I used to dread patterns that required grafting. But this video is a life changer. You clearly demonstrated and explained the sequence. The repetition of the process really solidified the technique for me. Thank you!
I have been knitting and grafting for over 40 years (knitting for 55 years...), and I've never seen an explanation that was clearer than what you just did. Thank you!
Thank you for this very useful and clear tutorial. It's the best I've found and worked like a charm to join the shoulders of a bralette that is knit in 2 X 2 ribbing. Your way of analysis and instruction is just terrific and I know it will help me work Kitchener even when I'm not joining in pattern. Thank you QueenieKnits!
What a wonderful explanation of this process. I had mastered the Kitchener stitch, but needed to join a cabled strip that was to be the fold over of a cabled sock. I needed to follow the cable pattern and this method has worked perfectly, the join is invisible. I cannot describe how relieved I am, you need a national knitters award! 😊🌟💕
This is great! I've had a pair of socks on hold for literally a year (or maybe longer) because I need to graft 2 x 2 ribbing and couldn't wrap my head around it. This did the trick! Thank you so much.
Thank you for pointing out how the back needle we need to look at the stitches facing us. This was a huge aha for me. I just wish I had found your tutorial earlier.
Thank you so much for this video. I now totally get the mechanics of grafting purls and knit. Eventually I’ll try to visualize how the graft stitches are formed. Thank you :)
I had to watch this a few times, and slow the speed down to .75. But the result was perfection. Thank you and hope others watch this to be very informed
Thank you for this excellent video. I figured this out and have tried to explain it to others but failed. With this info grafting is a piece of cake. I've saved so I can find it for sharing.
Is the set up the same as it is with Kitchener-enter as if to purl on the first stitch of first needle, and enter as if to knit on the first stitch of the back needle?
I am planning to do the Kitchener stitch for the first time on a Christmas stocking. Your video is the best! I understand it completely, even when the pattern changes.
Love this! Makes the kitchener stitch look so much easier than so many other tutorials I've watched. Wish I could have seen the part where the tension was being tightened up though, that would have been super helpful.
I've tried to watch so many videos on how to do this and just got completely confused!! The way you explain it has just made all the confusion wash away!! Thank you so so much!!
I’ve just watched a few videos and your explanation is the best! Thank you. I actually think I could do this to fix a ribbed sweater where I made the sleeves waaaayyyyy too short! Thanks!
Took me a while to understand but I practiced and now I am so thankful for your (very clear) instructions :) Thanks for taking the time to make this video!
It would be helpful to see the setup when your are starting the row (I.e. the first stitches) and you are in pattern, not stockinette. I am trying to graft seed stitch at the beginning of a row.
Thank you so much for this video. I will remember something much better if I know the logic behind it, and why I'm doing something. This explains it perfectly. I may never have to look up another video on kitchener stitch again!
Oh my goodness! this is EXACTLY what I have been looking for!! thank you soooooo much, this is perfect and so clear I love you, thank you, you are a legend!!
Brilliant ! so clear, logical and easy to remember - Thank you so much, you have just help me to save one of my pullover grafting the sleeves in pattern ! Many thanks !
Such a helpful tutorial. Thankyou for sharing and showing what you have learnt. Could you demonstrate grafting stitches through the back loop next to regular knit stitches?
Thank you so much!!!!You gave me the best explanation on this so confusing stitch. You also did it slowly so my eye could follow accurately. I feel so much more confident in my seams now. :)
I always wanted some logic or rules for grafting and this is the only place I've found it. Can you provide the setup stitches? Are they always the same? Does it depend on the stitches?
Hi! I am trying to do a tubular/sewn bind-off for a p1k1 ribbing (yes, unfortunately it starts with a p), where I have divided the purl stitches on my front DPN and knit stitches in my back DPN. I am following your directions but it looks all wrong. Have I misunderstood whether this can be adapted to a bind-off?
Wonderful info! Questions: Do these same direction rules apply for the very first stitches at the edge? Any special instructions for ending? Thank you!
No mattter what, that second stitch never gets to match itself. If it's a knit after a knit: purlwise. If it's a knit after a purl, still purlwise. (And vice versa) So we can just think: The first stitch: go through knitwise or purlwise. (Match the stitch as it presents). The second stitch: go through the knits purlwise and the purls knitwise. (Do the opposite of how the stitch presents.)
This video came along just when I was starting to feel defeated in finding a join for a cowl pattern I'm creating. This is brilliant! Thank you!
I used to dread patterns that required grafting. But this video is a life changer. You clearly demonstrated and explained the sequence. The repetition of the process really solidified the technique for me. Thank you!
I have been knitting and grafting for over 40 years (knitting for 55 years...), and I've never seen an explanation that was clearer than what you just did. Thank you!
They should give Nobel Prizes for knitting, and this should win. This is brilliant.
Thank you for this very useful and clear tutorial. It's the best I've found and worked like a charm to join the shoulders of a bralette that is knit in 2 X 2 ribbing. Your way of analysis and instruction is just terrific and I know it will help me work Kitchener even when I'm not joining in pattern. Thank you QueenieKnits!
This is the best tutorial ever! Super clear explanation! Worked perfectly on my project and didn't take forever. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!
The best tutorial I've found! Thank you so much for posting this!!
What a wonderful explanation of this process. I had mastered the Kitchener stitch, but needed to join a cabled strip that was to be the fold over of a cabled sock. I needed to follow the cable pattern and this method has worked perfectly, the join is invisible. I cannot describe how relieved I am, you need a national knitters award! 😊🌟💕
Very Awesome.
And well explained.
Thank you!
Same sts = different direction.
Different sts = same direction.
First stitch determines the direction.
This video changed my life.
Best. Teacher. EVER! Thank you!
This is such an excellent, clear video. Of course, it requires some sense of grafting but for anyone who has that, it is pure gold.
The best explanations so far. You have actually explained the "reason" behind what is done. Great job.
Thank you for this video. I have a stockinette stitch hood with a seed stitch border that I have to graft. This makes it easy to understand.
This is great! I've had a pair of socks on hold for literally a year (or maybe longer) because I need to graft 2 x 2 ribbing and couldn't wrap my head around it. This did the trick! Thank you so much.
Absolutely the easiest method that works universally! Thank you:)
The clearest instructions I’ve seen on this so far. Thanks!
Thank you for pointing out how the back needle we need to look at the stitches facing us. This was a huge aha for me. I just wish I had found your tutorial earlier.
I finally understand the concept behind this! THANK YOU!
Thank you so much for this video. I now totally get the mechanics of grafting purls and knit. Eventually I’ll try to visualize how the graft stitches are formed. Thank you :)
I had to watch this a few times, and slow the speed down to .75. But the result was perfection. Thank you and hope others watch this to be very informed
Thank you for this excellent video. I figured this out and have tried to explain it to others but failed. With this info grafting is a piece of cake. I've saved so I can find it for sharing.
Brilliant! I can finally do Kichener stitch without notes - and in any pattern. Thank you!!
Thank you so much. My comments pretty much echo the 54 that preceded mine. I appreciate a generalized system for grafting regardless of the pattern.
Best description I've ever seen of this stitch. Thank you! :-)
Is the set up the same as it is with Kitchener-enter as if to purl on the first stitch of first needle, and enter as if to knit on the first stitch of the back needle?
I am planning to do the Kitchener stitch for the first time on a Christmas stocking. Your video is the best! I understand it completely, even when the pattern changes.
Love this! Makes the kitchener stitch look so much easier than so many other tutorials I've watched. Wish I could have seen the part where the tension was being tightened up though, that would have been super helpful.
I've tried to watch so many videos on how to do this and just got completely confused!! The way you explain it has just made all the confusion wash away!! Thank you so so much!!
The clearest explanation I have come across - and it works! Thank you
Soooo helpful for learning how to graft in pattern. Thank you
So incredibly helpful. Best explanation. Thank you!!!
Excellent video and a great 'mantra' for remembering what to do!
I’ve just watched a few videos and your explanation is the best! Thank you. I actually think I could do this to fix a ribbed sweater where I made the sleeves waaaayyyyy too short! Thanks!
Taking the complex and making it simple...or whatever Einstein said. Your tip is so helpful...thank you.
Thank you so much for this video. Your instructions are the BEST I have seen, and they make the process understandable. Thank you!
Took me a while to understand but I practiced and now I am so thankful for your (very clear) instructions :) Thanks for taking the time to make this video!
It would be helpful to see the setup when your are starting the row (I.e. the first stitches) and you are in pattern, not stockinette. I am trying to graft seed stitch at the beginning of a row.
Thank you for your detailed explanation. The "Direction" on where to enter the needle into the stitch is the Key to learning Kitchener stitch.
Thank you so much for this video. I will remember something much better if I know the logic behind it, and why I'm doing something. This explains it perfectly. I may never have to look up another video on kitchener stitch again!
Thank you soooo much for this great video.
I made two scarves, seed stitch, this helped me make a truly invisible seam on the second scarf.
Oh my goodness! this is EXACTLY what I have been looking for!! thank you soooooo much, this is perfect and so clear I love you, thank you, you are a legend!!
Thank you, thank you. This is the best video I’ve seen so far and I have watched a lot of them.
Thank you! I finally understand grafting in pattern. You are a great teacher!
Brilliant ! so clear, logical and easy to remember - Thank you so much, you have just help me to save one of my pullover grafting the sleeves in pattern ! Many thanks !
Such a helpful tutorial. Thankyou for sharing and showing what you have learnt.
Could you demonstrate grafting stitches through the back loop next to regular knit stitches?
🤩 Super clear easy explained ❣️
Simply brilliant.
Thank you so much!!!!You gave me the best explanation on this so confusing stitch. You also did it slowly so my eye could follow accurately. I feel so much more confident in my seams now. :)
Best tutorial ever! Thank you so much for really making it easy!
You are a genius. Thank you so much💕
Thank you! You just made my first kitchner ever (yes, in pattern) a perfect kitchner!
Awesome!!! Great video, very clear & easy to understand. Thanks very much :D
I always wanted some logic or rules for grafting and this is the only place I've found it. Can you provide the setup stitches? Are they always the same? Does it depend on the stitches?
Thank you very much, it's the best explanation!
This is just excellent!
Hi! I am trying to do a tubular/sewn bind-off for a p1k1 ribbing (yes, unfortunately it starts with a p), where I have divided the purl stitches on my front DPN and knit stitches in my back DPN. I am following your directions but it looks all wrong. Have I misunderstood whether this can be adapted to a bind-off?
Wow thank you so much, this is fantastic! Understanding the concept is key, thank you for figuring it out and for your generosity in sharing it! :-)
You are the best! Your videos are very useful, thank you! 🌹
Wonderful info! Questions: Do these same direction rules apply for the very first stitches at the edge? Any special instructions for ending? Thank you!
Thank you so much!
Thank you for this! Genius!
This is so good! Really awesome explanation. Thank you so so much!
This is so very helpful! Thank you so much.
I love your mantra!
Woah, that was full on. Well done working that out and thank you for the video. Took me a moment to catch on, but I think I have it now! :D
Thank you, so clear!
i love your videos, Please can you show how to graft 1x1 rib. Thanks!!!
Really nice and really clear
THANK YOU
Awesome ❤️ 😁
Thank you!!!!
No mattter what, that second stitch never gets to match itself. If it's a knit after a knit: purlwise. If it's a knit after a purl, still purlwise. (And vice versa) So we can just think:
The first stitch: go through knitwise or purlwise. (Match the stitch as it presents).
The second stitch: go through the knits purlwise and the purls knitwise. (Do the opposite of how the stitch presents.)