OMG! I learned to knit via Continental method when I was 28. I’m now 66. In all these years, I have used a cattywompus, “me-method” to purl that slows me down considerably. How I wished I’d known about the Norwegian purl sooner. Thank you so much.
I'm a crocheter that has just picked up knitting. I do the continental style, but I have never got the hang of the purl. Thank you so much for this tutorial. You are a lifesaver. :-)
Thank you, thank you.!! The only demonstration I’ve found that explains and shows every movement to make. And you go slow enough it makes sense. ❤️❤️ You are a LIFESAVER.!!!👍👍
I live in Finland, and this is the way most Finnish knitters purl! I learned to purl (continental style) by bringing the working yarn to the front and purling that way. When I was knitting with a friend, she said my way was really strange! 😂 I’ve tried this method before, but it’s strange for me. But it’s always good to know different methods to have in your pocket as the need for them requires! It used to be the same for me for English knitting with the right hand, but I’ve gotten better at it by doing two-handed stranded knitting. And I’ll also point out that your video/explanation is really good and clear for those who wish to try purling this way 😊
The working yarn sandwich ❤! I combination knit which improved my tension. I’m looking forward to trying this because I do want to save my wrists and make going back-and-forth a little easier. Thank you very much for your tutorial.
Thank you so much for this video! ❤ I thought I was never going to figure this out (my hands wanna do crochet things not knitting things). I just did three rows using leftover fluffy blanket yarn to practice and it looks like I've got it. I want to make my husband a scarf for Christmas and this will save me time. Thank you again.
Arne and Carlos RUclips Channel have said that all the old knitters do it this way. If I'm doing a whole row of purl then I still find it quicker to do it the throwing style. For rib the Norwegian is wonderful. A very good video, so clear and easy to follow.
Arne and Carlos have the same wonderfully relaxed way of explaining Norwegian purl (and knit) as this good lady here😁. I wonder, though, if anyone has ever seen a video of how the Norwegians work at their craft, making different winter clothing items for the different members of their families while working to and from fields, home, work, shops, etc. The speed at which they knit, and half the time they're not even looking! I saw that old film quite a while ago, so I don't remember who the wonderful woman was who brought it to viewers of youtube, but if anyone finds it, it is well worth watching that piece of history❤
OH, THANK YOU !!!!! I’m 75 and this is the best I have ever seen !!!!! Yes, it will take some practice but your explanation is WONDERFUL!!!!! Thank you a thousand times!!!!!!
Good demo! I had to watch several different demos before I understood the last place to bring the needle through. Your camera shows everything clearly. I like Norwegian purl mostly because I struggle bringing working yarn to the front. I’d like to see some demos of P2tog, and other more complex purl stitches.
Wonderful demonstration of the Norwegian Purl! I am blessed to have good tension with the regular continental Purl but many do struggle. And this method is a game changer for them. I’ve learned it to have it in my knitting arsenal and as you point out, for ribbing it is nice and smooth! Thanks for a fantastic tutorial!💕
Thank you for the lovely comment 🥰 I’m so glad you found it helpful and relieved I explained it well! It’s nerve wracking sometimes when you’re trying to walk someone through things slowly.
Yes, this has been a life changer for me. I hated purling!! I've gotten faster and faster at this method now and it's made knitting so much faster and more enjoyable. Thank you!
I saw this elsewhere and made a hat so I could practice. Game changer! I was proficient at purling continental before, but the ergonomic benefits of this ‘new’ Norwegian purl are what motivated me to change. Your video is crystal clear, and I hope others take up the technique. Thanks!
Tried this method many times and end up frogging my work. For some reason, my fingers and brain will not work together for this style of purling. I too, started knitting much later than I did crocheting, so I thought continental would be the best choice for me as holding the working yarn is pretty much the same as crochet. I can do the knit stitch continental and have gotten pretty proficient at it, but reg, continental purling slows me so much. I have watched many tutorials and although they are educational, yours is BY far the best I've seen. I am going to get some scrap yarn out tomorrow and give it a few more whirls In the hope that my brain and fingers decided to work together, as this method would make my current project go by so much faster. Thanks for all the tutorials, I have learned so much from you.
I really hope you manage to crack it this time! It definitely takes some getting your head around but once it’s in there it really does become second nature 🥰🧶
@@SnufflebeanYarn You must be telepathic lol. I actually tried it like I said I would this morning, and I can now do it! And not only can I do it, it's so much faster for me than continental. Your tutorial made it click for me! thanks again! 🤩🥰
Thank you so much! Just like you, I crocheted long before I started knitting. I enjoyed knitting, but I could never get the hang of the purl, which has been a big source of frustration since knitting seems to be pretty relaxing! I can't wait to try this out and see how much it changes my perspective of knitting now that purling won't seem so impossible 😊
Your method of teaching finally made it click for me to be successful using the Norwegian purl. And you’re right, it is a game changer to improve my knitting speed while knitting pretty fabric. Thank you!
With the first catching, you actually move the yarn to the front using the right needle instead of doing it with the finger. It's a faster process of the same movement. Nice!
What a great demo. Thank you. I might even go get my needles and yarn from the other side of the room where I chucked them before I watched this vid. So frustrating!🙃
Absolute game changer!! ❤ I am also a crocheter coming late to knitting and this is so much easier, I feel confident that I can actually make something now, so thank you!!
I’ve also been unsure how this will be faster for me, my purl doesn’t require as many movements. But now I think I’m getting it, this is for ribbing, right? So even if it takes a couple of extra moves, the benefit of not having to move the the working yarn in front of the left needle every other stitch, save more time than I lose by the extra moves? 🤔
Ultimately each knitter finds a technique that works best for them, but for me the fact I can continue working steadily without moving the yarn to the front is the fastest way that works for me.
I am determined to learn to continental knit after a lifetime of English knitting! I caught on to the knit stitch, thanks to your great video on that technique. The Norwegian Purl is my next challenge. Your video is very clear and I do well until I have the “sandwich”. As I scoop again and go into the left stitch space the yarn comes to the front. I noticed that I have to go under the working strand as well as going out through the loop created on the left needle. Can’t tell if that is how you are doing the dismount? I am eager to get this and can see that it will make my knitting more even and faster. Thanks for the tutorial and for any comments to my question about the dismount.
I'm going to try hard to learn this. I hope it's easier on my hands and fingers. I have a bit of arthritis in them. My first finger has a bump on it, so I hope I have enough mobility in it to get this to work!
I have tried this and it works but it is so complicated and hard to control tension, a traditional continental purl stitch is so much easer and neater Insert needle, wrap it around, bring it under and off. Norwegian is just yarn acrobatics
Each to their own. I came to knitting from crochet and for me, to keep the working yarn always at the back is much easier for me and my tension is much more consistent this way than with a continental purl.
I’m am a self taught crocheter and for me I’m struggling to hold the yarn correctly. I have watched videos from Arne and Carlos that say your index finger rests on the left needle but then they don’t do that as they knit. How did you make sure your yarn stays on the left index finger without your finger moving all over the place? Do you just hold your yarn the same as when you crochet? Or do you hold it differently when you knit? My finger keeps drifting up into the air like when I crochet. I can see your finger is by the left needle and doesn’t move. Any advice for a newbie trying to learn a comfortable and correct technique to learn this craft?
My finger has always rested like this even when I crocheted, so I think if your finger being slightly upwards is what’s comfortable for you then just carry on as you are, we all knit in different ways.
Great demo! I had practiced this Norwegian purl and love the movements. But I still have a hard time trying to keep the left index finger from floating away from the needle instead of keeping it close. Any suggestions?
You might find that it’s just the way you knit, there’s no problem with your index finger being a little further away, many people knit like that too - I’m just someone who keeps my index finger close to my work
I have been trying this method, but I keep having yarnovers. What is the best way to avoid this? And I’ve learned to knit and pearl Norwegian style recently after knitting the English way by throwing for almost 4 years.
A boring answer, but practice and making sure that you’re not accidentally not dropping the yarn when you’re going through the motions causing a yarn over.
OMG! I learned to knit via Continental method when I was 28. I’m now 66. In all these years, I have used a cattywompus, “me-method” to purl that slows me down considerably. How I wished I’d known about the Norwegian purl sooner. Thank you so much.
It’s a pleasure! 🥰
I'm a crocheter that has just picked up knitting. I do the continental style, but I have never got the hang of the purl. Thank you so much for this tutorial. You are a lifesaver. :-)
Yay! Happy Knitting 🧶😀
Thank you, thank you.!! The only demonstration I’ve found that explains and shows every movement to make. And you go slow enough it makes sense. ❤️❤️ You are a LIFESAVER.!!!👍👍
I live in Finland, and this is the way most Finnish knitters purl! I learned to purl (continental style) by bringing the working yarn to the front and purling that way. When I was knitting with a friend, she said my way was really strange! 😂 I’ve tried this method before, but it’s strange for me. But it’s always good to know different methods to have in your pocket as the need for them requires! It used to be the same for me for English knitting with the right hand, but I’ve gotten better at it by doing two-handed stranded knitting. And I’ll also point out that your video/explanation is really good and clear for those who wish to try purling this way 😊
Thank you! My mum is from Finland 😀 and this is the way she purls - she taught me to knit and it’s the only method of purling that has clicked for me.
@@SnufflebeanYarn Wow! So then you know what “neulo nurin” means, right? 😉
@lennypearl I do! 😀
Wonderful video! This has really helped me learn a better way to purl.
I'm so glad! 😀🧶
Oh my goodness this was a real game changer for me ! You are an awesome teacher ty,ty,ty!!
The working yarn sandwich ❤! I combination knit which improved my tension. I’m looking forward to trying this because I do want to save my wrists and make going back-and-forth a little easier. Thank you very much for your tutorial.
It’s a pleasure! Happy Knitting! 🤩🧶
After watching your video, I finally understood the last step before pulling the stitch off the needle, thank you for the close-up view!
You’re welcome 😊🧶
I’ve been trying every single dang purl tutorial for 2 months! Continental was working but barely. You are a true Angel!
I don’t know about that but thank you! 😀🧶
Thank you so much for this video! ❤ I thought I was never going to figure this out (my hands wanna do crochet things not knitting things). I just did three rows using leftover fluffy blanket yarn to practice and it looks like I've got it. I want to make my husband a scarf for Christmas and this will save me time. Thank you again.
It’s a pleasure! Happy Knitting! 😀🧶
Arne and Carlos RUclips Channel have said that all the old knitters do it this way. If I'm doing a whole row of purl then I still find it quicker to do it the throwing style. For rib the Norwegian is wonderful. A very good video, so clear and easy to follow.
Arne and Carlos have the same wonderfully relaxed way of explaining Norwegian purl (and knit) as this good lady here😁.
I wonder, though, if anyone has ever seen a video of how the Norwegians work at their craft, making different winter clothing items for the different members of their families while working to and from fields, home, work, shops, etc. The speed at which they knit, and half the time they're not even looking! I saw that old film quite a while ago, so I don't remember who the wonderful woman was who brought it to viewers of youtube, but if anyone finds it, it is well worth watching that piece of history❤
OH, THANK YOU !!!!! I’m 75 and this is the best I have ever seen !!!!! Yes, it will take some practice but your explanation is WONDERFUL!!!!! Thank you a thousand times!!!!!!
It’s a pleasure! 🧶😀
Good demo! I had to watch several different demos before I understood the last place to bring the needle through. Your camera shows everything clearly. I like Norwegian purl mostly because I struggle bringing working yarn to the front. I’d like to see some demos of P2tog, and other more complex purl stitches.
Glad it was helpful!
Wonderful demonstration of the Norwegian Purl! I am blessed to have good tension with the regular continental Purl but many do struggle. And this method is a game changer for them. I’ve learned it to have it in my knitting arsenal and as you point out, for ribbing it is nice and smooth! Thanks for a fantastic tutorial!💕
Thank you for the lovely comment 🥰 I’m so glad you found it helpful and relieved I explained it well! It’s nerve wracking sometimes when you’re trying to walk someone through things slowly.
Thank you for another great tutorial Laurelin. It looked complex but to my amazement I could do it straight away following along with you 😊
Thank you 😀🧶
Yes, this has been a life changer for me. I hated purling!! I've gotten faster and faster at this method now and it's made knitting so much faster and more enjoyable. Thank you!
You’re welcome! 🥳😍
Brilliant tutorial! Thank you from USA. Love your charming accent!
Thank you! 🧶😀
I saw this elsewhere and made a hat so I could practice. Game changer! I was proficient at purling continental before, but the ergonomic benefits of this ‘new’ Norwegian purl are what motivated me to change. Your video is crystal clear, and I hope others take up the technique. Thanks!
❤❤❤❤ I’m sooo gonna do this! I already knit with my hands in the same position as yours, so I’m gonna love this purl! Thank you!
Tried this method many times and end up frogging my work. For some reason, my fingers and brain will not work together for this style of purling. I too, started knitting much later than I did crocheting, so I thought continental would be the best choice for me as holding the working yarn is pretty much the same as crochet. I can do the knit stitch continental and have gotten pretty proficient at it, but reg, continental purling slows me so much. I have watched many tutorials and although they are educational, yours is BY far the best I've seen. I am going to get some scrap yarn out tomorrow and give it a few more whirls In the hope that my brain and fingers decided to work together, as this method would make my current project go by so much faster. Thanks for all the tutorials, I have learned so much from you.
I really hope you manage to crack it this time! It definitely takes some getting your head around but once it’s in there it really does become second nature 🥰🧶
@@SnufflebeanYarn You must be telepathic lol. I actually tried it like I said I would this morning, and I can now do it! And not only can I do it, it's so much faster for me than continental. Your tutorial made it click for me! thanks again! 🤩🥰
Yay! Happy knitting!! 🥰
Thank you so much! Just like you, I crocheted long before I started knitting. I enjoyed knitting, but I could never get the hang of the purl, which has been a big source of frustration since knitting seems to be pretty relaxing! I can't wait to try this out and see how much it changes my perspective of knitting now that purling won't seem so impossible 😊
Fingers crossed this way works for you too! 😀🧶
This is the best video for Norwegian purl I’ve found so far. Thank you for slowing it down, step by step!
Thanks so much for the clear explanation!
I have watched several videos on this technique and yours is the best. The camera angle and your explanation makes it so clear. Thank you !
You’re welcome! 😀
I have been trying to figure this out for so long. Thank you! Your demo and explanation was perfect.
Your method of teaching finally made it click for me to be successful using the Norwegian purl. And you’re right, it is a game changer to improve my knitting speed while knitting pretty fabric. Thank you!
Brilliant! So glad you found it useful 🧶😀
THANK YOU - Your tutorial was brilliant. I finally got it after trying for years. ❤❤❤❤
Glad it helped!
Thank you for the great video tutorial! Very easy to understand. I can’t wait to try it! 😊
Thank you. Your instructions are so clear. I’ve now managed to purl in this way for the first time after trying lots of different videos.
You are so welcome!
Thank you. This looks easier and clearer than any other tutorial on here. Finally something my brain can understand! :)
Thank you! 😀
With the first catching, you actually move the yarn to the front using the right needle instead of doing it with the finger. It's a faster process of the same movement. Nice!
I'm SO excited to learn this. I currently continental purl but don't like moving the yarn back and forth - it's uncomfortable
This is the first time I understood how to do this. Thank you!
Yay!! 🥳
What a great demo. Thank you. I might even go get my needles and yarn from the other side of the room where I chucked them before I watched this vid. So frustrating!🙃
Absolute game changer!! ❤ I am also a crocheter coming late to knitting and this is so much easier, I feel confident that I can actually make something now, so thank you!!
Excellent tutorial. Very easy to understand. Thank you.
It’s a pleasure! 🥰
I'm going to try this but I honestly don't see how this will save me time. It would be great if it does though 😍
I’ve also been unsure how this will be faster for me, my purl doesn’t require as many movements. But now I think I’m getting it, this is for ribbing, right? So even if it takes a couple of extra moves, the benefit of not having to move the the working yarn in front of the left needle every other stitch, save more time than I lose by the extra moves? 🤔
Ultimately each knitter finds a technique that works best for them, but for me the fact I can continue working steadily without moving the yarn to the front is the fastest way that works for me.
Thank you, thank you!
Thank you for the tutorial
You’re welcome 😊
I am determined to learn to continental knit after a lifetime of English knitting! I caught on to the knit stitch, thanks to your great video on that technique. The Norwegian Purl is my next challenge. Your video is very clear and I do well until I have the “sandwich”. As I scoop again and go into the left stitch space the yarn comes to the front. I noticed that I have to go under the working strand as well as going out through the loop created on the left needle. Can’t tell if that is how you are doing the dismount? I am eager to get this and can see that it will make my knitting more even and faster. Thanks for the tutorial and for any comments to my question about the dismount.
Yes that’s correct 😀🧶
I'm going to try hard to learn this. I hope it's easier on my hands and fingers. I have a bit of arthritis in them. My first finger has a bump on it, so I hope I have enough mobility in it to get this to work!
The continental knit stitch is also easier on your hands than English style
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Thank you!
I enjoyed it. Thank you. ❤
This was extremely helpful, thank you so much :) could you maybe show how to increase and decrease using the norwegian purl?
Great suggestion!
Thanks!
Thank you so much!!! 😀🧶
Thanks
Thank you! 🥰
I have tried this and it works but it is so complicated and hard to control tension, a traditional continental purl stitch is so much easer and neater Insert needle, wrap it around, bring it under and off. Norwegian is just yarn acrobatics
Each to their own. I came to knitting from crochet and for me, to keep the working yarn always at the back is much easier for me and my tension is much more consistent this way than with a continental purl.
Very good tutorial. The problem I’m also having is how to hold or tension the yarn in your left hand.
It’s a boring answer but practice really does make perfect when it comes to continental knitting
I’m am a self taught crocheter and for me I’m struggling to hold the yarn correctly. I have watched videos from Arne and Carlos that say your index finger rests on the left needle but then they don’t do that as they knit. How did you make sure your yarn stays on the left index finger without your finger moving all over the place? Do you just hold your yarn the same as when you crochet? Or do you hold it differently when you knit? My finger keeps drifting up into the air like when I crochet. I can see your finger is by the left needle and doesn’t move. Any advice for a newbie trying to learn a comfortable and correct technique to learn this craft?
My finger has always rested like this even when I crocheted, so I think if your finger being slightly upwards is what’s comfortable for you then just carry on as you are, we all knit in different ways.
Great demo! I had practiced this Norwegian purl and love the movements. But I still have a hard time trying to keep the left index finger from floating away from the needle instead of keeping it close. Any suggestions?
You might find that it’s just the way you knit, there’s no problem with your index finger being a little further away, many people knit like that too - I’m just someone who keeps my index finger close to my work
I have been trying this method, but I keep having yarnovers. What is the best way to avoid this? And I’ve learned to knit and pearl Norwegian style recently after knitting the English way by throwing for almost 4 years.
A boring answer, but practice and making sure that you’re not accidentally not dropping the yarn when you’re going through the motions causing a yarn over.
Beautiful, can this be done with working yarn in your right hand . I’m not a continental knitter 😢
In honesty I don’t think so, it’s a technique designed to compliment continental knitting.
Im Norwegian so I never knew this was not the normal way yo knit 😅
My mum is from Finland and I didn’t know it was referred to as a Norwegian purl until recently either 😀
Much more complicated than English or continental way.
It all depends on which technique suits you best - this is the only way I’m able to purl and maintain a consistent tension. 🙂
What color yarn is that
I can remember which yarn I used for this tutorial, it was just a random ball I had
Seems like a lot of steps to make a purl stitch
Different ways work for different people, this is the way I find most comfortable to purl.