Re: Knitter's POLL

Cheryl in Oz wrote:
> I knit English but do not let go of the needle to make a stitch. I
> just extend my index finger to put the yarn around the needle tip -
> is that "throwing"?
>
>
That's the way I do it, too.

Higs,
Katherine


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