How to Knit: Holding your needles

Having a hard time figuring out how to get comfortable with your knitting needles? This video will show you different options for you to try out until you’re happy holding your needles.

Having a hard time figuring out how to get comfortable with your knitting needles? This video will show you different options for you to try out until you’re happy holding your needles.

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Having a hard time figuring out how to get comfortable with your knitting needles? This video will show you different options for you to try out until you’re happy holding your needles.

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Level: Beginner
Craft: Knitting
Type: Technique

Step by Step

How to Knit: Holding your needles - Step 1

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There is no right or wrong way to hold your knitting needles, if it feels comfortable and works for your knitting style, then that way is the correct way for you.

How to Knit: Holding your needles - Step 2

2

The most common way to hold your knitting needles is over the top. You want to hold them close to the tip of the needle.

How to Knit: Holding your needles - Step 3

3

Some people like to hold their needles underneath, so the needles rest on their hands in a pencil grip.

How to Knit: Holding your needles - Step 4

4

Take time to try out these techniques and see what feels best for you.