Speed Knitting With Combined Continental

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Knock out more knitting projects with these speed-knitting techniques from expert Grace Akhrem. Her unique method for holding and feeding the yarn will help you complete more projects in less time without compromising quality.

Speed Knitting Basics: Materials & Stitches

Meet knitting expert Grace Akhrem and review the best supplies for speed knitting, how stitches really work, how to easily identify various stitches and the basics of stitch orientation.

Holding Your Yarn

Learn different ways to hold your yarn for best results. Grace will review three ways to feed yarn using the Continental hold before demonstrating her clasped tension hold.

Making Knit Stitches

Put the different Continental holds into practice as you begin knitting. You’ll also practice Grace’s clasped hold.

Making Purl Stitches

Time to give purls a whirl using the three Continental holds. You’ll learn a combination purl and how to adjust tension in your purled stitches.

Working Knit Stitches With Combination Purl

Put all of these techniques to work by practicing simple stitch patterns that combine knitting and purling. You’ll focus on ribbing, seed stitches and other textured knit and purl stitch combinations.

Adjustments for Increases & Decreases

Learn adjustments for even more types of stitches and finish class by creating a simple washcloth using all of the skills you’ve gained.