How to REALLY pick up stitches [10 hands-on techniques for all projects]

10 smart ways to pick up stitches in knitting and tips for neater results ► Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nimbleneedlez This is a very comprehensive video that shows you the ins and out of picking up stitches in knitting. Horizontally, vertically, and from a whole range of different edges. Picking up stitches sometimes feels more like a form of art than science and it's important to be aware of the many different possibilities for idea results. 0:00 Introduction to picking up stitches in knitting 1:55 Picking up stitches from a slip stitch selvage for beginners 8:55 Only picking up through the outer leg of a slip stitch selvage 9:59 Picking up through the outer leg but twisted 13:11 How to avoid picking up stitches using a spare cord 18:36 How to match gauge when picking up stitches 21:54 Picking up stitches from garter stitch 24:12 How to pick up stitches from a bind-off edge 26:14 How to pick up stitches from the cast-on edge 29:37 How to pick up stitches for a neckline of a sweater 31:15 Using a chain of crochet stitches as a base for picking up stitches 35:00 How to pick up stitches from purl stitches ►Link to my second channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDUgpVfqgFHcFGq-AkhktoQ ► Link to my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/nimbleneedlez ► Buy my patterns here: https://bit.ly/3aBRdzs ►Visit my blog for a free knitting school: https://nimble-needles.com/learn-to-knit-for-beginners/ ►Subscribe to my newsletter for a free pattern & regular