Michelle!! Crocheter turned knitter here : girl you’re gonna love continental knitting. You don’t gotta know what I’m talking about, just type “continental style knitting” into RUclips and marvel. It’s like ‘crochet style’ knitting and you can use all your old muscle memory from crochet ❤
i think it's a universal experience for every crocheter to randomly pick up knitting and go insane right after. or at least that's what happened to me... now i'm knitting my third sweater 😆 i think you did great for the first time! for me the biggest challenge with knitting is the fact that if you want to do that you actually really need to know how to count and well... there's a reason as to why i didn't pick up maths for my degree!!!! edit: i am also SO HAPPY that you seem to be sponsored more and more lately!!! i get so happy when i see your channel do well
As you found, knitting has a better drape. This is because it uses less yarn to make a stich. Knitting simply loops the yarn together. Crocheting uses more yarn per stich and knots the yarn together, making a much stiffer stich. Knitting takes significantly more time because you dont really have the choice to make longer stiches like you can with crochet. But with practice comes speed. You've already been directed to continental knitting, which, for us crocheters, tends to be MUCH faster. You did AMAZING for a beginner. It took a long time to get my tension anywhere near as even as you go yours. Great job!! Thank you for sharing your journey!
Definitely try continental knitting! I learned how to knit a year ago as a crocheter, and continental is not only easier for crocheters but also much faster! :)
I knitted it for 10 years before I figured out how to crochet. It is so hard to switch between the two when you’re used to doing only one of them. It took me all 10 years to actually figure out how to crochet. Once I got the hang of granny squares, and realized how much faster crochet was, I was *hooked*! 😂
Literally the same for me, down to the granny squares! What style of knitting do you do? My grandmother taught me english and even after crocheting for years now, I still knit english style! I know a lot of people who do both prefer continental, but I just can’t figure out how to purl continental 😅
Dude I've crocheted for around a decade - continental knitting is what finally gave me my "light-bulb moment" when it came to knitting! Not to sound dramatic or anything but it was ✨life changing✨to be able to hold my yarn in my left hand (like normal) in comparison to sitting there confused about my hands and needles and throwing yarn all over. PassioKnit Kelsie has a really solid video for a knit beanie that helped me immensely. Your scarf looks super cute! You should be proud :)
As a crocheter who has also knit one time in his life and never again, I also decided to “win” against knitting this past week. I’m working on a sweater and if I can make it, I’ll either be good at the new hobby or be done with it forever lmao
The cast-on method you chose is easy to do, but hard to knit into, especially for a beginner. There is a crochet cast-on (roxanne richardson has a good video about it) that creates a really stable cast-on-edge and you use only one needle and a crochet hook. Longtail-cast-on is also good, relatively easy and done on one needle. You can also cast-on holding both needles together and then pulling one of them out, so you get loser loops that are easier to knit into. Happy to see you try knitting.
knitting takes A LOT less yarn than crochet. and you did the garter stitch if you like the way little V's look in knitting that you buy you need to do the stockinette stitch, which is a row of knitting, and a row of pearling alternating back and forth 💕
You're doing great! As a crocheter who also recently picked up knitting, here are my tips and tricks: - For casting off, instead of using the other needle in your right hand, it's easier to use a hook - You can actually undo stitches vertically in your work then redo them to fix mistakes that happened several rows below, it takes a bit of learning but is very useful! You can also fix dropped stitches that way! - Knit stretches WAYYYY more than crochet so you gotta account for that for pieces that are going to be pulled on a lot like scarves - And as many people said already, continental knitting feels more familiar when you already have a lot of experience with crochet and I picked it up much faster NimbleNeedles is my favorite channel for learning knitting techniques, his videos are very well produced, clearly explained and have slo-mo shots :)
The best thing about knitting once you get used to it is that you don’t have to look at what you’re doing as often, which makes knitting great for watching movies and tv shows.
I am a crocheter turned knitter and it does get easier. I think it will help you to plan out your projects more- lol all these restarts can defeat you. Starting w/ chunky yarn was a great idea. Now do knit on one side and purl on the other side and you will get one whole side knit and one whole side purl- then you can go into sweaters and bags- they aren't as hard as they may seem!
You did really well knitting! Knitting every stitch is making "garter stitch", and knitting one row & pearling each wrong side row(putting the right hand needle into the loop from back to front)is stockinette😅 stitch. It's way easier than it sounds. Hope I didn't explain it and you're way past that aspect of knitting 😂. I continental knit, bc the lady friend who taught me how to knit was from Madrid originally. I learned to crochet by watching my older sister when I was in junior high school. You're so right=in crocheting we can see progress so much more than in knitting. Or it seems to be faster. It's fun to make triangular scarves or shawls by casting on a single stitch, and increasing in the first stitch of every row or every other row. N knitting every stitch besides. On circular needles.
I know this feeling all so well. I have just began learning knitting too. Once I found the continental hold I began zooming through. I have so much more to learn. I feel like a baby crafter again.
kudos to you for learning how to knit!! ❤ im a knitter turned crocheter; i had a hell of a time training my left hand to not move as if i were holding a needle, and i'm an english-style knitter, which meant i held my yarn on my right hand, just like how you're learning! training my left hand to hold the yarn instead was a heck of a project.
As a guy who knits and crochets, I like the texture and stretch of knit clothes much more, and I've also felt that I can do more knitting before my wrists start to hurt from doing it for hours if that makes sense. If you feel up to trying a hat again I'd recommend the "flat hat" pattern on Ravelry, I've easily made 2 dozen variations of that pattern and it is good practice for the basic knit and purl stitches. I also second everyone else who learned knit after crochet, continental style is the crocheter's friend.
Hi Michelle. You did great for a beginner knitter, those wooden needles are great for knitting flat pieces and sewing them together. The circular needles I prefer interchangeable sets because you can size up if you have the adapter and knitting clothes and knitting in the round.
1. There is a crochet cast on for knitting. That's what I do!! 2. Circular needles are so much easier for everything cause the rigid parts are shorter and less awkward. (Crocheter who also knits kind of.)
Oh my gosh when you said you ended up with more stitches that gave me so many feels, about 10 years ago I tried to knit coz I was like cool I can do basic crochet so I’m an expert (genuinely how little I new) and my manager tried to show me how to knit, cast on 40 and I ended up with 78….after watching this I’m going to attempt knitting again, I found a project last year that my Nan had started before she passed away and I’d love to complete it. Loved this video x
Continental knitting made knitting feel most like crochet for me and makes it way faster. I feel like you waste a lot of time wrapping the yarn around with your right hand versus holding the yarn in your left and knitting like you would crochet…if that makes sense 😅
I learned to knit in 2022, and I love watching your videos and working on my projects while you show yours. Really would like to learn to crochet as well, but maybe after the holidays and gifts are are worked up! I do think there's a lot to be said for the values of both crochet and knit. So I was so interested and happy to see you compare the different qualities of both near the end of the video!
Whenever I knit after crocheting, I tend to hold the yarn and needle with the same hand that held the working yarn in crochet, which is my left hand since my right is the dominate one. Everyone has their own techniques which is why you're doing great! I still use my 1st interchangeable set which was the Knitters Pride Color Play tips that went up to a 10mm, it has lasted me 5 years without breaking despite being wood and all the traveling to work or groceries stores.
I think you might enjoy left-handed Continental or left-handed Russians knitting over what you're doing right now as a fellow crocheter I find that to be the easiest.
Check out the continental way of knitting if your left hand is feeling left out! I bet that scarf feels really nice. Garter stitch (knit stitch on the right and wrong side like you've done) is kind of underrated. Hand warmers would be a cool small project once you've learnt to purl. And when you're feeling more confident with how you want to hold everything, a raglan is pretty simple to knit. I've crocheted loads of scarves but never had the patience to knit a whole one so well done sticking with it.
For crocheters the secret is circular needles or DPNs cause they’re about the size of a crochet hook and continental knitting, you hold the yarn in the left hand and it does the job! I’m knitting my first sweater (stripe hype by Kutivakika) and I love it!
I went from sewing to crochet to knitting. Been doing all for years. Ive learned to combine all three into certain projects. I believe youll love it in time! I use knitting to add ribbed borders to my sweaters. Just take your time. Itll be a fun journey for you
from another crocheter turned knitter, yes, try continental knitting , figure out how to pearl, and remember, in kmitting, there is usually multiple ways to do something, and with time, you'll figure out what works for you
It's interesting to see you learn this because I was taught knitting years before I taught myself crochet and it's nice to see someone learn in the opposite order
There are several ways to hold your yarn in knitting. you can hold it in left or right depending on the style. You are doing it correctly and your technique looks just fine to me :) (as someone who as been knitting and crocheting for like 20 years, you're doing great)
I've been knitting and crocheting for 12 years and your technique looks just fine. Your left hand is doing just what it should with "English" style knitting and that is holding things steady. It takes a while but eventually you build up the muscle memory for it :)
I am new to knitting. But I find that casting off with one knitting needle and one crochet hook in the same size is the easiest way to grab those little loops. Also, you are making me want to knit more, which is lovely. Thank you. This came out beautifully!
I started with crochet and turned full time knitter! Ive been waitingggg for you to dip your toe in! You picked it up so well! Cant wait to see future projects
You have been knitting in the English throwing method which is what i do, there is also continental which is a different technique. Tip for casting off, with your right hand use a crochet hook instead of the needle to pull the loops through each other. It is really helpful, especially if you're already used to crochet!
It was my goal for 2024 to learn how to knit I really recommend continental knitting And Ashley Lillis has great free knitting tutorials for beginners, like simple raglan sweater
I have been knitting for over 30 years and picked up crochet a couple of years ago. I found crocheting so awkward at first and my tension was all over the place. I think that you did a fantastic job and I am sure that the more knitting you do, the less awkward it will feel.
Omg!!! So proud of you!! Your scarf came out amazing!!! I would love to learn knitting, but as a lefty, I'm still trying to up my crochet skills. I love how drapey the finished product is with knitting as opposed to crochet. I would love to see a vest! ❤
I had a try at knitting again recently, only done a few rows as I wanted to get some crochet projects done!! But I actually tried continental style knitting and even though it felt strange as not tried it before, it’s definitely more “crochet feel” to it 🥰
Knitting hack! The first stitch that was making you pick up stitches can actually be slipped onto the other needle and you knit the second stitch. The reason why you’d do this is to one - not pick up a stitch, but two - instead of the jagged edges you get with that stitch, it becomes a smooth edge. Also the stitch you want to learn is called stockinette. One row is knit and the next is purl. So you’re halfway there! Or! You can achieve the effect by knitting in a circle. Both will result in curling so you’ll need to block the finished piece. And repeating others, you can learn a crochet cast off that hurts my head but will probably be second nature to you. As a knitter that watches you crochet to get inspired by trying to crochet, super excited to watch this journey too!
If you're having trouble with a traditional cast off you can actually use a crochet hook in place of the right knitting needle, it makes it a lot easier to pull the loops through each other! I also agree with everyone saying try continental knitting, that's what really made knitting click for me coming from crochet (and using circular needles)
Iam crocheter for many years and was afraid with the concept of two needles but life happens and to cope from my sister and mother passing I pick up knitting earlier this year, its very fulfilling and very much love it now.❤ DPN is my current fave now but my ultimate goal is to knit clothes
You GOTTA learn continental knitting!!! I switched to continental and it's been the best thing I have done in my knitting journey. My knitting speed increased several fold. My tension is much better controlled as well. It's worth the time and effort.
That video was so interesting and that scarf was so beautiful (little confess: I was knitter, but then I started to crochet I was literally hooked, because it's so fun + interesting + I love crocheting more than knitting), you have to crochet or knitting matching hat or fingerless gloves.
I am a crochter plan on learning to knit in the new year. I want to learn socks, but I know I need to work up to it. I too have only ever knitted a hat.... sort of...When I was a kid my mom enrolled me in a knitting class at a LYS but we didn't knit, we made a Santa craft lol! But since I had the supplies, my grandmother taught me a little when she visited. So under her supervision I made one very small pink swatch that I folded and seamed into a tiny "sleeping bag" that fit my barbie's baby. Well, my daughters now have my old barbies and I recently saw that they are using my baby sleeping bag as a barbie hat by folding up a brim, which is quite reminiscent of a "pink kitty" hat. So... that was my only ever knitting project about 30yrs ago, a barbie sized pink kitty hat!
Crocheter turned knitter. I honestly haven't gone back. It's sooo fun and relaxing! It look me like a week to figure it out with thrifted straight needles. That Estelle is soooo nice. If you get into it, circular needles are easier on the elbows but I sometimes use straight ones for ✨️aesthetics✨️ Edit: You got them! You're doing so well. If you like, look into continental knitting which is more intuitive for crocheters or flicking which is my style. Knitting is a lot of personal preference. That stitch is stockinette. Knit right side, purl wrong side. Purls are easy to pick up after this. Try Sheep&Stitch. Her channel is great.
Another crocheter turned knitter, seconding the recommendation for continental style knitting where you tension the yarn in your left hand, so it’s much more similar to how you crochet!
^ This said just about everything I was going to say! Michelle you did great! Just keep making scarves until you feel confident and can learn how to deal with accidentally dropping stitches without panicking lol. After that, try a hat, and if you can knit a hat, you can knit anything. You did such a good job!!
I already thought you knitted because of the way you crochet. You caught on way faster than i did, and i went to a physical class!! 😂 This was before RUclips was available to me, though.
Yes for a fast scarf just use size 6 needles and 16-20 cast on then just use the double wrap stitch it will take like half an hour and you will have a scarf! this kind of scarf is great for fluffy or thick and thin yarns as well as chunky but regular plain old size 4 red heart also looks cool.
Wow! I love to see how you work through the process! I agree I’d much rather take it out and get it the way you really want it. I have never been afraid to frog a project. It’s just part of the process. Well done! You are well on your way! It’s nice to have another “tool” in your arsenal! I love that you jump right in!
Knooking is a lovely medium of both crochet and knitting! It's knitting with a special crochet hook called a knooking hook or a magic needle in Japan. You can do most flat patterns with it.
I'm a fellow knitting convert and just like everyone is saying continental knitting is a game changer as someone who started with crochet, but also you can cast off with a crochet hook! Just use a hook instead of your right kneedle and once you have 2 loops on the hook make a slip stitch
VeryPink Knits here on RUclips has great beginner friendly tutorials. I’ve been knitting on and off since 2005 and I still reference her videos. She’s great.
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I'm a crocheter, but you have inspired me to try knitting again... tried it once and got frustrated at being a beginner. But will try just making one scarf and see how I go. All the advice on here will come in handy!
Crocheter turned knitter here and you’re gonna think I’m crazy but here me out: socks I LOVE socks!! They’re not that hard to do once you manage to figure out increases, decreases and picking up stitches, they’re small and portable so you can practice wherever you go, they’re SO CUTE, and you only need 1 skein (or 2 if they’re small skeins) of fingering weight wool/nylon yarn so they’re cheap too!!! I started with socks and it’s my favourite thing to knit now. There’s so many ways to knit socks and they’re a good way to pick up techniques like stranded colourwork and lace knitting. Get yourself some DPNs (or you can use a large circular and learn magic loop but I’m a dpn/small circular girl myself) and give it a go!!!
I love watching crocheters learning knitting as someone who did myself, a little casting on tip: i prefer the longtail cast on because its a little more stretchy and just as simple.
I bought some needles a couple months ago and thought I would try knitting for the second time as well.. haven't touched them yet. maybe I should also make a scarf!! I'm also going out on a limb and saying that granny square scarf you want to make is Klaus's cause that is also on my to make list as well!
I’m late to the comment party. I also came to say that you will be happier as a continental knitter. I “throw” as you did in this video, so try the continental. Purling is easy once you’ve knitted. (That’s how you get the v’s ; ) As a knitter, you’ve inspired me to finally try crocheting - watching you is easier. lol.
You did great! Look up continental knitting, it seems to go faster. Also, I cast off with a similar sized crochet hook. It's way easier since I crocheted long before I learned to knit!❤❤❤
Hey Michelle! For casting off, if it helps, I know sizing up a needle can keep it from getting too tight. And as for stockinette stitch (the v looking stitch you mentioned) , you can do knitting in the round. It gives you stockinette without learning the purl stitch. All you have to do is learn how to knit in the round. 😂😂😂.
everyone has already recommended continental style knitting, but i'll just throw in my two cents that the german twisted cast on is my absolute favorite cast on method. it can be a bit tricky but once you get the hang of it it creates a really really nice stretchy edge. i've been crocheting for over a decade but got really into knitting a few years ago. now i do it even more than crocheting EDIT: I see that your tunisian crochet hook is chiaogoo, i love their red lace circular needles. they're metal, but they do have other circulars that are wood if you like them, i just prefer knitting with metal needles.
i struggle to cast on and bind off the regular ways so i use the crochet cast on and bind off :) it helped a lot transitioning from crochet to knit and i still prefer to use it!
Please look up continental knitting. You’ll be tensioning the yarn with your left hand which will probably be more comfortable for you. Also. The backwards loop cast on you used is great for beginners but makes that first knitting row difficult. Try the long-tail cast on next. You got this! Your first kit scarf turned out great!
I’m so glad you picked a chunky yarn in the end to knit your scarf! I’m currently making a blanket scarf 280 stitches across with 4mm circular needles, it’s taking FOREVAAAARRRRRR 😂😅 I agree with the other comments, if you want your left hand more involved try Continental style (yarn and tension on left hand) vs the English style you were using for this video ✌️🎉
You did awesome! Your knitting technique is just fine. Knit every row like you did is called garter stitch. The v stitches you want to do is called stocking knit stitch. For that stitch you have to learn how to purl. If you purl every row you would still get garter stitch. So to get stocking knit you have to knit one row and purl one row. I don't pay any attention to how long something takes me to knit. It isn't important to me. What is important to me is the end product. Your scarf is a great end product.
Bestie please learn how to do the long tail cast on, its much better than the one you used and its with one needle/hand and is probably the most used cast on. As a knitter I've been watching your videos for inspo its so cool to see you trying knitting! The hole might've been from an accidental yarn over which creates a new stitch and a hole. Others have already said this but you could try continental knitting since you're used to crocheting. You did a great job with your first knit piece! Its definitely something you have to practice till it becomes second nature!~
I learned to knit first but always struggled, when i learned to crochet and do it properly i became a much better knitter! They do have similarities once you get into the groove and if you hold the yarn the same way. (Continental)
this is what's happening to me right now. Been crocheting over 10 years and suddenly picked up knitting in 2 weeks after failing miserably at least 7 times in the past 29 years lol
WOW, I admire your perseverance, - starting over a lot of times. Fantastic 😀. I love, love, love your t-shirt by the way, - so cute with the owl and everything... And the scarf turned out really well, - BRAVO 😀
If anybody here has a lot of trouble with English and Continental knitting, I would suggest to search for Norwegian knitting before giving up. It feels more like crochet because you have the thread in your relaxed index and don't let out the needles at any moment, just move it in a way to catch the yarn and keep going (so it is faster too). Its not a very well known style but there are a couple tutorials on Norwegian knit and purl here on RUclips worth the watch.
For a vest pattern i highly recommend the “Open Trails” vest pattern by Ashley Lillis!! She has a really detailed RUclips tutorial and the vest works up super easily and it’s so nice i wanna make like 10 more. Also I think you would really like it haha
I started knitting when i was a kid and picked it up again at least 10 years ago and then got into crochet when loom bands were a thing (obviously with the hook and stuff) and it took me way longer to master the basics of crochet than it did knitting. I'm an English style knitter but I have no choice since I'm left handed and it comes naturally with the way I tension my yarn in my right hand for crochet. Try continental style like the comments say.
Try continental knitting, it's a lot similar to crochet in that you hold the yarn in the left hand ❤❤❤ well done for coming over to the dark side 😂 bi crafty is awesome 👌
Your scarf looks great. You knit english style like i do. I do recommend crochet twisted tassels though. Next challenge, knit a garment. 😊 knitting does take longer than crochet so i recommend sticking to chunky yarns for the beginning of your knitting journey. Ashley Lillis is on youtube and shows you in detail how to knit chunky knitwear.
The comments about restarting constantly makes me laugh because when I first started to crochet I restarted *just the chain* for a couple of hours just to get the hang of what a good steady tension for a starting chain was and sometimes I still gotta play with it depending on the stitch I'm using. Restarting is part of learning. Never be afraid to restart. Watching you do that many many times until you got comfortable enough to continue is a good sign and lovely for other beginners to see. Nobody gets it right the first or even 10th time lol. That's the beauty of learning something new. Also also! I've used that exact yarn cake before to make a dragonscale shawl and the stiffness is perfect for keeping the scales' structure and seeing their definition. :3 Just an idea lol.
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Michelle!! Crocheter turned knitter here : girl you’re gonna love continental knitting. You don’t gotta know what I’m talking about, just type “continental style knitting” into RUclips and marvel. It’s like ‘crochet style’ knitting and you can use all your old muscle memory from crochet ❤
Thank you so much for commenting this 💜
yes! Hold the yarn in your left hand and pick it with the left needle! Tension is gorgeous though.
Absolutely this! Never could figure out English style, but Continental used most of the feelings of Tunisian crochet
I’m currently learning knitting from crochet and continental knitting is where it’s at!! So easy to transition from crochet to continental knitting
Plus you’ll know what to do with your left hand 😉
i think it's a universal experience for every crocheter to randomly pick up knitting and go insane right after. or at least that's what happened to me... now i'm knitting my third sweater 😆 i think you did great for the first time! for me the biggest challenge with knitting is the fact that if you want to do that you actually really need to know how to count and well... there's a reason as to why i didn't pick up maths for my degree!!!!
edit: i am also SO HAPPY that you seem to be sponsored more and more lately!!! i get so happy when i see your channel do well
As you found, knitting has a better drape. This is because it uses less yarn to make a stich. Knitting simply loops the yarn together. Crocheting uses more yarn per stich and knots the yarn together, making a much stiffer stich. Knitting takes significantly more time because you dont really have the choice to make longer stiches like you can with crochet. But with practice comes speed. You've already been directed to continental knitting, which, for us crocheters, tends to be MUCH faster.
You did AMAZING for a beginner. It took a long time to get my tension anywhere near as even as you go yours. Great job!! Thank you for sharing your journey!
Definitely try continental knitting! I learned how to knit a year ago as a crocheter, and continental is not only easier for crocheters but also much faster! :)
If you do continental knitting you use your left hand to make sure your tension is right.
I knitted it for 10 years before I figured out how to crochet. It is so hard to switch between the two when you’re used to doing only one of them. It took me all 10 years to actually figure out how to crochet. Once I got the hang of granny squares, and realized how much faster crochet was, I was *hooked*! 😂
Literally the same for me, down to the granny squares! What style of knitting do you do? My grandmother taught me english and even after crocheting for years now, I still knit english style! I know a lot of people who do both prefer continental, but I just can’t figure out how to purl continental 😅
Dude I've crocheted for around a decade - continental knitting is what finally gave me my "light-bulb moment" when it came to knitting!
Not to sound dramatic or anything but it was ✨life changing✨to be able to hold my yarn in my left hand (like normal) in comparison to sitting there confused about my hands and needles and throwing yarn all over. PassioKnit Kelsie has a really solid video for a knit beanie that helped me immensely.
Your scarf looks super cute! You should be proud :)
You can cast off with a crochet hook!!! Just "knit" into the stitch with the hook, then use the hook to pass the stitch underneath to cast off :)
As a crocheter who has also knit one time in his life and never again, I also decided to “win” against knitting this past week. I’m working on a sweater and if I can make it, I’ll either be good at the new hobby or be done with it forever lmao
Nooo don’t give up on knitting please! Start with something easy hahah
So all us crocheters really just decided to try learning to knit this week, huh? 😂
The cast-on method you chose is easy to do, but hard to knit into, especially for a beginner. There is a crochet cast-on (roxanne richardson has a good video about it) that creates a really stable cast-on-edge and you use only one needle and a crochet hook. Longtail-cast-on is also good, relatively easy and done on one needle. You can also cast-on holding both needles together and then pulling one of them out, so you get loser loops that are easier to knit into.
Happy to see you try knitting.
knitting takes A LOT less yarn than crochet. and you did the garter stitch if you like the way little V's look in knitting that you buy you need to do the stockinette stitch, which is a row of knitting, and a row of pearling alternating back and forth 💕
You're doing great!
As a crocheter who also recently picked up knitting, here are my tips and tricks:
- For casting off, instead of using the other needle in your right hand, it's easier to use a hook
- You can actually undo stitches vertically in your work then redo them to fix mistakes that happened several rows below, it takes a bit of learning but is very useful! You can also fix dropped stitches that way!
- Knit stretches WAYYYY more than crochet so you gotta account for that for pieces that are going to be pulled on a lot like scarves
- And as many people said already, continental knitting feels more familiar when you already have a lot of experience with crochet and I picked it up much faster
NimbleNeedles is my favorite channel for learning knitting techniques, his videos are very well produced, clearly explained and have slo-mo shots :)
The best thing about knitting once you get used to it is that you don’t have to look at what you’re doing as often, which makes knitting great for watching movies and tv shows.
You can do that with crocheting too, you just gotta practice ^^
I am a crocheter turned knitter and it does get easier. I think it will help you to plan out your projects more- lol all these restarts can defeat you. Starting w/ chunky yarn was a great idea. Now do knit on one side and purl on the other side and you will get one whole side knit and one whole side purl- then you can go into sweaters and bags- they aren't as hard as they may seem!
You did really well knitting! Knitting every stitch is making "garter stitch", and knitting one row & pearling each wrong side row(putting the right hand needle into the loop from back to front)is stockinette😅 stitch. It's way easier than it sounds. Hope I didn't explain it and you're way past that aspect of knitting 😂. I continental knit, bc the lady friend who taught me how to knit was from Madrid originally. I learned to crochet by watching my older sister when I was in junior high school. You're so right=in crocheting we can see progress so much more than in knitting. Or it seems to be faster. It's fun to make triangular scarves or shawls by casting on a single stitch, and increasing in the first stitch of every row or every other row. N knitting every stitch besides. On circular needles.
I’m a crocheter started October 2020 via YT), have really wanted to try knitting, you have given me inspiration to really try it… thank you!
I know this feeling all so well. I have just began learning knitting too. Once I found the continental hold I began zooming through. I have so much more to learn. I feel like a baby crafter again.
kudos to you for learning how to knit!! ❤ im a knitter turned crocheter; i had a hell of a time training my left hand to not move as if i were holding a needle, and i'm an english-style knitter, which meant i held my yarn on my right hand, just like how you're learning! training my left hand to hold the yarn instead was a heck of a project.
As a guy who knits and crochets, I like the texture and stretch of knit clothes much more, and I've also felt that I can do more knitting before my wrists start to hurt from doing it for hours if that makes sense. If you feel up to trying a hat again I'd recommend the "flat hat" pattern on Ravelry, I've easily made 2 dozen variations of that pattern and it is good practice for the basic knit and purl stitches.
I also second everyone else who learned knit after crochet, continental style is the crocheter's friend.
i'm a crocheter and an knitter, im so happy that u tried knitting, its so relaxing and chill. Hope to see u knit a fall sweater.
Hi Michelle. You did great for a beginner knitter, those wooden needles are great for knitting flat pieces and sewing them together. The circular needles I prefer interchangeable sets because you can size up if you have the adapter and knitting clothes and knitting in the round.
1. There is a crochet cast on for knitting. That's what I do!!
2. Circular needles are so much easier for everything cause the rigid parts are shorter and less awkward. (Crocheter who also knits kind of.)
Oh my gosh when you said you ended up with more stitches that gave me so many feels, about 10 years ago I tried to knit coz I was like cool I can do basic crochet so I’m an expert (genuinely how little I new) and my manager tried to show me how to knit, cast on 40 and I ended up with 78….after watching this I’m going to attempt knitting again, I found a project last year that my Nan had started before she passed away and I’d love to complete it. Loved this video x
Continental knitting made knitting feel most like crochet for me and makes it way faster. I feel like you waste a lot of time wrapping the yarn around with your right hand versus holding the yarn in your left and knitting like you would crochet…if that makes sense 😅
I learned to knit in 2022, and I love watching your videos and working on my projects while you show yours. Really would like to learn to crochet as well, but maybe after the holidays and gifts are are worked up! I do think there's a lot to be said for the values of both crochet and knit. So I was so interested and happy to see you compare the different qualities of both near the end of the video!
Whenever I knit after crocheting, I tend to hold the yarn and needle with the same hand that held the working yarn in crochet, which is my left hand since my right is the dominate one. Everyone has their own techniques which is why you're doing great! I still use my 1st interchangeable set which was the Knitters Pride Color Play tips that went up to a 10mm, it has lasted me 5 years without breaking despite being wood and all the traveling to work or groceries stores.
I think you might enjoy left-handed Continental or left-handed Russians knitting over what you're doing right now as a fellow crocheter I find that to be the easiest.
Check out the continental way of knitting if your left hand is feeling left out!
I bet that scarf feels really nice. Garter stitch (knit stitch on the right and wrong side like you've done) is kind of underrated.
Hand warmers would be a cool small project once you've learnt to purl. And when you're feeling more confident with how you want to hold everything, a raglan is pretty simple to knit. I've crocheted loads of scarves but never had the patience to knit a whole one so well done sticking with it.
For crocheters the secret is circular needles or DPNs cause they’re about the size of a crochet hook and continental knitting, you hold the yarn in the left hand and it does the job! I’m knitting my first sweater (stripe hype by Kutivakika) and I love it!
I too attempted a knot hat once and never tried again. This gives me some courage to try again. Looks great
I went from sewing to crochet to knitting. Been doing all for years. Ive learned to combine all three into certain projects. I believe youll love it in time! I use knitting to add ribbed borders to my sweaters. Just take your time. Itll be a fun journey for you
from another crocheter turned knitter, yes, try continental knitting , figure out how to pearl, and remember, in kmitting, there is usually multiple ways to do something, and with time, you'll figure out what works for you
It's interesting to see you learn this because I was taught knitting years before I taught myself crochet and it's nice to see someone learn in the opposite order
There are several ways to hold your yarn in knitting. you can hold it in left or right depending on the style. You are doing it correctly and your technique looks just fine to me :) (as someone who as been knitting and crocheting for like 20 years, you're doing great)
I've been knitting and crocheting for 12 years and your technique looks just fine. Your left hand is doing just what it should with "English" style knitting and that is holding things steady. It takes a while but eventually you build up the muscle memory for it :)
I am new to knitting. But I find that casting off with one knitting needle and one crochet hook in the same size is the easiest way to grab those little loops. Also, you are making me want to knit more, which is lovely. Thank you. This came out beautifully!
I started with crochet and turned full time knitter! Ive been waitingggg for you to dip your toe in! You picked it up so well! Cant wait to see future projects
You have been knitting in the English throwing method which is what i do, there is also continental which is a different technique.
Tip for casting off, with your right hand use a crochet hook instead of the needle to pull the loops through each other. It is really helpful, especially if you're already used to crochet!
It was my goal for 2024 to learn how to knit
I really recommend continental knitting
And Ashley Lillis has great free knitting tutorials for beginners, like simple raglan sweater
I taught myself to knit a couple years ago and since I learned to crochet first years ago I always find doing a crochet cast on easiest for me!
I have been knitting for over 30 years and picked up crochet a couple of years ago. I found crocheting so awkward at first and my tension was all over the place. I think that you did a fantastic job and I am sure that the more knitting you do, the less awkward it will feel.
Omg!!! So proud of you!! Your scarf came out amazing!!! I would love to learn knitting, but as a lefty, I'm still trying to up my crochet skills. I love how drapey the finished product is with knitting as opposed to crochet. I would love to see a vest! ❤
I had a try at knitting again recently, only done a few rows as I wanted to get some crochet projects done!! But I actually tried continental style knitting and even though it felt strange as not tried it before, it’s definitely more “crochet feel” to it 🥰
It is so impressive to see how much more comfortable you get with the motion of knitting as the video goes on
Knitting hack! The first stitch that was making you pick up stitches can actually be slipped onto the other needle and you knit the second stitch. The reason why you’d do this is to one - not pick up a stitch, but two - instead of the jagged edges you get with that stitch, it becomes a smooth edge.
Also the stitch you want to learn is called stockinette. One row is knit and the next is purl. So you’re halfway there! Or! You can achieve the effect by knitting in a circle. Both will result in curling so you’ll need to block the finished piece.
And repeating others, you can learn a crochet cast off that hurts my head but will probably be second nature to you.
As a knitter that watches you crochet to get inspired by trying to crochet, super excited to watch this journey too!
If you're having trouble with a traditional cast off you can actually use a crochet hook in place of the right knitting needle, it makes it a lot easier to pull the loops through each other! I also agree with everyone saying try continental knitting, that's what really made knitting click for me coming from crochet (and using circular needles)
Iam crocheter for many years and was afraid with the concept of two needles but life happens and to cope from my sister and mother passing I pick up knitting earlier this year, its very fulfilling and very much love it now.❤ DPN is my current fave now but my ultimate goal is to knit clothes
You GOTTA learn continental knitting!!! I switched to continental and it's been the best thing I have done in my knitting journey. My knitting speed increased several fold. My tension is much better controlled as well. It's worth the time and effort.
That video was so interesting and that scarf was so beautiful (little confess: I was knitter, but then I started to crochet I was literally hooked, because it's so fun + interesting + I love crocheting more than knitting), you have to crochet or knitting matching hat or fingerless gloves.
I am a crochter plan on learning to knit in the new year. I want to learn socks, but I know I need to work up to it. I too have only ever knitted a hat.... sort of...When I was a kid my mom enrolled me in a knitting class at a LYS but we didn't knit, we made a Santa craft lol! But since I had the supplies, my grandmother taught me a little when she visited. So under her supervision I made one very small pink swatch that I folded and seamed into a tiny "sleeping bag" that fit my barbie's baby. Well, my daughters now have my old barbies and I recently saw that they are using my baby sleeping bag as a barbie hat by folding up a brim, which is quite reminiscent of a "pink kitty" hat. So... that was my only ever knitting project about 30yrs ago, a barbie sized pink kitty hat!
Crocheter turned knitter. I honestly haven't gone back. It's sooo fun and relaxing! It look me like a week to figure it out with thrifted straight needles.
That Estelle is soooo nice. If you get into it, circular needles are easier on the elbows but I sometimes use straight ones for ✨️aesthetics✨️
Edit: You got them! You're doing so well. If you like, look into continental knitting which is more intuitive for crocheters or flicking which is my style. Knitting is a lot of personal preference.
That stitch is stockinette. Knit right side, purl wrong side. Purls are easy to pick up after this. Try Sheep&Stitch. Her channel is great.
Another crocheter turned knitter, seconding the recommendation for continental style knitting where you tension the yarn in your left hand, so it’s much more similar to how you crochet!
^ This said just about everything I was going to say!
Michelle you did great! Just keep making scarves until you feel confident and can learn how to deal with accidentally dropping stitches without panicking lol. After that, try a hat, and if you can knit a hat, you can knit anything.
You did such a good job!!
I already thought you knitted because of the way you crochet. You caught on way faster than i did, and i went to a physical class!! 😂 This was before RUclips was available to me, though.
I always use a crochet hook as my right needle to cast off. Soo much easier to get the stitches through.
I knit since I'm 8yo and I'm now 45. I know the feeling of trying something new (I have a hard time with crocheting).
Yes for a fast scarf just use size 6 needles and 16-20 cast on then just use the double wrap stitch it will take like half an hour and you will have a scarf! this kind of scarf is great for fluffy or thick and thin yarns as well as chunky but regular plain old size 4 red heart also looks cool.
Literally learning to knit this week too! LOL my first project is also a scarf, to learn stitches and a sweater in basic stockinet stitch. ❤
Wow! I love to see how you work through the process! I agree I’d much rather take it out and get it the way you really want it. I have never been afraid to frog a project. It’s just part of the process. Well done! You are well on your way! It’s nice to have another “tool” in your arsenal! I love that you jump right in!
Knooking is a lovely medium of both crochet and knitting! It's knitting with a special crochet hook called a knooking hook or a magic needle in Japan. You can do most flat patterns with it.
I'm a fellow knitting convert and just like everyone is saying continental knitting is a game changer as someone who started with crochet, but also you can cast off with a crochet hook! Just use a hook instead of your right kneedle and once you have 2 loops on the hook make a slip stitch
VeryPink Knits here on RUclips has great beginner friendly tutorials. I’ve been knitting on and off since 2005 and I still reference her videos. She’s great.
1st of all, amazing video! 2nd of all, thank you for the craftsy code! I've been wanting to use it but I didn't want to pay the full price, so this was an amazing deal.
I'm also a crocheter practicing knitting currently!!
I'm a crocheter, but you have inspired me to try knitting again... tried it once and got frustrated at being a beginner. But will try just making one scarf and see how I go. All the advice on here will come in handy!
Crocheter turned knitter here and you’re gonna think I’m crazy but here me out: socks
I LOVE socks!! They’re not that hard to do once you manage to figure out increases, decreases and picking up stitches, they’re small and portable so you can practice wherever you go, they’re SO CUTE, and you only need 1 skein (or 2 if they’re small skeins) of fingering weight wool/nylon yarn so they’re cheap too!!!
I started with socks and it’s my favourite thing to knit now. There’s so many ways to knit socks and they’re a good way to pick up techniques like stranded colourwork and lace knitting.
Get yourself some DPNs (or you can use a large circular and learn magic loop but I’m a dpn/small circular girl myself) and give it a go!!!
I love watching crocheters learning knitting as someone who did myself, a little casting on tip: i prefer the longtail cast on because its a little more stretchy and just as simple.
I bought some needles a couple months ago and thought I would try knitting for the second time as well.. haven't touched them yet. maybe I should also make a scarf!!
I'm also going out on a limb and saying that granny square scarf you want to make is Klaus's cause that is also on my to make list as well!
I’m late to the comment party. I also came to say that you will be happier as a continental knitter. I “throw” as you did in this video, so try the continental. Purling is easy once you’ve knitted. (That’s how you get the v’s ; )
As a knitter, you’ve inspired me to finally try crocheting - watching you is easier. lol.
You did great! Look up continental knitting, it seems to go faster. Also, I cast off with a similar sized crochet hook. It's way easier since I crocheted long before I learned to knit!❤❤❤
Hey Michelle! For casting off, if it helps, I know sizing up a needle can keep it from getting too tight. And as for stockinette stitch (the v looking stitch you mentioned) , you can do knitting in the round. It gives you stockinette without learning the purl stitch. All you have to do is learn how to knit in the round. 😂😂😂.
love the colour choice on that chunky yarn and congrats for finishing your first knit project!! i
everyone has already recommended continental style knitting, but i'll just throw in my two cents that the german twisted cast on is my absolute favorite cast on method. it can be a bit tricky but once you get the hang of it it creates a really really nice stretchy edge. i've been crocheting for over a decade but got really into knitting a few years ago. now i do it even more than crocheting
EDIT: I see that your tunisian crochet hook is chiaogoo, i love their red lace circular needles. they're metal, but they do have other circulars that are wood if you like them, i just prefer knitting with metal needles.
i struggle to cast on and bind off the regular ways so i use the crochet cast on and bind off :) it helped a lot transitioning from crochet to knit and i still prefer to use it!
Please look up continental knitting. You’ll be tensioning the yarn with your left hand which will probably be more comfortable for you.
Also. The backwards loop cast on you used is great for beginners but makes that first knitting row difficult. Try the long-tail cast on next.
You got this! Your first kit scarf turned out great!
I’m so glad you picked a chunky yarn in the end to knit your scarf! I’m currently making a blanket scarf 280 stitches across with 4mm circular needles, it’s taking FOREVAAAARRRRRR 😂😅
I agree with the other comments, if you want your left hand more involved try Continental style (yarn and tension on left hand) vs the English style you were using for this video ✌️🎉
I really like the cast on method that Passioknit Kelsie uses in their knit beanie tutorial.
Your cool shirts are always my fave parts of your vids 💙💙
You did awesome! Your knitting technique is just fine. Knit every row like you did is called garter stitch. The v stitches you want to do is called stocking knit stitch. For that stitch you have to learn how to purl. If you purl every row you would still get garter stitch. So to get stocking knit you have to knit one row and purl one row. I don't pay any attention to how long something takes me to knit. It isn't important to me. What is important to me is the end product. Your scarf is a great end product.
Bestie please learn how to do the long tail cast on, its much better than the one you used and its with one needle/hand and is probably the most used cast on. As a knitter I've been watching your videos for inspo its so cool to see you trying knitting! The hole might've been from an accidental yarn over which creates a new stitch and a hole. Others have already said this but you could try continental knitting since you're used to crocheting. You did a great job with your first knit piece! Its definitely something you have to practice till it becomes second nature!~
I learned to knit first but always struggled, when i learned to crochet and do it properly i became a much better knitter! They do have similarities once you get into the groove and if you hold the yarn the same way. (Continental)
I highly recommend giving continental knitting a try!
this is what's happening to me right now. Been crocheting over 10 years and suddenly picked up knitting in 2 weeks after failing miserably at least 7 times in the past 29 years lol
I love the knotted scarf!! I think I’m going to try to learn to knit
This came at the perfect time! I'm a crocheter trying to figure out how to knit as well 😵💫
WOW, I admire your perseverance, - starting over a lot of times. Fantastic 😀.
I love, love, love your t-shirt by the way, - so cute with the owl and everything... And the scarf turned out really well, - BRAVO 😀
YESSSS IM SO HAPPY FOR THIS AND YOU 🫶🫶
If anybody here has a lot of trouble with English and Continental knitting, I would suggest to search for Norwegian knitting before giving up.
It feels more like crochet because you have the thread in your relaxed index and don't let out the needles at any moment, just move it in a way to catch the yarn and keep going (so it is faster too). Its not a very well known style but there are a couple tutorials on Norwegian knit and purl here on RUclips worth the watch.
I love to crochet 🧶😻 and knit... Passion betwix the two 😂❤
For a vest pattern i highly recommend the “Open Trails” vest pattern by Ashley Lillis!! She has a really detailed RUclips tutorial and the vest works up super easily and it’s so nice i wanna make like 10 more. Also I think you would really like it haha
Highly reccomend the long tail cast on!
I started knitting when i was a kid and picked it up again at least 10 years ago and then got into crochet when loom bands were a thing (obviously with the hook and stuff) and it took me way longer to master the basics of crochet than it did knitting. I'm an English style knitter but I have no choice since I'm left handed and it comes naturally with the way I tension my yarn in my right hand for crochet. Try continental style like the comments say.
I love your videos. Easily one of my fav channels. You are so fun, interesting and you are a good teacher. Thanks for creating
Try continental knitting, it's a lot similar to crochet in that you hold the yarn in the left hand ❤❤❤ well done for coming over to the dark side 😂 bi crafty is awesome 👌
Your knitting technique is good and your tension is very even for your first project. Good job!
Your scarf looks great. You knit english style like i do. I do recommend crochet twisted tassels though. Next challenge, knit a garment. 😊 knitting does take longer than crochet so i recommend sticking to chunky yarns for the beginning of your knitting journey. Ashley Lillis is on youtube and shows you in detail how to knit chunky knitwear.
Michelle, so impressive for your first knitting!
Omg how did u know I JUST started knitting as a crocheter (during my project inspired by ur fob sweater too)
I wanted to start knitting before I saw this video, now I wanna learn to knit even more!! XDD
I'm learning to knit, too. After crocheting for at least 20 years.
The comments about restarting constantly makes me laugh because when I first started to crochet I restarted *just the chain* for a couple of hours just to get the hang of what a good steady tension for a starting chain was and sometimes I still gotta play with it depending on the stitch I'm using. Restarting is part of learning. Never be afraid to restart. Watching you do that many many times until you got comfortable enough to continue is a good sign and lovely for other beginners to see.
Nobody gets it right the first or even 10th time lol. That's the beauty of learning something new.
Also also! I've used that exact yarn cake before to make a dragonscale shawl and the stiffness is perfect for keeping the scales' structure and seeing their definition. :3 Just an idea lol.
i had to pause the video when she pulled out the spice cake yarn because im using the EXACT SAME YARN to make angelas blanket from twilight lmao