[Nfb-krafters-korner] Continental verses English knitting

[amcarr1 at verizon.net]

Hi Melanie,

The bottom line is if you are comfortable with how you get from the first
cast on stitch to the last bound off stitch, that is all that matters.  If
you know how to knit, purl and yarn over, you just need to learn about
increasing and decreasing.  The rest is all about following a pattern, and
finding the combinations of yarn and needles that work best in your hands.
It sounds like you are well on your way to more advanced knitting.

I learned to knit as a child with the English method, and it was not until
about 10 or so years ago that I learned how to do continental knitting.  I
knew how to crochet with my yarn woven through the fingers on my left hand,
so I think that helped with the transition.  I did see an increase in my
speed once I got the hang of continental knitting.  

The reality is that if English knitting is really a slower technique, why do
people still use it?  My recommendation is for you to keep doing what you
are doing.  If an opportunity comes up to learn how to continental knit, try
it out.  If you like it, great.  If you do not, just go back to what you are
comfortable with.  

HTH,
Annette
   

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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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