How to Hold Yarn and Knit Stitches in Eastern (Russian) Knitting

We’ve already discussed the most common way to cast on stitches in Eastern (previously known as Russian) knitting. If you missed that tutorial, you’ll find it right here.

Now, let’s see how we should hold the working yarn and knit stitches using this efficient knitting style that is not only fast but is also gentle on our hands and wrists.

Most likely, you will notice one of the unusual traits of the Eastern knitting – garter stitch created using this knitting style is made of twisted stitches.

It is a bit odd, but it makes perfect sense from the point of view of the ladies who used this knitting style to keep their families warm during cold Easter European winters – it is a well-known fact that fabric made of twisted stitches is denser, warmer and less likely to wear out fast. This is exactly what peasant women needed centuries ago.

To learn more about the Eastern knitting style, its amazing properties and some other unusual traits, consider joining the detailed online course – Eastern (Russian) Knitting Simplified.

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