Arm Knitting for Beginners | Michaels

Let's learn the basics of arm knitting! We'll show you how to make a super-soft, chunky cowl in less than an hour. No extra equipment needed - just two skeins of yarn (and your arm!). Shop the supplies here: bit.ly/2LyobqM
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This video will take you through:
0:06 - What You’ll Need
0:10 - Getting Started
1:16 - Adjusting the Tensions
1:40 - Creating Multiple Rows
1:55 - Preparing to Cast Off and Finish
3:11 - Sewing the Cowl
3:43 - Adding the Finishing Touches
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[@irenewang8302]

Am I the only person enjoying the tutorial? I mean for those who complained about too fast, there are things called PAUSE and speed switching. I get annoyed by the tutorials that are slow, and this one works perfect for me. Thank you for making this!

[@michaels]

+Irene Wang Glad you enjoyed!

[@cherie2916]

I enjoyed it too! They only thing I would take out is the "For beginners"part because I think some people may define "beginners" as those who have never knitted before. I believe this tutorial is easier to understand (for people who process visual examples like I do) if one already has an understanding of more traditional knitting with needles. These steps are essentially the same except your arms are used in lieu of needles.

[@harty5485]

I only succeeded in making a very effective pair of handcuffs.

[@MizzMoxie]

Ohhhhhh god that's funny. You made my day!!

[@elharaaddison]

Good one. 😂

[@bgroses4]

UnicornsPoop Rainbows 😂

[@ellikesgymnastics1752]

Success

[@pattycowan7254]

I love this and I love that my daughter who's 14 actually puts her phone down to spend time with Me makin scarves for us, friends, and family for Christmas

[@leilaniluker9223]

This is outrageously inventive and really awesome. I've been trying to find a larger scale way to teach my little sister how to knit. She's a hands on person and I have a hard time guiding her with needles. This looks like a great way to teach her how, and one she'd really enjoy. Thank's for the tutorial and great idea :)

[@2legit64]

Who knew?! I've been knitting for nearly 40 years and still learn new things every day.

[@MsPurgatori]

I'm a crocheter, but I'm going to try this. I'm amazed!

[@celticrose3173]

Brilliant video demo. Precise. No long winded, boring, voice over. Well done.

[@22Nimily]

Ignore the negative comments. This is a very well-done video. For anyone struggling with this, just follow along as you watch the video and you'll pick it up quickly. You can always go back if you miss something. I think this is the perfect pace.

[@michaels]

+Holly Madison Appreciate the support. Hope you enjoyed and resulted in a nice project.

[@santakorneva5237]

I didn't even know that such thing as arm knitting exists. It's awesome! Thank you for this video.

[@craft2craft559]

Very helpful unlike another arm knitting video because it really explained the concept !!

[@donaldspencer2942]

I always wanted to knit this tutorial was the perfect thing taught me how to do arm knitting , now I can knit using needles. So now I have afghans that are half knit and half crochet and very unique

[@classykaren27]

Thank you so much I needle knit but could not arm knit because i cast on only using my thumb. Now I can thank you very much you can always tell a professional.

[@guiseppediluciano8792]

Too cool - I'll have to give this a try - got given two skeins of bulky yarn by a relative who couldn't figure out what to make from it. Looks like something I can do between other things. Thanks!

[@belindabast9592]

This is great! My Grandmother taught me how to crochet, do embroidery & quilting. All of which i have enjoyed for years, but this is so quick, easy & fun. I wish i could share this with her.

[@jackbertrand1439]

I used three strands of cream, 6oz homespun yarn. It gives the appearance of beautiful, bulky lace. What a fun new way to knit!

[@nahlabeard7039]

An excellent video! This is a great way to make a blanket or throw as well, you just have to keep it going until its bigger. It's basically the EXACT same thing as regular knitting, just with larger yarn, and your arms are the needles.

[@michellemiller6042]

Learning to knit you need first - patience - looking at this video jump-start my creativity side to learn knitting - I watched it on slow speed, turn the volume down and practice, practice, practice - took it down and started again until I have finally learned using the needles.

[@mammasbabas]

I've been knitting for years and years and never seen anything like this. It's fascinating and I can't wait to try it.

[@missyt3017]

I would have never thought of this. How awesome, I just might use this method to teach my children to knit. Thanks for sharing.

[@user-zd5pe7qh5n]

THANKS SO MUCH THIS WAS REALLY NEEDED IT WAS SO EASY AND NICE AND MY MOM LOVED A SCARF I MADE LIKE THIS FOR HER BIRTHDAYS

[@veraswag]

thanks know my baby cousin will love his new blanket

[@judycassidy6318]

Fantastic, I did this in an hour. Love it. Took awhile to get started but once I grasped the steps it flew.

[@christinedonbrosky3803]

OMG this is perfect for me to try!! I have MS and I so miss knitting due to the pain I have in my hands!! And this looks like so much fun to do with my daughter!! She loves creating different styles of scarves!! How fun!

[@kamalaahluwalia]

Very beautiful and very easy to make. Thanks.

[@underthesea123100]

I'm doing a textile course at college and we are making a wall hanging and we have to do fabric making and so on, knitting is one technique we are doing and I'm going to try this it looks cool and seams to be easier.

[@nickbright2246]

i cant wait to turn that into a bag for my little sis for Christmas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@marybethantunes5430]

This is an excellent video to show the steps in simple, easy to understand steps! The best one I've seen so far actually! Thank you Michael's.

[@kathymcbride2339]

Best tutorial yet!

[@katelynloewen]

it worked perfectly

[@leungcedric6460]

I replayed this video for so many times and finally I made it. Turned out perfect:)

[@michaels]

+Leung Cedric Awesome! Great to hear.

[@lucashaines3846]

I really can't do anything knitting-wise, but for me this turned out great. I used two different colours of super soft yarn and made a tan and brown infinity scarf (or cowl as they call this one) that looks and feels like I bought it! The only thing I would have liked is for it to be tighter. On my scarf the stitches are far apart and it is very hole-y, but bunched together it is great. Thanks for the tutorial and take care :-)

[@IrynaBoehland]

So happy for you!! Pls, let me know how many skeins of yarn have you used - one of each or more? Thank you

[@MeliciouS1185]

Hey Lucas, you just have to pull the string a little tighter after each time you knit one loop to the other arm. If you try again just try pulling all the string a little tighter and if you need to you can always make it a little longer by knitting a few more rows. :) I agree, I like them not so holey lol

[@jadwigacis9642]

Iryna Boehland szczydelko

[@jeanmcdonald787]

I did this this evening - I used two skeins of Encore Mega 75%/25% 100g 64yds and had 4-5 yards left. I have never finished a project like this, so am not sure I did it right, and the tension I had at the beginning was much looser than what I had at the end, making matching up the edges to be an interesting endeavor. Looks great, though! PS - Baby Girl decided to wake up from a nap and be hungry, so I just finished the row and slid it off my arm onto the nearest workable object (fly swatter handle) and put it down to deal with life and was able to come back, put it back on my arm and finish. You can't look at the finished product and go 'oh, yep, there's where she used the fly swatter' :)

[@robinstanforth5909]

This is wonderful project for special needs students or older adults.

[@MaartjeMoen]

I did it with this video! I had not enough wool so I used an old t-shirt for the most part. I am very happy with the result! Thank you for this vid!

[@calebragsdale7927]

this has showed me how to make blankets and clothes and I really want to try it thank you Michael's

[@jeninekinder7607]

What a fantastic idea 😍

[@anna-marielockardphd.3411]

Very simple and clear instructions! A good teacher. Thank you.

[@zialatia2306]

super cool!

[@thechoandmoshow]

Wonderful, thanks for sharing. True wealth isn't maintain if we keep our talents to ourselves. God bless

[@Pinkhatpink]

This is actually nice and looks fun, gonna try it soon

[@KelseyVere]

Love this! The video is so easy to understand and it looks so easy to make! Can't wait to try this!

[@acadiestudio]

Gorgeous!!!

[@rvmamastableforonecookbook7697]

I had no idea about this type of knitting. So inventive & creative. I love it. Will have to give this a try!

[@AlexisSchaffner]

made my first scarf using this tutorial. it turned out great!!! Thanks.

[@fairyberriessunshinelollie1232]

So pretty!!!

[@lupitaramos9432]

That’s pretty cool . Can’t wait to try ☺️

[@elizabeteskrebele5546]

It's so cool.Thanks for good idea!

[@MichElle-sd6gj]

good job girly! Thank you.

[@samaanthag]

this is GENIUS!

[@Msbreitbarth]

Great video - very easy to follow (compared to the rest out there).

[@elorena_1327]

Took me som time to figure out how to cast on, but now

[@deborahlena2323]

B. IPod k

[@luisafernanda2093]

Woow this is very great, am never see this before

[@kathie1058]

LOOKS EASY AND NEAT.....

[@sabakhan2421]

I made one n gifted my hubby he loved it thanks alot

[@michaels]

+Saba Khan Happy to hear!

[@maricarmensimon1808]

muy bueno!!esto me lo voy hacer ..me encanta!!

[@sherylfrid4756]

yep I am trying this out now and it is easy to do

[@mirianflores8526]

wow.... I should just order one from you.. lol.. I shall try with my daughter!!! thanks so much

[@angelikam1082]

It seems super easy!!!

[@joanhall6552]

So cool, must try this.

[@accentsofjoy9524]

awesome tutorial.... so simple and i'm able to follow it so easily... just made one right now... yey!

[@amarakorinko1658]

Arm knitting is fairly easy when you get in the move of it. Once you've done/tried it once its pretty easy. Btw, if you want the scarf/blanket/whatever you want wider, do more arm lengths. If you want it longer, keep transitioning the yarn over. :)

[@NerakGreen]

Seeing this done makes a lot more sense than being told how it's done. I appreciate a long-tail cast on and would love to see a live cast on demonstration in the future. It's not clear to cast on 10 or 12 stitches total, but that's fine. How much yardage do you think one would need for this project? Lion Brand Hometown USA is a fairly cheap bulky yarn. I'd probably go with that. Thanks for sharing the how to. The visual really helps.

[@hoosiermom47]

This looks so easy to do :)

[@travelsola]

Great video! Very simple and easy to follow steps. I'm looking forward to trying this! Thanks!

[@MsFredflintstone1]

I love this must try it,its so cool.

[@nitsrah]

Gorgeous

[@uhavemooface]

I am getting the yarn to do this to. This looks really simple.

[@fadhilayasmina8559]

wow.I cant wait to try.

[@DianeliCardenasgurmina]

That waz very beautiful.I would really enjoy learning something like this

[@adriennesquires8130]

This looks like so much fun and a great new hobby for me to try! I'm so excited to go pick up some yarn and get started. Maybe one day I'll start regular knitting, too!

[@Fu1lMeta-v2d]

Awesome tutorial it's amazing what you can make without the need of much equipment!

[@robbyzamzam7348]

i tried it and it turned out FANTASTIC! great for gifts and easy on the pockets hehe :p

[@jhibwi3635]

Woah! It looks way more easier when you do it!

[@peacelovegod760]

That's so cool!

[@LynnR40]

Looks so easy. I am definitely going to try this !!

[@ZenaBattaglia]

I'm going to try this today

[@Friend2FriendnMA]

Man! That was so cool!!! And, so easy to follow. Thank you for the idea.

[@LuzReyesTercero]

Lindo y muy util! felicidationes!

[@misha42201]

Love it, it's easy

[@supersirenia]

BEST. TUTORIAL. EVER.

[@MarjorieDiazFurnemont]

Super génial j'ai essayé et c'est super merci pour cette vidéo:)

[@meanusamanmalimawellakanka1689]

Woow amazing

[@CarmelaAlcoseba]

thank you very much for this very easy to follow ...from beginning to end ... video! it's very helpful for beginners like me!

[@AKAWillGibson]

Very helpful. My daughter did it

[@reginadelatorre7017]

Nice video I could finish my scarf today

[@dolphinplus7323]

this video is really useful!

[@karenflory6208]

Omg i am so trying this!!!!!!

[@emilyspringer4822]

Wow that is cool.

[@niks966]

Great job

[@smfcake2487]

I am so making this! It seems simple so hopefully I can get the hang of it

[@michaels]

+Smfcake 24 Let us know how it goes!

[@kentsgirl75]

I did want to learn how to knit!!!! Thanks!!!!!!

[@dianeshopteau1453]

very cool. I need to try this!

[@charlenewinsor730]

Love it! Definitely gonna give it a try!

[@jesiccalake3516]

I love it 😍

[@CyndiMo20]

I've done several of these… fast and fun and cute. In this video though, the demonstrator is twisting her stitches on the way from right arm to left arm. You can see it if you know what you're looking for (it's not a huge deal for most, but I like true, untwisted stitches). You can stop this by the way you grab the yarn… straight, not twisted

[@demelzabunny6632]

Actually, the twisted stitches might be a good idea in this case, since the stitches themselve are so big; it helps to "fill" in the holes somewhat, you know?

[@sayiddajames9697]

I`m going to try this.😊😊!

[@devika1416]

I did it and it looks fantastic!

[@helenbrennan8207]

what kind of yarn did you use...size of sk ien and weight?

[@lindsaykfield]

awesome! Thank you!

[@beautyistoxxic]

I don't know why people think this is a huge inconvenience. I've made two scarves and they have each taken one hour or less. Just go to the bathroom before and you will be fine to complete one scarf without distractions. Unless you just flail your arms and hands around for fun every 10 minutes...then clearly this isn't for you.

[@jilliansmithy9438]

I just made one after seeing this and I didn't make the knits tight enough. I still love it though. First thing i made by knitting.