Beginner Knit Blanket Class, Full Class

[@knitpicksOfficial]

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[@juliemarieowensevans6976]

Hi, and thank you for this great tutorial. I probably just missed it when you were describing the needles, but what size circular needle did you say you are using here? Thanks so much!!

[@jessicamoley123]

Before I followed this tutorial, I was completely new to knitting. I was almost completely discouraged by some commenters that suggested this wasn't a suitable project for a beginner - however after a month (and some slightly thicker and cheaper yarn than was recommended in the video, with slightly thicker needles to match) I have just finished my blanket and it's amazing! It definitely kept me busy during a month of lockdown. Very glad that I wasn't put off initially, and now I can't wait to try my hand at other projects and to learn more about knitting!
Edit: The dimensions of my blanket are likely slightly smaller than in the video. My finished blanket is approximately 60"x50", give or take. But it still covers my single bed :)

[@JillianMSesshomaru]

do you think i can use purl stitch and not knit stitch for this since I learned the purl stitch first?

[@melaniebush109]

I know this is a long shot, but I stumbled across your comment. Do you mind sharing what you used and how you did it? I'm new to this and I have my heart set on making a blanket lol.

[@dauser4]

i actually think it's perfect for someone's first ever knitting project

[@KarynaMillerDoggie96]

You are the first knitter on TH-cam I’ve seen using the continental method! My family is Eastern European so I am used to left-handed knitting and I had to teach myself how to convert right-handed methods to my left because I could not find anyone that used their left. I honestly find using your left hand to feed the yarn so much easier than your right and better for beginners.

[@SupermodelKara]

I knit the same way. I can't do it with my right hand, it feels off to me.

[@monicaant.1422]

I'm right handed and American style is too slow and stiff for me and changed to continental and I love it 🥰 maybe because I also do crochet by holding the string on my left hand

[@smkilmer95]

You've actually done ~100,000 knit stitches after you've completed the blanket (210 cast on stitches X 62 garter rows (124 knitted rows) X 4 colors = 104,160). I'm very much a nerd and when I heard you say "you've probably done a million knit stitches", I had to know approximately how many were actually in the pattern :) It's not a million, but it's still A LOT.

[@viewy3655]

Good math!

[@jaszminejohnston8167]

Yeah I tried to do this but not as many..I gave up lol my brain couldn't do it no more lol

[@wolfie1703]

If she makes 10 blankets that means she's done a million knit stitches

[@swalker6974]

I've crocheted for years & this is my first time to try knitting. Great tutorial! I'm knitting! I agree that more up close shots of you actually working the project would have been very helpful, but regardless, you are a great teacher! Thank you!

[@susanhamilton1822]

I watched this video a few years ago when I was considering making a blanket. Here I am again because this video has information that is great for other knitting projects as well. Great job and thank you.

[@Yair_Insano813]

Babyun

[@jharelirodriguez3945]

Never thought knitting would be so expensive.

[@monicaloveslindy]

Jhareli Rodriguez doesn’t have to be, but I completely understand the initial sticker shock!!

[@slyv2573]

Depends on what type of yarn you use and the quality. I just went to hobby lobby and got all the supplies (4 balls of yarn, knitting needles, and a needle to connect my squares) for around $40 probably

[@jaidelawson7669]

same! this blanket with this yarn will cost $100!!!!

[@jasmyng5494]

Always look for cheaper yarn that is the same size as the one used in the pattern. They are using Merino which is high quality but expensive.

[@meh4972]

Buy yarn from Michaels, AC Moore or Joanns because you can use coupons.

[@evecotroneo9418]

I’ve been crocheting for 16 years, & have been wanting to learn how to knit for the longest time. This video has really inspired me, and your stitch work is beautiful! Thank you for this helpful video, & keep up the amazing work!

[@AfroNessy]

You knit all of that in front of the camera?! omg give me a couch, tea and music, can't do it without!

[@angelinar40]

wow people are so rude talking about her voice. I enjoy her voice. she's a very good teacher! I really enjoy watching your video! 😘

[@journeegibson106]

Angie Ramirez I think it may be because we did not really see her hands when she changed colors and other times. It is free, but if she's teaching then it would be nice to see what she's doing. I saw it pretty okay but in the comments a lot of people didn't.

[@angelinar40]

Gib Gib I'm not complaining. im the one that said I like her teaching.

[@journeegibson106]

Angie Ramirez oh no I wasn't saying you were! I didn't see that you meant her voice I thought you were talking about why they didn't like her teaching. Sorry 😂!

[@angelinar40]

Oh yeah, my bad. I'm watching triplets right now and trying to read. I guess I read that wrong.

[@journeegibson106]

Angie Ramirez oh no you're fine!

[@momroxx]

I am teaching myself to knit. Seeing the color change up close and personal would have been a huge help 😲.

[@sally-annebrown1298]

There are other colour change tutorials that show that technique.

[@skitso1313]

thank you for this very clear class! been crocheting for decades an knitting always intimidated me! but after this video I'm confident I can do this !

[@anghan2719]

Thank you so much for breaking this down so clearly! Because of you I am no longer frustrated at trying to learn to knit and am relaxing, enjoying myself. I have definitely found a new hobby to destress.

[@DianaHernandez-ow5zb]

Thank you for going out of your way to offer a knitting video, such as this one. This blanket is my first project (ever), and it’s been thing but a success. If I want a close-up, or a focused explanation on “cast-on”, I watched both this video and one from FiberArtsExpressions.

[@evajogirl]

I've been crocheting since I was a teen and have been trying to learn how to knit for years and just could never get it. UNTIL TODAY with your help :)

[@mtnjhutch]

I had a terrible time learning also until I found the continental method that she is using where you hold the working yarn in the left hand, I think it is easier for crochet users to learn.

[@Mars-yr6nh]

I haven't yet got to the color change. I'm just starting on my 2nd row but you've made it easy so far!! Another video i watched i couldn't get but you made it super easy. Thank you!!

[@krystalh.6490]

I'm about to under take my first knit blanket! Happy knitting!
You're soothing and informative in this video ❤️

[@ceitidhblakely1055]

Great video appreciate the time you took to make it along with the advice of slipping the first stitch, no other video I've watched included that tidbit, and as a person who is learning to knit , it's valuable information

[@gloriafacemyer2905]

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She is great! I really appreciated the way it in which she explained the simplest information!🤗😁

[@lxcky21]

I think this video is really nice. It is long, but it is very complete. As some people mentioned, I think I would have liked a close up for changing colors, but I think I'll be fine. Everything is explained clearly and really detailed. Thank you for taking the time to make this video!

[@divagirl2409]

Not enough close ups for a beginner video.

[@catherineacuna9651]

Thank you so very much for all you have taught me in this video. I love how very good you are with the information on how to start the project and finish you are awesome. Thank you so very much
Catherine

[@carrapatillo2451]

Very simply simple for me to follow 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾 I am definitely gonna make this as my first knitting blanket 😊 thanks for this easy beginning friendly tutorial 😊

[@yesseniall]

My mom gave me a bunch of yarn. I’m excited to take this up as a hobby. Quarantine has me doing random things

[@wendylangkaas767]

This video has made circular knitting very understandable.

[@keytohappiness7704]

I usually have a really hard time with following along when I've previously watched some crochet videos. However, recently I've wanted to start back in on knitting (I've previously worked on knitting, but not a lot). This video was really helpful and very clear. The only part I would've wanted to see was the switching of colors and maybe a little more on the working of multiple rows.

[@donnacamper8946]

Love the video. You are a good teacher and the video is easy to follow.

[@thenameofYeshua]

Just my 2 cents, but a blanket is a massive project for a beginner. I like to start beginners with dish cloths. It's a small project that gives you a finished, usable item and a sense of accomplishment and confidence in your ability to take on another.

[@ShineWillWe]

Love your explanations! You're a good teacher

[@marycaffrey9129]

Thanks so very much, yYour instructions were clear and concise. I had been confused with using circular needles and
your tutorial has made me feel more confident as a beginner knitter. I'm loving Knit picks wool and their excellent customer service.

[@valerieelghaouti376]

This was a good explanation for people who have donesmaller projects and if you download the pattern isa US 9 60 inch circular needle

[@Kuroobi5]

Well done! You have explained this to me better than most. (a bit lengthy) but well informative. You've earned yourself a new subbie 💜💜💜

[@makennablankenship6517]

Thank you!!!! I appreciate your time and effort you put into making this video. It helped me a lot!!👍🏼👍🏼

[@skl5017]

Very nice tutorial! Everything was explained clearly. Looking forward to finishing my first blanket.

[@elizabethrose626]

Found your tutorial last night and got yarn an needles today. Ive always wanted to learn and on my eighth row now and its looking great. I do wish the camera angles were better during critical points and to see you stitch it 5-10 times so I could get it better but after pausing and re watching I got it. I enjoyed this and it did help me a lot.

[@mlucero6021]

Thank you. Your step by step directions make it easy to follow. I think I am ready to begin my first blanket.

[@spagirl2010]

I like the long explanation. Ignore the rude comments.

[@jdeth6373]

Thank you, you made this very simple to follow. Definitely subscribing!

[@ayeshanoor2840]

TYSM I was stuggling at this, But this video made it easy so thank you so much-tysm

[@teacher13531]

Thank you for this easy to follow video for making a blanket and your blanket is beautiful!

[@Yoloswagcopter]

Thanks alot for the very informative video. I just started knitting for the first time and this has been a great help!

[@dipalee86]

Very nice illustration . But more of closer camera wud have been batter . Ya but still I got basic idea how wud I proceed. Thanks lot

[@whitneysmall2863]

Hello knitpick I recently purchased some yarn from your web site and I just wanted to say I absolutely love it the brava worsted yarn is so soft I've all ready completed two project for my toddler in two days I haven't tried any of the other but I can say for sure it is softer then anything I've run my hands across in MICHEALS 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@billmckellar6918]

whitney small is

[@maddythomas4207]

thank-you for helping me learn how to knit

[@yvettehobbs1063]

A third method-which is the one I use-of measuring the yarn tail is pulling enough yarn to measure from the bottom of the fingernail to the fingertip per stitch needed. Or you can use this method and count out half the stitches needed, then double the yarn.

[@Jaypat74]

What a great video! Thank you so much for taking the time to make this for us :)

[@dudediva69]

love your videos ... you are amazing ... by watching this video i found a mistake i been doing ... and the reason my stitches dont look even .. THANK YOU SO MUCH >>> your awesome.

[@maryvale7468]

Thank you for your video you helped me with something I was having a hard time with so easy..

[@jacquelinebruntjen1840]

I loved the video! Thank you for making it!

[@dannielle5813]

im making a blanket and following what you are saying just with less stitches on my straight needles as i havent got any circular needles but im sure it will look fine just the same just abit smaller

[@aj4144]

Wow! This has been such a fantastic video to watch, sad as it is I'm a 42 year old single dad. My niece has had a lovely baby girl and I want to knit her a blanket, however I still think even this being for the beginner I'm still struggling.

[@heatherdavis9437]

I couldn't even imagine how long it took u too make this video good job I love it

[@kimichang1168]

I love the quote on the wall, thank you!

[@alexromana]

Thank you very much, i can't wait until tomorrow to go to the store and buy all i need and to get started. Kisses

[@fakhrisa]

thanks, i have my handmade blanket now :)))

[@Lizarraisuporte]

Perfect class! Thanks from Brazil :)

[@iloveknitting4497]

It’s a *great* idea to make one of these and send it to Australia. We are 5 days into 2020 and half of the country is burning down. Half a billion animals have tragically died, and blankets are being accepted for the animals that barely managed to escape but got sent to veterinary centres.

[@laurasmith5704]

I'm a beginner knitter. I love how slow you go with the instructions. I'm a bit disappointed that there wasn't a close up when switching to a new color. Unless I missed it somewhere. Which is a possibility.

[@skosharocks1354]

I came here to say the same! I just started knitting a few weeks ago and that part is still a mystery to me! Well, I've got a few thousand stitches until a color change, so... I've got time!

[@torreyp9239]

Her voice is ask relaxing it was like a asmr video

[@moreofthesame2241]

So freaking useful! I know what my next project is

[@ComputerGuy201]

I love this video! Keep up the great work and have an amazing day

[@TheZombot]

This is a great tutorial, but honestly, if you are a complete beginner to knitting altogether, you probably should not try a blanket as an initial project.

[@hopegleich740]

Exactly- I have been knitting for 4 years now, and I still occasionally have difficulty knitting blankets like this... I think casting on so many stitches would be difficult for some beginners🤷‍♀️

[@deltadawnize]

Excellent teacher.

[@anjanamehta4593]

Excellent

[@carmenponcedeleon2693]

Thank you for the cast on method explanation!

[@babycheesa8020]

I’m glad you explained so much

[@erinechlin5589]

If you are purchasing yarn in a skien and don't have a yarn winder @ home ask the yarn store if they will put it into balls or cakes for you. Most will do it for free. Just know you won't be able to return excess balls once opened if you buy extra but winding THAT much yarn by hand is going to take quite a while.

[@rhiannar5240]

Thank you for this! Very helpful for beginners. I made a mini version for my cat and he loves it. Also, people commenting on her voice, you're being a bit dramatic and rude.

[@kristinahernandez549]

16:36 is the same process of switching off colors just the new color is on your index finger

[@kai6887]

Great Video!

[@ElenaMaKandHappyHome]

Thank you for video!

[@butterflies1957]

very nice ,excellent tutorial.. Looove it keep up the good work ...thank you for sharing ...

[@stevenmagri337]

What is your opinion on the double tail cast on?

[@dereckbellish9621]

This is amazing. Helped me in my plarning

[@priscillacooksey1427]

That yarn is absolutely gorgeous! When you held up the finished blanket, I could see the knitted yarn. It's very "tonal" (to use a quilting term). Many different hues throughout the yarn. I now know where to get yarn for my hubby's new throw! Thank you! I love Knit Picks' new knitting needles- absolutely awesome wood! Which knitting needles were you using in the video? They were a really unusual shape! Were they the new ones?

[@MulanThompson]

That was quick, I can’t knit that fast I’m still on one colour. It’s been 3 days😂😂😂

[@janedoeerivera6010]

thank you

[@lorrainewalker3666]

Thank you

[@liliramirez9650]

Do you think a 40 inch needle is enough?

[@spagirl2010]

Great video

[@veenakumari939]

Coolyams patch's sweater

[@sandygrogg1203]

Excellent....

[@katiedickerson8333]

Great video!

[@PH-ql2vh]

You give helpful tips, but I wish you would have zoomed in closer to your hands so I could see your work.

[@BeBe-FW]

Awesome tutorial!

[@natalieh9779]

Ok I have tried to measure the length several times. Followed the instructions on casting on and slipping the stitch but some how when I start from cast on I have space on my 60” circular needles but as I go along it starts to look like it won’t fit on the needles.

[@tanokihamilton2615]

This was my first of many videos that I was able to understand, with the exception of changing colors. I wish the camera would have zoomed in on your hands when you were doing that. Otherwise, very easy to comprehend.🤔

[@vibhaAmit]

Nice friend

[@chanteberry7244]

+knitpicks this as so cool I made one already and it was awesome!

[@SheerStitchery]

About how long does it take you to knit this blanket? I have not knit before but am looking to pick it up.

[@knitpicksOfficial]

Great question! It all depends on skill level and time you devote to the project.

[@SheerStitchery]

@@knitpicksOfficial how about a newbie?

[@knitpicksOfficial]

@@SheerStitchery depending on how big you make it, and how many hours a day you work on it. It could take you a week or so.

[@madabbafan]

This has to be knitted in the continental style by the looks of it. That is going to ve difficult for me I'm so used to the English/American style

[@marybsharah1399]

When u run out of yarn & u want 2 add another. Do u tie it 2 the 1st 1, or just add it 2 it, then weave it n there later? Cuz the camera didn't show the whole thing up close!!!

[@rivera42johnson]

That's really a personal decision. it will hide better if you just add the new yarn and weave in later :)

[@j2o2e8y]

It's generally much easier to just use the new yarn as if it were the previous one without connecting the two in my experience, though there are some videos on youtube that show how to join yarns seamlessly. (such as the one by VeryPinkKnits)

[@claraestrada5080]

i grab both yarns together and do a loose knot close to the project and continue knitting with the new color. after a few rows you can come back to the color change, untie the loose knot and weave in both tails

[@elizabethtaylor8366]

Would love to have seen the rows you spoke about, or anything you pointed out…

[@kaytidixon7085]

this helped me so much! would you mind making a video of how to hold the yarn though because I had a little bit of trouble with that?

[@knitpicksOfficial]

Thanks! We're always looking for ideas for new videos, so we'll put that on the list.

[@kaytidixon7085]

Thankyou. I am looking forward to it

[@kaytidixon7085]

how long did it take to make the blanket ?

[@alaijahnaemurray3170]

How long did it take?

[@jacksonfrancis9580]

the

[@alexarodriguez9384]

Maybe around 4 mo.

[@carsonswink8611]

Would you recommend using a sport weight or worsted weight yarn for a blanket??

[@journeegibson106]

Carson Swink in another comment she said the Worsted would be best 😁!

[@jaidelawson7669]

If you complete the blanket is it washing machine safe? Because I don't want my woven in tails to come undone or ruin the blanket.

[@katianpalmer]

May I ask you a question not related to this project?
What's your understanding of this instruction?
(K1,P1)x10 PM
K to last 10 stitches. PM
(P1, K1) to the end.

[@cardejah]

So when switching colours, does that mean you knit stitch as per normal or do you do a slip stitch on that first stitch of that new row colour?? That bit wasn't clear

[@leyortiz2216]

3:19 What exactly is 12 balls of yarn 🧶? I want to start on this project soon but I don’t quite know how much yarn that would be. I’m a beginner but I feel confident starting this project, just after I know how much yarn to buy!!!