HAND KNIT A CHUNKY BLANKET/CRISS CROSS STITCH/CROSS OVER STITCH

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  • Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
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    Chunky and Plush cheniille:
    Blanket 30x50 inches, Small: 6 skeins, start with 20 stitches
    Blanket 40x60 inches, Medium: 8 skeins, start with 26 stitches
    Jumbo chenille:
    Blanket 30x50 inches, Small: 7 skeins, start with 18 stitches
    Blanket 40x60 inches, Medium: 10 skeins, start with 22 stitches
    Correction: Plush chenille comes in balls of 8 oz)
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  • @rioneill76
    @rioneill76 8 місяців тому +3

    I just made this blanket in a throw size. My first blanket ever and I'm so pleased how it turned out. Best instructions! Thank you so much!

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  8 місяців тому

      Thank you! Glad it was helpful!

  • @bettylouneace8956
    @bettylouneace8956 2 роки тому +16

    Wow I watched your chunky garter stitch but I like the crisscross stitch even better!!! Absolutely beautiful!!! Great teaching too!!! Thank you!!!

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  2 роки тому

      You are very welcome! Happy Knitting!

  • @rimabel0983
    @rimabel0983 2 роки тому +4

    I love how you demonstrate your project..i'am a beginner,and for me..you make it so easy..thank yoy!

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  2 роки тому

      You are very welcome! Happy Knitting!

  • @lfeist3279
    @lfeist3279 9 місяців тому +2

    i am gonna try this one like the pattern alot i need a relaxing hobby

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  9 місяців тому

      Happy Knitting!

  • @mahshidkhoshlessan7911
    @mahshidkhoshlessan7911 Рік тому +3

    I made one❤
    Thank you so much for the toturial.

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  Рік тому

      You are very welcome!

  • @charlettas.sanders7921
    @charlettas.sanders7921 8 місяців тому +1

    Thank You so Much you have made it so easy to learn this. You are AWESOME!!!!

  • @kathrynmorey6632
    @kathrynmorey6632 2 роки тому +3

    Oh wow that is amazing and you explain it so very well to make it so easy wow thank you 🙂 can't wait to try it 😃!!

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  2 роки тому

      Thank you!

  • @whyskan3650
    @whyskan3650 2 роки тому +2

    So dope I soon knit a sweater

  • @calm-cozywayr
    @calm-cozywayr 3 роки тому +3

    Nice stitch! I looks similar to the weave stitch.

  • @christineso4759
    @christineso4759 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for sharing. ♥️♥️♥️

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  2 роки тому

      You are welcome!

  • @martharosas9526
    @martharosas9526 2 роки тому +1

    Lovely

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  2 роки тому

      Thank you!

  • @matthewdonnan6142
    @matthewdonnan6142 10 місяців тому +1

    Would this pattern use more yarn than a straight stich pattern

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  10 місяців тому

      Yes, it will require more yarn - 1- 2more skeins

  • @lisamcmullin1330
    @lisamcmullin1330 Рік тому +36

    my favorite instructor on the web by far!! She is so detailed and makes sure to explain clearly each pattern.

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  Рік тому +2

      Thank you so much Lisa! Happy Knitting!

    • @daisychavez6725
      @daisychavez6725 Рік тому +1

      Wonderful instructor.

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  Рік тому

      @@daisychavez6725 Thank you!

    • @amandacurry5865
      @amandacurry5865 6 місяців тому

      Beautiful! I find it easier if I work with the loops facing me instead of working over my whole blanket.

  • @deann6933
    @deann6933 Рік тому

    Thank you for the help. Do you have a video showing me how to do this or even pictures of the steps?

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  Рік тому

      The video is above, please, watch it to learn how to do it

  • @MammaT83
    @MammaT83 Рік тому +1

    How do you change the calculations to make this for a standard twin/single bed? (Son is in college.)

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  Рік тому +2

      Depends on the yarn used. There is a description under a video

  • @tayloreason5135
    @tayloreason5135 2 роки тому +2

    So I just made this (26 stitches across) and it seems too narrow to me. Is there a way to stretch it or add something to the sides to make it wider? It’s a Christmas gift and it’s plenty long I just wish it were about 6 inches or so wider.
    Also thank you for your wonderful tutorials they are so easy to follow! The blanket pattern is so beautiful and I’m a beginner and it looks great!

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  2 роки тому +2

      Taylor, sure you can add some yarn around the knitted blanket, here is a video showing how to do it (the end of the video): ua-cam.com/video/LY_k5iJdqvw/v-deo.html. You can add one layer around the blanket and if it is not enough - the second one.

    • @tayloreason5135
      @tayloreason5135 2 роки тому +1

      @@BeCozi thank you so much. I will try that 😊

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  2 роки тому +1

      @@tayloreason5135 You are welcome!

  • @KikiLove72113
    @KikiLove72113 2 роки тому +1

    When you need to start a new skein in middle of blanket. How do you do that?

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  2 роки тому

      Connect the yarn with a simple knot. I shown in the video how to make a knot.

  • @gumballwatterson6655
    @gumballwatterson6655 3 роки тому +2

    firest you are good from Algeria

  • @jo-annewilkinson5663
    @jo-annewilkinson5663 Рік тому

    ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @clairerollinson6956
    @clairerollinson6956 Рік тому

    Can this be done with a thinner chenille yarn

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  Рік тому

      Probably, with needles and it will be a completely different pattern

  • @ripleymccauley3071
    @ripleymccauley3071 10 місяців тому +1

    I’m making this pattern and I can not figure out why mine looks different? It looks more like a zigzag pattern. ☹️. I can’t see anything I’m doing differently.

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  10 місяців тому

      Please, follow the video. One row is different from another

  • @goatladygletha792
    @goatladygletha792 Рік тому +9

    This is fascinating! I've never mastered crochet, but this looks like something I could do. Very nice!🙂

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  Рік тому

      You should try, it is a lot of fun!

    • @JMBBrasil
      @JMBBrasil Рік тому +1

      It is not crochet thought..it’s knitting.

  • @likorex9502
    @likorex9502 2 роки тому +12

    Oh, this is so satisfactory, I really want learn and do it. It seems really fun, and your instructions are easy to understand and learn, thank you so much.

  • @harleyburdette
    @harleyburdette Рік тому +1

    If I make a bunch of these smaller squares (different color yarn blocks) do you have a suggestion on how to connect them to make a large color block blanket? Would that even work?

  • @Leyley-rg8dj
    @Leyley-rg8dj 2 роки тому +8

    I made two of your blankets .your tutorials are so great...tysm! For showing how to...They are beautiful and easy..

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  2 роки тому

      You are very welcome! Happy Knitting!

  • @Jesse-FenixRizin
    @Jesse-FenixRizin Рік тому +1

    Love your videos and the many different patterns. If i can suggest something is for you to please keep your yarn from falling off your table. You having to pull on it constantly makes your video look disorganized. I know it may be something that is not as important as what the video is being made for, but it can get a little annoying. I don’t mean any disrespect, I just wanted to let you know so you can be more cognizant of that. Looking forward to new patterns. I will be ordering some yarn from your website soon. Thank you.

  • @khailaturner8043
    @khailaturner8043 Рік тому +4

    That looks so satisfying and I really want to use it to make a big blanket

  • @alicea5
    @alicea5 2 роки тому +3

    All I’m thinking about is rolling that into a pillow.

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  2 роки тому

      Sounds good

  • @alanatowns3413
    @alanatowns3413 11 місяців тому +1

    Is it possible to do this same pattern but with two different yarn colors? If so can you make a video showing how to add the colors?

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  11 місяців тому

      Yes, it is possible. How many colors would you like? How wide lines of colors should be?

  • @little-eagle-girl
    @little-eagle-girl 3 роки тому +8

    You give wonderful instructions on how to make this! Thank you

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  3 роки тому +1

      You are very welcome! Happy Knitting!

    • @little-eagle-girl
      @little-eagle-girl 3 роки тому

      @@BeCozi Thank you😀

  • @yarichowdhury9294
    @yarichowdhury9294 9 місяців тому +2

    Your videos are my favorite. Your the best thank you🤍🤍

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  9 місяців тому

      Thank you!

  • @pahbradley
    @pahbradley 8 місяців тому +3

    This is a beautiful patter. I have never seen this. Thank you

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  8 місяців тому +1

      You are welcome!

  • @suebean3873
    @suebean3873 2 роки тому +4

    That’s very beautiful, however, I find that the bottom right hand side is rounder than the left hand bottom corner. Is there any way of rectifying that. It doesn’t seem square to me. Having said that, it’s a gorgeous pattern and blanket. Thanks for your expertise. You explain it very well. Thank you.

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  2 роки тому

      Knit first stitch on a cast on chain to make the rigght bottom corner square

    • @redbirdacreswi
      @redbirdacreswi 2 роки тому

      @@BeCozi I too saw that and I love this pattern but would like all the corners to be the same. I apologize but I don't understand your reply. Can you simplify it for a beginner please?

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  2 роки тому +1

      @@redbirdacreswi In the video I skip knitting first stich on a cast on chain. If you knit the first stitch on the cast on chain - the corner will not be round.

    • @redbirdacreswi
      @redbirdacreswi 2 роки тому

      @@BeCozi got it! Thank you so so much!

  • @emilygill5257
    @emilygill5257 2 роки тому +2

    I did not use this thick yarn I used thin yarn and it was still easy thank you for you ideas

  • @lorraineadams8134
    @lorraineadams8134 5 місяців тому

    Your work is awesome but the yarn I received wasn't.

  • @bellsy4622
    @bellsy4622 9 місяців тому +1

    Tha ks for teaching us how to avoid unraveling!

  • @robinraphael9022
    @robinraphael9022 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for sharing your craft with the world I am definitely gonna do this Chucky cross blanket.

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  Рік тому

      You are welcome!

  • @deborahworth5291
    @deborahworth5291 2 роки тому +5

    What a beautiful stitch this is to make a baby blanket. Thank you so much for sharing this Blessings

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  2 роки тому

      You are very welcome!

  • @TheJeniferfisher
    @TheJeniferfisher 2 роки тому +3

    I just absolutely love watching your videos. You have created a new obsession for me. Lol 😍

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  2 роки тому

      Thank you!!!

  • @marydawson6342
    @marydawson6342 Рік тому +3

    This is amazing how you crochet this pattern by hand. You do great work.Thank you for your tutorial. I will try this pattern

  • @kristajameson7527
    @kristajameson7527 2 місяці тому +1

    Can you alternate colors?

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  2 місяці тому

      You sure can

  • @Hacker_Rog
    @Hacker_Rog Рік тому +2

    Teaching is so clear to learn thank you

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  Рік тому

      You are welcome!

  • @fatimafolad9125
    @fatimafolad9125 3 роки тому +2

    Hello,,, can you give me the price please, and how to order?? Thank you 😊

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  3 роки тому

      becozi.net/collections/chunky-chenille-yarn

  • @Jude-to7lw
    @Jude-to7lw 2 роки тому +2

    You seriously need to get something to hold your yarn in place. Lol

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  2 роки тому

      I do!:-)

    • @Gigie2Z
      @Gigie2Z Рік тому

      I put a clothes pin on each stitch. I’ve had to redo too many things. Takes a little longer to finish a project but I never lose a stitch now.

    • @nellynkaqt9467
      @nellynkaqt9467 Рік тому

      Feet!

  • @cindyerikson2513
    @cindyerikson2513 2 роки тому +2

    Beautiful! I was able to follow all the instructions except the part of how to make both side ends the same? Wondering if there is a way to make the chair stitch all the way around?

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  2 роки тому

      Yes, you can do a chair stitch all the way around, you can see our last video showing how to do it: ua-cam.com/video/qGG-Wq9c458/v-deo.html

  • @anaoviedo5151
    @anaoviedo5151 4 місяці тому

    Como se llama el material que utilizas?

  • @alicemerchant3317
    @alicemerchant3317 Рік тому +2

    Wonderful instructions! Very clear.
    Thank you.

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  Рік тому

      You are welcome! Happy Knitting!

  • @Barbara-ji2df
    @Barbara-ji2df Рік тому +1

    Wow looks beautiful. I'm going to try and make this one larger for ny grandson. Thanks

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  Рік тому

      Thank you! Happy Knitting!

  • @melissamilligan5284
    @melissamilligan5284 2 роки тому +1

    I'm new to knitting and crocheting can regular thick yarn work for this style of knitting work?

  • @michelefaison579
    @michelefaison579 6 місяців тому

    How do you connect the squares

  • @crystalgreenburg6389
    @crystalgreenburg6389 2 роки тому

    Help! I was doing great then somehow got off and now I have a zig zag blanket and not the pretty crisss cross pattern you do

  • @elizabethniven5447
    @elizabethniven5447 8 місяців тому

    How many stitches for an adult blanket ?

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  8 місяців тому +1

      This information is under the video: Chunky and Plush cheniille:
      Blanket 30x50 inches, Small: 6 skeins, start with 20 stitches
      Blanket 40x60 inches, Medium: 8 skeins, start with 26 stitches
      Jumbo chenille:
      Blanket 30x50 inches, Small: 7 skeins, start with 18 stitches
      Blanket 40x60 inches, Medium: 10 skeins, start with 22 stitches
      Correction: Plush chenille comes in balls of 8 oz)

  • @jessicalaramie9302
    @jessicalaramie9302 2 роки тому +1

    I was thrilled to find you! Thank you for the great tutorials.
    Do you think this stitch can be used to make a hat?
    Best

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you! It probably can, it will be very thick and bulky though

  • @latonyahayes5519
    @latonyahayes5519 10 місяців тому

    How many balls of yarn to make a queen size blanket?

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  10 місяців тому +1

      Depends if you want it to be a throw blanket or a size of a Queen size bed: 11 skeins of BeCozi Jumbo chenille yarn for a throw 50x60 and 16 skeins to cover the whole bed

  • @edp7325
    @edp7325 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much for a wonderfully easy way to learn from you.

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  2 роки тому

      You are very welcome!

  • @mariaantoniettapuglielli5429
    @mariaantoniettapuglielli5429 9 місяців тому

    Come si può avere qst materiale

  • @Bonafidekeek
    @Bonafidekeek 7 місяців тому +1

    Love this channel!!

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  7 місяців тому

      Thank you!

  • @brentmyran1410
    @brentmyran1410 2 роки тому +1

    Do you need a certain amount of rows for it to work out..
    I'm going to make a very big blanket like king size

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  2 роки тому

      Any amount of rows, a number of stitches by 2

    • @brentmyran1410
      @brentmyran1410 2 роки тому

      @@BeCozi Thank-you so much have a great day

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  2 роки тому

      @@brentmyran1410 Thank you, you too!

  • @kathygittleman7415
    @kathygittleman7415 8 місяців тому

    Can 1” tube yarn be used with this pattern?

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  8 місяців тому +1

      yes

  • @heathercoursey8067
    @heathercoursey8067 27 днів тому

    Thank you! What a nice pattern!

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  27 днів тому

      Thank you!

  • @piyoduckamy
    @piyoduckamy Рік тому

    Wow this is amazing?Can I use this pattern on a bag?How to do it?Please~🙏🏼

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  Рік тому

      Yes, it can be used for a bag.

    • @piyoduckamy
      @piyoduckamy Рік тому +1

      @@BeCozi Can’t figure out how to do it? Is it possible to have a video about a crisscross bag please😍😍That will be wonderful!

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  Рік тому +1

      @@piyoduckamy Sure, will add it to the list

  • @yes_eu_can
    @yes_eu_can Рік тому

    Can someone else provide insight on why I'm skipping the first loop when I go from right to left?
    I just want the blanket to be even, this is really confusing despite me rewatching :'(

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  Рік тому

      The first stitch is being skipped in every row: this way the ends of the blanket are even and have a beautiful chain

  • @carpseve
    @carpseve 9 місяців тому

    Does the foundation chain have to be multiples of 15 +1 or just an even number?

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  9 місяців тому

      even number

  • @katybrooke0724
    @katybrooke0724 3 роки тому +3

    beautiful as always! will try

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  3 роки тому

      Happy Knitting!

  • @jacqualinewickison4313
    @jacqualinewickison4313 7 місяців тому

    🙌🙏🙏

  • @dirl1128
    @dirl1128 2 роки тому +1

    What if i missed doing extra stitch on end ?

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  2 роки тому

      You need to unwind the blanket to that stitch and fix it

  • @jaynecarterwilliams8763
    @jaynecarterwilliams8763 2 роки тому

    Very beautiful pattern I've made chunky blankets before but what you just made that's not a blanket maybe for a doll baby

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  2 роки тому

      This is a sample of a pattern for a blanket.

  • @dionnet2574
    @dionnet2574 3 роки тому

    Jumbo channel i want see what the largest skeen come it

  • @patriciahaselden8798
    @patriciahaselden8798 3 роки тому +1

    How many stitches are needed for a medium blanket

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  3 роки тому +2

      Please, look at the information under the video

    • @tayloreason5135
      @tayloreason5135 2 роки тому +1

      Chunky and Plush cheniille:
      Blanket 30x50 inches, Small: 6 skeins, start with 20 stitches
      Blanket 40x60 inches, Medium: 8 skeins, start with 26 stitches
      Jumbo chenille:
      Blanket 30x50 inches, Small: 7 skeins, start with 18 stitches
      Blanket 40x60 inches, Medium: 10 skeins, start with 22 stitches
      Correction: Plush chenille comes in balls of 8 oz)

  • @isaiahacosta4179
    @isaiahacosta4179 Рік тому

    Mine has holes in it😢

  • @marthacorona7109
    @marthacorona7109 2 роки тому +2

    😍Beautiful!💜

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  2 роки тому

      Thank you1

  • @kirujahsenathirajah5179
    @kirujahsenathirajah5179 2 роки тому

    You are explained very easy to understand mom

  • @meliB32
    @meliB32 3 роки тому +2

    Just lovely ♡

  • @davidarriaga4010
    @davidarriaga4010 2 роки тому

    Can you do how to do the triple criss cross stich?

  • @christynboston6888
    @christynboston6888 2 роки тому

    Can this criss cross or the cable pattern be done with needles? I have a hard time keeping the loops even without needles

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  2 роки тому

      It sure can but this video is for Hand knitting. The project should lay on the table in front of you - this way it is easy to knit with your hands following the video instructions. This pattern is for intermediate Hand knitter. Maybe try to Hand knit some simpler patterns first: ua-cam.com/users/becozivideos

  • @deann6933
    @deann6933 Рік тому

    Is there away to add width if the Blanket is completed? I added a few more loops in the 1st row but it still isn't wide enough, like I would like it to be.

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  Рік тому

      It is possible to make it longer with the same pattern. For a wider version - the pattern will be going to the left and right, not straight

    • @deann6933
      @deann6933 Рік тому

      I don't really care which way it goes, I just would like it wider. And suggestions?

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  Рік тому

      @@deann6933 Cast on on one of the sides using the last row to create a row of new sticthes, then knit according to a pattern for as long as you would like to add on that side. Cast off. Do the same on another side. Then add on the bottom and connect both sides with every row knitting. Same on the top.

  • @cookshandtv
    @cookshandtv Рік тому

    👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @monaamgad6518
    @monaamgad6518 3 роки тому +2

    That is amazing 🌹

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  3 роки тому

      Thank you!

  • @dionnet2574
    @dionnet2574 3 роки тому

    Hi i wanted the the website and also to order in whole sale is that order differnt way

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  3 роки тому

      You can order at becozi.com

  • @ayeshashaik8911
    @ayeshashaik8911 2 роки тому +1

    Superb

  • @marifaz64
    @marifaz64 2 роки тому +1

    Looks very easy

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  2 роки тому

      Thank you!

  • @susangermain9243
    @susangermain9243 2 роки тому

    What brand yarn are you using? Are you using chenille?

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  2 роки тому

      We are using our brand of Chunky and Jumbo chenille: BeCozi: becozi.net/collections/chunnky-chenille-yarn

  • @1dawnf
    @1dawnf 2 роки тому

    i have 2 questions about the chunky blanket you did long ago. 1 im left handed im not sure if i should start on left side.. and 2 more importantly i did the 2 rows as you demonstrated when i get to the third do i start with the left loop or take the working yarn over to the right and start there? so do i always start a row on the right side or do i go back and forth? THANK YOU!!!! yours are the only instructions ive even remotely been able to do. so thank you

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  2 роки тому

      Dawn, the best way to answer you question is to watch a video one more or a few more times - stop it, rewind it back, it is very detailed, you will understand what to do by watching it a few times.

    • @KayWhite1
      @KayWhite1 2 роки тому +1

      You are working back and forth just like knitting.

  • @bethlynae
    @bethlynae 2 роки тому

    How many to start for a medium blanket?

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  2 роки тому

      This information is under a video

  • @Rue100
    @Rue100 2 роки тому

    How many chains do i make for a full size blanket???

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  2 роки тому

      Depends on the size - full size of a mattress or a comforter?

    • @Rue100
      @Rue100 2 роки тому

      @@BeCozi full mattress

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  2 роки тому

      @@Rue100 36

    • @Rue100
      @Rue100 2 роки тому

      @@BeCozi Thanks

  • @angelafrazier8221
    @angelafrazier8221 3 роки тому +1

    I will love that yarn how can i order it.

    • @BeCozi
      @BeCozi  3 роки тому

      Angela, you can order it at becozi.net/collections/chunky-chenille-yarn

  • @marlenecalitz7740
    @marlenecalitz7740 5 місяців тому

    15 stitches, or 16? 15 or 16? Your instructions are inconsistent and causing me to begin over and over! Just say equal amount of stitches or unequal amount would also be helpful.

    • @bellachamplain9656
      @bellachamplain9656 2 місяці тому

      She does a great job and is specific she also does a good way in keeping it simple and not stressing the veiwer out.