Form both hands into '1' handshapes with your index fingers extended. Bring your hands in front of your body, pointing the index fingers forward and slightly toward each other. Rub the sides of your index fingers together in small, alternating circular motions, mimicking the action of knitting needles.
Sign 'I', 'like', 'knit', 'sweater', and 'winter'. The sign for knit clearly shows the action of making the garment.
Sign 'my', 'grandmother', 'teach', 'me', 'how', and 'knit'. Emphasize the knitting motion at the end of the sentence to highlight the skill being taught.
Point to the person for 'you', sign 'knit', 'scarf', and raise your eyebrows while leaning slightly forward to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'I', 'like', 'knit', 'sweater', and 'winter'. The sign for knit clearly shows the action of making the garment.
Sign 'my', 'grandmother', 'teach', 'me', 'how', and 'knit'. Emphasize the knitting motion at the end of the sentence to highlight the skill being taught.
Point to the person for 'you', sign 'knit', 'scarf', and raise your eyebrows while leaning slightly forward to indicate a yes/no question.
No, crocheting has a different sign because it uses a single hook rather than two needles. For crochet, you typically use one index finger to mimic the pulling motion of a crochet hook while the other hand holds the imaginary yarn.
Not really! Most signers will naturally have their dominant hand slightly more active or resting on top, but the alternating, rubbing motion means both hands are moving together. Just do what feels most comfortable for you.
Usually, two or three small circular rubs are enough to convey the word 'knit' in a standard sentence. If you are describing the ongoing action of knitting for a long time, you can continue the motion longer to show duration.
