How to Knit a Blanket - Step By Step
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2016
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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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-15mm or 19 US knitting needles bit.ly/2xp3KCB
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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.
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.
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 :)
WOOLANDTHEGANG Alright, I will give it a try.
love this tutorial...
Umm timesinfinity please support me. I support u & subscribe to my channel! I'm just getting started..any advice would be great
Quarantine has me learning all sorts of new skills I never had time to learn before
awesome!
same here
Ya quarintine made me.. Literally do everything I am too lazy to do.. Lmao
Good for you ❤❤❤
Same-I’ve learned to sew and now this XD
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
howmst
That’s actually kinda smart woah
Lolll thanks for the idea!!
Omg yes let’s use my ones from school band
i did something similar😂 i learned on a pair of old pencils
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!!
Natalie Schwartz 🤪🤣😂🤣
Manga 101 hilarious 😂 🤭😂😂
Relateable...
Same here😂
Omg this is me rn😭i got 6 assignments due but all I wanna do is knit
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
Turk musunuz
😂😂
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
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
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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!
You definitely should! Your high school knitting club sounds so cool.
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.
@@presleysmith8776 good luck!!
@@kyleesmithsmith204 i was like woah exotic lol
good old days are the best days
*sister walks in*
Her:Oh my God your trying to learn another Hobby again. MOM! SHE IS LEARNING ANOTHER HOBBY AGAIN!?
dude same i have so many hobbies hasjshdj
Hobbies and the gang
Hahaha!! Same here!! That's the artistic spirit! :D
XD OMG THERE'S NOTHING WRONG WHEN PPL R TRYING TO EXPAND THEIR ARTISTIC CAPABILITIES! KEEP ON SIS!!
Lol sounds like my husband
I’m taking on a blanket as my first knit project ever. Wish me luck.
How did it go?
Same here! I will update if anyone wants
@@user-xh5xw5sy4h i'd appreciate updates :) how are you doing so far?
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.
Amara Jordan if you use Reddit, go on r/knitting, they seem like they’re really kind and helpful.
I'm suddenly feeling an incredible urge to start knitting, it just looks like a lot of fun!
Did you
Me too!
Do you knit now
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.
littlelulu620 Finally someone who is realistic about Trump!
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Totally off-subject, but i'm obsessed with your nail polish! Such a great colour with your skintone!
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
That's so lovely to hear! Welcome to the world of knitting
What size needles did you use ? Where did you get them from? Thank you
@@virginiajay3246 15mm knitting needles. She tells you at the start of the video.
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 ;)
We are glad that it helped! :)
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That's amazing! How many squares can you make of one ball of wool?
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
Thank you very much... the video was really inspiring and makes me want to overcome my fear of starting knitting for the little one!
LEARN FRENCH WITH VINCENT get started with www.craftyhomestore.com Have great supplies for all us craft lovers!!
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
I FOUND MY PEOPLE
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!
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!! :)
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!
this makes me want to knit again ! thank you so much ^_^
Hannah Ziad ^^^^ same I going to do this again
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Hannah Ziad please support me. I support u & subscribe to my channel! I'm just getting started..any advice would be great
Hannah Ziad me too yet I left that world long a go
Hannah Ziad what
Your voice is so soothing, I watched this video like 15 times just for your voice since I already got the knitting down
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.
Your tutorial is amazing. I'm planning to learn how to knit. It's so sad when people in Europe are freezing to death.
What's the temperature there?
Lily Evans I'm not sure.
+Andrea Patane why don't you check?
Elliott Chu My computer is way too slow.
I don't get that.
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.
good for you, but may I ask why you chose animal rescue over humans?
@@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 (:
Love the video - Love that it motivates giving !
That's so sweet of you to donate blankets! We need more people in the world with a heart like yours
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!
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.
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!
I watched this more than 30x. Her voice is relaxing, the yarns are beautiful and I love the sound of the knitting needles.
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 😙
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.
I have just started knitting and this was by far the best easy to follow guide I have found ! Thankyou 😊
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. ❤😊
So clear and easy to follow along!! Thank you!!
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!
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!
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!
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 🤗🤗
A refugee blanket. Woah. That is one luxurious blanket
Kind of impractical for a refugee camp but good sentiment at least.
I’m 9 and I did the blanket so good 😊 your teaching to good❤
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.
you have such an elegant voice 😍
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 💕
Issey Evans was it 35 squares total or 37?
Not knitted for years - sitting here in my chilly house looking lovely at the sumptuous blanket, makes me want to start again. Thank you
This is my “go to” UA-cam to watch when I have knitting questions. I’m a beginner and the techniques are explained very well.
thank you!
I made one for my baby sister and she loves it😄😄
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 😊
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
A beautiful project which has inspired me to knit for these special causes too. God bless you all xx
the way you explain it easy to understand. love it from far Asia
fab video, thank you for posting. Love the work you are doing on behalf of refugees too. Keep up the good work
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! :)
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.
Lovely tutorial and a lovely cause x
Thanks so much ICON UK !
I'm new to knitting and I really enjoy your video! I love your blanket! So pretty! I am starting my first blanket today!
I'm a knitter and I have watched so many videos on blankets and casting off and now I understand how to cast off!!!!
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
I have had trouble understanding how to knit for years. You made it really easy to understand! Thank you
Yeah same
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 👏🏾
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.
I've never been able to knit,but you make it look so easy,I might give it another go. Thanks
ahhh this looks so fun! i’m definitely gonna try making this for my third blanket!
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.
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
Oh how I love the color combination you used for this blanket! It is absolutely beautiful!!!!!
i love this technique
You made it simple and made me want to knit more ❤
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.
Excellent work!! I've always feared undertaking knitting because it seems so difficult. I was going to pass off not watching this video because it says knitting, but I decided to just watch. I must tell you as of today I'll certainly be getting knitting needles and yarn to start my new project. Thank you very much. Have a blessed day ❤️
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 .
No, no thank you for your lovely comment
@@woolandthegang hi what is a good substitute for this yarn
Love your video, very detailed and newbie friendly! Thank you for sharing this! ❤🤗❤
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
This was such a calming video to watch, also I love this. Thank you for the help on my blanket!
After quarantine imma have every skill anyone’s ever gonna ask
Anybody else wondered of she knitted her sweater she has on?.. or just me?😂
I was wondering the same thing
lol kay Based on how the edge of the cuffs look, no, it appears to be machine knit.
lol kay me to
lolol yea
haha, yes, I thought the exact same thing! :)
You are a great teacher. Thank you for explaining things as you went. But most of all Thank You for blessing someone in need.
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!
Great video!! The instructions are wonderful!
My question is
How the heck do you fit the yarn through that needle? 😂
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
It's a yarn needle, has a big eye so it's easy to thread.
If you want to be cheap use a paperclip.
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!
It is designe for that. It is called tapestry needle.
LOVE this tutorial! You explained everything so well and I can't wait to try it out. All for an excellent cause too ❤💎
Great idea for helping those in need and delightful knitting. Loved it. Keep up the good work!
Thank you very much. I love your tutorial
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
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
This is particularly interesting for me to watch because it's so different from the way I learned to knit from my mother, I don't know if it's a local culture thing or a family thing but it's fascinating
Such a great idea! We can all do our bit to help :)
Holy shit... This is amazing!!! Im dying to knit!!
This video is super helpful! I am currently learning from my Babi (Grandma) and since she is left handed and I am not, it is harder for me to learn. And since I do not have a lot of chances to visit her, I rely on youtube tutorials, and this saved me from a lot of struggles and questions! Thank you! ❤
Wow! I have always thought knitting was so difficult. I am a crochetor but am thinking of learning how to knit after watching this video. You are a very good teacher. Thanks a lot😘😘😘
I do love the charity idea but surely just taking the $300 and buying 30 blankets would do so much more.
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
That does make much more sense :-)
Exactly what i was thinking
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.
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
Looks so nice and simple and with a beautiful purpose 👏🏼
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Im so excited to do this! I already started my first square!!! Thank you for this video!!! ❤️
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
Schön, sehr schön. Danke.
Die Wolle ist ein Traum.
Hello 👋 😊
Started out with 14 stitches ended with 22😂 Had to start all over
Chubbyblueberry lol that happens sometimes, you’ll accidentally double wrap when knitting haha
I did that with purling at first. My first swatch looked like Tennessee. 🤣
What yarn did you use?
Better than me! Started with 14 and ended with 49 😂
I'm making a blanket with my grandmother this helped so much I know she is watching me in heaven 😊.
This is such a comfy wool I would definitely buy this wool and make a blanket✨❤️
easy to follow instructions, I'm already on my second square, can't wait to finish a blanket for my little princess who is coming in two weeks #pregnant
We're sure she'll love her new blanket!
Awww!! All the best xx
14 balls of crazy sexy wool at $20 each?? That's almost a $300 blanket! Ever think about having more reasonable pricing? Like a deal?
Just take three hundred bucks and throw it at a cold campground.
Andrya Paul emerald you would use scraps for patches. So you might make a scarf or a jumper or both and use the leftover for a patch
knitting is a very expensive hobby
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Just finished my first scarf and super pumped. Can’t wait to take on making a blanket for my grandma
Thank you and God bless you for your kindness! ❤