Really Clear: Slipping the First Stitch of a Row (cc)

This video describes how to slip the first stitch (edge stitch) of a row purlwise to make a tidier edge.

[melanierichardson]

I looked up this process because of a pattern I want to use. I didn't pay attention to the title. When I was done, the first thing I said was, "Thank you. That was really clear." Then I noted the title. You live up to it. Thanks!

[lauraseidell]

I learned to knit a little as a kid, but never pursued it. I love your videos!! They are well-done and have refreshed the little bit I learned and taught me new skills to advance my knitting knowledge.

[CathyDoty]

Thank you for such a clear explanation of dropping that first stitch. I had watched other explanations without success but yours did the trick for me. I will be watching more of your videos.

[Gwenc]

Thank you. I've been so confused about this and you show how perfectly!

[mapenn]

I have looked for over 6 months for a video like this. Finally understand what the pattern was regarding! Thank you so much!

[DaysFlyBy]

I refer back to this little vid WAY more often than I care to admit, lol. Thank you so much for putting this up!!!

[aviscanis]

Couldn't be any clearer, well explained, and your swatches did the trick. Thank you very much!!

[DarylBambic]

Finally a very clear demo of s1 wyif at the front of the row! Thank you.

[elizabethlederman]

THANK YOU!! Great simple and understandable information! Plus closed captioned!!! I got it finally. Like others have said seems people think they need more words than needed and generally miss the point of what they are trying to say. You hit the button !! Thanks

[lindaayala]

Thank you! I finally understand this. I appreciate the speed at which you teach. So many videos I have worked with are a "play a little, rewind, , play again, repeat " situation either because the lesson is going too fast or the teacher is hard to follow. But you score in both fields with comfortably paced, clear visual and verbal instructions. Much appreciated! I will certainly be looking for any other instructionals you provide.

[bethanyroselarson]

Thanks for the clear and concise video - got what I needed without a bunch of extra commentary, and it's appreciated!

[cyenfunk]

Thank you so much for making your instructions so clear and so easy to follow. I'm a beginner and watched so many videos (repeat, slow playback). Each time, I kept getting additional stitches (!!!) until I came across your video. Cheers!!

[barbaraoconnor]

Beautifully explained, thank you so much. I will be back to learn more!

[nevroth]

Many thanks for this video! I haven't knitted in maybe 10ish years and decided I wanted to make 5 neck scarves for Christmas (so, in like, 4 days) and needed a quick refresher. This video is the perfect length, demo, and also examples of 'doing it wrong.' Bless you!!

[jackson]

You are my hero!!! Been trying to figure out how to get this edging FOREVER!! In all the vids I have watched no one has explained bring the yarn back between the needles!! UGH!! A 1 minute 27 second video explains this. I have watched 20 minute long videos which are very good, but done by experienced knitters that are moving at break neck speed. Thank you thank you!!

[SaleemJouney]

Thank you much for really slowing down taking a moment and showing how the slip stitch is started. I have been searching for hours trying to find someone who really got up close and personal on this stitch so I can ATTEMPT to start the 10 stitch blanket... but I am a semi advance beginner. Not to mention with a bit of brain fog, lol. So thanks so much!

[BimmerBabe]

wow sometimes right to the point is best! i had to watch far to many vids to understand this concept. you cleared it up! thank you so much. happy holiday

[cindybahl]

Wow! You could not have been more clear! Thank you so much for the tutorial!

[HeirtheShadows]

Thanks, you made that really easy and simple explanation.

[shannonm]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO, I kept trying to do this but first I was slipping the first stitch knit wise then I was trying to slip it purlwise without moving the thread behind the needle and I was sooo confused, bless you this was just what I needed