Knitting Help - Slow Motion Flicking While Purling

Lots of requests for this one! Working the purl stitch while using the flicking method of holding your yarn and needles, in slow-motion.

You can see all of my flicking videos here:

You can see all of my slow-motion videos here:

The scarf I'm using for demonstration is Nauset Light, more information here on Ravelry:

The needles I'm using are Knitter's Pride Zing from an interchangeable set:

[mcoknits]

I have been a pit knitter for over 40 years, so circular needles are awkward for me. Flicking is the natural adaptation for a pit knitter using circular needles. Your video is very helpful.

[themtnbiker]

You make it look easy! I always want to jump right in and try, but usually find it's not as easy as it looks. I know, I know, practice, practice, practice! Thank you for these slow motion videos.

[linzjan]

Your videos are a life saver for me, as a visual learner I have to observe, then do while observing again. I have been known to take screen shots on the normal videos, to learn. I am keen to learn alternative ways of binding off such as Italian and tubular which I have found to follow. I would love to have a slow mo for these.

[nikkihatzimeletiou]

Thank you very much for all of your tutorials. They are extremely helpful.

[keturahspencer]

I've always knitted like this. I didn't know it had a special name.

[krisvanallen]

I taught myself to knit years ago, and ended up using this method. It seems time saving. You were the first other person I ever saw who was also a “flicker!”

Btw, I found that when I am ribbing, when I move the working yarn to the back to knit, after a purl, I can just sort of yank to tighten the working yarn by moving my right hand back a little more than needed

[cynthiaryan]

My preferred purling style is the Portuguese purl. AND, I am a continental knitter. I like to have the yarn around my neck instead of using a knitting pin. It is much faster and very easy on the wrist!

[carolhill]

Slow motion really helps! I have figured out how to wrap the yarn around my index finger, how to hold and flick, but my tension is off. I’m just knitting a dishcloth for practice so tension is not really an issue. I am doing an alternating purl/knit pattern, maybe I should have started with just straight knitting, but would love to see how you do alternating purl/knit. Thanks for all the help!

[Opheliamelts]

I never knew there was a name for the way I knit, so cool!

[crazybooklady]

Even though I've gotten pretty good at flicking, your work is always so much prettier 😍

[LindaLKA]

That’s exactly the way I do it. Nice demo.

[janismarie]

Another 🌟 GREAT🌟 video Stacy!
I happened to be looking for a different video and came across this one. Happy that I did. You're such an inspiration!
I do have to say I had the biggest and well needed laugh, especially during these times of uncertainty in our country.
As I was scrolling through your videos I did a double take and said Say What? I saw the word "flicking" but my mind saw a whole different word that I won't write on here😂 So with that said, thank you for the much needed laugh and thank you for your amazing videos that have helped me immensely💖

[rachelraye]

This was great. Not to add to the list but maybe one doing the seed stitch. It is a little challenging going back and forth with the yarn. Any tips are welcomed

[heylady]

I'm a continental knitter and I hate purling, I might try switching hands and try this when I have to purl whole rows!

[lindafarebrother]

I have always knitted this way that’s how I was taught when I was a child over 50 years ago. Maybe it’s because I’m from the UK? Love you videos thank you 🙂

[janer]

I have scoured the internet for a demonstration of intarsia or fair isle using a L&R handed English flick. I can not find it anywhere. I am fine with the left-handed knit stitch, but can't find an efficient way for flicking the purl. I hope you can help me. Thank you, Jane

[Avdm]

Ah, so that is what it is called. My mother taught me to knit more ghan 50 years ago. South Africa used to be part of the Commonwealth. The only difference is that my right hand needle rests on the web of my thumb and the needle moves freely.

[deborahmountsier]

I use the flicking method as well, I have always wondered if the clockwise motion that your right hand needle makes as you are wrapping the yarn causes any stretching of the stitch on the left hand needle and therefore leaving it miss shaped? The resulting shape being the new stitch has a longer right hand leg. Thanks for your videos!

[amytih]

Hi, I’m a new subscriber after watching your 4yr old video on a top down raglan hoodie. I wonder could you tell me is it possible to use a circular needle for the arms instead of three dpns?
Thank you so much for a wonderful channel 😊

[cindyschott]

I Continental knit but differently than I've seen. This was interesting to see though. Thank you!