Afterthought Pocket

[@shelleychastagner69]

This was AMAZING! Your explanations are so clear and easy to follow.

[@Yarniversity]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Mimeh53]

Now, THIS is what I've been looking for!! I'm making a simple wool pullover without pockets so far, but I decided to put two pockets in as an afterthought when the entire pullover is finished. Didn't know how I was going to do that, so I did a KZbin search, and.....VOILA! Here it is. 😁 Thanks so much!

[@Yarniversity]

I love that you found this helpful. I must give all the credit to Elizabeth Zimmerman (that's who "taught" me - through her books).

[@midgemurray2495]

Thanks!! Excellent tutorial. Clear and to the point. And you have a GREAT voice.

[@Yarniversity]

Thank you so much, Midge! I appreciate the feedback and promise to try and keep all of our videos that way.

[@thatonegirlelaine]

I have looked at several videos on pockets and this is the best one! Thank you for showing the process and more just talking about it.

[@Yarniversity]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mrswaltonk04]

OMG I thought an afterthought pocket would be sooooo hard. The way you explained it made it so easy. Thank you so much.

[@Yarniversity]

Glad it was helpful! Now you can add pockets to all your sweaters.

[@nosillakm]

Excellent tutorial. You are an excellent teacher. Clear, concise and easy to follow.

[@gardenvarietyfae]

Thank you so much for this video! I've been searching for a while for an afterthought pocket that tucks inside, but most of the other videos just sew theirs onto the outside of the cardigan. Super clear and helpful!

[@Yarniversity]

Thank you for saying so! The original idea came from Elizabeth Zimmerman. I love this "tuck inside" pocket too.

[@gigiv3]

Mind blowing for me, you scared me at cutting the yarn for the opening of the pocket, than you, this is so easy to follow the instructions ❤.

[@Yarniversity]

You can do it!

[@ajliem10]

Thank you for this very clear demonstration. I knew this technique existed but this is the only instance I can find that I could use for a truly afterthought thumb on some mitts.

[@Yarniversity]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lindabraun6396]

Thank you very much for this very excellent tutorial. It is exactly what I needed. I now have the confidence to go ahead and add pockets to the vest I am finishing my Grandson who tells me he needs pockets so he can can use this vest for his ‘magic’ !

[@Yarniversity]

Oh, we love that, Linda! Magic pockets are the best.

[@dianescott3515]

I was looking for instructions for an afterthought pocket and came across yours, Cynthia. As soon as I found it I knew it would be easy to follow. You are a great teacher! This is the way I make socks but never thought of using the technique for a pocket! Thanks for the great tutorial. Now I need to knit a sweater so I can add pockets 😁

[@CynthiaHyslop]

Aw! Thank you so much, Diane!

[@kerfuffle9312]

Perfect!!!...so well explained and clearly demonstrated. Just seeing this, I can now continue my cardigan and decide later should I want pockets or not, knowing that they can be added after completion. Thank you.

[@CynthiaHyslop]

Thank you for commenting! I have to give the credit to Elizabeth Zimmerman, who wrote about afterthought pockets in one of her books. She was such an inspiration for me.

[@nghiephuynh9478]

Thank you so much.

[@CynthiaHyslop]

Glad you liked the video!

[@ruthdoyle3572]

Thank you Roxanne for teaching how to knit the pockets that was amazing How you did it can't wait to try it as I am also knitting the same pattern.

[@CynthiaHyslop]

Glad you enjoyed the video, Ruth. I love this pattern and I've made it several times. Afterthought pockets are the best.

[@sherinylund1659]

Thank you! This was very helpful. I can’t wait to try adding a pocket to my sweater.

[@Yarniversity]

It's so nice to put in a pocket exactly where you want it! Let us know how it goes for you.

[@asmith9655]

Awesome! Thanks for the great explanation. For some reason, I thought my only option once the garment was done was a patch pocket, this is much better!

[@CynthiaHyslop]

Thank you! I learned about this technique from Elizabeth Zimmerman and it’s been a game changer. Glad you liked it.

[@susanallison5101]

Wow. Amazing. Thankyou so much. You are a great teacher.

[@Yarniversity]

Wow, thank you!

[@LydiaLeete]

Thank you for the lesson. You do a great job explaining.

[@Yarniversity]

Glad it was helpful!

[@elizabethzmetana6229]

Thank you. This was a fantastic video. So clearly described. I can just follow along while I do my own and I will achieve success. Thank you so much.

[@CynthiaHyslop]

Thank you! You really are The Lovely Miss Elizabeth! I hope you will have lots of fun putting pockets in all your garments.

[@vholland6785]

Thank you for that! Well explained with good close ups.

[@Yarniversity]

Glad it was helpful!

[@DebOlliff]

Excellent tutorial. I’m guessing it might not be quite as simple with fair isle stranded knitting though. I’m thinking of adding pockets to my Alice Starmore Oregon cardigan.

[@Yarniversity]

You will have to be a little more careful in getting the yarn onto the needles correctly and paying attention to the strands. But you can do it! Practice on a swatch first.

[@lesliesantiago8537]

Thank you, for the well explained tutorial, both verbal and visual❣Would you be able to do a tutorial like this one for knitting socks? ☺ I am sure other knewbies wanting to join the knitted sock bandwagon would join me in appreciation 😁👣❤️

[@Yarniversity]

Hi Leslie, thanks for the suggestion. If you'd like to learn to knit socks and need some help, I'd like to suggest a great book: "Get Started Knitting Socks" by Ann Budd. It's available everywhere and it is truly better than a video because she has taken excellent photos (that don't move!) to help you learn. Check it out; you'll be knitting socks in no time!

[@Javainthebox]

What a fantastic video! Thank you!

[@Yarniversity]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@minarella100]

Thank you so much for this amazing explanation.

[@Yarniversity]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dig4info]

Thank you so much for this excellent tutorial.

[@CynthiaHyslop]

dig4info Thank you for watching!

[@erikabg5305]

That's exactly what I needed. Thanks so much ❤

[@Yarniversity]

So glad!

[@manatee_mailbox]

Watching you cut that stitch almost gave me a heart attack!

[@Yarniversity]

Ah, but we all survived. The first cut is the hardest.

[@ruthswarthout1115]

Thank you I searched and could only find this tutorial on afterthought pocket

[@Yarniversity]

Thank you, Ruth! Glad you found us.

[@sfelthings]

Great tutorial, thanks so much!

[@pjenkins8206]

Excellent tutorial 😀

[@daljitchahal3714]

Very nice explanation.thanks

[@Yarniversity]

Glad you liked it!

[@lucillereilly]

This is great! Thank you!

[@Yarniversity]

Glad it was helpful!

[@marykaestner2755]

Beautiful instructions! I'm just curious as to why you knitted through the back loop...was there a specific reason or were my eyes playing tricks on me?

[@Yarniversity]

Thank you, Mary. Sometimes when you pick up stitches they get mounted "backwards". If you knit through the back loop, you don't have to remount the stitches to get them ready to work.

[@kuakuarera]

Wonderful explanation! Thank you 🙏🏻

[@CynthiaHyslop]

Yay! We're so glad you liked it.

[@ssalas5269]

Thanks for the video I used ur video to do my baby cardigan and it was so easy thanks again

[@CynthiaHyslop]

We are so happy that you found it useful! Thank you for commenting.

[@yityphang3233]

This is an excellent tutorials! Thank you for sharing your expertise.

[@Pudelinchen3]

Stephan West show it too, but I prefer your way to do it, because you pick up the stitches before you cut the yarn. This is much better. 👍👍👍

[@Yarniversity]

Yay! It always feels good to be in the same company as Stephen West. I'm glad the tutorial was helpful.

[@justanothercommenter4334]

Would this work if I were to knit in a wide button hold as the hole for the pocket and create the liner from there? I'm hoping yo use this for a tooth fairy bag

[@Yarniversity]

Hi there. Sorry about the delay in replying. Hmmm. Do you want your tooth fairy bag to be a pocket? Or are you thinking more along the lines of a closed "packet" with a little opening in it to insert a tooth? If it's the latter, what about just knitting a rectangle and folding the shorter ends in, to overlap each other slightly and sewing it shut? That would be less complicated, I think?

[@lindaschulman1789]

Can I do this with 50% wool/acrylic? Higher acrylic content?

[@Yarniversity]

Absolutely.

[@vaughndeleehall4501]

What’s the darning needle you used? Ive never seen that kind before?

[@Yarniversity]

Isn't it cool? We have them here: rivercityyarns.com/products/aluminiumwoolneedlesunique

[@janetucker4018]

Hi, have you done a tutorial on afterthought heels? This tutorial was very easy to follow and because I am a born again knitter and want to try socks for the first time I need something easy to follow.

[@CynthiaHyslop]

JAne Tucker Hi Jane, we'll add it to the list.

[@janetucker4018]

I will look out for it as I watch you regularly 😀

[@paulagrnsy]

Very clear! Thanks.

[@CynthiaHyslop]

paulagrnsy so glad you liked it!

[@donnaridenhour-mchenry240]

I'll buy that! ((:

[@CynthiaHyslop]

Well, sure.

[@susanavazquez1784]

Hola!!. No se ve el vídeo..

[@Yarniversity]

Hola Susana. No sé por qué no puedes ver los videos. ¿Es solo este? ¿O son todos ellos?