I agree with Paula in that I'd have to see how you hold the yarn. I hold the yarn, using my right hand, such that it wraps once around my pinky, goes over the next 2 fingers, and then under and over my index finger, which I point straight out. This gives me enough control over my tension, and when it seems like I'm not getting the right pull or flow, I let the yarn go and rewrap it around my fingers. It's hard to explain. I remember that when I was first learning, it took me a while to arrive at a hold that I was comfortable with.
I would have to see how you do it. Maybe you can search on youtube for knitting and purling and try and see how they hold the yarn.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Paula in that I'd have to see how you hold the yarn. I hold the yarn, using my right hand, such that it wraps once around my pinky, goes over the next 2 fingers, and then under and over my index finger, which I point straight out. This gives me enough control over my tension, and when it seems like I'm not getting the right pull or flow, I let the yarn go and rewrap it around my fingers. It's hard to explain. I remember that when I was first learning, it took me a while to arrive at a hold that I was comfortable with.
ReplyDeleteI do a wrap around my middle finger, it gives just the right amount of tension and I can flip people off without it looking obvious.
ReplyDeleteLisa, great that you can multitask while knitting. That takes talent!
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