Knitting Help - Pick Up and Knit

How to pick up and knit stitches where there were none previously. This video shows you how to do it from a cast-on/bind-off row, as well as from the sides of the work.

The sweater on the mannequin (not my design) is Featherweight Cardigan, knit in Malabrigo Lace:

[quizeen]

I watch so many knitting videos that are convoluted, vague, and badly filmed, and then I come here and learn a technique in 30 seconds that I thought was hugely difficult and complex. Thank you so much for making knitting easier and more fun!

[ciciamanda.]

Thank you so much for all your videos! They're so clear and easy to understand! It's cool that a video like this is still helping people 13 years after it was posted

[christinedownes]

I love how clear and easy to follow your videos are. I feel like I've gone from beginner to intermediate as a knitter because of these videos. Every time I get stuck in a pattern I know I can come here and figure it out. You've saved so many of my projects from being shelved!!! I also love how pretty your nails are, they're always different!!

[gailbreley]

As a learner who is not young after looking at lots of how to knitting helpers this site I find is by far easier to follow, Thank you

[yuanlingxi]

Covers every question I had about pick up and knit so clearly and concisely. Thanks you!!

[ambersimatic]

VeryPink Knits is my go-to destination to figure out what the heck my knitting pattern is telling me to do. Thank you SO much for creating these videos.

[knitsandscribbles]

I have to say that I really appreciate this channel. For years, if I ever forget something, think that I'm doing it wrong, or want to challenge myself, I can reliably come here to find clear instructions/examples.

[medhakantak]

All videos very well explained. A great help to all those who like to knit but find some steps difficult. Thank you so much.

[KenZchameleon]

2024 and this is still the best quick tutorial

[jeanninetaylor_kawarthanow]

I am not sure how many times I have done this in my life BUT I always need this reminder. Thank you for posting it!

[stephaniebenson]

Wonderful. Your tutorials are always so short and to the point, and so easy to understand.

[sarahrichards]

Thank you so much 💓 That was beautifully clear. I've been doing this wrong for 40 years!

[marquesn]

lol I agree no matter what I'm looking up on YouTube I always come back to this channel, the videos are fantastic

[maryvictorious]

Thank you. Such a basic knitting technique, yet this is the first time I've learned it. It makes a BIG difference in my confidence and the look of my kitting. Thank you.

[contadinaK]

You are such a fantastic resource! I'm building up from really basic skills and this helps me tremendously! Thank you.

[bf]

Thank you. Your videos are so clear and the right pace.

[annlyall]

You are the very best knitting instructor ever! So helpful and clear, perfectly explained and demonstrated - I love all your Slow Motion videos and all your regular speed videos - whenever I need assistance I only look at yours now for everything! Thank you SO MUCH!! Ann from UK!

[technomomwi]

I just used this video again. I am knitting in double stranded West Yorkshire spinners yarn and picking up on the side as been an exercise in stamina. Thank You for your clear videos.

[thedoron]

Excellent as always.
Charlottes the knitted fox thanks you for her new collar😊

[rachelredshaw]

Wow all other videos I watched to do this confused me! This was showed brilliantly and now I am going to be able to finish unborn grandson cardigan 😊 thank you