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What is the difference between English and Continental styles?


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They are just different ways of wrapping your yarn around your needles. English knitters hold the yarn in their right hand and "throw" it around their needle. Continental knitters hold the yarn in their left hand and "pick" the yarn with their needle. Use whatever method is most comfortable for you!


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