Uploaded July 2019 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
This is a demonstration of how to work Ktbl and Ptbl both Continental and Throwing
In Association with Cable Pillow Tutorial by Suzanne Bryan - ravelry.com/patterns/library/cable-pillow-tutorial
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0:00 Explanation of using Knit through back loop (Ktbl) in twisted rib pattern.
1:15 examination of normal knit stitches vs. ktbl knit stitches
demonstrate knitting through the back loop for Ktbl stitch - Continental (yarn in left hand)
1:58 demonstrate the Ktbl stitch throwing (yarn in right hand)
2:34 turn work - look at stitches
Explain how to Purl through the back loop (Ptbl)
3:24 demonstrate the Ptbl stitch Continental knitting
3:59 demonstrate the Ptbl stitch throwing
4:27 Review twisted rib stitches and usage
Where to find me -
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Suzanne's Blog - knittingsuzanne.com
This is a demonstration of how to work Ktbl and Ptbl both Continental and Throwing
In Association with Cable Pillow Tutorial by Suzanne Bryan - ravelry.com/patterns/library/cable-pillow-tutorial
If you enjoy my videos please subscribe and consider buying me a coffee on Ko-fi - ko-fi.com/suzannebryan
0:00 Explanation of using Knit through back loop (Ktbl) in twisted rib pattern.
1:15 examination of normal knit stitches vs. ktbl knit stitches
demonstrate knitting through the back loop for Ktbl stitch - Continental (yarn in left hand)
1:58 demonstrate the Ktbl stitch throwing (yarn in right hand)
2:34 turn work - look at stitches
Explain how to Purl through the back loop (Ptbl)
3:24 demonstrate the Ptbl stitch Continental knitting
3:59 demonstrate the Ptbl stitch throwing
4:27 Review twisted rib stitches and usage
Where to find me -
Suzanne - Off the Cuff - youtube.com/channel/UCQBgFUvQzjz1RUm9NsgEA1A
Knitting with Suzanne Bryan on Ravelry - ravelry.com/groups/knitting-with-suzanne-bryan
Knitting with Suzanne Bryan on FB- facebook.com/groups/1769286026429876
KnittingSuzanne on Ravelry - ravelry.com/people/KnittingSuzanne
Suzanne's Blog - knittingsuzanne.com
![Suzanne Q&A 1/16/19
Time stamps for 1-16-19 live stream
3:42—how to bring Cable A into the ribbing
5:18—measuring a garment for fit instead of the body [make and link video?]
6:56—the measurements of ladies med for Starry Starry Night Socks (SSNS)
8:40—why the build up is 3” for the shawl collar
9:44—magic loop method for SSNS, or use 2 circulars & doing them two at a time
10:53—gauge change when working stranded & how to make a gauge swatch for SSNS
12:35—blocking the SSNS gauge swatch
16:20—checking yarn for color bleed/transfer
21:12—intarsia cables worked in with two color brioche [link video?]
21:42—the best set up for the SSNS
24:17—making some of the SSNS stars intarsia [make and link video?]
25:17—placing the increases for the V-neck
26:06—best needles for the ITAG
27:55—sizing the SSNS smaller
29:15—using a 9” needle for the SSNS
29:57—patterns for a larger size for the SSNS
30:35—thumb gusset cast on for mitts/gloves
32:34—cast on numbers for larger SSNS
37:05—why there are 80 stitches cast on for the SSNS
40:19—why to block more than once: a blocking discussion
43:33—wet blocking 100% acrylic
44:51—making the shawl collar narrower
45:38—knitting style: picking vs throwing [link video?]
47:00—changing flat knitting to in-the-round and vise versa
47:50—more on blocking acrylic
48:40—Suzanne shows us several of her hand knit socks and discusses her washing method
56:09—the pattern names of the socks Suzanne showed us
58:26—BOOK: “Charts For Color Knitting” by Alice Starmore
1:04:58—the difference between stranded knitting and intarsia [link a video?]
1:06:00—curling band on the SSNS
Join us in these knitting adventures.
*Pattern: Starry Starry Night Socks KAL by Suzanne Bryan - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/starry-starry-night-socks
*Pattern: It Takes a Guild Cardigan KAL Tutorial by Suzanne Bryan
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/it-takes-a-guild-cardigan-tutorial
Find the full list of videos for the It Takes a Guild Cardigan KAL in this playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLKJ9GuhEEwkRjQQ0-G-D-C2yuYxImcHF
Where to find me -
Knitting with Suzanne Bryan on Ravelry - https://www.ravelry.com/groups/knitting-with-suzanne-bryan
Knitting with Suzanne Bryan on FB- https://www.facebook.com/groups/1769286026429876/
KnittingSuzanne on Ravelry - https://www.ravelry.com/people/KnittingSuzanne
Suzannes Blog - http://www.knittingsuzanne.com Suzanne Q&A 1/16/19](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/grhGwPVpy6E/mqdefault.jpg)

![Ladder-Back Jacquard in Stranded Knitting (No Long Floats)
Use ladder-back jacquard so stranded colorwork has no long floats on the back — warmer, neater, and easier to wear.
Explain when LBJ is better than catching floats, and link a standard stranded / dominance video if you have one.
Classes: [SITE]
Support: https://ko-fi.com/suzannebryan
#knitting #strandedknitting #fairisle #ladderbackjacquard
0:00 Introduction to technique
3:42 Setting up the jacquard
8:23 Working in the round
12:00 Maintaining tension
14:42 Progress check and review
18:22 Finishing the ladder back Ladder-Back Jacquard in Stranded Knitting (No Long Floats)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/iLtuGY_M-ds/mqdefault.jpg)



![How to Measure Your Knitting: Counting Rows vs Measuring Work in Progress
Learn the best way to measure your knitting and track your progress. In this tutorial, I cover:
• Counting rows vs measuring your work in progress
• How to maintain accurate gauge
• Tips for consistent knitting
⏱ Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
01:05 Counting Rows
02:45 Measuring Your Work
04:50 Tips & Tricks
💻 Related Videos & Resources:
• Needle Size vs Stitch Gauge: [Link]
• Slipped Stitches Tutorial: [Link]
📌 Connect with me:
Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/groups/knitting-with-suzanne-bryan
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1769286026429876/
Blog: [Your Blog URL]
YouTube livestreams & interviews: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQBgFUvQzjz1RUm9NsgEA1A How to Measure Your Knitting: Counting Rows vs Measuring Work in Progress](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/j6HxP5Czlrg/mqdefault.jpg)


![ITAG Q&A 12/2/18
Further Q&A on It Takes a Guild Cardigan Tutorial.
Live stream notes for 12-2-2018
2:04—Suzanne’s brioche ribbing and samples of other ribbings
16:18—how to measure gauge for 1x1 ribbing
18:56—how to knit and measure gauge in the round
21:02—knit/purl transitions, even for twisted knits
22:52—slightly stretching the ribbing during blocking [
27:32—pocket demo with purl bumps
28:16—messy brioche selvedge/how to bind off brioche
30:36—using the same cable for pockets and sleeves
31:30—Rowenta steamer [https://www.amazon.com/Rowenta-Steamer-Handheld-Fabric-Bonnet/dp/B0792GRZ4R/ref=sr_1_3_m_sspa?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1543893287&sr=1-3-spons&keywords=rowenta+steamer&psc=1
32:58—blocked ribbing
33:37—Italian bind off vs. standard bind off-comparison and uses
34:30—making a “fake” in-the-round swatch-advantages and disadvantages
36:07—Italian BO [https://youtu.be/zmqCMX3W_5I
36:35—carrying yarn for Fisherman’s Rib/brioche selvedges
37:42—demonstration of how to massage or coach stitches across the needles
40:27—how often gauge should be checked on an in-progress project
41:46—ribbing on smaller needles [https://youtu.be/vZz3HxYV7bg
43:17—brioche button band attachment
44:16—reversible moss/seed stitch or double moss/seed stitch
45:01—two color brioche-horizontal or vertical orientation
45:41—making Fisherman’s Rib with cables extended into it
47:28—[link video on fixing twisted stitches]
50:28—creating short rows in pattern stitches
50:54—how to figure the extra yarn needed to work brioche
52:14—using seed stitch for all the edgings
53:45—how to figure out if there is enough yarn left to finish the project
54:30—how to create a project page on Ravelry
55:23—how to bring cables down into brioche
56:25—fixing mistakes in brioche [https://youtu.be/oExV4sYjc4s]
57:00—showing purl bumps on pocket [same video as at time stamp 27:32]
57:51—how to fix waist shaping that’s too low
58:50—how to check armhole size and determine if sleeves or sweater are too big
1:00:50—extending cables into 1x1 or 2x2 ribbing
1:02:12—what size needle is best to use for brioche when project knit with US2
1:02:45—the math needed to figure out edging options compared to stockinette
Join us in this knitting adventure.
*Pattern: It Takes a Guild Cardigan KAL Tutorial by Suzanne Bryan
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/it-takes-a-guild-cardigan-tutorial
Find the full list of videos for this KAL in this playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLKJ9GuhEEwkRjQQ0-G-D-C2yuYxImcHF
Where to find me -
Knitting with Suzanne Bryan on Ravelry - https://www.ravelry.com/groups/knitting-with-suzanne-bryan
Knitting with Suzanne Bryan on FB- https://www.facebook.com/groups/1769286026429876/
KnittingSuzanne on Ravelry - https://www.ravelry.com/people/KnittingSuzanne
Suzannes Blog - http://www.knittingsuzanne.com ITAG Q&A 12/2/18](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/l301e1RFB6I/mqdefault.jpg)
