| How to Hold Your Knitting Needles and Yarn |
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When you are learning how to hold your knitting needles and yarn, it is bound to feel a bit awkward at first. It can take a while to find a comfortable position and it is worth trying out some different styles of knitting. With English Knitting (where the yarn is held in the right hand) the traditional way of holding the needles is like a pencil. The yarn is usually passed over your index finger, under your middle finger, over your ring finger and under your little finger. By gripping the yarn with your little finger you can control the tension. To be honest, the most important thing is that you find a comfortable way to hold your needles and yarn. Whichever method you choose, the aim is to be able to create the necessary tension for even knitting. I have a rather unusual style of holding my needles - rather like a knife and fork, and I hold the yarn taught with my index finger and thumb and my three outer fingers. Each to their own! Source: www.how-to-knit-guide.com |
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