Holding yarn

devra

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 ways  of wrapping around my fingers  but 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

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

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

thanks for sharing !

Pam210

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

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

gamzesk

good luck!

knitknitknit

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

Thanks for sharing!

OnlyBest

practice makes it perfect. good luck :)

JENNA2222

I would try maybe going up a needle size?