This video tutorial, “How to Knit: The Classic Knit Stitch,” is dedicated to teaching you the foundation of all knitting: how to work a proper classic knit stitch.
To knit a row of stitches, take your needle with the cast-on stitches in your left hand and hold the working needle in your right hand. Let’s call the right-hand needle your working needle.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Yarn Placement & Edges: Drape the working yarn over the index finger of your left hand for tension. When starting a new row, always slip the very first edge (selvedge) stitch from the left needle to the right needle unworked.
- Inserting the Needle: To knit the next stitch, insert your working right needle into the front of the loop on the left needle (under the front loop).
- Yarn Over: Wrap the working yarn from your index finger around the right needle.
- Pulling Through: Gently draw the yarn back through the loop.
- Completing the Stitch: Leave the newly formed stitch on your right needle while sliding the old worked stitch off your left needle.
- Continuing the Row: Repeat this exact sequence for all remaining stitches across the row. For better control and comfort, gently hold the working yarn in place with the fingers of your left hand as you knit.
As you can see, mastering the classic knit stitch is simple, satisfying, and opens the door to countless knitting projects.
You can watch the “How to Knit: Classic Knit Stitch” video tutorial online at any time, completely free of charge. Happy knitting!
