How to Add Scrap Yarn for a Thumb in Mitten Knitting | Easy Knitting Tutorial - ARNE & CARLOS

🧶 Hi everyone, and welcome back to our channel! Today, we're showing you a often asked for knitting technique: how to add scrap yarn for a thumb instead of binding off or using stitch holders. This method is much easier and creates a softer transition between the palm and thumb of your mitten! This technique is the same one we used for our Christmas stocking heel, so if you’re familiar with that, you’ll love how simple this is for mitten knitting. Whether you're knitting with four needles or circulars, this method will save you time and effort. 🔹 What You’ll Learn in This Video: ✔️ How to place scrap yarn for a mitten thumb ✔️ Why scrap yarn creates a smoother, cleaner transition ✔️ How to pick up stitches after removing the scrap yarn ✔️ Tips to avoid holes in the thumb area 💡 Knitting Tip: Use a contrasting color for your scrap yarn so you can easily see and pick up stitches later! If you love Norwegian mitten knitting, colorwork, and learning traditional Scandinavian techniques, this tutorial is perfect for you! ✨ JOIN OUR COMMUNITY! 💙 Like & Subscribe for more knitting tutorials! 🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. 👉 Become a member for exclusive content, knitting Q&As, and more! Click the Join button next to Subscribe. https://youtu.be/LvRPF8kBGCk ARNE & CARLOS __________________________________________________________________ • You find all the patterns in our shop http://arnecarlos.com/shop/ For any business inquiries, please contact: ann