devra Publish time 2015-12-1 04:44

Holding yarn

Ok so I finally got flicking motion and Ive learned to knit continental style the biggest problem I have when using these methods is holding the yarn between my fingers. I have tried several different waysof wrapping around my fingersbut I cant seem to keep the right tention, its either too loose or too taut (I dont have this problem when I throw) Any advise would be much appreciated!

Lyuf Publish time 2020-1-15 13:53

I wrap my yarn around my pinky finger to tension in continental, and squeeze my ring and pinky together to adjust tension. Its still really dependent on weird things - like how dry my hands are! Practice makes perfect - good luck!

CraftyLouAnna Publish time 2015-12-1 08:05

Perhaps loosening your stitches as you go or go up a size in needle, your gauge or tension sample should give you the answer as to the needle question.

loveeluna Publish time 2015-12-1 14:26

thanks for sharing !

Pam210 Publish time 2017-5-7 07:35

Hello there is a ring to wear on your finger that holds the yarn this might help you even tension out. Some rings can hold 2 colors

enylund Publish time 2017-5-8 09:44

Sorry to be so boring, but just a lot of practice....

gamzesk Publish time 2018-10-20 04:36

good luck!

knitknitknit Publish time 2018-11-7 23:10

Not a fan of wrapping for tension, I tend to hold the yarn along the needle to tension. Might be a little looser but I usually hit gauge. If I wrap around my pinkie my continental gets to tight. We all find a way that works!

wuedna13 Publish time 2019-8-9 12:34

Thanks for sharing!

OnlyBest Publish time 2019-8-16 02:05

practice makes it perfect. good luck :)

JENNA2222 Publish time 2020-1-15 01:16

I would try maybe going up a needle size?
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