So glad I found you, I am knitting myself a cardigan and have reached that point where I have to pick up stitches for the button bands and then the neckband. Eeeeek! Your video was most helpful and encouraging, thank you so much!
Thank you, Hannah! I've always hated picking up stitches. I measure and divide as well but showing exactly which part of the border to go through, and how to add or lose a stitch or two without having to start again is fabulous. Thank you so much!
Thank you. Need to watch a few times before finding the courage to complete the edges on my throw. I am just impressed I powered through and got to this part. My first big project😊
Congrats on your first big project near completion! Good idea to watch a few times. Perhaps knit up a spare square and practice picking up around that - you could use it as a placemat afterwards. You can do it! Happy knitting 🧶
Yes, it does feel a bit like that until you get used to it. I absolutely love it now. Like icing on a cake! Let's keep the knitting joy alive. :D happy knitting!
Hello Hannah, thank you so much for that very well explained video. I have only just across you and I'm also from the UK I thought I'd watch this video. I've subscribed and look forward to watching more tutorials. I have been knitting for over 40 years, my Nan taught me but I've never liked picking up stitches or sewing up. Thank you again.
Have you got a video on neater neckband decreases please? I've just had to completely undo a garment because I dropped sts along a neckband. I was trying to pick up sts.
I don't yet, I'm knitting a cardigan so may get to that point in the next few months, keep an eye out - it will be similar choices that you make. Happy knitting 🧶
on my macpro desktop your voice is barely loud enough even with earphones ... partially me I don't have perfect hearing but this sounds really challenging and unusual. Otherwise u are great and always a help and so I like and already subscribed!
I've taken a listen to this video just now, and the sound seems fine. Do double check the video preferences in RUclips for volume too, it's sometimes reduced in the settings. Happy knitting 🧶
I’ve used a circular needle and multiple needles for this dilemma sometimes - when adding a border to a blanket for example. Just more from one needle to the next as you knit across, as you finish the stitches on one needle you’ll then have the spare needle to knit the stitches on the next one. Happy knitting 🧶
Thank you Hannah. I ‘ve difficulty to pick up stitches. But if i knit two different size of yarn ,the roll and the stitches are different. What should i do .
Hi, the pattern should give all the details you’ll need, but you’ll basically need to add more stitches if you’re picking up with a thinner yarn, and fewer stitches if you’re picking up with a thicker yarn than the original piece. You could test on a sample, to find out the ratio that works. Happy knitting🧶
Hi Maxine, that was just me knitting a sample and not having a pattern to follow. Patterns will tell you how many stitches you need along the edges, but otherwise I look at the ball band and my knitting gauge and once I've measured the sides i know how many stitches per 10cm.
Would you work the button band the same way if you have slipped the first stitch of each row? I'm just learning, and my end of row tension is a little loose, so I slip the first stitch in each row to avoid big loops at the sides. However, I've just finished the body of my first raglan cardigan, an need to pick up stitches for the button band. Thanks in advance :)
@Lindsey White I would say yes. The thing is to try, and if it doesn't work - perhaps you need to go in one extra loop as you pick up the stitch for the band - be prepared to go back and retry. You should be able to tell whether it's working after a few stitches. So much of knitting, and life, is an experiment. We'll all find different things suit us better. Happy knitting!
"k1 together with a picked up stich from the co edge" i don't know if the needle go first in the co edge or in the stich on the needle. it's for a folded hem, and as i'm a beginner, i'am not sure which side i must bend the work. it's on a circular needle, for the sweater neck.
It’s very likely that it won’t matter which you put on the needle first. As it’s one stitch in a folded hem it won’t be seen anyway. It’ll be folded towards the inside so the join is hidden. Happy knitting 🧶
,I am picking up and knitting around neck, I have sewn the left shoulder seam instead of the right can I carry on or must i unpick seam and start with right shoulder seam as stated in paternity ?? Help
Hi Martin, one issue might be that you'll have the join showing on the outside if you're picking up in the wrong direction. If you're a left-handed knitter: you may have to adjust number of stitches you pick up across the shoulders; check if the sides are different, depending on whether the seam is sewn. Otherwise you should be good to go, it'll be the same number across the front and back just that you're going in the opposite direction. Happy knitting 🧶
If I've wanted to do that I've actually cut the knitting, and picked up stitches from where I cast on! It's a long process as the stitches don't unravel in the opposite direction it's a case of unpicking one at a time. Happy knitting 🧶
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Thank you so much Hannah! Lovely clear explanation. You’ve defiantly helped my on way with my current project!
Great to hear that this video was useful for you and your project! Happy knitting 🧶
So glad I found you, I am knitting myself a cardigan and have reached that point where I have to pick up stitches for the button bands and then the neckband. Eeeeek! Your video was most helpful and encouraging, thank you so much!
So glad you found this at the right timehappy knitting🧶
Sooooo much more clear than other videos I've found. I'm glad I'm not the only one who divides! Thanks for keeping it simple, Hannah!
Hi Kristina, yes the simpler maths we do at school can be so helpful in knitting. Enjoy the stitch picking! 🧶
Thank you, Hannah! I've always hated picking up stitches. I measure and divide as well but showing exactly which part of the border to go through, and how to add or lose a stitch or two without having to start again is fabulous. Thank you so much!
You're very welcome! Happy knitting 🧶
Thank you very much! You explained this in such a super easy way.
👍🏻 so glad this has got you going with the pick up. Happy knitting 🧶
Thank you. Need to watch a few times before finding the courage to complete the edges on my throw. I am just impressed I powered through and got to this part. My first big project😊
Congrats on your first big project near completion! Good idea to watch a few times. Perhaps knit up a spare square and practice picking up around that - you could use it as a placemat afterwards. You can do it! Happy knitting 🧶
I love the way you approach knittiing in such a relaxed manner. It helps me to feel less intimidated approaching the task myself.
Hi Faye, yes - why let it frustrate us, it can be such a joy. Happy knitting 🧶
Best video I have found for picking up stitches 🧶
Yay! Thank you! Happy knitting 🧶
Excellent, I always wondered how best to pick up stitches without driving myself crazy and taking the joy out of knitting!!!
Yes, it does feel a bit like that until you get used to it. I absolutely love it now. Like icing on a cake! Let's keep the knitting joy alive. :D happy knitting!
Very much thankful for your knitting tutorials; thanks, Hannah 🧶
You're welcome! Happy knitting! 🧶
Fantastic demonstration, thank you so much, now confident to finish off my first cardigan!
You're very welcome. Glad it was useful! Happy knitting 🧶
I love your fun attitude! Knitting should be fun and you become a great knitter by learning from mistakes. Thank you!
Oh thank you! So true, we learn from our mistakes in so many areas of our lives. happy knitting, Julie! 😍
Love the extra info on fixing mistakes. Thanks!
So glad it was helpful! Happy knitting 🧶
Thank you so much😊
You’re welcome! Happy knitting 🧶
Genius! Great tips as always, you really break down a difficult task so it’s do-able and easy!
Hi Cara, so glad you found it easy and do-able :D
Very helpful, thank you so much for a very clear concise explanation 😀
Glad it was helpful! Happy knitting 🧶
It turned out great, thank you once again 😊
Hello Hannah, thank you so much for that very well explained video. I have only just across you and I'm also from the UK I thought I'd watch this video. I've subscribed and look forward to watching more tutorials. I have been knitting for over 40 years, my Nan taught me but I've never liked picking up stitches or sewing up. Thank you again.
Hi thank you for your message, I'm glad you found the video useful. Happy knitting 🧶
Thank you - you've saved me from throwing a cardigan away!
You’re so welcome 😊 Happy knitting 🧶
Thank you so very much for your very informative video.
You are so welcome! Happy knitting 🧶
Thank you Hannah always something to learn
Thanks for watching! 🧶
Thankyou Hannah, for sharing some very useful tips:)
Hi Kim, thanks for watching, so pleased you liked these tips! happy knitting. :D
Thanks
You’re welcome! Happy knitting 🧶
Just what I needed, thank you.
Yay! I’m so glad you found this when you needed it. Happy knitting 🧶
Thank you !
You're welcome! Happy knitting 🧶
Very good but I do think I will need to check in again with you because I learn ing and I never done this before frighten of getting all wrong
Yes, good idea to come back to the video when you’re in need of it. You’ll get used to picking up stitches as you knit more. 🧶
Me too
Excellent
Glad it helped. Happy knitting 🧶
Got to pick up 250 stitches and I'm dreading it!!!😢
You can do it! 🧶
Have you got a video on neater neckband decreases please? I've just had to completely undo a garment because I dropped sts along a neckband. I was trying to pick up sts.
I don't yet, I'm knitting a cardigan so may get to that point in the next few months, keep an eye out - it will be similar choices that you make. Happy knitting 🧶
on my macpro desktop your voice is barely loud enough even with earphones ... partially me I don't have perfect hearing but this sounds really challenging and unusual. Otherwise u are great and always a help and so I like and already subscribed!
I've taken a listen to this video just now, and the sound seems fine. Do double check the video preferences in RUclips for volume too, it's sometimes reduced in the settings.
Happy knitting 🧶
thanx so much will do!@@KnitWithHannah
Very Helpful!! Thank you!!
You’re welcome, so glad this was helpful 🧶 happy knitting!
What about if the length of the garment you’re knitting onto is too long to fit on the needle?
I’ve used a circular needle and multiple needles for this dilemma sometimes - when adding a border to a blanket for example. Just more from one needle to the next as you knit across, as you finish the stitches on one needle you’ll then have the spare needle to knit the stitches on the next one.
Happy knitting 🧶
Brilliant thank you
You’re welcome! 🧶happy knitting 🧶
Thank you Hannah. I ‘ve difficulty to pick up stitches. But if i knit two different size of yarn ,the roll and the stitches are different. What should i do .
Hi, the pattern should give all the details you’ll need, but you’ll basically need to add more stitches if you’re picking up with a thinner yarn, and fewer stitches if you’re picking up with a thicker yarn than the original piece. You could test on a sample, to find out the ratio that works. Happy knitting🧶
When you say you've done some calculations and you need 48 stitches picking up how did you work this out? Did you just count the rows? Thanks!
Hi Maxine, that was just me knitting a sample and not having a pattern to follow. Patterns will tell you how many stitches you need along the edges, but otherwise I look at the ball band and my knitting gauge and once I've measured the sides i know how many stitches per 10cm.
Would you work the button band the same way if you have slipped the first stitch of each row? I'm just learning, and my end of row tension is a little loose, so I slip the first stitch in each row to avoid big loops at the sides. However, I've just finished the body of my first raglan cardigan, an need to pick up stitches for the button band. Thanks in advance :)
@Lindsey White
I would say yes. The thing is to try, and if it doesn't work - perhaps you need to go in one extra loop as you pick up the stitch for the band - be prepared to go back and retry. You should be able to tell whether it's working after a few stitches. So much of knitting, and life, is an experiment. We'll all find different things suit us better. Happy knitting!
"k1 together with a picked up stich from the co edge" i don't know if the needle go first in the co edge or in the stich on the needle. it's for a folded hem, and as i'm a beginner, i'am not sure which side i must bend the work. it's on a circular needle, for the sweater neck.
It’s very likely that it won’t matter which you put on the needle first. As it’s one stitch in a folded hem it won’t be seen anyway. It’ll be folded towards the inside so the join is hidden. Happy knitting 🧶
Thanks a lot. I found the good side looking at the pattern. Now the hardest is coming but your video will be a great help. Thanks.
,I am picking up and knitting around neck, I have sewn the left shoulder seam instead of the right can I carry on or must i unpick seam and start with right shoulder seam as stated in paternity ?? Help
Hi Martin, one issue might be that you'll have the join showing on the outside if you're picking up in the wrong direction. If you're a left-handed knitter: you may have to adjust number of stitches you pick up across the shoulders; check if the sides are different, depending on whether the seam is sewn. Otherwise you should be good to go, it'll be the same number across the front and back just that you're going in the opposite direction. Happy knitting 🧶
How do you pick up stitches in ribbing if you want to lengthen it?
If I've wanted to do that I've actually cut the knitting, and picked up stitches from where I cast on! It's a long process as the stitches don't unravel in the opposite direction it's a case of unpicking one at a time. Happy knitting 🧶