Array ( [11] => Array ( [pid] => 27058149 [fid] => 280 [tid] => 267301 [first] => 0 [author] => KatharinaV-NL [authorid] => 265116 [subject] => [dateline] => 1621387228 [message] => [i=s] Edited by KatharinaV-NL at 2021-5-19 02:36 [/i] Flicking was the standard way in The Netherlands 50 years ago. Our needles are longer than the US ones: 40 cm exactly. (And so our knitting workbags are different sizes too; longer!) Being right-handed you clamp the right needle under your arm against your body. The left needle and your right hand, are the only things moving then. My right-hand thumb is always stuck on the needle, never a loose swinging hand like they show on videos. You get different tensions every time then if you're losing hold of the needle with your thumb. It's better for back posture too. The work is not in your lap but about 20-30 cm more upwards. You sit straight up and not bended down. (Able to watch TV at the same time) See the photo of this lady: [url]www.facebook.com/843547772445081/photos/dit-is-oma-attenvelt-zij-is-een-specialist-in-het-breien-van-onze-omb-dekentjes-/1500828500050335/[/url] [useip] => 85.144.117.178 [port] => 61954 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 0 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => 0 [smileyoff] => -1 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 11 ) [12] => Array ( [pid] => 27069363 [fid] => 280 [tid] => 267301 [first] => 0 [author] => toomuchreading [authorid] => 121547 [subject] => [dateline] => 1621455269 [message] => Keep at it, you will get better. I had to learn a few different ways to knit because of carpel tunnel syndrome. The different ways allow different muscles in my hand to get a bit of a rest, thus allowing me to knit longer, as long as I switch knitting styles every hour or so. If I forget, after a couple of hours I have to put my knitting down because of sore hands. Keep at it, and your hands will thank you for switching styles every now and then. [useip] => 172.97.248.177 [port] => 43898 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 1 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => -1 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 12 ) [13] => Array ( [pid] => 27086661 [fid] => 280 [tid] => 267301 [first] => 0 [author] => Charles [authorid] => 286683 [subject] => [dateline] => 1621566502 [message] => Very good question [useip] => 108.162.245.147 [port] => 58656 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 1 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => -1 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 13 ) [14] => Array ( [pid] => 33593376 [fid] => 280 [tid] => 267301 [first] => 0 [author] => htsear13 [authorid] => 331021 [subject] => [dateline] => 1655216566 [message] => Thanks for sharing [useip] => 76.102.199.150 [port] => 10182 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 0 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => -1 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 14 ) [15] => Array ( [pid] => 46921674 [fid] => 280 [tid] => 267301 [first] => 0 [author] => viky [authorid] => 350 [subject] => [dateline] => 1713391035 [message] => Thank you very much! [useip] => 87.223.200.169 [port] => 37190 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 1 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => -1 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 15 ) ) Flicking method...please tell me it gets easier-Knitting and Crochet Communication (only reply)-Techniques|Tools|Equipment|Yarn|Fiber-PinDIY.com - Powered by Discuz! Archiver

KatharinaV-NL Publish time 2021-5-19 09:20

Edited by KatharinaV-NL at 2021-5-19 02:36

Flicking was the standard way in The Netherlands 50 years ago.
Our needles are longer than the US ones: 40 cm exactly. (And so our knitting workbags are different sizes too; longer!)
Being right-handed you clamp the right needle under your arm against your body.
The left needle and your right hand, are the only things moving then. My right-hand thumb is always stuck on the needle, never a loose swinging hand like they show on videos. You get different tensions every time then if you're losing hold of the needle with your thumb.
It's better for back posture too.
The work is not in your lap but about 20-30 cm more upwards.
You sit straight up and not bended down. (Able to watch TV at the same time)
See the photo of this lady: www.facebook.com/843547772445081/photos/dit-is-oma-attenvelt-zij-is-een-specialist-in-het-breien-van-onze-omb-dekentjes-/1500828500050335/

toomuchreading Publish time 2021-5-20 04:14

Keep at it, you will get better.I had to learn a few different ways to knit because of carpel tunnel syndrome.The different ways allow different muscles in my hand to get a bit of a rest, thus allowing me to knit longer, as long as I switch knitting styles every hour or so.If I forget, after a couple of hours I have to put my knitting down because of sore hands.Keep at it, and your hands will thank you for switching styles every now and then.

Charles Publish time 2021-5-21 11:08

Very good question

htsear13 Publish time 2022-6-14 22:22

Thanks for sharing

viky Publish time 2024-4-18 05:57

Thank you very much!
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