How to KNIT with a HOOK! 🎉 Knooking for Beginners 🎉 Left-handed Tutorial

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the basics of knooking, a technique that allows you to knit using a crochet hook with a special hole at the end. Knooking is an excellent alternative for those who may struggle with traditional knitting due to hand or wrist pain. By using a knooking hook, you can create beautiful knitted pieces effortlessly. This left-handed tutorial will cover everything from getting started to advanced techniques.

Step 1: Gather Your Supplies

Before you begin knooking, ensure you have the necessary materials:

• Any kind of yarn
• A knooking hook or knooking needle (available on Amazon)

Step 2: Understand the Knooking Hook

• The knooking hook is similar to a crochet hook but features a hole at the end.
• A helper yarn is attached to the hook, which keeps your stitches from falling off, replacing the second knitting needle.
• Familiarize yourself with how to hold the knooking hook comfortably in your left hand.

Step 3: Start Knooking

1. Create a Slip Knot: Start with a slip knot on your knooking hook.
2. Cast On Stitches: Use the knooking hook to cast on your desired number of stitches. You can use the long-tail cast-on or any method you prefer.
3. Pull the Helper Yarn: Make sure to pull the helper yarn through each stitch as you cast on to secure them.

Step 4: Make the Garter Stitch

1. Knit Across the Row: Insert the knooking hook into the first stitch, pull the working yarn through, then pull the loop through the stitch on the hook.
2. Repeat: Continue this process across the row until you reach the end.
3. Turn Your Work: Flip your work and repeat the process for subsequent rows to create the garter stitch pattern.

Step 5: Create Purl Stitches

1. Purling Basics: To make purl stitches, insert the hook into the stitch from the back to the front.
2. Yarn Over: Wrap the working yarn around the hook and pull it through the stitch.
3. Complete the Purl: Pass the new loop through the previous loop on your hook.
4. Repeat: Continue this technique to create the stockinette stitch.

Step 6: Perfect Your Stockinette Stitch

• Alternate between knitting and purling on each row to achieve a smooth stockinette fabric.
• Ensure consistent tension for an even appearance.

Step 7: Make Ribbing

1. Knit and Purl Alternation: Alternate between knit and purl stitches in the same row.
2. Experiment with Patterns: For example, knit 2 stitches, then purl 2 stitches to create a ribbed effect.

Step 8: Explore Double Knitting

1. Two Layers: Double knitting creates a thick fabric with two layers.
2. Technique: Use both knit and purl techniques with two different yarns to achieve a reversible pattern.

Step 9: Finish Knooking

1. Bind Off: To finish your project, bind off the stitches using a simple bind-off method, pulling the yarn through each stitch.
2. Weave in Ends: Use a tapestry needle to weave in any loose yarn ends for a clean finish.

Conclusion

Knooking is a versatile and enjoyable technique that allows you to create knitted items using a crochet hook. By mastering the basics, including casting on, making garter and purl stitches, and exploring ribbing and double knitting, you can expand your crafting skills. Experiment with different yarns and stitches, and don't hesitate to revisit this tutorial as needed. Happy knooking!