Make A Chunky Knit Wool Blanket In Less Than 45 Minutes

Name: Make A Chunky Knit Wool Blanket In Less Than 45 Minutes
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Step by step instructions to help you master arm knitting in less than 1 hour

Created byStacy The Knitter

Last updated 11/2019

English

What you'll learn

How create a perfect chunky knit blanket in 45 minutes even if you're clueless
How to make perfect sized stitches without using your arms
How to cast on
How to make a knit stitch
How to make a purl stitch
How to cast off and weave in the tail
How to create lots of blanket variations from knit and purl stitches
The cheapest place to buy wool roving and chunky acrylic yarn
How to prevent your chunky knit blankets from shedding

Course content

2 sections • 12 lectures • 40m total length

How Much Yarn You'll Need For Different Size Blankets & How Many Stitches0:59
Here's a really helpful cheat sheet I've made to take all the guesswork out of how much yarn you'll need for different size blankets, and also how many stitches you'll generally need to cast on.
By the end of this section you'll know exactly how much yarn you'll need for different size blankets.
The Crochet Cast On For Arm Knitting3:17
In this lecture you'll learn how to do a crochet cast on for arm knitting. This is by far the easiest and most versatile cast on. Unlike the long tail cast on which most arm knitters teach, this one doesn't have any guesswork so you don't have a super long tail, or end up with no tail at all if you guess the length you'll need wrong.
By the end of this lecture you'll know how to make a perfect cast on edge for your blanket AND will also know how to get the width of your blanket exactly how wide you want it.
Knit Stitch4:50
There are two basic ways to add your first row in, and each one looks different from the other.
Pay close attention to the video so you know which type of first row you prefer for the end look you want.
By the end of this lecture you'll know how to do a knit stitch, and you'll know 2 different ways to put in the first row of your cast on.
The Purl Stitch And Creating Textures2:38
By the end of this lesson you'll know how to make a purl stitch and also how to create some texture with knit and purl stitches on your blankets.
Casting Off and Weaving The Tail3:27
Casting off is very easy, it takes only a few stitches to understand what's happening and then you're free to go as fast as you want.
By the end of this lecture you'll be able to cast off (make the finishing edge of your blanket) and hide the leftover tail for a professional finish.

Textured Seed Stitch Pattern4:37
Seed stitch blankets are indeed beautiful and the best part is that this is one of the easiest textured stitches to make!
By the end of this lecture you'll know exactly how to make the seed stitch pattern and also how to correct any problems you've had with stitches.
Textured Andalusian stitch Blanket Pattern4:34
The Andalusian stitch is very simple to make, and also one of the easiest textured stitches to remember the pattern of.
By the end of this lecture you'll be able to make an Andalusian stitch pattern with ease.
Textured Moss Stitch Pattern and How To Fix Stitches5:24
Textured blankets are extremely beautiful and fun to make.
By the end of this lecture you'll know how to make the textured moss stitch and also how to fix stitches if you have some problems.
How To Prevent Wool Roving From Shedding EVERYWHERE4:09
You'll learn a super quick way to lightly felt your wool in the washing machine or dryer without destroying it. This means what would take you hours and hours to do by hand you can now do in about 10 or 15 minutes!
By the end of this lecture you'll know the secrets of felting wool quickly to strengthen the wool and prevent it from shedding.
How To Convert A Knitting Needle Pattern To Arm Knitting Pattern and Why1:30
There are LOADS of knitting needle patterns that would work great for chunky knit blankets, but knitting with needles and arms are not the same. People using needles usually turn their work whereas arm knitters don't, this means understanding how to convert a pattern to use for arm knitting.
By the end of this section you'll know how to instantly convert a knitting needle pattern into an arm knitting pattern.
How To Make PERFECT Size Stitches Without Arms5:01
In this video I teach you how to make perfect size stitches without using your arms.
This is a golden hack that helps lots of beginners since making stitches the same size can be quite challenging when you're just beginning your arm knitting journey.
Where to buy cheap wool roving (giant unspun wool)0:22

Requirements

Be Ready To Have Fun And Learn!

Description

This course takes you from bare basics to creating a professional chunky knit blanket in record time. After arm knitting for years I've developed my own, tricks and hacks to make turning out perfect blankets easy even if you're clueless. Anyone can do this, whether you're 6 or 106 you'll master arm knitting in this short power packed course!

You'll learn:

How to make a basic chunky knit blanket as quick and easily as possible.
How to prevent your blankets from shedding
Three different types of textured stitches for blankets to make them stand apart from the rest
How to make perfect size stitches without having the stitches on your arms
How much yarn and how many stitches you'll need for different size blankets
The cheapest place in the world to buy wool roving (that I know of at least)

This course is for absolute beginners and walks you through the whole process of making a gorgeous blanket step by step.

By the end of this course you'll be a PRO arm knitter! And be able to make chunky knit blankets with ease.

Once you know these foundational arm knitting principles the blanket variations are virtually endless!

Happy Arm Knitting

Stacy

Who this course is for:

Anyone who loves crafts and wants to create chunky knit blankets

Make A Chunky Knit Wool Blanket In Less Than 45 Minutes

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Blanket Basics5 lectures • 15min

Tips, Tricks and Textured Blanket Patterns7 lectures • 26min

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