Norwegian Purl

A demonstration of the Norwegian Purl, two ways. First continental style then with a more Norwegian, pinched grip. This technique can be a more comfortable way for continental knitters to form the purl stitch because it minimizes awkward movements of the left hand.

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Introduction - 0:00
Continental Style Norwegian Purl - 0:45
Norwegian Purl - 3:54
Final Notes - 6:28

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[Strumelia]

This is absolutely THE clearest YT video explaining/showing how to do the Norwegian purl. Thank you!!!

[bethc.]

I was just thinking yesterday about needing to learn "that purl technique where you don't have to bring the yarn to front, " and here this is! 😅

[debrademusz]

Boy, I wish they had these videos when I was younger.

[biaberg]

Thanks a lot for showing this. I am Norwegian and this is the only video I have seen demonstrating this way to purl. But there is one thing you must change: The stitches must be at the tip of the needles. Only 5 mm or 1/4 inch of the needles visible. Then you don’t have to turn the right needle so far back. It is possible to purl fast this way.
The tention can be a bit too loose using this purling. So I sometimes tug the yarn by pulling the right needle a tiny bit towards right for every stitch.

[elizabethhelsby]

I have watched literally hours of videos trying to learn this and yours is the first one that clicked and solved my extra loop issue. Thank you 😊

[janjoyal]

Yay! Thank you for showing this method for purling Norwegian style without the working yarn forward and the awkward finger pince

[Meg-tdrb]

I love you. Not in a creepy kind of way, but people tend to forget there are lefties (typically continental knitters) out there trying to teach themselves to knit. Even when we ask someone we know, chances are they're right-handed knitters. While I've become adept at reworking righty stuff, it's sooo nice to not have to waste time on it. I'm more advanced now, and this is one skill I can add to my repertoire! Thank you!

[theastewart]

I personally have no trouble with my continental purling, tensioning my yarn or moving my finger. But I’ve heard many people do. I taught myself the Norwegian purl a few years ago just to have in my knitting arsenal. I think it’s a great solution for those who have this issue. Thanks for sharing! Also, if you need a yarn over before a purl stitch you’ve shown us an easy way to do it!🤗🤗

[profarons]

When I first learned how to knit in Germany over 30 years ago, this is how I was taught to purl! But when I started again after a long pause, I was told it was "wrong" and I adapted to the Continental style. But I've always felt that was awkward and clunky, and now I'm going back to what I originally learned! Thanks for showing this so clearly!

[anamarialatis]

I used to hate ribbing and seed stitch because i couldn't learn continental purl and i always had to switch to english style when doing these, even though i was knitting in contintental style. I also tried to learn norwegian purling once before but i just couldn't understand it properly and it looked very complicated. This video helped me a lot and now i started loving ribbings and seed stitches and anything that involves purling! Thank you!

[entwifey]

Coming back to this after a few years of Norwegian purling… oh my word, game changer.

[clairerygg]

This Norwegian Purl is a game changer for me for Continental knitting! I'm a English "Flicker" and always wanted to knit Continental. I tried for years to C. purl and moving the yarn forward with my index finger was a disaster. The Norwegian Purl is easier for me to do. Thank you SO MUCH for this great video!!

[Retiree]

Thank you so very much in showing at a pace that I was able to capture that last step! I am learning and have the Norwegian knit but the Norwegian purl was doing nothing but dropping off! Thankful I was practicing on a scrap before doing a pattern. Your instructions and position of the cameras is perfect for all learners. Thank you for that consideration.

[kimian]

Thank you so much! I am a continental knitter and have such a hard time with purls...

[joannsteinly]

This is the clearest tutorial for this stitch that I have watched. I learned English knitting, and I'm learning continental, or Norwegian for comfort and efficiency. Thank you!

[cw]

The Norwegian purl is great technique once you understand the steps to create it. I love this technique.

[noelwatkins]

Thank you so much! I have been struggling to learn Continental knitting for about 3 months. This technique feels so much better and is more fluid for me!

[jaymecurrie]

I’m so glad I found this! When I was younger this is how I learned to purl. I lost the knowledge and everything I’ve found on how to purl isn’t how I remember.. thank you!!

[ginny]

I admire people who knit so beautifully. I do purl and knit and that is all. After watching your excellent video, I've come to the conclusion that this is why I crochet. LOL

[rosepaul]

Wow, it worked. Slowing the speed down to .75 helped too. I watched a Norwegian knitter, then your lesson and it became clear. Thanks so much.