How to hold the yarn and knit with the right hand

Knitting with the right hand also has many benefits. There is more control over the working yarn and tension, which means it is easier to produce an even fabric. However, the use of a small group of muscles by the right-handed knitter can mean that it is more likely that the rest of the body does not relax but becomes tense and painful.

Step 1

Holding the yarn: Wrap the yarn around the fingers as shown. The important thing is the ability to control the flow of the yarn through the fingers and around the needle.
Step 2

Knitting: Insert the RH needle into the next stitch. Stretch the index finger of the right hand towards the tip of the RH needle and wrap the yarn around the tip of the needle from back to front and from right to left. Draw the tip of the RH needle through the stitch, hooking the loop at the same time and drop the stitch just worked off the LH needle.

Why not give one of these patterns a go?

Party Percy the Elephant Toy Knitting Pattern

Difficulty
- US 6 / 4.0mm
  Needle Sizes
- DK / 8 ply
  Yarn Type
- Straight
  Needle Type
- Double-pointed
  Needle Type
- Stocking Stitch
  Stitch Techniques
Spring Flowers Blanket Knitalong: Part Three
- US 4 / 3.5mm
  Needle Sizes
- US 6 / 4.0mm
  Needle Sizes
- DK / 8 ply
  Yarn Type
- Straight
  Needle Type
Benson Bear: Shorts and Star T-shirt Toy Knitting Pattern

Difficulty
- US 4 / 3.5mm
  Needle Sizes
- US 6 / 4.0mm
  Needle Sizes
- DK / 8 ply
  Yarn Type
- Straight
  Needle Type
- Stocking Stitch
  Stitch Techniques
- Basic Shaping
  Stitch Techniques
Benson Bear Teddy Knitting Pattern
- US 4 / 3.5mm
  Needle Sizes
- DK / 8 ply
  Yarn Type
- Straight
  Needle Type
- Double-pointed
  Needle Type
- Stocking Stitch
  Stitch Techniques
- Basic Shaping
  Stitch Techniques
Spring Flowers Blanket Knitalong: Part Two

Difficulty
- US 6 / 4.0mm
  Needle Sizes
- DK / 8 ply
  Yarn Type
- Straight
  Needle Type
- Stocking Stitch
  Stitch Techniques
- knit
  Stitch Techniques
Dress Up Frog Toy Knitting Pattern

Difficulty
- US 6 / 4.0mm
  Needle Sizes
- DK / 8 ply
  Yarn Type
- Stocking Stitch
  Stitch Techniques
- Basic Shaping
  Stitch Techniques
Mouse and Frog Animal Baby Shoes Knitting Pattern

Difficulty
- DK / 8 ply
  Yarn Type
Amanda Berry Giraffe, Hippo and Turtle Toy Knitting Patterns

Difficulty
- US 6 / 4.0mm
  Needle Sizes
- DK / 8 ply
  Yarn Type
- Straight
  Needle Type
- Stocking Stitch
  Stitch Techniques