[Nfb-krafters-korner] Continental verses English knitting

[Henry Osborne]

Good Morning melanie, I have been knitting the English method since I first 
learned to knit.
To me, speed isn't a factor, consistancy and accuracy is more important to 
me.
I have thought about knitting in the Continental method, but am not sure if 
I can get my hands to do what my mind wants them to do. I might have a go at 
this method someday though.
you could try the Continental method, and see for yourself if you like it or 
not.
Dixie is our resident knitter, she might be able to help you more.
Good Luck.

-----Original Message----- 
From: Melanie via Nfb-krafters-korner
Sent: Friday, February 16, 2018 10:18 AM
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Cc: Melanie
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Continental verses English knitting

Hi knitters, lately I've been thinking about picking up my needles again.
For a long time I felt like I should learn to continental knit because that
would be faster, lately though I feel like I shouldn't necessarily worry
about that if English knitting is working for me. Bear in mind that I'm a
left handed crocheter. This means I am used to having the yarn in my right
hand. Most right handed crocheters are used to having the yarn in their
left hand thus making it easier to learn to knit the continental style. I
know I can learn to knit backwards and such, but that seems like a huge
undertaking and confusing as can be. I'm wondering what you all think about
the advantages and disadvantages of both methods? Am i really at a
significant disadvantage if I never learn to continental knit? I
desperately want to learn how to do more advanced knitting. All I have
learned so far is garter stitch, stockinette stitch and how to increase
with a yarn over. I want to learn more so I can make more! I'll be anxious
to hear what you all think? Are there any advanced beginner needle knitting
classes on the radar?
Thanks!
Melanie
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