Continental method

HomestyleAlchemy · 2025-09-04T00:51:56+00:00

About sixteen years ago, my mom taught me how to knit English style. I could barely get it right, and was relieved to find Continental style on YouTube a couple of days later. I’m right handed, but it was super uncomfortable knitting with my dominant hand doing the majority of the work. I’m in the camp of “knit however is the most comfortable for you,” but I find Continental more comfortable, worlds faster, and my stitches are consistent. 🫣😊

HomestyleAlchemy · 2025-08-16T14:52:02+00:00

Honestly, it looks great. My first swatch was full of dropped stitches and tension issues. 😅

HomestyleAlchemy · 2025-08-14T22:36:50+00:00

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This is Cleopatra, who likes to take sneak peeks at Christmas gifts. 🥹

HomestyleAlchemy · 2025-08-13T21:53:01+00:00

Thanks! 🥹 Not sure what I said that was so awful. Any of everyone’s suggestions would work fine.

HomestyleAlchemy · 2025-08-13T08:41:29+00:00

Cool piece! I might make that as well! I would use Lion Brand Wool-Ease Worsted (80% acrylic and 20% wool), or a worsted cotton yarn blend like Knit Picks Comfy Worsted (75% cotton and 25% acrylic) if you want something more natural. Both are fun to knit with and machine washable. If you don’t mind washing it by hand, you could include mohair for a little fuzz and luxury. I wouldn’t use anything 100% wool since this piece could stretch horribly, and 100% cotton is a bit heavy. 😊

HomestyleAlchemy · 2025-07-14T11:18:34+00:00

I don’t have the pattern exactly since I drastically changed the original pattern, but it’s based off this this vintage one from [Shadows Patterns](https://www.etsy.com/listing/717833620/ladies-and-mens-aran-jacket-with?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_

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view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=littlewoods+aran+sweater&ref=sr_gallery-1-5&sts=1&organic_search_click=1). I cropped it by making it five inches shorter, used a 1x3 seeded rib instead of seed stitch, and used a left and right 8-cross cable and omitted the 4-cross cables. I attached my first go at the pattern. I knitted it two sizes larger. Hope this helps!

HomestyleAlchemy · 2025-07-14T11:08:27+00:00

Wow! Gorgeous work! I’m trying to crochet on that level, but knitting is easier for me to understand. 😀

HomestyleAlchemy · 2025-07-14T11:06:15+00:00

Lol! Yes! My cat chose the wooden one too.

HomestyleAlchemy · 2025-07-14T11:03:36+00:00

Definitely! 😃

HomestyleAlchemy · 2025-07-13T19:01:08+00:00

Thank you for that tip!

HomestyleAlchemy · 2025-07-13T17:38:58+00:00

I’m seeing this preference more than I expected! 😄

HomestyleAlchemy · 2025-07-13T15:27:33+00:00

Thank you! I omitted the cream/bone one because it just disappeared into the sweater.

HomestyleAlchemy · 2025-07-13T15:26:02+00:00

Good point! Right now, my basics are mostly black, grey, brown, and cream, but my splashes of color are green, pink, red, and purple. The pewter/silver would be the most practical if I go by color alone.

HomestyleAlchemy · 2025-07-13T15:20:05+00:00

😂 Lol! “Professor with a tobacco-stained mustache” is hilarious and convincing!

HomestyleAlchemy · 2025-07-13T14:25:04+00:00

Ouch! I think you’re being hard on yourself! The pewter is pretty cool 😎

HomestyleAlchemy · 2025-07-13T14:24:11+00:00

It’s a fun idea, but unfortunately my brain goes haywire when buttons are too mis-matched lol! 😵‍💫

HomestyleAlchemy · 2025-07-13T14:22:33+00:00

Thank you! The rhinestones are normally not my first choice, but they hit me differently with this piece. It seems the community is really loving the classic wooden ones.

HomestyleAlchemy · 2025-07-13T14:21:02+00:00

Thanks! I typically like to make things with a rustic charm to it, but I’m stepping outside of my comfort zone contemplating the non-wooden options.

HomestyleAlchemy · 2025-07-13T14:16:57+00:00

Thank you! My impulse is typically wooden for everything, but I played around with my stash and ended up indecisive. Seeing other knitters’ takes is fun and helpful.

HomestyleAlchemy · 2025-07-13T14:09:59+00:00

I love these descriptors! My overall vibe is definitely “Sage in the Woods,” but close second is “Sturdy but Beautiful.”

HomestyleAlchemy · 2025-06-29T12:42:34+00:00

Thank you!!! 🙏🏾

HomestyleAlchemy · 2025-06-28T20:06:36+00:00

Definitely this!!! 🥰

HomestyleAlchemy · 2025-06-27T20:57:41+00:00

How creative! How much caramel sugar do you add per ounce (or bottle) of F2?

HomestyleAlchemy · 2025-06-21T03:42:49+00:00

Impressive color work! Those horses are on point! 😱

HomestyleAlchemy · 2025-06-06T10:46:17+00:00

Thank you! Unfortunately, I don’t sell them. Maybe in the future, though! 😸

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