English Style Knit Stitch vs Continental Style Knit Stitch

Hello knitters! In this video, I talk about the differences between English style knitting (with the yarn in the right hand) and Continental style knitting (with the yarn in the left hand). You will find out what the differences are, what the advantages/disadvantages are, and I demonstrate how to make both methods.

Keep in mind that these two styles are by no means the only two choices one has when knitting. There are many other styles that are not discussed in this video.

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[Evnissyen]

I learned how to knit using English style, and now I'm trying to learn Continental, just so that I can have both methods at my disposal. Continental seems so awkward, and I find it very difficult to keep proper tension. I guess I just need more practice!

[elsteffo]

@Evnissyen I switched to full-time continental almost three years ago and I still have troubles keeping my knit stitches tight enough. Sigh.

[FilmNoirFan1]

Apparently English style and throwing are one in the same and for some people, once they learn one style, it's hard to learn the other. I learned how to knit the continental way and felt weird trying the Englis/throw method. I've heard that throwing is common in America but all the knitting books I've seen all teach the continental way. If you're taught in person, it's the throwing method and continental if you learn from a book?

[elsteffo]

@FilmNoirFan1 Yep, English = throwing, and continental = picking.

[ClMarie]

Dear Elsteffo, I love your knitting instruction videos. I do have a question, though. Is it possible to knit an afghan in one large piece as say 4'by5' as one can do by crocheting? It seems not possible due to the length of the knitting needles, whereas with crochet, the length of the hook is no matter. Thank-you!

[elsteffo]

@ClMarie The answer here from ichigatsujohn is right - look for some really long circular needles. I have several sets of 150cm long Addi Circulars and they would hold all of my current knitting projects and still have room left over!

[linivy]

This is weird. Never knew there was an English style and the way I knitted (continental) was considered a "special" style.

To me, English style looks so much more complex and difficult with all the additional movements and it's actually this style that gives me difficulties to keep the yarn tension right.

[PratNamedEvans]

This was very helpful, thank you! I've never tried Continental style before, but this was very straightforward and easy to pick up.

[MoonkissedWolf]

@AtemusQueen234 I'm right handed as well, and I use Continental ;)

[Joe3Ness]

@Kboiiiiii not as lazy! and easier :) lol

[AtemusQueen234]

I am right handed so should I just start using English style?

[elsteffo]

@jennnyroxsox Nope, the final product looks exactly the same.