Are you and your purl stitches in an
unhealthy relationship?
Learn the simple technique that makes purling feel as easy as knitting — and finally get the smooth, even stockinette you've been chasing.
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As a knitter, you've probably run into at least one of these frustrations.
Your stockinette has subtle horizontal lines (rowing out) no matter how carefully you tension.
Your purl stitches feel slower, clumsier, or more tiring than your knit stitches.
Ribbing and seed stitch feel like punishment — you dread the constant switching.
You've tried fixing your tension a dozen different ways, but nothing seems to stick.
You're not relearning knitting from scratch. You're making a few key changes to how the stitch sits on the needle, the direction you wrap the yarn when you purl, and how you decide which leg to work.
For many knitters, those small adjustments can even out the difference between knit and purl rows, make purling feel physically easier, and turn tension problems from mysteries into simple choices you can control.
In this 90-minute workshop, I'll show you exactly how to do it—and you'll try it on your own needles so you can feel the difference immediately.
Walk away with real, applicable skills — not just theory.
The horizontal lines in your stockinette will smooth out naturally, without constant tension vigilance.
The combination method is mechanically easier — less hand movement, less fatigue.
Finally grasp why stitches sit the way they do — and how to adapt any pattern to your style.
Switching between knit and purl becomes smoother when your purl stitch isn't fighting you.
Even fabric with smoother, more consistent stitches looks noticeably more polished.
Not every situation calls for combination knitting — you'll know the tradeoffs.
Almost like sitting in a live classroom. Really helped in understanding tension and all the repetitive motions.
I really like being able to watch as you knit. I learn so much better watching someone than reading instructions.
Really appreciate the straightforward explanation and clear information. Simple, no extraneous drivel to confuse the process.
The workshop is free to attend live. The Recording Pack is for knitters who want permanent access.
In addition to lifetime recording access, you'll also get these 3 bonuses:
Visual PDF guide showing exactly how to handle SSK and K2tog with eastern-mounted stitches.
Side-by-side photos showing western vs. eastern mount, twisted vs. untwisted.
Three swatch patterns specifically chosen to practice your new skills.
Enter your name and email to get your private link for the live workshop.
Watch close-up demos, try the technique yourself, and ask questions live.
Use the 48-hour replay, or upgrade to the Recording Pack for lifetime access.
Just a pair of needles (any size) and some scrap yarn if you want to practice along.
That's it. No special materials, no prep work, no homework. Just show up ready to learn.
I'm Johnny, the Editor in Chief of The Yarnist. I've spent the last 15 years teaching knitters not just how to follow patterns, but how to understand why techniques work the way they do.
My approach is simple: once you understand the principles, you can adapt anything. No more blindly following instructions and hoping for the best.
You have changed my knitting life! I have recently turned back to knitting after a long hiatus and vowed to learn all I can. This has been invaluable.
I have a notebook full of tips and tricks. And I can put them to work immediately. Thank you!
This has been the most information I've stuffed into my brain in one day in a long, long time! Thanks for all your work!
