Knitting Help - Wrap and Turn (w&t)

[wonton71]

Love your video. Wish I could see close up shot.

[verypinkknits]

@wonton71 You can enlarge the video screen, which is just as good as a close-up, if you need it. Just click the button on the lower right of the video screen called "full screen". You can also click the button that says "change quality", and set the quality up to 720pHD. That should help!

[msjwalton27]

thank you...your videos are very helpful...and your nail colors are pretty ;)

[nurrm2]

Question: What is the purpose of this technique? You explain how to do it (and the follow up) very well and clearly, but I don't understand why it's used in patterns.

[verypinkknits]

@nurrm2 It is how we work "short rows", which is used tons of different ways in patterns. It can be used to create the heel and/or toe of a sock, it is how we turn a flat piece of knitting into a crescent shape, it can give shape to a shawl collar. Short rows are a really useful way to create shape in otherwise flat knitting.

[BBknits]

I'm having a hard time with short rows, turning, wrapping, and then picking up my wraps.

Your explanation is awesome! But is there a way that we can see the knitting close-up, please? Thanks in advance!

[KirisPowell]

Hi, thanks so much for this video. It's very clear and easy to understand. I saw another video that tells you to lift the stitch from the left needle knitwise instead of purl-wise. I considered the number of hits to be a good reason to follow that one, and as a result, used that method. Is this ok?

[verypinkknits]

@KirisPowell I'm not sure I understand your question, but are you talking about slipping the stitch knitwise instead of purlwise when you're doing wrap and turns? If that is the case, I wouldn't recommend it. It puts a twist on the stitch that you'll be able to see when your work is finished.

[KirisPowell]

@verypinkknits Yes, when doing w&T. Well... it is my first time knitting this pattern (it's the knitty.com Quest hat) and it has all sorts of new things in it I hadn't done. I'm at the point in the pattern where I'm picking up the wrapped stitches, so no turning back now :-). thanks!

[TheRusskajadevo4ka]

You are amazing ! No more holes in my socks lol

[carapot]

I could really use some help. I as so many others want to learn how to knit new things. So I've found a pattern that I want to try BUT I can't understand everything. I think (If I'm not mistaken) that it says for me to knit until there are 5 sts left on the left side from the end. Then w&t. So After seeing this tutorial, I recon that I wrap one, turn around and then what? That's where I get lost. I will show you the first lines of the patterns so maybe you could help me understand what to do?

[verypinkknits]

@carapot The next line of the pattern should tell you what to do after you've turned your work. You describe the first line as knitting until there are five stitches left on the left needle. So you turn your work, and the next row will probably give you instructions for the purl side. If you still have questions, I recommend contacting the designer of the pattern you are knitting. They should be able to help you better with specific questions on their pattern.

[theappleofGodseyes]

Hi, Thank you so much for making this video, i have a small question. After you turn your work, do you start to knit in that direction? (being the new direction)

[verypinkknits]

@theappleofGodseyes I'm just showing the technique here...you'll want to follow your pattern to know whether the next row is a K or a P row. If you're knitting stockinette stitch and your first row was a knit, the next row would be a purl.

[TonjaTang]

Very nice explanion, i watched the next video but i still don't get it. I have repeat my pattern 5 times to wrapping the stitch and I dont' know if I am doing it right becuase it falls apart??

[verypinkknits]

@TonjaTang Hmm...without seeing your work, I can't figure out what you might be doing to have your work "fall apart". You might need to take your knitting in to your local yarn shop to get help first hand from someone who can actually see what your problem is. Sorry I can't be of more help!  You can try explaining it further, if you like.

[TheSpikeychic]

As usual your amazing! Thank you for all your videos they are so helpful when one find themselves stuck.

[dumitavi]

Love ur videos!!!!

[verypinkknits]

@dankimforde It's really just the same thing, only you're holding the working yarn in your left hand instead of your right. Circular needles make no difference at all in this technique. You can watch my video "Knitting Help - Lefties vs. Righties" if you want more info. :)

[askemtellem]

thank you finally i can see every stitch you knit. can't always see what I'm suppose to be doing as i knit English style

[mbrwaters48]

Thanks so much for you videos. They are clear, concise and very well done. Keep up the good work!

[redcanoo57]

Working on Laura Chau's "Just Enough Ruffles" and totally stuck on wrap and turns and pick up wraps. You saved me once again! Your videos are always fabulous, informative and easy to understand. Thank you so much.

p.s. LOVE your passion for animals. I am a big PETA supporter and admire all those who help animals.

[noviceknittingmom]

Wanted to try the "advanced" block in my KAL block-of-the-month club and was really scared to try this until I found your video, excellently done, thank you!

[verypinkknits]

@noviceknittingmom You're welcome! Glad the videos helped. :)

[mrsamthemaniam]

very, very helpful! Great straightforward explanation! Thanks!

[kcole7817]

OMG! thank you.. I promised my daughter a sock monkey and it has been driving me crazy. maybe I can finish it by Christmas.

[skygayle]

very helpful appreciate it

[jninj57]

Thanks! Very helpful :)

[charmingdelusion]

thank you!  this video made sense, and saved my project.... :)

[kaylaella2]

Great & helpful video! Thank you so much!

[juliesmom528]

I discovered your videos today- thank you so much for posting them! So helpful!

[gogranniesdotcom]

Excellent!