 ай бұрын
❤ thanks. You are so sweet 🥰 you can explain it so well everything ❤👍🥰
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😃
@ooohlaa133 ай бұрын
yowza In a few days I will be picking up sts on a 45" piece for a 3 piece robe and I wanted it to be refined. So glad you came up in my feed and also read my mind ... a lucky break. As I have said many times I can always count on you to refine my knitting. Love your work and teachings! Thank you Blessings!
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
that sounds like a lot of stitches. I am currently working on a shawl and wil have have to pick up 800+ stitches soon as well..not especially looking forward to that, lol!
@ooohlaa133 ай бұрын
@@NimbleNeedles oh no you would have to visit me at the funny farm! Looking forward to seeing photos of that masterpiece!
@sandraharper11843 ай бұрын
Yes you are a genius ❤
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
😅😅😎
@cynpla3 ай бұрын
Awesome lesson, and the mushroom could be more precisely constructed? No, it could not. It looks awesome!
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
aww..thank you
@pattigolden13 ай бұрын
What a cool idea with the cord!! Maybe use waste yarn? Picking up stitches isn't a favorite because it sometimes comes out so uneven. LOVE the classic fountain pen!!
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
you can absolutely use waste yarn. However, picking up the stitches from the waste yarn will be a lot more challenging than barber cord or a spare cable.
@rgmartin10403 ай бұрын
Great video. Love the cowl you’re wearing! What pattern is that?
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
mine. working on it :P
@camellia86253 ай бұрын
Norman if you haven’t done a video on it already can you please consider doing a video on how to make basic items without a pattern based on the knitters own gauge and measuring for fit and adapting stitch numbers accordingly at different fit points as you knit the rows.
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
i haven't yet. But lets see! thx for the suggestion.
@patarcher18133 ай бұрын
I don't have interchangeable needles. Can I use a barber cord to put the stitches on till I'm ready to pick them up again?
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
Ofc!
@user-sp1rj5uk3x3 ай бұрын
This was such a great video! I love the shawl that you're wearing. Can you tell me what pattern it is? Many thanks.
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
i am still working on the pattern.
@ShettikkaWoods-jl8iq3 ай бұрын
❤❤❤❤❤❤
@margaretputnam52063 ай бұрын
Love this video! Will be another go to for me. I don’t know if anyone else has comment on or asked about the shawl/scarf that you have on but - love it. Is there a pattern for it?
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
Working on the pattern as we speak
@margaretputnam52063 ай бұрын
@@NimbleNeedles 💕
@sarahd.78273 ай бұрын
This is a great resource!! Especially for those past the intermediate/adv stage so thankyou so much. I haven't finished the video quite yet, but wanted to quick recap the end of Method 5. The math you're doing is only for the cord method? Or all the ways you have covered up to that point? This may sound silly, but using the cord and the math (so skipping stitches to pick up) what do you do with the others?? Or did i miss a step? I'm sorry, just slightly confused and really want to understand that part of the video! Also, which projects are best for that method? Hopefully that makes sense, and thanks Norman!!❤ P.S. I think I love you also🤗
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
no, for all methods!
@jeaninegunn41183 ай бұрын
What a beautiful pair of scissors on the table!! Where did you get them???
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
hm...that's from Italy. don't really remember. could be from "The french needle".
@kathyd72843 ай бұрын
I’m finishing my first sweater at 72 years old (picked up knitting during covid.). Knitted from top down. Will need to do sleeves soon and panicking. Thinking method #8 will work for me? 🤞! P.S. Love your videos and have learned a lot from them.
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
yes. But you can always unravel that bit in case you are not satisfied :)
@mongrain89343 ай бұрын
❤❤❤
@rachelar63 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info! I'm doing a project and struggling with the collar for a cardigan. First time was way too small (picking up every 4 out of 5 stitches) then I redid it picking up every stitch and still too tight and pulling up the cardigan panels. I guess try #3 is adding more stitches. Is there a easier way to check it I have the stitches I need before I actual get to the ribbing? I definitely checked both times I totally thought it was fine 😅🤦🏻♀️
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
well, I mean you can use your swatch to check it. also make sure it's not your cast-on that creates the tightness...and as detailed later on int he video, don't do a slip stitch selvage. you can also go up one needle size
@AftonGroveKnitter3 ай бұрын
How would you pick up underarm stitches, as for a sleeve?
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
Well, typically the last method, no? 😅
@holeanta3 ай бұрын
Norman, you're a real treasure.❤️ But the way, I recently celebrated my first anniversary of being a knitter.🥹 All thanks to you.❤️
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
yay! now onwards to the next 10 years ;-)
@mirandaflores52473 ай бұрын
👍👏♥️
@artemisathens3 ай бұрын
Do you have a video on how to unravel completed proje ts? The very first project i made when i first entered knitting had tons of mistakes and was a big waste of yarn, is there any way i can unravel it to reuse the yarn?
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
hm..not really. I mean i have a video on fixing mistakes that shows you how to unravel properly but not how to reuse the yarn (totally possible)
@user-wz1tr8mt8j3 ай бұрын
🎆👏👑😍🙏🌌 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
my pleasure! :)
@shore.knitter22 күн бұрын
Thank you so very much for sharing your formula for matching gauge. May I please confirm: Do you calculate your X / X with your stitch and your row gauge in 10cm? Not 2.4cm, I'm thinking. Thanks very much!
@NimbleNeedles21 күн бұрын
I actually always count 10 stitches ..I never measure 10x10cm. That's bound to lead to flaws.
@shore.knitter21 күн бұрын
@@NimbleNeedles Oh, okay. Thank you very much! :-)
@SugarDemon10353 ай бұрын
If I want to use the slip-stitch selvage edge, does that mean I need to add two extra stitches to each row (for the slipped stitches at the beginning and ends)?
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
That will depend but in most cases, yes, two more stitches.
@barbaraday19683 ай бұрын
I love the shawl you are wearing - is there a pattern?
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
Working on it 😅
@barbaraday19683 ай бұрын
Many thanks, that's great 😊
@benitaloff2693Ай бұрын
I also got distracted by the gorgeous shawl - looking forward to seeing the pattern!
@csillavint57763 ай бұрын
Hi How can I knit a plunging neckline? please
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
it's just an exaggerated v-neck. I'm sure there are tons of patterns available on Ravelry.
@hilarycohen14703 ай бұрын
The scissors! The scissors! I got them!
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
they are great, aren't they? :)
@martinakreutz51033 ай бұрын
Hallo! Ich benutze gerne eine tunesische Häkelnadel mit Seil zum Aufnehmen von Maschen, anschließend wechsel zu einer Stricknadel!
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
ja, das funktioniert in manchen Fällen auch ganz gut. Hat aber natürlich nicht unbedingt jeder zu hause :)
@veniestagourdine38813 ай бұрын
Norman why are my stitches always twisted when I pick them up ?
@NimbleNeedles3 ай бұрын
uh...I cannot tell you from afar. BUt it should be easy enough to untwist them. just knit them through the back loop.