How to Knit Increases - Knit Front and Back (kfb), Purl Front and Back (pfb)

[spiderlady56]

Thank you so much! Just found a pattern that I adored but had no idea whatsoever what a kfb was! Your video is very clear and made it easy for me to do the stitch. Thanks again!! =)

[kathleentanguy]

Thank you so much for this easy-to-follow tutorial!! I was in the middle of a project when I came upon instructions to knit stitch front and back and I FLIPPED!! Hadn't heard of it before!! So thrilled to find your youtube!! I was in business in NO TIME FLAT!

[elsteffo]

@kathleentanguy Brilliant!

[SoGoGal]

Oh wow that's much easier than I thought it would be!! Thank you so much!! :)

[dumitavi]

Great video!!!

[bookbeehira]

Wow! That helped me soooo much! Thank you! I really needed to learn how to knit in the front and back, and my knitting books just weren't helping. Thanks!

[moondog1997]

Even though I knit Continental, this was REALLY helpful. Thank you. :)

[Wildcat1146]

Thank you very much for a great tutorial. I was intimidated by that stitch and you made it look so easy. I can't wait to try it :-)

[spak0525]

Thank you! I think you did a LOVELY job of showing how to increase using kfb. I had no trouble understanding you. Thanks again!

[busyhappyknitter]

Hi, how long have you been a knitter? How did you learn to knit ? Can you do a video on entrelac knitting? Please respond back when you get a chance, thank you,

[elsteffo]

@busyhappyknitter I learned to knit when I was about five, but I didn't start knitting crazily until about 2006. A family friend taught me the basics, my mum filled in a few gaps, and I learned the rest from books. Since my 2006 'revival' I have found myself seeking knitting tips online.

A video on entrelac knitting...I'm not such a good entrelac knitter, but I've been working on my backwards knitting, so I could incorporate those two techniques into one video. It's on the list of vids to make!

[BlugrsRocs]

I'm just learning to knit. It's been a very frustrating experience for me. II didn't under stand abbrev's. or how to do much more than knit or purl. You are a godsend. Your instructions are very clear and easy to understand. If I don't know how to do something you are my go -to person.  Thank you so much.

[BlugrsRocs]

I'm just learning to knit. It's been a very frustrating experience for me. You are a godsend. Your instructions are very clear and easy to understand.

[sophshaw]

Thank goodness for you!!

[farrarfly88]

I have to agree with everyone below. You just saved my afternoon, and me from possibly stabbing myself in the eye with my needle. I was so frustrated. Thank you!!

[sweetamstaff]

Oh my goodness! Thank you. I've viewed numerous videos. You are so detailed with the loop directions, etc. Amazing. I get it. Thank you!!!!! I agree 100% with the comment below mine. Thank you Thank you Thank you!

[Ryles23]

This was very helpful thank you! I really enjoy your videos, I find your demonstration, speed and communication perfect. :)

[origamisensei]

Thank you so much for your helpful, clear, thoughtfully made videos! Your kind voice is encouraging as well. :) You must be a very gifted teacher. I hope you are able to use your talents face to face with students as well!

[elsteffo]

@origamisensei Aw, thank you for your sweet comments! I do work full-time as a university teacher, but in a completely different field.

[MsBlackheartedsoul]

thanks a million! i am starting a mitered triangle scarf fir a friend for christmas, and i needed to learn how to do this stitch so i could start right away... so again, thanx! :)

[mirathebossmare]

Thank you sooo much. I am teaching myself to knit with a little help form my daughter and tons of help from Youtube!! This was very helpful and very easy to follow!!

[gambrell104]

what am I doing wrong if I dont get the bar? I am getting a hole instead

[elsteffo]

@gambrell104 It's hard to say without seeing your knitting, but I would guess that you're knitting into the front of the stitch both times, instead of knitting into the front of the stitch the first time and then knitting into the back of the stitch the second time.

[serenitytlw]

Elsteffo! You are remarkable and fabulous...I have learned sooo much because of your thorough demonstration, explanation and the excellent video quality. Thank you so much from a new and passionate knitter.

[cheezymouseful]

very helpful. and nice hands! very taken care of!

[nolarivers]

All of your videos are excellent quality with excellent instructions. You've saved more than one of my projects. Many thanks and please, keep the instructions coming.

[pacifyproblems]

Thank you so much! Your instruction is very clear and thorough. Great job.

[sweetestdeepika]

thank you so much , its really helpful with so much clarity

[caravantea]

Thank you! I had the hardest time with pfb, and most of the videos here on youtube want to show you some personal variations. But this was easily the clearest.

[AriannaStar]

Thank you!!! This helped tons!!!

[smnplmr]

Thank you! I was trying to work out the pfb based on the kfb and couldn't get my head round it... but now it makes sense. Lovely stuff!

[sistagirl]

Yay! This worked! Thank you!

[pompdodoh]

Thank for your excellent instructions! This helped me on a project... I was concerned that the horizontal bar meant I was kfbing incorrectly. Now I can proceed confidently!

[mskuppykake]

Thank you for the clear instructions. Do you have a video showing how to knit holding the needle your style?

[nudgemum]

Fantastic! At last I can finish my tea cosy! Thank you.

[FuzzAmatic5000]

wow, it actually makes sense now. thanks :)

[ThePomico]

This was a huge help, thanks for the upload ^_^

[cindygmartim]

could show how to do a kbf....woiuld be grateful

[erinregina]

Great video & super helpful. Thank you!

[pwoblo]

fantastic!  thanks very much. appreciate your instructions

[WaterFor3st]

I don't know how to hold the yarn in my hand like that. If I was able to I could probably knit faster.

[TDizzleAUstralia]

BEST kfb video I've found. thanks so much for your help :)

[Sanya131]

Thank your for your most helpful instructions. The camera angle is GREAT. You go slow enough and explain as you go so that we see exactly what you are doing. Most helpful!

[ok123people]

Thank you for this excellent instruction. I learned to knit ages ago and did a lot of knitting and then stopped. Over the years I forgot everything. Was unable to find instructions for increasing F/B in any of the many books, so your video solved my problem. Now I can continue on this new project. Thanks so much !

[lkopra]

excellent tutorial - thank you!

[abbandono3]

Brilliant. Ta, muchly.

[ferre347]

what can we do with out you?

thank you million