Combined Knit and Purl: How to Combine Knitting and Purling

Combining knitting and purling is the gateway to all your knitting projects. Learn how to combine the basic knit stitch and purl stitch in three different ways to create three different types of knitting: the stockinette stitch, ribbed fabric and the seed stitch.

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The stockinette stitch - 1:29
Ribbed knitting - 5:01
The seed stitch - 7:47

[DeniseGraham-qsci]

I have crocheted for over 48 years and I never learned how to knit. After watching your video's I am going to go out and buy some knitting needles and give this a try. You have done an amazing job showing me how to do the stitches. Thank you for the inspiration.

[vampiregirlrulzworld]

I have been crocheting for 20 years and finally got up the courage to learn to knit using your videos. You are an amazing teacher! I am indeed purling away! I look forward to learning more from you. Thank you so much!

[gulcedemirer]

I have been crocheting for two years and tried to knit many times but gave up, believing I could not do it. You make it so easy! Thank you for these videos!!

[tanyaraz]

So clear, you are a fantastic teacher of the craft!

[beckystroud-king]

Wow, after years of wishing I could knit and being terrified to start as I thought it was waaaay to difficult I've finally got the knack of it and feel confident to start making! These videos are brilliant! Wish I could find crochet video as helpful as this!!!

[tmsullivan]

Your videos are great! I made a scarf just by watching the basic knit, purl, and how to combine them videos. The sky is the limit.

[joannpelas]

I picked up a knitting needle for the first time ever yesterday. Your video was the first I chose to view. I'm glad I did!

[CarelessBeach]

I'm brand new to the purl and more experienced with the knit, and after a few awful attempts I was like, "Ehhhh, do I even need to purl? This sux." And then this video introduced me to the seed stitch! It's made purl practice less of a chore now that I know it'll lead to something very pretty. 😊

[John-wxci]

I love 😍 your videos cos it starts from the beginning, shows us what is Knitting, then shows the stitches. Fantastic job! Finally understood Knitting and how it is done. Thank you

[MariaReyes-jwfq]

I learned to knit a few years ago but I felt more comfortable crocheting, now i finally wanna go back to knitting but first I just wanna make sure I understood the basics and how to combine stitches, this is exactly what I was looking for, thanks!!✨

[AmandaMcAndrew-bj]

You really are a great teacher! I watched a few other videos before finding yours and immediately understood how to do it. Watching on ultra slow playback helped as well. Thank you for these videos!

[alwatf]

i couldn't understand knitting until i saw your videos !! you are the best knitting teacher :) thanks a lot.

[KarenHernandez-drnc]

Ryan, just love your videos, I now can knit and am learning to purl.
My mom bought me a book on how to knit but I have realized that I am more of a visual learner.
You made it all so easy, thank you!

[the_phuckery_is_real]

I have crocheted for 40 years. Knitting is daunting to me. Your videos make it so much easier to learn.

[harmonywithus]

You are really easy to watch, and learn from. It is definitely a pleasure learning from you. I am over 50 yrs and my mum tried teaching me years ago, as a kid - learning from YouTube is way easier for me. Thank you so much

[halp]

you make the best knitting videos. they're simple, to the point, easy to follow and the overview and comparisons are always very helpful

[ruthannes.]

Oh my word, I cannot express how helpful this was!! Thank you so much!!

[tripletroubletruffle]

thank you for this @Ryan! your videos are calming and soothing to listen to and because most of the time i search for tutorials, I'm fed up and just want someone who explains things clearly and in the right pace, your videos do just that.

[rainafcr]

RJ knits is awesome at teaching knitting.

[finvolamckenna]

Love how you explain things so simply and beautifully. Thanks to you I now have a new hobby! It's relaxing and creative. Thank u Ryan