How to Knit a Blanket - Step By Step

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    We teamed up with our pals at Knit Aid to show you how to knit a basic blanket by sewing together knitted squares. This is super easy and also perfect for stash-busting and using up all those yarn leftovers.
    In this tutorial we will go through how to:
    Casting on: 00.48 - 02.51
    How to do the basic knit stitch: 02.52 - 06.52
    How to cast off: 06.53 - 09.21
    Sewing your squares together: 09.22 - 11.56
    Weaving in your ends: 11.57 - 12.29
    The colours of Crazy Sexy Wool used in the blanket are the following: Rocky Grey, Tweed Grey, Eagle Grey, Sand Trooper Beige, Pink Lemonade, Ivory White and Purple Haze.
    You can make approximately 3 squares out of each colour, the blanket in our video is 5 squares by 7 squares, for a total of 35 squares. To make a blanket this size you will need approx. 12 balls. Our squares are: 20cm x 20cm / 7.5in x 7.5in
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  • @DanChainsawman
    @DanChainsawman 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3413

    I don't know a single thing about knitting, but I must admit this is the nicest comment section on youtube. Everyone seems so polite and friendly.

    • @DanChainsawman
      @DanChainsawman 8 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      My aunt does knit, I've watched her knit a few things. Why do you use such huge knitting needles? You could knock someone silly with one of those things.

    • @woolandthegang
      @woolandthegang  8 ปีที่แล้ว +87

      Hi Dan,
      We use those big chunky needles because it makes the knitting easier for beginners, and much MUCH faster!
      You should give it a try :)

    • @DanChainsawman
      @DanChainsawman 8 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      WOOLANDTHEGANG Alright, I will give it a try.

    • @annettepaulo3754
      @annettepaulo3754 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      love this tutorial...

    • @kierrag8130
      @kierrag8130 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Umm timesinfinity please support me. I support u & subscribe to my channel! I'm just getting started..any advice would be great

  • @mousiethemidget3428
    @mousiethemidget3428 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2520

    Quarantine has me learning all sorts of new skills I never had time to learn before

    • @LifeOfATwitch
      @LifeOfATwitch 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      awesome!

    • @Alex43740
      @Alex43740 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      same here

    • @minhayeon107
      @minhayeon107 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Ya quarintine made me.. Literally do everything I am too lazy to do.. Lmao

    • @rekiakh4863
      @rekiakh4863 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Good for you ❤❤❤

    • @micy_bear7917
      @micy_bear7917 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Same-I’ve learned to sew and now this XD

  • @yuqi4665
    @yuqi4665 4 ปีที่แล้ว +893

    I don’t have big needles soooooo I um kinda used my drum sticks to do that or u could use chopsticks but it turned out 👍 great

  • @Manga-bt3bf
    @Manga-bt3bf 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1886

    Teacher: you have a 15 page essay due after winter break
    Me: I can do it!!
    My mom: have you finished your homework yet
    Also me: nope but I knitted a blanket!!

    • @jacquelinebuckland51
      @jacquelinebuckland51 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Natalie Schwartz 🤪🤣😂🤣

    • @RAOfficial20
      @RAOfficial20 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Manga 101 hilarious 😂 🤭😂😂

    • @yarm5332
      @yarm5332 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Relateable...

    • @purplerain6564
      @purplerain6564 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same here😂

    • @leafbills6231
      @leafbills6231 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Omg this is me rn😭i got 6 assignments due but all I wanna do is knit

  • @samg3730
    @samg3730 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2705

    This is such a beautiful blanket but this yarn is $24 per skein. It would cost close to $300 in wool to make this blanket. I could easily buy 2 or 3 sheep for that price and spin my own wool...lol

    • @sibela9553
      @sibela9553 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Turk musunuz

    • @BeccaWebsterx
      @BeccaWebsterx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      😂😂

    • @lumi2798
      @lumi2798 5 ปีที่แล้ว +177

      Yeah but in the end it will cost more because you have to feed, clean, train the 3 sheep 💀 your paying for accessibility and ease not the real worth of product

    • @elliez7269
      @elliez7269 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @shanny7583
      @shanny7583 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      🤣

  • @rabbitf1sh
    @rabbitf1sh 7 ปีที่แล้ว +615

    in sixth grade i was part of the knitting club at my school. randomly clicked on this video and it reminded me of the kind old lady that managed the club. after i finished my lunch i would go over to her and we would all knit together until lunch ended. good times... maybe i'll start knitting again!

    • @woolandthegang
      @woolandthegang  7 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      You definitely should! Your high school knitting club sounds so cool.

    • @presleysmith8776
      @presleysmith8776 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I am 10 and my neighbor just taught me to knit. So far I have only knit a dishcloth but I am going to make a buisness out of it.

    • @kellydenesha5854
      @kellydenesha5854 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@presleysmith8776 good luck!!

    • @medicamedico4335
      @medicamedico4335 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@kyleesmithsmith204 i was like woah exotic lol

    • @compass_bat
      @compass_bat 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      good old days are the best days

  • @creamyonahole3354
    @creamyonahole3354 6 ปีที่แล้ว +239

    I’m taking on a blanket as my first knit project ever. Wish me luck.

    • @underpressure221
      @underpressure221 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      How did it go?

    • @user-xh5xw5sy4h
      @user-xh5xw5sy4h 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Same here! I will update if anyone wants

    • @shaam_bunchofnumbers
      @shaam_bunchofnumbers 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@user-xh5xw5sy4h i'd appreciate updates :) how are you doing so far?

    • @SunflowerSpotlight
      @SunflowerSpotlight 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I just started learning after Christmas. I made my mom some scarves and a shawl; she has cancer and the cold impacted her terribly. But now she would like a blanket, and I don’t know a good yarn that would hold up well for a blanket that isn’t super expensive; I’m ill and money’s tight. I want to do this for her, and to do it well, but... dang. And there aren’t knitting groups in my area to give me advice, and even if there were, they aren’t meeting now.

    • @teeshac8421
      @teeshac8421 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Amara Jordan if you use Reddit, go on r/knitting, they seem like they’re really kind and helpful.

  • @cecaniacc9165
    @cecaniacc9165 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1241

    *sister walks in*
    Her:Oh my God your trying to learn another Hobby again. MOM! SHE IS LEARNING ANOTHER HOBBY AGAIN!?

    • @ciscaracelis6515
      @ciscaracelis6515 5 ปีที่แล้ว +66

      dude same i have so many hobbies hasjshdj

    • @alexsan1492
      @alexsan1492 5 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      Hobbies and the gang

    • @katerinaivanov
      @katerinaivanov 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Hahaha!! Same here!! That's the artistic spirit! :D

    • @cherrylynecapinlac3118
      @cherrylynecapinlac3118 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      XD OMG THERE'S NOTHING WRONG WHEN PPL R TRYING TO EXPAND THEIR ARTISTIC CAPABILITIES! KEEP ON SIS!!

    • @MistressJordynRae
      @MistressJordynRae 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Lol sounds like my husband

  • @bbiyao
    @bbiyao 7 ปีที่แล้ว +340

    I'm suddenly feeling an incredible urge to start knitting, it just looks like a lot of fun!

  • @littlelulu620
    @littlelulu620 7 ปีที่แล้ว +482

    This video is so clear and concise. I basically knew how to do all of this but I never have sewn the squares together before so that was interesting to watch. I think it's amazing that you'd use your gifts and talents to help those who are in such dire need. It's wonderful. I cannot imagine what it must feel like to be living in Aleppo and being displaced and cold and scared. I would gladly take someone in and make them feel at home. Thank you for being so kind. It's nice to know there are people like you and not everyone is like Donald Trump.

  • @alexandrahindley
    @alexandrahindley 2 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    I just began doing this project and have never knitted before, But by following her instructions and clearly watching visuals She's made it so easy and enjoyable . Thank you I'll definitely be doing more x

    • @woolandthegang
      @woolandthegang  2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      That's so lovely to hear! Welcome to the world of knitting

    • @virginiajay3246
      @virginiajay3246 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      What size needles did you use ? Where did you get them from? Thank you

    • @lancslass8
      @lancslass8 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@virginiajay3246 15mm knitting needles. She tells you at the start of the video.

  • @julieplamondon670
    @julieplamondon670 4 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Totally off-subject, but i'm obsessed with your nail polish! Such a great colour with your skintone!

  • @empressggamesdresses8163
    @empressggamesdresses8163 8 ปีที่แล้ว +487

    Im a beginner and this really helped it took my me atleast 20 tries just to get the part after casting on but i finnally got a whole patch knitted thanks ;)

    • @woolandthegang
      @woolandthegang  8 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      We are glad that it helped! :)

    • @themeanandnice6186
      @themeanandnice6186 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      WOOLANDTHEG

    • @gopium2000
      @gopium2000 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      EmpressGGames Dresses crocheting hat

    • @lieveheersbeestje099
      @lieveheersbeestje099 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That's amazing! How many squares can you make of one ball of wool?

    • @AAl-pb8tj
      @AAl-pb8tj 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      That part was really confusing bc they said "under and over that needle" they did that in a split second and not slowly so you couldn't see or know which needle they meant

  • @HannahZiad
    @HannahZiad 7 ปีที่แล้ว +765

    this makes me want to knit again ! thank you so much ^_^

    • @jennitran6888
      @jennitran6888 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hannah Ziad ^^^^ same I going to do this again

    • @iwishihadskillzminecraft6535
      @iwishihadskillzminecraft6535 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hannah Ziad A

    • @kierrag8130
      @kierrag8130 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hannah Ziad please support me. I support u & subscribe to my channel! I'm just getting started..any advice would be great

    • @aspengrey1898
      @aspengrey1898 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hannah Ziad me too yet I left that world long a go

    • @sonishahid3012
      @sonishahid3012 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hannah Ziad what

  • @learn_french
    @learn_french 6 ปีที่แล้ว +235

    Thank you very much... the video was really inspiring and makes me want to overcome my fear of starting knitting for the little one!

    • @deja7832
      @deja7832 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LEARN FRENCH WITH VINCENT get started with www.craftyhomestore.com Have great supplies for all us craft lovers!!

  • @ramabarakat4670
    @ramabarakat4670 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I can’t be the only one learning this to knit Harry’s sweater ....?.
    Edit: ive finished it a few. Months ago turned out amazing

    • @us3rnlo
      @us3rnlo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I FOUND MY PEOPLE

  • @dped1970
    @dped1970 8 ปีที่แล้ว +100

    I have knitted 15 squares of garter squares and 15 squares of seed stitch to make an afghan for my daughter...I have been searching and searching for a way to sew them together without a seam...I cannot WAIT to start putting this together tonight! Thank you for a GREAT tutorial!! :)

    • @samanthastewart3667
      @samanthastewart3667 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      may i ask how much yarn that took you? i'm looking to make a blanket like this for my sister since she's moving out soon, and i'm trying to figure out how much yarn to buy to make one of these!

  • @marie-clarejoseph8402
    @marie-clarejoseph8402 7 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Loved it we my knitting group have made now 40 blankets & now on next 40 have wrapped them up & have found a great Animal charity that helps give unwanted animals in Romania a warm bed & food.Next load of blankets going to anther Animal charity that are helping Animals caught in war torn countries raised £346.87 with a beanie sale sending to charity's in Syria that help animals there including the amazing cat guy.Thank You again as found so many animal charities that need warm blankets,also doing beanies for all the homeless family's in the UK as 1,000's are sleeping in cars no food or worse in the streets so helping a charity's that help get our homeless family's off the streets out there is a frost heart breaking to think of all kids in the UK that are out there now & the homeless ex forces so thank you for inspiring us to help those both animal & human that need love & warmth.

    • @angelabacker1177
      @angelabacker1177 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      good for you, but may I ask why you chose animal rescue over humans?

    • @eeveenings16
      @eeveenings16 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@angelabacker1177 i 100% understand where you're coming from, but if you think about it, more people donate to humans rather than animals. although it is great to donate to humans, I'm sure that the animals barely get 1/4 of the charity they get, correct me if I'm wrong (:

  • @nicoleleannbahr
    @nicoleleannbahr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I never finished my blanket using this tutorial, but it was this that taught me that I could knit 3 years ago. I'm not the best but I've made baby blankets, pillows, etc. Thank you!

  • @amywalker704
    @amywalker704 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That's so sweet of you to donate blankets! We need more people in the world with a heart like yours

  • @blurra.a1634
    @blurra.a1634 5 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Your voice is so soothing, I watched this video like 15 times just for your voice since I already got the knitting down

  • @andreapatane4204
    @andreapatane4204 8 ปีที่แล้ว +493

    Your tutorial is amazing. I'm planning to learn how to knit. It's so sad when people in Europe are freezing to death.

  • @Angelfire0615
    @Angelfire0615 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Years ago this video inspired me to learn to knit. I got the yarn and the rosewood knitting needles and watched this tutorial many times trying to get coordinated enough to knit. I made a scarf. Been knitting ever since.

  • @HandiworksbyClyne
    @HandiworksbyClyne 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I watched this more than 30x. Her voice is relaxing, the yarns are beautiful and I love the sound of the knitting needles.

  • @justhayley34
    @justhayley34 7 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This tutorial is so good. The big needles and yarn made it easy to see, and the narration made it easy to follow. I'm planning to learn how to knit and this has helped me understand the most of the videos I've seen.

  • @allysonw8472
    @allysonw8472 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I saved this video a while back to my crafting playlist. I have gotten pretty decent at knitting and I rediscovered this video. It has given me a way to use the leftover yarn I have from other projects. Thank you for taking the time and energy to make this tutorial!

  • @LoomaHat
    @LoomaHat 6 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    Love the video - Love that it motivates giving !

  • @riit3695
    @riit3695 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This is the easiest tutorial, I kept coming back to this to learn and now I have knitted a beautiful almost professional looking baby scarf for my new nephew! Thank you very much and thank you for introducing me to WoolGang!

  • @lauraaimson338
    @lauraaimson338 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I've been wanting to learn this art for ages! I did it as a kid, but I'm 32 now and totally forgotten, and every time I've tried to start up again I mess up! Your tutorial has given me the confidence to start up again and I think - and hope - I understand! I'll be getting some needles tomorrow and having a bash! Thanks love! Added to play list, liked and suscribed 😙

  • @PirateKing1256
    @PirateKing1256 8 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    A refugee blanket. Woah. That is one luxurious blanket

    • @Smullet90
      @Smullet90 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Kind of impractical for a refugee camp but good sentiment at least.

  • @Milana_gaming4009
    @Milana_gaming4009 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I’m 9 and I did the blanket so good 😊 your teaching to good❤

  • @x.albatros
    @x.albatros หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much for this tutorial you explained it so good. I'm at beginning of pregnancy, home all day. I found your tutorial and just started knitting today.
    It's so relaxing.
    Thank you a lot. ❤😊

  • @IChlowwe
    @IChlowwe 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This is actually an amazing tutorial, I already know how to knit but this just makes it so much easier, wish I had the video when I first started knitting.

  • @marsha9719
    @marsha9719 7 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    So clear and easy to follow along!! Thank you!!

  • @AllThingsSoul
    @AllThingsSoul 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is the BEST video I have ever seen! Very simple, clear instructions. Excellent camera angle. Background does not distract. And your nails are beautiful. I haven't knitted since high school. I crochet, but I love the look of knitting. God Bless you for being so selfless and thinking of a way to refugees. May you have continued success in all you do! Thank you!

  • @briannamyers1135
    @briannamyers1135 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I have had trouble understanding how to knit for years. You made it really easy to understand! Thank you

  • @danielpattison4960
    @danielpattison4960 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I have just started knitting and this was by far the best easy to follow guide I have found ! Thankyou 😊

  • @gothempress
    @gothempress 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You have the best tutorials! Your voice is calming and encouraging and you have good camera angles to show your proper technique. Love it! I'm a fairly seasoned knitter and I was still able to learn a thing or two from you!

  • @karentrelka1196
    @karentrelka1196 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is my “go to” TH-cam to watch when I have knitting questions. I’m a beginner and the techniques are explained very well.

  • @confusedcat4387
    @confusedcat4387 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am a sewer, and I know nothing about how to knit, now I do thanks to this fine woman

  • @issey1054
    @issey1054 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    One of the most helpful videos I've watched, I knew how to knit a little bit already but I was clueless about casting on and off, I've just finished my first blanket thanks to this video 💕

    • @sipstea26
      @sipstea26 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Issey Evans was it 35 squares total or 37?

  • @tanyaod4098
    @tanyaod4098 7 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    thank you for your amazing video 😊 and I want to say that you are amazing to make blanket for people in need 😘 keep the good work girl 🤗🤗

  • @appleskum6520
    @appleskum6520 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think this video is really good, she is showing it very well, I can clearly see what she is doing, follow the instructions, and I think the way she talks calmly helps to talk in what she says. Easy to learn, will make so much stuff with this, scarfs, blankets, cardigans for myself.

  • @siobhanparker8292
    @siobhanparker8292 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not knitted for years - sitting here in my chilly house looking lovely at the sumptuous blanket, makes me want to start again. Thank you

  • @viceb7
    @viceb7 7 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    you have such an elegant voice 😍

  • @iconnetworkUK
    @iconnetworkUK 8 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Lovely tutorial and a lovely cause x

  • @michellehoover894
    @michellehoover894 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm a knitter and I have watched so many videos on blankets and casting off and now I understand how to cast off!!!!

  • @msadiq247
    @msadiq247 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    A beautiful project which has inspired me to knit for these special causes too. God bless you all xx

  • @raffiabdullah531
    @raffiabdullah531 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    the way you explain it easy to understand. love it from far Asia

  • @RealPuddsta
    @RealPuddsta 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    fab video, thank you for posting. Love the work you are doing on behalf of refugees too. Keep up the good work

  • @jade3203
    @jade3203 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the best tutorial I've ever seen with knitting! I love the look of that wool and the good cause the blankets are for.

  • @jomama5186
    @jomama5186 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh how I love the color combination you used for this blanket! It is absolutely beautiful!!!!!

  • @tasniaarasiddika491
    @tasniaarasiddika491 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    thank you!
    I made one for my baby sister and she loves it😄😄

  • @KM-ze3tr
    @KM-ze3tr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is so amazing and you explained it brilliantly. I'm really excited to take up my passion for sewing after watching this. Thank you for sharing! :)

  • @gwest8127
    @gwest8127 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I've only ever done hats on a loom but with your lovely instructions and recognizing a few of the movements I think I've worked up the courage to try my needle at this!

  • @bellawest9105
    @bellawest9105 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is the only video I understood thank you so much!!

  • @hannahthejellydonut7344
    @hannahthejellydonut7344 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm new to knitting and I really enjoy your video! I love your blanket! So pretty! I am starting my first blanket today!

  • @orgusepeti9975
    @orgusepeti9975 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    i love this technique

  • @emmaemma5740
    @emmaemma5740 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    LOVE this tutorial! You explained everything so well and I can't wait to try it out. All for an excellent cause too ❤💎

  • @AnnieColween
    @AnnieColween 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was such a calming video to watch, also I love this. Thank you for the help on my blanket!

  • @workfromhome598
    @workfromhome598 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love your video, very detailed and newbie friendly! Thank you for sharing this! ❤🤗❤

  • @blu.tm-c
    @blu.tm-c 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    ahhh this looks so fun! i’m definitely gonna try making this for my third blanket!

  • @tammyparker1216
    @tammyparker1216 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are a great teacher. Thank you for explaining things as you went. But most of all Thank You for blessing someone in need.

  • @heyitsdaphh5983
    @heyitsdaphh5983 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally a place i can learn and not get frustrated! so happy to be getting back into this! when you can't do much this helps a lot

  • @Leney735
    @Leney735 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This tutorial is amazing and so clear, I've been wanting to knit for a long time but haven't found a tutorial that's actually easy to understand. Thank you so much I have the confidence to take this up now 👏🏾

  • @toffeepopzzz
    @toffeepopzzz 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Oh, interesting to see you cast on using your thumb! A friend recently advised me this was better than casting on using both needles as you get a neater edge 😊

  • @lindawuah
    @lindawuah ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I watched this video once and loved it. It taught me how to knit and now I can’t stop. I’ve been making and collecting all my squares so that I can make a beautiful blanket like the one in this video - and donate it as well. I love my new hobby!! Thank youuu #happyknitter🫶🏾😍🧶🪡💕🥲

    • @clarissa_clouds9888
      @clarissa_clouds9888 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey can you tell me if it matters if I use 15mm needles

    • @lindawuah
      @lindawuah ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@clarissa_clouds9888 I don’t think it’s a huge deal. I use 9.0mm/US 13 needles with chunky yarn like the one in the video, and it came out similar!!

  • @bubbii
    @bubbii 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the most wholesome video ever. ♥️♥️♥️ my Nan made me a blanket like this for my 21st birthday I love it, it’s so warm and cute. I love this video

  • @GinaLay
    @GinaLay 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Great video!! The instructions are wonderful!

  • @hannah7351
    @hannah7351 4 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    i just found 2 bags of yarn containing 5-7 skeins each for a total of $8 at goodwill! for anyone who wants to know

  • @HOODSSWEETIE
    @HOODSSWEETIE 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The most understandable instruction video that I have ever watched. Thank you so much and one day I will be able to do this for a refugee camp.

  • @raisingezra7165
    @raisingezra7165 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I followed the video exactly and was able to make the best blanket for my baby girl. did I mention that it was my first time EVER knitting! thank you for such an easy to follow video. I have found anew love for knitting can't wait to create more

  • @fatoumatadansoko7747
    @fatoumatadansoko7747 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    After quarantine imma have every skill anyone’s ever gonna ask

  • @narayboyd9765
    @narayboyd9765 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You made it simple and made me want to knit more ❤

  • @lunanight4473
    @lunanight4473 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm making a blanket with my grandmother this helped so much I know she is watching me in heaven 😊.

  • @heavene3807
    @heavene3807 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just learned how to crochet and was asking everyone I knew how to knit, but nobody did. Thank you for this video, such a great tutorial!

  • @rosierecio2278
    @rosierecio2278 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I just love how you explained everything so patiently, thank you, I am trying to learn any ways so I can make blankets for my grandkids. Thank you this was beautiful .

    • @woolandthegang
      @woolandthegang  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No, no thank you for your lovely comment

    • @loriandcurtischerry9193
      @loriandcurtischerry9193 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@woolandthegang hi what is a good substitute for this yarn

  • @KayLovesXOXO
    @KayLovesXOXO 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1574

    Anybody else wondered of she knitted her sweater she has on?.. or just me?😂

    • @meganfischer3460
      @meganfischer3460 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I was wondering the same thing

    • @SpiralBreeze
      @SpiralBreeze 7 ปีที่แล้ว +74

      lol kay Based on how the edge of the cuffs look, no, it appears to be machine knit.

    • @rovert7566
      @rovert7566 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      lol kay me to

    • @zachb4919
      @zachb4919 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      lolol yea

    • @elemeniah
      @elemeniah 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      haha, yes, I thought the exact same thing! :)

  • @jojones5626
    @jojones5626 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've never been able to knit,but you make it look so easy,I might give it another go. Thanks

  • @pooja_2023
    @pooja_2023 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great idea for helping those in need and delightful knitting. Loved it. Keep up the good work!

  • @patompornsattatham3539
    @patompornsattatham3539 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you very much. I love your tutorial

  • @highheeledfagin
    @highheeledfagin 8 ปีที่แล้ว +283

    I do love the charity idea but surely just taking the $300 and buying 30 blankets would do so much more.

    • @knitaid5013
      @knitaid5013 8 ปีที่แล้ว +156

      Hi Highheeled Fagin, that is a good point and many people do send cheaper machine-made blankets that are really useful for refugees. The idea of sending a knitted blanket is about the solidarity of squares from a group of people, when many knitters get together and contribute to a blanket that will help someone else. It's a great way to learn a craft, get together with people and do something good. As we all know, knitting is about the enjoyment of the craft, otherwise we would just buy ready made every time :) This tutorial shows you how we would knit and stitch together squares from lots of different knitters, but if you wanted to make it for yourself then that is also an option. It's a good stash-busting idea, to use up any last bits of yarn. We hope that helps clarify the concept! Warm wishes, Knit Aid

    • @highheeledfagin
      @highheeledfagin 8 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      That does make much more sense :-)

    • @veronica33s45
      @veronica33s45 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Exactly what i was thinking

    • @arsenal1926
      @arsenal1926 7 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Highheeled Fagin I was interested in this to so I asked my grandma. She knits for her local church who gives them to people in hospitals. She says it's way cheaper to knit them because people donate the wool to the church then give it to her.

    • @bellatrixcarpenter4980
      @bellatrixcarpenter4980 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Yes but why spend so much money when for maybe 2 for a dollar yarn and five dollar knitting needles you can spend the same amount and have more blankets to send

  • @koraknight6995
    @koraknight6995 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just finished my first scarf and super pumped. Can’t wait to take on making a blanket for my grandma

  • @anithamanohar6964
    @anithamanohar6964 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you and God bless you for your kindness! ❤

  • @abby-bn2se
    @abby-bn2se 7 ปีที่แล้ว +497

    My question is
    How the heck do you fit the yarn through that needle? 😂

    • @anunohmouse7460
      @anunohmouse7460 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      You can use a needle threader... then you can break it like I did lol. Then you can try the fold technique like Chin Yin says, this one normally does it well and your woes end there... or you can be like me and give up on those methods, soak the end of your yarn in spit, flatten it out and push it through the needle head.
      I need to invest in some slightly bigger needles lol

    • @white4octtab929
      @white4octtab929 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It's a yarn needle, has a big eye so it's easy to thread.

    • @raeg8242
      @raeg8242 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      If you want to be cheap use a paperclip.

    • @eldritchyarnbeing3295
      @eldritchyarnbeing3295 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      A Nun Oh Mouse i take a piece of thread or thin yarn that i can easily fit through the eye, thread that so both ends are sticking out one end and the middle is sticking out the other, making a loop. then make the loop as big as you need it to fit the yarn through, and when you do, pull on both ends of the thread and it pulls the yarn right through too. i broke a few needle threaders too before finding this out and i hope it helps!

    • @gillian8634
      @gillian8634 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It is designe for that. It is called tapestry needle.

  • @SelmaaC
    @SelmaaC 7 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Looks so nice and simple and with a beautiful purpose 👏🏼

    • @unicks1r
      @unicks1r 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Selma C I

  • @yomommasindahouse
    @yomommasindahouse 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Because of you....and ONLY you, I am almost done my first blankie for my boy. You have such a calm relaxing voice. My usual reaction when something goes wrong...not so good.The fact it's all new to me, tough through constant numb fingers,then swollen, and good old sharp pains, I have not lost my patience yet. (That is NOT like me.) I owe it all to you.thank you

    • @woolandthegang
      @woolandthegang  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yay. So glad you found it helpful. We are honoured :D

  • @SuperBandanna
    @SuperBandanna 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Never tried knitting before but really wanted to start, what a great tutorial. Also it's so strangely satisfying, like the little click of the needles and the shuffle of wool... Sounds like a great anxiety coping skill.

  • @SaraMartinez-lw3eh
    @SaraMartinez-lw3eh 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Holy shit... This is amazing!!! Im dying to knit!!

  • @asmallsandstorm4686
    @asmallsandstorm4686 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Such a great idea! We can all do our bit to help :)

  • @cindysmith3720
    @cindysmith3720 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That looked fantastic and God Bless you for your wonderful gift to the people that desperately need the blankets.

  • @dannielle5813
    @dannielle5813 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's really informative and helped me get the squares the right size (I've only done 1 so far) and it's really easy to do because I'm making a blanket for someone I know who's had a baby

  • @johayes7529
    @johayes7529 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks heaps for the easy tutorial. I'm practicing making, what my kid's call "anxiety blanket's" I've been using spaghetti yarn, it's really heavy & hard to fit all the stitches on my needles. I'd forgotten the basics again. The squares are the perfect solution.

  • @GRichter
    @GRichter 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Schön, sehr schön. Danke.
    Die Wolle ist ein Traum.

  • @LAOWayMusic
    @LAOWayMusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just started knitting and I wanted to make a fluffy blanket! Thank you I'm addicted!!!

  • @talialee6364
    @talialee6364 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video is a life saver. Can't stop watching!

  • @chubbyblueberry
    @chubbyblueberry 4 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    Started out with 14 stitches ended with 22😂 Had to start all over

    • @bulmanaylincastellanos788
      @bulmanaylincastellanos788 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Chubbyblueberry lol that happens sometimes, you’ll accidentally double wrap when knitting haha

    • @SunflowerSpotlight
      @SunflowerSpotlight 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I did that with purling at first. My first swatch looked like Tennessee. 🤣

    • @sususususuuu3063
      @sususususuuu3063 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What yarn did you use?

    • @user-kp7iz4dr8l
      @user-kp7iz4dr8l 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Better than me! Started with 14 and ended with 49 😂

  • @robynohare3170
    @robynohare3170 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    It's really nice that you are giving them to the refugees

    • @3jdni
      @3jdni 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Iknow Nothing Why is giving to one cause lesser than another to you?

    • @yourstruly4961
      @yourstruly4961 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Wayward Fae exactly

  • @aine884
    @aine884 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love that this blanket is going to refrugees who really need it! if any other knitters/crocheters were looking for something quick to make for a good cause socks are one of the most requested item at homeless shelters, so you could make them to donate or just to give to people on the street

  • @Tofindexpress
    @Tofindexpress 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I started knitting afew months ago, and I knitt just like you. I've seen other knitters do it differently, but I guess this is how I picked it up and it is easier for me and my hands