The KNIT STITCH for Total Beginners

[@cupcake9609]

I can't see what she's doing through my tears Edit: after 1 year and a half knitting had become my greatest hobby and I've knitted lots of things . I believe in you , just keep trying and you'll get it eventually :]

[@stacya1094]

Does that mean you cant do it? Lol

[@garyflorendo5083]

I almost broke my sticks

[@sunflowermonica258]

Cup Cake I can’t do this

[@savannah5731]

Yes the tears of frustration

[@Diorcore33]

It’s ok I believe in you

[@aducia]

You have no idea how big I was smiling when I made my first successful stitch, or how loud I screamed when it immediately slipped off my needle

[@itz_creator_seraphim_sans399]

lol you ok tho?

[@choco_meeeeeeeeelk810]

Finally..I have found the legendary jams that were lost for eternity-

[@anikabarrera08]

ouchhhhhhh

[@honey-go5qj]

Jimin you got no jams

[@pearlescentmoonisamazing1044]

I was the same bro😂😂😂😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😢😢😢

[@cosettenoel6259]

3 Tips for Beginner Knitters: 1. IGNORE THE TAIL. I had this urge to move the tail out of the way, which was a big mistake. Don't move it, just ignore it, and it'll move onto the lowest stich on your "knitting" needle. 2. KEEP GOING. In the beginning, it's going to look really weird, and won't look like knitting. If you keep going, it'll look a lot better. Trust me on that one. 3. DON'T PULL HARD. This one is important. If you pull hard when you're knitting on each stich, it'll get really tight and won't allow you to keep knitting. If you give it a nice, gentle tug, it'll work out fine. I hope these helped, and happy knitting! :)

[@m.n8089]

Omg thank you for the last tip that hopefully will help me cuz I'm literally crying cuz of that so tyvmm🥲

[@sajmt1414]

Ohhhhhh. Thanks. I’ve been pulling too hard on the yarn (#3)

[@nilarajendran5233]

Thanks for the first one I can't just ignore the tail and was having some plans of cutting it of😂

[@sphinx3021]

Thanks for this, now I know what I’ve been doing wrong this whole time

[@beannzzie]

This helps me alot

[@janiceoleson7832]

I just found this channel and I love it. My mom was a knitter, but I never picked it up. She passed last year (2022) and I found all her yarn and needles when cleaning out her house. I didn't want to get rid of them as I remember watching her knit on many occasions. So, I brought everything home and it's just been sitting around my house. I decided on a whim to see if I could learn how and found this channel. I watched how to do the casting stitches and now am working on my first row. I am so excited!!!

[@Lol2946-o5u]

Wow! Did u make anything yet?

[@kaileyhomes448]

“Start with 10 or 12 stitches” me who has already cast on 81 stitches trying to make a blankie 👀

[@NikkiRox247]

Ah, I see you also purchased the “I wanna make a blankie” yarn.

[@RachelleBeyer]

Omg I love you lol. Do you have giant fuckin needles or something? 81?!

[@kaileyhomes448]

@@RachelleBeyer no it’s not even a big needle I just smushed them on there 😅 I’ve never knit before

[@NikkiRox247]

Kiley Homes I bought regular 9 inch needles, but I’m doubling the size of the blanket. I got 14 inch ones and they’re perfect.

[@laurasanders2167]

i was goin so fast i counted and found oout i made abt 30 stitches lol

[@ch1ck0npie-25]

I’m having a mental break down.

[@barborakostkova1609]

are u ok now? :´D I have been trying this for like 4 days and I still can´t get it right

[@ch1ck0npie-25]

Barča K yes I am. My mom is flexing her knitting skills tho :-:

[@YumeStarr]

Ch1ck0n Pie- Oof :-(

[@skittlepockz6561]

Ch1ck0n Pie- to slow it down for you, you cast on as many stitches as you want. Then, Put the empty needle through the first stitch (they should be facing the same direction). grab the crafting end of your yarn (the one that is attached to the ball) and put it in between the two needles. now you grab the stitch on the left and basically put it on the right (sorry don’t know how to explain that part).

[@ch1ck0npie-25]

Skittle Pockz thank you I’m gonna try this!

[@kwhatever5806]

Hers looks so neat and mine looks ratchet

[@Emily-dv9zd]

Yeah mine too

[@dreamer4163]

I read this with the attitude 😂😂😂😲😳😲😯😟😕😒

[@ananyaagarwal3469]

Ya LoL

[@DanishaDXD]

I’m literally over here crying omg

[@mahammalik7714]

No it’s a savage, classy, bougie, ratchet💕

[@mattgalvin8546]

I can cast on perfectly but I just can’t seem to get the knit stitch

[@BimmerBabe]

Same. I'm determined tho. Have you made any progress?

[@joyceiskool4184]

Same

[@melo7591]

Same 🥺😔

[@BimmerBabe]

@@melo7591 I got it now. I got larger wooden needles chunky yarn and watched several vids.

[@mangomagpie]

Same lol

[@mirandaarnush6643]

as a long time crocheter who found some cheap plastic 4mm knitting needles left behind on a table at a pub yesterday and decided on a whim to learn to knit, this video and your long tail cast on video have been super amazing and I now have a small, far too tight,slightly uneven swatch. thank you. i am still getting used to holding the yarn in my right hand and not my left 😂

[@rien9265]

Yo we came from the same place! Except I bought an entire bag of needles lol… that were metal… not knowing the material would affect it… haha..

[@kmyk88]

I just realized this as well. I'm not used to holding my yarn in my other hand.

[@Someone.inexistent]

I’m so used to crochet that I was holding the tail with my left hand and holding the yarn with my right one at the same time😭

[@silviatagle5120]

The RAGE coming out me is cray cray! Take up needling, it’s so relaxing the said. 🤯

[@rosie8642]

I used knit with my grandma when I was literally six... why the hell did it seem so easy back then

[@hongry-life]

You cannot unlearn it.

[@amariemena1158]

RIGHT me too! I decided to pick it up again and its so confusing now for some reason

[@Lin-hj1xd]

@@amariemena1158 i know right!

[@monafly561]

@@Lin-hj1xd I wanted to write the same 😂 But still: I KNOW TOO, RIGHT?!

[@dtulip1]

cos you didn't out think yourself then :)

[@eonicMT]

After crying for a good five minutes and rewatching twenty times how the stitch goes on the other needle, I finally understand. Thank you for making this video, it’s not you who made it confusing, it’s just that knitting in general seems so confusing.

[@52Gail]

starry zinni I can relate, I had worked for a week on a square and when I was casting off I had a big brain burp and totally messed it up. I cried for 10 minutes then put on my big girl panties and ripped a row out and did it right! Whew!

[@void_whisperer]

Feels like I don’t have enough hands to do it lmao

[@TheyLuvStale]

You cried for 5? im still in the middle of crying

[@starr2870]

@@TheyLuvStale PLSSS SAMEE RN IM CRYING AND STRESSING I CANT SEEM TO DO THE STITCH THING PLS

[@fisrtnamelastname3083]

And also how do I even start it?? It shows it when it's already at chosen largeness

[@CaeneusTelamon]

I 100% cried over this (I only have small needles and thin yarn rip) but holy moly the feeling of accomplishment once it clicked was euphoric! Thank you for making these tutorials, they're great to follow along to

[@Sddvhjkkll]

How did you do it

[@nilarajendran5233]

Same😂

[@ivona4000]

My grandma promised to teach me how to knit and crochet when i was young but unfortunately i never got the chance to learn from her before she passed away. Using metal needles definitely makes the job harder but knowing its the same one she used makes up for it. Thank you for the videos! I spent an hour yesterday looking for knitting videos unable to even get a cast on until i found yours. Hopefully soon I'll be knitting socks and scarfs and everything in between like a pro!

[@alexandramitchell3387]

My grandma taught me to knit when I was younger, I used to love watching her knit, she always used the grey metal ones, click click click. She passed a few weeks ago. I haven’t done any knitting in years. So re learning here. Sorry to hear about your grandma.

[@pinkgoblin5815]

I am a crocheter. Have been for a decade. I have tried to learn knitting off and on and just never could get it. I came across your channel on Sunday and by Thursday I’ve finally got the hang of it. I never thought I’d be able to learn. THANK YOU for your wonderful tutorials!!! It’s a good day when I can add a new skill under my belt!!

[@user-ug2pe8co9g]

I can crochet but haven't finished a project yet w knitting! I think with her help I may be able to actually finish a project.😊

[@richardpeterson1383]

As a teacher, I can say that your directions are excellent! You repeat each step several times and inform your viewers that it is fine to have difficulty. Great job!

[@elisabeth8519]

Me Following what she's doing: "Mine looks wrong" "Is it because I'm Using Chopsticks?!?"

[@fathimanahlashifran4109]

Same bro

[@fangscrew6314]

Lol i am using crochet sticks

[@charlizepeters460]

Elisabeth I’m using pencils my g hehe ✨

[@IONE_the_Enby]

Don't call me out like this!! 🤣 Look my friend bought me *crochet* needles so I had to work with something 😭

[@avanesbitt8408]

im using pencils

[@emma-js3se]

the fact that my first bit of knitting looks like a jumbled mess has nothing to do with you :) this was a really great and easy to understand video and for that i thank you !!!

[@sheepandstitch]

Your knitting will look a lot neater with practice! Baby steps!

[@Sofia-tf4ic]

That profile picture caught me off guard holy shit 💀

[@kaylee.henshaw]

omg your profile pic 😹 i love him

[@ImvuSNSD]

Let's be honest, this is a hobbie that suits Dr Reid

[@laiqramchauhan1952]

I was ur 100th like

[@amyrahjohnson1642]

I am 10 and want to learn and have watched 2 million tutorials and this is the clearest and best one.

[@honeypop9964]

I know it’s been 3 years and what not but how is your knitting now if you still do knit?

[@user-ug2pe8co9g]

I agree this is the best of any video I've ever watched!

[@NicsFavorites]

Coming back to say thank you for teaching me to knit. I watched your videos two years ago and am working on my 6th blanket today.

[@vickydudley4483]

Loved watching this video! It was the first one I clicked on when searching for knitting videos. My 14 yr old granddaughter and I are learning together (my mom taught me when I was a little younger than Elissa but I got bored with making potholders and gave it up.) We attempted to learn with books but had to find a video to really understand. Be patient, it takes a bit to get it down. At one point, Elissa said to me, "If you weren't here, I would have already given up." I said to her, "If you weren't here, I wouldn't have started!" It helps to have a knitting buddy to keep each other encouraged and moving forward. Like I told her, the most professional knitter in the world started at the very same place, learning to make a slip knot and to cast on! Don't give up!!!

[@obrienmckenna9975]

Hello Vicky

[@ep8755]

I just wanted to leave a quick thank you to this channel for teaching me how to knit. At the start of the pandemic I had never knitted before. I have now knitted items for my family members, who love and use them often. It’s very gratifying to create something useful, and I have such pride in my creations.

[@sheepandstitch]

You put into words exactly why I love knitting! It’s so gratifying to make something beautiful and useful for people you love. I’m so glad you can experience this gift too 😊

[@jessd423]

Okay you guys... I was going insane trying to do this yesterday... But I was using waaay too small of needles (aluminum) and my yarn was way too thin too... I got some thicker yarn, and bigger bamboo needles (I had to get 8mm because that's all the store had) and I totally got it tonight! So listen to what she says and use the thicker yarn and bigger bamboo needles! It makes all the difference for when you're starting out!

[@Naya_arif]

ooof mee to thx for letting me know

[@pogocharles7155]

I having been knitting for a couple of months now. I tried aluminum needles and plastic needles. I finally got around to bamboo needles!!!!!! What a difference!!!!! Thank you for the recommendation!!!! I feel I have more control with bamboo, my yarn is not sliding all over. Yes I am not knitting as fast but my stitches look better!! They are more even. Thank you again!!!!! Also someone asked me to make a Pom Pom for a hat. I looked at different videos, I tried yours, she loved it!!!!!!! She is 93 and had been knitting for years but had to slow due to arthritis!!! She made the hat but was too tired to make the Pom Pom!!!!

[@So-vc7yg]

"Don't worry, everyone starts off awkward and weird" - advice for life 😂

[@sheepandstitch]

Haha you’re so right!

[@seharramir8120]

@@sheepandstitch i like all your videos

[@XkitkatersX]

I'm a crocheter so everytime I finish a row I feel clueless temporarily because it's so different to not need a special extra stitch! I got the hand motions down but it's still bizarre to not have a hook :'D thanks for the vid!

[@SashGirl34]

Me too. I crocheted for years. I am on the advance level. Learning to knit due to the pandemic. It's so frustrating because I can't find the 'loop"...that's supposed to form...

[@EllieStrums]

Exactly!

[@SashGirl34]

@@EllieStrums I still having trouble finding the loop that's supposed to be easy to find. Please. I actually was crying at one point over attempting this because it's just frustrating....just holding the needles and everything. I am not giving up though. I didn't give up with crocheting when I first did it.

[@zee8166]

Which one do you prefer?

[@kitsillanpaa2186]

Lol I feel this way about crocheting!1😂

[@52Gail]

Thank you so much for suggesting bamboo needles! Amazon delivered mine today and wow! I am in the learning stage and knitting feels a little weird to this 67 year old that has always used crochet. The bamboo needles make it so much easier to control!

[@asminandy5952]

Thank you so much, I followed your instructions and I can finally do a neat looking knit stitch after trying for over 15 times and messing up. My personal suggestion to all others who are trying to learn how to knit is DON'T GIVE UP, HAVE FAITH, and BY THE TENTH or 12TH ATTEMPT YOU WILL GRASP THE TECHNIQUE AND THOUGH YOUR WORK MAY BE MESSY, TRY A FEW MORE TIMES AND SOON YOU WILL HAVE A DECENT LENGTH OF THE "CUTE" PATTERN

[@sheepandstitch]

This is great advice! 😄

[@asminandy5952]

@@sheepandstitch And you're a great teacher 🙂🙂

[@OrifielM]

This tutorial is awesome! I'm a veteran crocheter but an absolute beginner knitter, and it's so humbling to learn a new yarn craft where I have no idea what I'm doing. Thank you for your videos, they're helping me a lot!

[@mariemngom1879]

Her: Wooden needles help grip yarn Me: Has slippery metal needles Her: Thicker yarn is easier Me: Has thin yarn Knitting: So you have chosen death

[@sheepandstitch]

🤣🤣🤣

[@frostedflames2653]

Im here with chopsticks trying to make this🤦🏾‍♀️🥲

[@yarelisfigueroa5565]

@@frostedflames2653 Same 🤣🤣

[@Ethanotron]

@@frostedflames2653 ye I'm using skewers😂

[@pinkishhaven5158]

Aww yeah all i have are 2 circular needles😂 and small yarn (google says they're size 4)

[@charlotte822]

Quarantine squad, where you at?

[@tobyward3031]

Meh help

[@kassielyman6564]

🙋🏾‍♀️🙋🏾‍♀️🙋🏾‍♀️

[@charlotte822]

Kassie Lyman hey girl! 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@junkrat8240]

:3

[@geoaaa4106]

Charlotte YOOO

[@jaiyvacook4106]

I can cast on to perfection but I can’t do this part. I even started 28 cast on over to make them looser but it just got back tighter so now I’m here after multiple attempts not getting it

[@SamiYeahShake]

Offtopic but I love your username

[@justaporkbun467]

Literally started off with this vid a few months ago, now I've finished a stockinette scarf and a stuffed toy :) keep going, it's a steep learning curve but definitely worth it.

[@jaspersdumb]

first learned this 2 years ago at a basic level, stopped, learned crochet and now im coming back bcuz why not and it’s so much easier after mastering crochet

[@jewelsthomas]

Thank you for the videos. I did the Cast on, Knit stitch and cast off for beginners. I have been trying to learn for 37 years. I am now able to make mask extenders. I've made about 8. The projects are small and I have a sense of accomplishment. My first ones where raggedy with holes but I'm getting better.

[@moneyhungrygrrr]

Her: strand of yarn you can kinda see it Me: No YoU cAnT *starts crying*

[@ambercastillo7644]

THIS IS LITERALLY ME RIGHT NOW IM LIKE WHY THE FUUUUUUU IS THE STRING ON THE OOOOTTTTHHHHEEERRR SIIIIIIIIIIDE

[@No-xn4ow]

@@ambercastillo7644 ugh I keep getting that tight feeling on the needle. 😿😿😿😿 so i have to keep redoing this process 🤮

[@RandomPerson-zl4qp]

Same! I learnt how but now forgot and I know for a fact this is much harder than how I learnt it

[@kellystewien6397]

Honestly do it at like 12 o’clock at night it seems to work best then 😂😂😂

[@sparklesocks5141]

I WAS JUST GONNA COMMENT THIS OMG CANT SEE THE FLIPPING LOOP😭😭 I tried to pick it out and transfer it but it just fell off and I lost a stitch ahajsjhsbshs

[@hollyshaw-fowles2809]

Omg, thank you so much! I spent 2 hours yesterday trying to knit stitch after mastering casting on and I simply couldn't find a KZbin video that I could easily learn from. I literally got it straight away watching your video and it was one bit of information that the others weren't saying that made me click!

[@WeloveTorifromheartstopper]

I’m a crocheter and I have always wanted to knit but my mom would never teach me (she knits) and so this tutorial was super helpful. Thank you.

[@LesleyAnnPrettyBeads]

She wouldn't teach you? Why?

[@tackysapphic]

it took me SEVERAL tries and i had to completely start over a thousand times but i think i'm finally getting the hang of it, i've only seen two videos so far but they're incredibly helpful

[@cirquedutournesol]

My partner got me 5mm needles and worsted yarn as my first set this Christmas, and while it was a little difficult at first, I managed to knit about 3 rows within a day and a half! This is such a fun hobby once you get the hang of it :)

[@ccstars7423]

My mom taught me to knit. I watched her do it twice and knew what to do. My first scarf was SO uneven and had added rows at some points and less at others. Now I’m on my third scarf and I promise y’all, it will get easier and look better! Keep trying

[@gothvamp133]

When you haven’t knitted in a long time and need reminders, thank you so much!!!!

[@kwhatever5806]

Who else was disappointed when the needles didn't go "click click click" like in the movies

[@tobyward3031]

Lily Anderson me😭 Me😭

[@aeithy]

The needles that I have are metal so I can hear the click

[@claribelespinosa6899]

AnjaliLovesCookies • ooh 😲 I’m jelly going to get me some of those too 🤦🏻‍♀️👍🏼

[@aeithy]

@@claribelespinosa6899 hehehe... i think you can't get it by you :(((

[@sistercrafts4fun327]

I have metal needles too, so I can hear the “click click click.”

[@jeanneknight5297]

I can't believe how often I have to watch this video! Why can't I remember? I don't know how anything I make turns out. It's a miracle!

[@bethserran]

yOU are the best instructor. I have not knitted in a long time. You got my creative mind going again. Thank you. Now, I remember how to knit.

[@momtaylor3169]

thank you so much for this extremely slow and detailed tutorial! As a right handed crocheter, this was SUPER awkward at first bc i kept trying to hold yarn in left hand, and i imagine bulky weight yarn would be A LOT easier than medium weight yarn. my needles also felt HUGE and clumsy in my hands. TYSM again for this extremely helpful video! keep it up davina! sorry , i have no idea how to spell your name. its pretty though!

[@alanahaj2119]

In through the bunny hole Round the big tree Out through the bunny hole And off she/he goes

[@the7musketeers401]

@alanah AJ this is absolutely the comment I was looking for haha

[@lmaptgreen]

Tysm! This video made it so easy to learn and made me have a lot of fun! Sure I messed up a couple times but that is just part of the process. My tip, don't give up and don't pull the yarn too tight.

[@sheepandstitch]

Great tip! And you’re so right that messing up is part of the process!

[@kangar3643]

EaSY I NEED AN EXPLANATION OR SOMETHING TO SHOW ME WHAT LOOP SHE IS TALKING ABOUT

[@leefygreenz]

After crying with crochet, I realised that it’s knitting I need! It was incredibly easy for me to learn knit and caste. I started with markers and soon getting needles!

[@tobers_is_lost]

i JUST found this tutorial, and i'm so happy i took the time to watch it. trying to follow the first tutorial i saw was an absolute chaos nightmare, but this was super easy. thanks so much for dedicating so much time to making a video to help up and coming yarn nerds :]

[@sistercrafts4fun327]

Between my grandma teaching me and watching these videos, I have really gotten the hang of this.

[@raynaj.9619]

Thank you for this video! I finally learned how to do the knit stitch even though I still need a lot of practice! I love the way you explain! :D

[@vanessasilverstream2843]

Knitting has never made sense to me. My grandmother tried to teach me with no success. Your cast-on for beginners video and this video has FINALLY made it make sense to me and I’m now on my way to completing my first washcloth. Thank you!

[@sheepandstitch]

I’m so glad to help you make sense of this craft! Thank you for sharing! And happy knitting!

[@dasiyahfranklin-carter6487]

I have watched countless of videos and non of them worked. Just as I was about to give up I watched this video. You have explained it so simply and easy to catch on! Thank you a million!!

[@beans9221]

Boy was that an emotional roller coaster! Thanks for making these videos! I'm just starting my knitting journey, and these are super helpful! (I'm definitely going to send these to my friend!)

[@kaylynnfaith2768]

SO thankful for this series, most beginner friendly tutorials I've come across!

[@paigebostater3266]

She's a great teacher. IMO

[@beewhite1667]

I must say, YOU ARE SO NICE! Thank you for explaining this so simply and easily and kindfully!!! My twin sister and Mommy and I wish we had a friend around here like that. There's just allot of discouragement around us. MY twin sister and I are going to try to knit by watching your beginners tutorials! I'm going to send it to her right now! Thank you so very much!!! ❤️✌️✝️

[@cftwin5134]

Yeah sister, we could be a couple of "knitt- whitts" ❤️ I love you twin. ❤️✝️💜

[@beewhite1667]

@@cftwin5134 Yeppers sister ,LOL you're funny. I love you ,and mommy ,and everyone too twin ❤️✝️✌️🤗😘🤗

[@cftwin5134]

Bee White aww thank you I love you and mommy and everybody in our family to!❤️❤️❤️❤️ ✝️❤️

[@brendacroshaw3458]

Thank you for your videos. They taught me how to knit during Covid and are now how I judge ALL how to videos online. They are all very well done.

[@sheepandstitch]

Thank you so much!

[@amanewgirl]

Omigosh!!! Im knitting!!! Thank you so much! Such a great video with the perfect speed and super clear explanation!!

[@kerrieross1452]

You explain things so well! I finally understand it. Can you do a video on knitting rib for everyone?

[@sheepandstitch]

Hi! I’ve got a video on rib stitch here. Enjoy! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnStm2amjJehiLs

[@Frmlygraspit]

I WOULD LOVE A PURL STITCH VIDEO!! You have very clear visuals.

[@sheepandstitch]

Thanks for watching!

[@maddiemoose2934]

I think that I have almost got it. The only problem is that I keep on mixing up steps, but you explain how to do it perfectly!

[@janeswan2474]

Your knitting videos are AMAZING! I am 60 years old and learning to knit from your videos lol Thank you!!!!

[@sheepandstitch]

Aw thanks for your kind comment!

[@BrightStarsKnittingComany]

You're such a great teacher! I've learn how to knit so fast because of you, I started to make really cool blankets, scarf and more! Thank you so much Sheep & Stitch!

[@sheepandstitch]

Aww you’re very welcome! Thanks for your kind words 🤗

[@nicole6377]

I love how you repeat the steps this video was so easy to understand. So much better than the other videos.

[@elleevans2700]

You are so great! Just learning by you to cast on and knit tonight! I’ve done a number of rows! You are so no nonsense and cute! You makes it fearless! 💜🙏

[@tiredidiot2457]

the way she does it is absolutely amazing and mine looks like a birds nest that was made of a mixture of yarn, needles, and my tears.

[@Fuchsiafaefantasy]

This is the third tutorial I watched. I finally get it. Thank you ❤❤❤❤

[@kellyboyed7877]

I have never been more confused in my life. I thought i was doing amazing until i got to the purl video and realised i can only do a purl stitch. I somehow managed one row of knit stitch but i swear i was doing the same thing. This knitting thing is crazy 🤪

[@kellyboyed7877]

Ok so you have to watch where you yarn over from

[@kellyboyed7877]

k, it's not a yarn over. I finally got it. Knit: string starts at the bac before going around the needle. Purl: string starts in front

[@elisabethbarrett3370]

I just started to get interested in knitting and this is so clear and helpful, thank you!

[@kaygp]

Finally an actual tutorial for beginners. I had to rewatch other videos a thousand times because they only show like 1 or 2 stitches. With this video I don't have to rewind it because you actually take the time to show it multiple times, you're a true savior haha

[@sheepandstitch]

Thank you! I’m glad it was helpful!

[@VanessaACI]

Davina’s Beginner materials: Lion Brand Hometown USA lauderdale coral yarn Bamboo Needles My beginner materials: White almost broken earphones A blunt pencil

[@CarsonCobb-zj5dg]

Nice tutorial! I must admit, knitting has always looked intimidating to me, but this post makes it seem totally doable for beginners. Might have to give it a try sometime. Thanks for sharing!

[@Mers324]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for this video. I have been trying to figure out how to knit for weeks, and today I finally got it thanks to your tutorial! I'm so geeked!

[@rodneyrodriguez203]

After I cast on and I’m ready to progress to the knit stitch is where it all falls apart. Does that tail get “tied off” somehow? That tail left over from the cast on makes the first stitch so loose that I can’t progress into any kind of decent knit stitches, it all gets loose and a long tail forms between the left hand needle and the right hand needle. Not sure if that paints a clear enough picture of my difficulties.

[@letta7664]

This is where i am having trouble right now

[@ThaD0nDiVa]

Rodney Rodriguez - saaame for mr with the tail getting longer between needles 😭😫.

[@starkcd]

The first row or two after your cast on row are going to be kinda ugly until you get some experience. Don't worry about it for now. After you get a row or two in, things will start to even out and you will start to see more uniform stitches. Just try to work on a consistent tension so things stay nice and even all the way down. There is kind of a fine balance between how tight to pull the stitch after you finish it. If you pull too tight, you will have more trouble getting you needle through the stitch on your next row. If it's too loose it is easier for you to lose stitches off the end of the needle. At first, do whichever is more comfortable, but in my experience, a little toward the loose side is better. If you are asking about the little tail of string left over from the first stitch you cast on, don't worry about it for now. When you finish your project, you will come back and weave that into your stitches to hide it. You don't need a very long bit of yarn for the tail. Just need enough of a little tail to go through about 6-10 stitches so there's enough friction to keep it from slipping out. You will get to where you can estimate how much yarn you need for your cast on as you gain experience. Especially if you do the same project over and over. My best advice is to not get too frustrated and rip everything out so fast. Keep going even if it's really ugly. Just keep making knots. It will take you probably 20 or 30 rows (or more?) before you start to get the hang of it and it starts to click. When I started I would look at it after 3 or 4 rows and be frustrated with how ugly it was and unravel everything. Then start over and get frustrated after the first few rows. I finally just decided I was going to do a washcloth and didn't care how ugly it was. After a couple dozen rows, things started to look more even. The bottom half of that washcloth was not too bad. (The first half was butt-ugly, but let's not talk about that here.)

[@starkcd]

One more thing that I forgot about in my earlier, novel-length answer: When you are doing your stitches, you need to keep the ends of the needles close together and the yarn/stitch as close as you can to the needle's tip without losing the stitch off the needle. The more you pull the yarn as you move the stitch from one needle to the other, the longer "tail" you will get between stitches. If your yarn is very close to the tips and your tips are very close together, you will get nice tight stitches. But, you also run a greater risk for losing the stitch off your needles. That is why wooden needles tend to be best for beginners. It's a crime that they sell "beginner kits" with metal needles. Metal needles are the absolute wrong thing for a beginner. After you get comfortable you can move on to metal or other materials. (My preference are carbon fiber needles with metal tips. Just a little more drag from the carbon fiber with the sharpness and slickness of the metal tips. Just right!)

[@fivesix5]

@@starkcd thanks so much cuz i needed this!!! my ugly ass knitting has been brought into the world now!

[@kristinanderson8222]

Cute? Mine looked like a bunch of rats decided to braid each other s hair 😂

[@mathewkj659]

😂

[@ananyaagarwal3469]

😂

[@romeoferrer5291]

Lmao my yarn is literally unraveling rn

[@sineadcadinot2883]

Kristin Anderson haha

[@supernaturalcrazy8291]

This made my dau

[@beccawebb9330]

Everytime I try to take it off the first needle it just collapses and I lose the stitch. I can do it upto the last step and then it's unclear what I'm supposed to do

[@starkcd]

If you kinda push the right needle (the one the stitch is going onto) through the stitch a little bit AS you are pulling up to pull the stitch off the left needle, it will make it easier to hold onto the stitch. There is a fine line between making stitches too tight, (which helps the stitches stay on the needle--not fall of as easy) and too loose (which makes it easier to get into on the next row but makes it easier to lose the stitch off the needle). You will have to figure out that tension for yourself. Once you figure out that sweet spot your knitting will become more consistent and look so much better.

[@kathleencruson9829]

thank you so much, this was really helpful. i know that this is like two years late, but i wanted to say thank you because ive been struggling with my mental health and i really wanted to try knitting as a bit of a distraction when my thoughts are really bad. can i just say that this has saved me. thank you again so so much, have an amazing day :)

[@sheepandstitch]

Aww I’m so glad to hear that knitting has helped you 😊 It’s helped me tremendously too! Especially when I’m anxious and stressed. I’m so glad to share the gift of knitting with you!

[@kathleencruson9829]

@@sheepandstitch 😊

[@RachelleBeyer]

For the first time in my life, I got something on the first try. THANK YOU FOR THISE BLESSED BEGINNER SERIES. For everyone struggling, I suggest slowing down the video and not being afraid to constantly press the rewind button. Also, I watched two different videos for absolute beginners before I watched this one, because the first two didn’t make sense to me. All our brains learn differently so different teachers will have different success with their students. So if this video isn’t making sense, find another one. And another one. And another one. Best of luck and if you can’t figure it out, give yourself a break and come back to it later. Try to find someone in your family or friend circle who knows how to knit so you can get instruction from them in person. KZbin tutorials are never ideal when trying to learn something like this.

[@HTTSO]

Not sure where it came from, but I've been wanting to learn how to knit lately. Found this channel as a happy accident and I'm so glad I did! Thanks so much for helping me get started. I'm going to the store tomorrow to buy my first supplies!

[@sheepandstitch]

Awesome! You might also like this video for getting started with knitting. It goes over the cast on, knit stitch and cast off: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGXPg2V_h7hobaM By the way, can I ask how you found this video? I actually have it as an "unlisted" video since my new website isn't live yet (and the video mentions the website). I just noticed this video has 110 views! I have no idea how that happened since this video shouldn't really be view-able on KZbin unless you have the video link!

[@HTTSO]

I had been looking up another tutorial elsewhere and someone mentioned your channel name as a good source of information for beginners. I found the video in the playlist "How to Knit for Total Beginners" After watching those three videos I've been able to make a couple coasters already. Thanks so much again for sharing and I'll definitely be on the look out for your site when it's ready!

[@sydney256]

@@sheepandstitch you have way more views now!

[@danu162]

I want to make a doll house for my daughter and now i want to make every thing knitted i know its difficult but it will be a gift for generations my grandchildren will also play with them. Wish me luck.

[@draculena]

good luck! this is such a sweet goal. maybe i’ll attempt the same some day.

[@kaiyourmother887]

I just can’t do it I’m so confused

[@sheepandstitch]

I'm sorry. It does take some time and practice to get the hang of it. This video goes into it in more detail. The knit stitch portion starts at the 7:33 mark: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGXPg2V_h7hobaM

[@sheepandstitch]

@Eating food is wow Yeah, that's the trickiest part - the picking out the loop bit. Once you get it though, you've figured out the knit stitch.

[@melissaeaton8744]

Same

[@melissaeaton8744]

@@sheepandstitch it still doesnt work. Ive been trying for days

[@megansmith4607]

I'm still learning as well but I think when you pull up the loop it's the piece of yarn you are bringing around the needle, from what I can tell it's kinda the same as casting on, your making a new loop just for the opposite side, so u make a new loop and just push off the existing one from the first needle

[@bhavika3504]

These instructions are just great ..it was so a challenging to pull out the mid string but iam slowly getting used to it... and once i missed a complete stitch and it went lose so i did it all over again but thank you for the videos and your effort.. i really appreciate the patience with which you instruct.

[@waltermcintire489]

The lady presented a very good demo. The only thing I didn't get to see was how to start and I think that might have been a technical problem. I'm going to watch more of her videos because she explained how to knit very well however after watching her I think crocheting is easier. I'm not sure but I'm going to find out. Thank you for such a good explanation. Have a good day.

[@straughberry715]

*I cannot believe i just watched this for hours and still can't do a first knot to my other needle*

[@gamingwithcatqueen1]

You're not alone (I'M 4 YEARS LATE)

[@Slayyy833]

OMG YOU ARE SOOOOO UNDERRATED ALSO THANK U FOR TEACHING ME HOW TO KNIT! ❤️

[@sheepandstitch]

Aw thank you!

[@shellyrahn8782]

How in the heck do I keep it from getting so tight that I can’t even stick the needle through 🤷🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️😭

[@truclamnguyen-pham1128]

When you transfer the old stitch from needle to needle, try not to tighten the new stitch up to much. Just don’t pull the string too hard.

[@truclamnguyen-pham1128]

Only give it “a little tug”, not a YANK. :)

[@Phoenix-db7sc]

Pull the yarn after you make a stitch

[@alexandrapollock]

@@truclamnguyen-pham1128 even if my daughter doesn’t even tighten it it STILL gets tight and she can’t even move the needles

[@ericaroggie4065]

I hope you have figured this out since it's been a while, but I was having the same issue and came to the comments looking for answers. I finally figured it out-I was putting my needle through the wrong opening and basically twisting the yarn as I tried to cross it over. ...if that makes sense. Happy knitting!

[@mandalorianmama]

This is amazing! I have never done this before, and got this down in like 10 minutes. Thank you!

[@nancysaenz7031]

As a beginner I have used these videos a lot. They are easy to follow and best learned to follow along with your own bamboo needle and yarn rather than just watch .

[@Nat189]

My dad started a bag and I want to finish it so I’m looking for an easy way to knit. I also want it to become a hobby.

[@katerinamsk8716]

Who's here trying to knit harry styles iconic jacket I CANT BE THE ONLY ONE

[@niamh5644]

SAME BUT THE MAIN TUTORIALS DONT SHOW WHAT THE DUMB PEOPLE NEED TO KNOW

[@ali-bg8ep]

MEEE IM STRUGGLING SO BADLY

[@katerinamsk8716]

@@ali-bg8ep ME TOO

[@zwiezraczekeroda3241]

Hey hey started today! BUT THAT'S SUPER LONG 😭

[@joryrammah9168]

OMFG SAMEEE BRO I THING UR IN MY HOUSE WATCHING MEEEE

[@who22looloo]

currently crying 🥰

[@miah7242]

Same. It keeps tightening around my needle after I do the stitch. I have been trying to do this for hours and I just threw my needles across the room 😍🥰

[@Kelseyhahakay]

Literally tried this 5 times and it just keeps undoing what I've done. This video is making me both scream and cry, so thank you :')

[@EJ-jj3ql]

Thank you Davina! I am so happy to find your very educational and easy step by step beginner knitting videos!

[@emmahodge1464]

I get lost after I get the string in the middle, it’s so frustrating! I’m not sure what to do ;-;

[@Phoenix-db7sc]

User Name you push the needle down a bit put it over top of the middle string facing down and put the needle in the hole then pull up

[@Phoenix-db7sc]

Do you have any other questions I have been knitting for a year and I even have a knitting teacher for school sometimes at recess but of course not right now because corona

[@Phoenix-db7sc]

Alaia Brown like at the beginning

[@Phoenix-db7sc]

Alaia Brown the loop at the beginning is through the back at the bottom towards the top but kind of cross the needle

[@sae5709]

You’re a great teacher, you truly make knitting seem less intimidating! Any chance a dog sweater instructional might be coming up? 😬🙏🏻

[@emmahonke8282]

I’m not a beginner but The thing is I haven’t knitted in a year and a half because I moved countries from South Africa to Australia and in South Africa a few weeks before I left my grandmother taught me how to knit but then when I got to this place I totally forgot and my memory just went blank so yeah that’s how I’m not a beginner

[@JDiamondW1]

I know this is a really old video but thank you so much! I've been looking for someone thats easy to understand and has close up videos and you are perfect. I understand casting on now and learning the basic stitch and now I'm going to just practice to get my tension correct before starting a project.

[@sheepandstitch]

That’s great! Happy knitting!

[@annieb5775]

Thank you! I'm not sure what it was, but after watching and trying to knit along, something click. I finally finished my first row!

[@raevensge]

i've never been happier 🥺 this is the first channel that has actually helped me, it's super helpful when you repeat it more than once slowly, it really makes it look easier, this is the first time i made it in *months* , and now i'm actually knitting!!! thank you so much for your content!! i have subscribed and will take a look at your website!! again thank you for allowing me and other people to get this content for free!!