Why is it called French knitting?

The yarn trailing down through the hole is given a tug to draw the knitted braid down through it. The cords so produced where used as piping to edge dresses. This is also refered to as French Knitting. (In Germany they’re called Nahliesle.)

What is a knitting Nancy?

A Knitting Nancy is an early form of loom dating back over 400 years! Usually made from wood, they can also be know as a French Knitting Dolly. Perfect for introducing children to knitting, a Knitting Nancy is easy to use and can provide endless entertainment.

How do you French knit with your fingers?

Finger “French Knitting”

  1. grab a ball of yarns, your fingers 😉 with no ring.
  2. Make a loop.
  3. Hold the loop with your left thumb and middle finger.
  4. Grab the yarn coming from the ball.
  5. Pull this loop through.
  6. Pull both ends with your left hand to make a knot..
  7. Here is your first stitch.
  8. Place it on your left thumb.

What is a knitting Nellie?

Molly’s Knitting Nellie was a a Historical Character Craft Kit offered as part of the Portfolios of Pastimes and part of Molly’s Collection, released in 1993 and retired in 1996. The retail price was $10.

What is a knitting bee?

Welcome to knitting Bee, an amazing website that is full of thousands of free premium quality knitting patterns and original knitting stitches.

How do you bind off stitches in knitting?

How To Bind Off. Once you have two stitches on the right-hand needle, use the tip of the left-hand needle to pull the first stitch back up and over the second stitch and over the tip of the right-hand needle. This will leave one stitch, actually the second stitch you worked, on the right-hand needle.

When do you start binding off in knitting?

If you are using a pattern without a definite end you would start casting off when you have knitted until you have at least enough yarn to make about three times the length of a row. You’ll often see patterns that say “bind off in pattern,” meaning that you knit the knits and purl the purls just like you were doing in the body of the project.

What’s the best way to bind off lace?

This bind off is another very stretchy method that we actually recommend for patterns with a wide gauge, such as lace patterns. This will work better than more tight methods, which would cause the lace to bunch up at the bind off edge.

Do you leave one stitch on the left hand needle when knitting?

This will leave one stitch, actually the second stitch you worked, on the right-hand needle. Knit or purl the next stitch as needed and repeat the process until you are left with no stitches on the left-hand needle and one stitch on the right-hand needle.