Memorize the Kitchener Stitch

[@freshwindbrightsky]

Best ever tutorial on Kitchener Stitch! Lifechanging…thank you so very much!

[@ellenc4368]

Completely agree, and so logical. Thank you so much

[@esvargot]

Can't promise that I'll remember the steps to the Kitchener Stitch, but I will remember to come back to your video! It is so clear and helpful. Thanks!

[@allaboutyarn8240]

Your tutorial on the Kitchener stitch is the absolute best I have found. No nonsense, just clear and simple to understand instructions. Thank you so much.

[@theresemarie1392]

Very good and clear instructions. I've done kitchener for years and can do in my sleep (and while watching TV), but I'm always on the lookout for good videos when others need help. You are added to my library. Thank you!

[@smailib]

This was really helpful. It's so much easier to remember what to do when you know WHY to do it, i.e., following the type of stitch you see in front of you, instead of just memorizing that abstract "front/back" method. And pulling off the stitch then immediately working the next is nothing short of genius. Thank you so much!

[@HannahAbira]

Thank You! As other's have said, I ALWAYS have to go back to the book and talk myself through the Kitchener stitch. Your clear teaching style and simple explanation makes it much easier to remember. Thanks!!!!

[@Carolyn2565]

One small trick and suddenly the kitchener is easy, I don't lose track and can finish my socks!! The simple idea of pop/pivot/THEN pull has made all the difference. Great video, clear and simply explained. THANKS!

[@eviehammond9638]

Thank you! This made much more sense to me than most people teaching in a step-by-step way, one at a time, which doesn't explain how it flows from one to the next. This groups it intelligibly, and makes it make sense! I now dare to try it, and finally finish off a project I can't wait to wear. Thanks so much!

[@11chinagirl]

I have tried the kitchener stitch many other time and it was a mess. You are the first person to tell me where that yarn is suppose to go that I have on the tapestry needle. It was all over the place. Plus the pivot is such a great move. Thank you so much. I am just now starting to learn to knit sock, and you are a life saver.

[@tammytibbles]

This is the best video on Kitchtner. I've watched numerous others. None as staging forward as this one. Thank you!

[@hasangela]

Best lesson ever! I've made so many socks and never had one look as nice in the toe as the one I did watching this video. You memory tricks worked perfectly. Thank you for sharing

[@leealihawkins4032]

Had a very hard time gettting my head around the rythym of this-by far the best instructions I have watched thankyou!!!

[@BarbaraAgnew]

Brilliant. Thank you so much for this - the simplest and most straightforward of all the many, many kitchner stitch videos I've watched!

[@melatina66]

Wow! I loved this video! I have been doing the kitchener stitch for many years and have always had to look it up. You have taken the mystery out of this stitch! Thank you, thank you!

[@marglamb1]

Thank you so much for this very clear video. I've done Kitchener stitch for a long time. For a long time I had to look it up every single time for a reminder, but I finally memorized it in a way similar to what you explained. I wish I'd had this video around years ago! The new thing to me was doing two stitches at once -- brilliant! I can't tell you how many times I've forgotten where I was. Your method will fix that AND save time. I can't wait for my next sock toe....

[@tracylyn46]

Brilliant! Life Changing - you have made me actually look for projects that I need to use the kitchener for, this is so intuitive, what a gem this little video is, I can't thank you enough!

[@scottieramsey4331]

You are a GENIUS!!!!! How perfectly logical and easy! After watching many many tutorials of Kitchener ( and having to continue watching as I knit along, and then losing my place), your clear concise explanation hit home immediately! THANK YOU!!!

[@connietoler5214]

I have ALWAYS hated to knit socks NOT because they were difficult BUT I HATED the Kitchener stitch. I could NEVER remember it and always had to look it up on KZbin and watch and rewatch videos while doing it. I knew there had to be a way to memorize it but my poor pea brain never could. Your instructions are clean and concise. THANK YOU, THANK YOU AND THANK YOU again!!!

[@samanthacoole5341]

I'm no longer intimidated by the Kitchener stitch. This is great! Simple and very well explained and demonstrated

[@amyc2933]

This is the best description of how to do Kitchener stitch that I've seen. Thank you!!

[@knitrn56]

This is the first set of kitchener instructions that make sense to me and I remember it perfectly even the morning after finishing my 2 socks using it! Thank you.

[@MsBeege]

This it the most AWESOME tutorial on what has been until now one of the hardest stitches for me to master..... NOW it seems so simple! I even showed my 85 year old mother who has been knitting since childhood and SHE thinks its an amazing way to remember it too. THANKS from both of us!!! :O)

[@PushPastME]

Oh my goodness, I've been struggling with Kitchener FOREVER and you've finally made it make sense. THANK YOUUUU!!!

[@phyllisoviatt3185]

You have saved me so much frustration when closing up the toes of my socks! I owe you a heap of gratitude!!! The "pivot" suggestion was wonderful; I don't know why I didn't think of it.

[@rosegaither]

That's a great video for remembering the kitchener stitch. I always have to look it up, but now i will remember. You spoke slowly so that we could understand. Kudos to you.

[@howysmith15]

This is wonderful. Used it twice, just to get my memory jogged. But after it, I can work the Kitchener so easily! Thank you!

[@KennelGirlBC]

Unbelievable! My sock knitting is coming along great -- except for grafting the toe or heel where I continue to struggle. I too have watched many videos on Kitchener, and now see that some of them contradict each other. One time I succeeded and got all excited. But I couldn't remember how nor repeat my success. For one thing, I didn't know whether to work the yarn over or under. And, as you predicted, I often got lost while pulling the yarn through. This is not rocket science, I thought. There HAS to be a way that makes sense! Finally, thank goodness, I found this video! This is the Full Meal Deal on Kitchener Stitch. I gladly join the lucky people who have benefitted from your excellent teaching of this technique. Thanks a million!

[@keshabritt-rose1294]

I have struggled with kitchener grafting for as I have been knitting. I have watched tutorial after tutorial and have always flubbed up my stitches this is thus far the best tutorial.....Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

[@carolkowalski1877]

Thank you. You are saintly! This is one of the two best knitting videos I've ever seen. So helpful!

[@tallcedars2310]

Very helpful, took the frustration of the dreaded kitchener stitch away. It helps immensely knowing the mechanics of how the stitches twist as the needle goes in and out. Your method of memorizing works great for me, thanks!

[@agnescleary2312]

This is a wonderful video! You explanations are so clear & easy to follow. No extraneous babble...Thank you!

[@peopleslave]

Fabulous! So clear and organized, well-presented! I had never done this, and have done it well ever since I saw your video! I had just finished something that needed a lace edging joined to the origin, and was so thrilled and proud when I could wear it to the knitting club Christmas party a couple of hours later. I loved reading that it’s named Kitchener stitch because of soldiers in WWI, I think it was. They had to walk many miles a day, and the toe seams in their socks were grinding into their skin until their feet were bleeding! Kitchener was a military officer who put out a call to the knitters back home to come up with, or share, or both, a way of sewing socks for the soldiers that wouldn’t cripple them with pain. They may say that “an army marches on its stomach”, but first and foremost it marches on its feet!

[@annelandgraf1184]

Of the several Kitchener stitch videos I have seen, this is the BEST! Thank you!

[@Ksunshine57]

This has made me feel that I won't need to look at Kitchener stitch instructions again as it was so clear and made the technique so easy to understand - but if I do, I've favourited it and can find it easily. Thank you so much.

[@myknittingcircle]

This is THE BEST video for learning the kitchener! Of course, you knit the knit and purl the purl. That makes it so easy to remember. Give me the why behind the formula and I'll remember it. THANK YOU.

[@sandrawiebe448]

THANK YOU, THANK YOU. I don't know if I'm brain dead but I seem to have had problem finding a site with as clear instructions as this site. Appreciate this instruction.

[@aweissmn]

Have infinite gratitude for this video! I was hopelessly stuck and frustrated on a project until watching this. Love the simplicity of slipping and then inserting needle into the next stitch before pulling through! Also appreciate clarity about keeping the yarn underneath the needles--this is where I was going wrong time and time again. Thank you, thank you!

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[@AndreaGutierrez-qw8mx]

Awesome video and makes it very easy to remember how to do kitchen stitch. Thanks Lorilee!

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[@KC-um4vt]

I've had a horrible time trying to join the end of my attached I cord border to the beginning of the border. Your instructions are great and I was finally able to finish this little blanket. Thank you so much.

[@evelynwald9132]

This was excellent. I always would get dizzy doing this stitch and just as you said, I would get lost. Of, course, I would end up with a weird looking graft that I’ve yet to figure out an easy way to go back and correct without making an even bigger mess. Thank you so much for this!

[@nancywarren1125]

the best demo I've watched and I've watched a lot. I like the approach of helping you to logically memorize the steps. I think I got it!

[@tinamorning8048]

This is seriously the best video to explain this complicated stitch. Thank you, where ever you are!

[@lenligmah]

BRAVO!! This is the ABSOLUTE BEST video information ever on the kitchener stitch! BRILLIANT! Thank you.

[@CDean-qr6he]

This fantastic tutorial should be titled "Don't bother searching for another tutorial!..this is a winner". No matter how many times I do it, I always feel like I'm starting from scratch when get to kitchener. This tutorial is memorable, and sensible. I finally get it.

[@kimberlyhodes4196]

The woman's a genius. Best explanation I've ever seen. Thank you!

[@edoncj]

I looked at many videos and this one works the best...the pivot with the needle is most helpful. Thank you for clearly showing the how to!

[@shoppersmd]

This is the best explanation and tutorial I've ever seen for this stitch! Thank you!!

[@greatdaynes]

I can't thank you enough. That's genius! A little mind trick to help me remember is exactly what I was looking for. Your video and beautifully clear explanations took me from frustrated to elated. Just wonderful. :-)

[@albakossen2573]

This is the best video I have seen for this stitch. The best toe grafting that I have done.

[@dbtate8661]

Thank you soooo much!!! This tutorial is the BEST of ALL! I still haven't memorized the process, after having used it from time to time over the past several years. But, it is like an old friend each time I have to refer to it. This video is "the bomb!"

[@sandrawadhams4817]

I am so glad I found this video. What appeared to be a nightmare is now crystal clear and so simple to do. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@judykaydesetti]

Best, best, best ever instructions! This is on my favorite list. I always have to review before doing the Kitchener stitch. Thank you!

[@judykaydesetti]

Thank you!! I finally think I can get it and remember. Very clear directions. This will make the difference. Glad I found this demo while looking up how to do a tubular cast off. Do more demos. You are so clear.

[@DianeS2000]

This is the best explanation of the Kitchener stitch I have found. I worked along with the video with ease. Thank you for you easy to follow video

[@susangandy3464]

All I can say is a great big THANK YOU!!!! I just couldn't make sense of this until your tutorial. Great job!!!

[@philippavaughan5490]

I was once told 'everything is hard until its easy'....thank you so much for making it easy!!!

[@Cairoxl5]

Really wonderful way to keep this in your head. I always had to look it up each time. Now I think I can read the fabric. Thanks!

[@the_crimson_rabbit]

I've just completed my first Kitchener stitch graft for my first provisional cast on and your video helped me HUGELY. My project was a brioche knit cowl and I was SO nervous about being able to work my way across without forgetting where I was and messing it up so that I could never get it back, but I studied your video carefully a few times and managed it with no mishaps! Thanks so much for posting it - I will also share with others on Ravelry :o)

[@lizlaurichesse9056]

Oh my goodness!... you have changed how I feel about this very scary process. Everyone always makes it so complicated with all their talking, and I ended up more confused than the tutorial before. You are amazing!!! Thank you so much.

[@prutishauser831]

I have seen many videos ( never got it), with yours I got it on the first try, you made it so easy to do and remember, thank you so much, you were a blessing.

[@annespohn2378]

THIS IS THE VIDEO TO WATCH FOR KITCHNER STITCH. SHE MAKES IT EASY and memorable. It does not HAVE to be hard and she shows you the EASY way of doing this. THANK YOU

[@joshbrz]

this was perfect! i am making my first pair of mittens and spent an hour looking for a high-quality video of the method. this was crystal clear in fullscreen and was very well-explained! thanks!

[@pamjpearce]

Terrific! I struggle with this everytime - my socks are unique for the awful looking toes! But this is something I can remember. Very practical. Thanks so much for posting.

[@karalanger2869]

Superb demonstration of the Kitchener Stitch. Nailed it on my first attempt. The "memorization" approach is so helpful!

[@MissMaxdalena]

Love love love love this! FINALLY I have mastered grafting! Thank you so much!!!

[@lindahancock4982]

I absolutely love your tutorial video. I hate doing this stitch because I never remember. You really made it easy to understand. Thank you so much.

[@FrankJernigan]

Like so many who have commented, I am one of those knitters who has to look up the order of knitwise/purlwise insertions every time I want to do the kitchener graft. Thank you for the TWO important tips in this video to help remember not only how to get started but also how to keep track of where you are in the process by inserting the tapestry needle through both stitches on one needle together.

[@Zawjatulmo]

Oh my I did my first pair of socks. I did the first one pretty good. Second one kitchener was awful. Asked on ravelry someone suggested your video. It makes perfect sense now. Thankyou so much I love knitting socks. But because of being a new knitter I get apprehensive! You are totally awesome to take the time to share your knowledge. Thanks!

[@christineeidt9884]

I just finished my first sock and tried someone else's instructions to do this. Failed miserably! I managed to take it apart to try again and found your video. I followed step by step and it was so easy! Thank you so much, I will always use this method from now on!

[@lindapotter6829]

YOU ARE BRILLIANT!!! THIS IS SO HELPFUL. THANK YOU! NOW IT MAKES SENSE. I'M NOT AFRAID OF KITCHENER ANY LONGER. THANK YOU AGAIN AND AGAIN.

[@judykaplan-levitt366]

Followed the glowing recommendation on Mason-Dixon Knitting and watched this video. I have a UFO that I have avoided finishing because I avert anything that gives me hives! (Just kidding.). Now I can’t wait to give the finished pair of sox to my husband as a very belated anniversary gift. Thank you so much.

[@nellphoenix8447]

This is the best kitchener stitch tutorial! Many thanks ( you persuaded me to unpick messy kitchener cast off and do it perfectly neatly! Now I have a pretty sock), X

[@ritacouchcooper2842]

Finally, instructions that make sense. Thank you for breaking it down into easy bites! It works perfectly! ♥️👍

[@jennifergeran]

This is the most helpful video on the Kitchener stitch that I have found. Thank you so much!

[@patriciagammeter5112]

Well that is brilliant Lorilee!!! I have knitted sooo many socks, but I must admit I have been doing toe-up for a while now because I can never quite remember how to Kitchener, without a visual nudge... The most helpful was the set up: do the second half of what you do on the rest of your toes = brilliance personified! Thanks soooo much for sharing!

[@lauraford4785]

Thanks to your wonderful video I kitchenered 80 stitches of mohair while watching TV! I used to need an hour of uninterrupted distraction free time to kitchener 10 stitches.

[@craftybernie]

Thank you so much. This is by far the best instruction I've seen to do Kitchner stitch. Will be sharing this! :)

[@bartev78]

Finally! Finally someone explained this in a way that works! Thank you!

[@carolilseanne2175]

Brilliant, best aide memoire so far for this irritatingly elusive finish! Thank you

[@jocarr2367]

Thank you. This is the best video for Kitchener stitch,finally got my head round the sequence.

[@flowergrannyjanet]

thank you so much for this informative video. I have knitted for decades but I always have to look up how to do this stitch. Now I know I can remember it.

[@JeanHayward]

This is the best demonstration for the kitchener stitch I have see. Thank you very !much

[@TheSewladi]

Thank you sooooo much for making this plain. I have watched other videos demonstrating this stitch and your video made it successful for me. Thanks a bunch.

[@karencompton4851]

Omg! Yours is the first Kitchener stitch that I understand! Thank you sooooo much for making it so simple to understand😄💕

[@IrynaBoehland]

Thank you, very much! Every time I do the grafting, I frantically look for a video or schematics. Now I have your explanation as a reference. Very, very happy!

[@johnbogle59]

Excellent tuition thanks. You must be a left handed person to have such a logical mind. Many thanks from Perth, Down Under.

[@arikarichards8836]

Thank you so much! I was searching desperately for clear instructions for this stitch so I could finish my sock! THANK YOU!

[@jturnrich]

Thanks so much! I've done Kitchener before, but the tips in this video make it logical and easy to remember. I think I can do it now without having to watch a video each time.

[@marytaylor150]

Absolutely the best way to learn the Kitchener Stitch. Thank You!!!

[@KarinCoppernoll]

Thank you for these great tips. You have made this stitch much easier.

[@QOA2U]

You explain this so well. Thank you for helping me FINISH the sock. Hugs

[@leslieluxem6678]

I can't count the number of times I've looked up kitchener stitch. I'll never have to look it up again. Thank you!

[@MarshaWightWise]

Thank you for making it memorable. I had to keep going back to remember.

[@lee-annmackenzie3914]

I have watched so many videos and YOU have made it so memorably easy. Thank you, Thank you!

[@julieanderson4299]

You helped me nail it! You made it easy for me to follow and memorize!! THANK YOU!!!

[@SueCrissman]

Have always loathed the dreaded kitchner stitch...until now! Great tutorial!!

[@janwallace3982]

That made the Kitchener stitch so clear and easy. Thank you.

[@diannaedgerton3478]

That is absolutely fantastic. Thank you so much. You have cleared up my confusion completely on this stich

[@jobenoy8488]

You're such a great teacher. I tried and tried to learn continental knitting, but until i took your Craftsy/Bluprint course, I had no success. Now I can do both continental and English with ease. Thanks for all you do!

[@njkukay]

Thanks so much for this video! Your tips make it so much easier to remember what to do! Made my life just a bit easier!