How to Knit Quickly
Knitting is a method by which thread or yarn may be turned into cloth. The knitted fabric consists of repeated rows of loops, called stitches. It’s a skill that requires patience and lots of practice. From lever-action knitting to English style knitting, there are a variety of knitting techniques. Continental knitting is considered to be the fastest method of knitting. In fact, Miriam Tegals, who holds the speed knitting world record, uses this style. However, using this method isn’t the only way to become a speedy knitter.
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Instructions
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Continental Style Knitting
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Wrap the yarn around your left pinkie and over your left forefinger. Your left forefinger should be close to the tip of the left hand needle, and the yarn between the needle and your forefinger should be a bit tight.
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Insert the right hand needle into the first stitch on the left hand needle from left to right and front to back.
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Hook the yarn on your right needle. Envision the needle as a chopstick with a cup on the end of it that you must scoop into the stitch in order to pull up the yarn.
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Use your right hand’s index finger or thumb to hold the yarn as you pull the new stitch out of loop. You've completed the stitch.
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Repeat the above four steps for every stitch you want to knit.
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Choose larger knitting yarns. The finer the yarn, the longer the project is going to take you to complete. Choose projects with bulkier, novelty yarn for speedy projects.
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Pick quick and easy knitting patterns. Choosing complex patterns will require more time and very careful attention to detail, ultimately slowing you down.
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Observe fellow knitters. Watch the ones who knit the fastest and study their style. Notice how they pick up and throw the yarn and try their techniques.
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Tips & Warnings
Begin with small projects. Take on advance projects as you progress.
Use size 8 knitting needles and DK (double knitting) yarn for optimal performance.
Experiment with hand and needle positioning if you’re a beginner. You must be comfortable holding the needles to create even stitches.
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