Arm Knitting Tutorial for Beginners

Here is our Arm Knitting Tutorial for Beginners.
In this episode I will show you how to arm knit with our epic extreme yarn. I will show you how to:
- make a slip knot
- cast on, knit and cast off
- work out how much yarn you require
As promised...our email address is [e-mail] just in case you have any questions or please do leave a message down below and we will get back to you.
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More videos will be coming soon on different types of crafting!
Happy arm knitting!
Claire x x x
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[@whoasked445]

Oh my goodness thank you SO much for this tutorial! I have looked at hundreds of other arm knitting things and they didn't make sense or were too hard. I have knitted so many blankets now, thank you so much!!!! ❤❤

[@woolcouture1752]

You are so welcome! 🤗

[@woolcouture1752]

You are so welcome!🤗

[@MonkeyBluesGal4U]

I am left-handed and watching this video helped in more ways than you will ever know!!!!! God Bless you for being kind and brave enough to put this out on KZbin!!!!!!

[@user-Jen-nay]

I want to say THANK YOU!! This by far the BEST tutorial I’ve found to learn how to make this blanket. You are AMAZING!!

[@woolcouture1752]

Awe thank you. You made me smile 😊

[@cynthiadavidson9301]

This is the best explanation of arm knitting that I have found anywhere! Thank you. I had a lot of questions in my mind about stitch size and the size of the finished product and you answered those. It is really nice to know the details and you cover them with your coffee cup analogy, how to stop and start again with a belt or yard stick, stitch measurements and everything. Thank you so much!

[@woolcouture1752]

You are so welcome! Happy knitting

[@jenniferenamorado8969]

wow I forgot abt arm knitting, it's been years since I've done it & needed to refresh my memory on it & your video was so helpful & easy to understand! One of the best I've seen for a beginner to follow along & learn from! Thank you 😊

[@woolcouture1752]

Glad it was helpful!

[@evilniamhb0902]

I just finished my first arm knitting project went into it almost completely blind, but it was successful thanks to this tutorial! It could not have been simpler and I am recommending it to all my friends who are now very jealous of my blanket. xx

[@woolcouture1752]

Glad it helped!

[@alexelliott-smith4768]

Very clear, straight to the point and goes at the perfect pace - thank you! Needed as a refresher as I was undoing mine (12 cast on) to make a square (16 cast on). Very pleased with the results :)

[@woolcouture1752]

Happy crafting. X

[@deetz223]

Oh my goodness. Your voice is so soothing it makes me want to arm knit all day. Love this turquoise color & this video! Thank you 💜

[@cinziasevignani5313]

Amazing blankets! I have never seen those kind of blankets and I didn't know about arm knitting! Thank you.

[@woolcouture1752]

You are so welcome!

[@gloriadugunye9411]

So grateful for this video thank you! Recently started knitting and a jumbo yarn blanket is definitely on my list of projects , I appreciate you 😊

[@woolcouture1752]

Glad it was helpful! X

[@G2girl18]

Thank you for this excellent and easy to follow explanation! I used it to knit an open weave net for my baby rats' cage to help break any falls while they're climbing! ♥️♥️

[@woolcouture1752]

Glad it was helpful!

[@clairem3620]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!! Such a helpful and easy to use tutorial

[@user-xg7up8ok9n]

Fantastic tutorial, made it so easy , great pace and very clear demonstration - thank you so much ! ❤

[@flashman9]

Luv the video! Had to watch it a few times to be sure I had it reasonably well. Easy to copy!

[@woolcouture1752]

Glad you liked it! ❤️

[@TeeAreSea]

I jus heard about this this morning…. It sound relaxing and guess what… it looks relaxing too 💜💜

[@taylaelsdon2013]

Thank you so much for this beautiful and detailed video❤ Just started with Arm Knitting and for my first try it came out so beautiful! I will definitely be returning to this video as I keep practicing. Thank you once again xXx

[@woolcouture1752]

Thank you for your lovely comments. X

[@mlutke4067]

Amazing! Can’t wait to try this!!

[@woolcouture1752]

Have fun!

[@rhodges9221]

I have been looking for a video this simple FOREVER! Thank you so much!!😊

[@amywinkopp7630]

This was by far the easiest tutorial to follow. I just finished my first blanket!! Thanks

[@SCTXLoveNPride]

What were your dimensions with final/end result? Thank you.

[@woolcouture1752]

Glad it was helpful!

[@donnahowland9973]

Hi, this looks great, tutorial has made it really easy to understand. Could you please tell me how many balls of wool I would need for a 2m x2m blanket please.

[@kellystephenson613]

I just love the blanket. You made it so much easier to understand how to make it. Thank you God bless

[@suzette5435]

Great tutorial gives a lot of information it's not boring and even tells you measurements and how much yarn that you're going to need also offers help you really awesome thank you

[@michelleevans8154]

This is a great tutorial! You've made it so easy to understand and your way is easier than others I've seen. Thankyou so much. ❤🙂👍

[@annrose8750]

Thank you sooo much I'm 15 and have been wanting to learn how to do this kind of stuff and this really helped me thank you :)

[@tinaoshaana3708]

thank you i love it its so relaxing

[@woolcouture1752]

I'm glad you like it

[@MonkeyBluesGal4U]

This is my first time arm knitting. I would like to knit a lap blanket for my mother to put over her legs (she is in a wheelchair) for when unannounced "company" comes by our home. As I said in my first comment your video has helped me so much because you start of with your left arm and..... I am working with "Loops & Threads" Ariel BIG! 20.5 yds/8.8 oz • 19 m/250 g. It is an acrylic yarn. I have 4 skeins and my mother used to own a shop here in our town and used to knit, yet at 88 years of age she cannot remember how to do the math to determine stitches per in., and so on. You video is fantastic, particularly for those of us who are natural lefties!!!!!! Helen

[@MonkeyBluesGal4U]

@@woolcouture1752 Do you have a formula for me to figure out how many skeins of this yarn I will need?

[@MonkeyBluesGal4U]

@@woolcouture1752 Thank you so very much!!!! Now I can make the conversion to American units.... :) I am a Chemist by edumacation so simple unit conversions are not a problem. I am really sailing on my first project, however, I am still using your tutorial ...running it forward then backing it up and so on and so forth......LOL :)

[@MonkeyBluesGal4U]

@@woolcouture1752 Thank you for your well wishes!!!! With all the doom and gloom you might be hearing from the fake media, most are dong well and for the most part doing what they please....LOL God Bless you and yours and keep His Angels with you......

[@lexijacobson6729]

Thank you so much this so easy to follow!! I can't wait to try!!

[@woolcouture1752]

You are so welcome!

[@kirstenaskew6708]

Excellent teaching method !

[@woolcouture1752]

Thank you for that. X

[@carolwieland2481]

fabulous! would love to know how to make a blanket for sectional in inches vs meters maybe 30x50 .love your tutorial !!!!

[@catolson9607]

thanks! I'm very new to knitting and got a bunch of wool that was a bit more complicated than I was ready for and nearly gave up, but your video helped me stick with it, and I managed to finish a baby blanket for my nephew AND a little armchair blanket in one morning! definitely seriously imperfect, but I'm really pleased!

[@jeanlinder1310]

A very easily understandable tutorial! Thank you! If I wanted to, how would I "stitch" together or connect more than one of these completed blankets to make them bigger/wider?

[@marg233]

U hava wonderful tone and manor of speaking, iv bn researching knitting videos awhile now and i like this one best, im sure ur tutorial wrx best 4me, so im gonna givit a try, going too purchase my yarn & I'll bbck 💪🏼👍🏼 💃

[@christinekaradjis8133]

Love it , thank you so much ❤

[@woolcouture1752]

You're welcome 😊

[@morganbauder3254]

Can u show me how to add more of the wool yarn in case u run out or it breaks off during the arm knit blanket

[@marciayoung1094]

I want to make one for a queen size bed how many rows of yarn would I need to do that

[@lynnehealey]

Thank you so much, This is just wonderful help. I am using this to help as a tool for anxiety management for my clients and want to try it myself first. Your video will be of great service Globally to all as a coping skill for PTSD. One question - How to I switch in a new ball of yarn when one runs out. I know it is a beginner question but is there a certain knot so it does not show? Again, thank you and shine on!

[@woolcouture1752]

Hi Lynne, Thank you for your kind words and I am glad you think my video will be helpful. I do have another video that shows you how to add in a new ball of yarn and you can find that here kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2fKdYBjjrWch8U Happy knitting! Claire x

[@emilyl3647]

Thanks for the fab video. Just completed my first blanket with the help of your video. Great fun!

[@woolcouture1752]

Wonderful! Happy knitting. X

[@user-kt9qu2hf1x]

I have never knitted but I have crocheted for years. I love the look of this blanket. I’m not sure how many skeins I will need nor do I know how many stitches I will need for my arm. I want a 60x90 for the end of my dil’s king size bed. Does that sound right? How would I use my arm? Help I do want to make these.

[@jamesrooke9468]

I'm gonna try this out. Just found out about it and excited to try. I'm looking for how much would be needed for a blanket for a king size bed. Thank you great video.

[@woolcouture1752]

Morning James, I would use 5 kilos for a king size bed and this will lay nice over the bottom half of the bed. X

[@stephanieschodensack1659]

And how many to cast on for this size?

[@heathergrace1214]

Hi there! I have never knitted before and I’m dying to try to make one of these things. I am caught between arm knitting, and Tunisian crocheting, but I think I’m gonna try this first. My question to you is if I want to make a sofa size blanket how do I do that? Of course your arm is not long enough to make a blanket wide enough, so am I making strips and then darning together?? thank you for the tutorial. It’s lovely to learn something new.

[@woolcouture1752]

For a sofa I would make a 60” x 40” blanket. I allow 2.2” per st so you would cast on 18 sts. This is a very manageable size to put on your arms. I have had upto 30 but this wasn’t pleasant. Some of it is down to the size of your arms. My daughter is so thin her arms are straight up and down and she has no problem fitting in lots of sts versus myself whose arms are a little chunkier. Hope all of this is helpful? Xx

[@chrisholds1]

Thanks for the lovely & clear tutorial!

[@lindanettleton6308]

Really enjoyed your video, definitely clear to follow. I wondered if chunky or Arran wool could be used for arm knitting? Thank you Linda x

[@woolcouture1752]

Hi Linda, You can arm knit with any yarn, but the thinner the yarn the more gappy it will be, if that makes sense. Claire x

[@gracejohnson1926]

Yes thank you…how amazing!!!… so glad I found this new craft… and so glad I found YOU!!! … You are an amazing instructor!🤗💖 SUBSCRIBED!!! Now I’m eager to make a baby blanket… how many stitches would you suggest I cast on???

[@woolcouture1752]

You are so welcome! Probably 10-12 sts for a baby size blanket. X

[@veessayin2878]

Nicely done. Very good directions!

[@paulahoctor780]

Thank you so much. Very easy to follow. Could you show how to join yarn if you need to in the middle of your work.

[@woolcouture1752]

Thank you. See my other video on how to arm knit with colours. X

[@kneidel613]

Thank you for the video. Do you have any suggestions where to buy yarn?

[@woolcouture1752]

Certainly. You can buy it here: www.woolcouturecompany.com/collections/epic-yarn

[@juliecaris9363]

What a fabulous tutorial I really want to do this for our caravan bed as a throw, but how many stitches would you need to do Thank you so much

[@woolcouture1752]

I like a 3 or 4kg blanket and and cast on 20 stitches. Xx

[@avoice6461]

So cool! Gréât instructions!! Thank you!

[@woolcouture1752]

You are so welcome!

[@susanneblaya8229]

How long does this take for a standard size throw blanket? What do you do if you need to stop midway and get your arm free?

[@tylertownsend9627]

How do you determine the size it will make? Based on how many you put on your arm? And if you’re making a large blanket how do you join two balls of wool together

[@woolcouture1752]

Good morning, I allow 2.2 inches per stitch. So if I want a blanket 10 inches wide I cast on 10 sts. I have another video that shows you how to add another ball of yarn kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2fKdYBjjrWch8Usi=F6Cl5JRveU1VLHhx

[@tylertownsend9627]

@@woolcouture1752 perfect thank you!

[@charlieterry3882]

Are there any suppliers of a less expensive yarn you would recommend for this? I’d really love to make an arm chair blanket but can’t afford the merino. Thank you x

[@colleennewman1]

Best tutorial ever!! How do you make it larger if you can only fit 20 stitches on your arm at a time? I want to make a queen sized blanket .

[@woolcouture1752]

That’s the downside to arm knitting it’s reliant on how many stitches you can get on your arms. My daughter has really thin arms compared to me and can get stitches all the way up to her elbows and hence can make bigger blankets than I can. Xx

[@GoodDoggoTaco17]

You can always knit two or more separate parts to the blanket then sew the pieces together with the same yarn- I would look up ways to weave the yarn through to combine 😊

[@woolcouture1752]

@@GoodDoggoTaco17 good idea. X

[@catherineboehm-delaney960]

Yes I want to make a queen size too. How do you add on to the original starter piece?

[@woolcouture1752]

@@catherineboehm-delaney960 Hi Catherine, I allow 2.2inches per stitch for the blanket. So for example 22 inches will require 10sts. Personally the largest I have ever made using this technique is with around 28sts. I would always buy the yarn in one continuous length rather than adding to it. Claire x

[@thewarehouseproject2634]

Is it possible to join two balls of yarn together to make a super blanket? Is there a method to doing this?

[@woolcouture1752]

Yes you can. I have a video on how to change colour. It’s the same technique. X

[@lorrainedick4123]

Hi Claire. Loved your video. Would love to try and have watched some other videos that knit putting yarn of stitches onto the floor. I guess this is an easier method? Where can I buy the yarn? Thank you

[@sandrarogers3896]

How do you change colors or when you get to the end of skein?

[@woolcouture1752]

Hi Sandra, I have another video in my collection that shows you how to change colours. Here’s the one your looking for: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2fKdYBjjrWch8U happy knitting 🤍

[@veronicacpage922]

You have such a lovely way about you. I’m terribly stressed all of the time and this video just made life nicer. But what is “casting off?”

[@woolcouture1752]

The casting off is when you are ready to complete the blanket and cast off the final edge. X

[@akoyapearl1]

thank you! super useful!!! Where can we buy the wool in Spain? any recommendations of places in Amazon?

[@woolcouture1752]

We ship to Spain www.woolcouturecompany.com

[@swaggypoptarts]

Thanks I made a small blanket and I’m making a bigger one tomarow

[@woolcouture1752]

Happy knitting. X

[@RizzoRain-mb3vg]

We're so doing it love it also we're do you get the ball of yarn?

[@woolcouture1752]

Thank you. You can buy our yarn from here: www.woolcouturecompany.com/products/epic-extreme-yarn?variant=40889814188201

[@patriciapoole2571]

Thank you, this is so helpful, makes it seem really easy (I’m sure it’s not 😂).

[@woolcouture1752]

You can do it!

[@crw-wn3wu]

Looks easy but how do you manage 50 or 60 stitches ?

[@woolcouture1752]

This type of arm knitting is only suitable for the amount of sts you can get on your arms. I have had a max of 30, but I wouldn’t recommend this amount. I find 20sts is an optimum amount and you get a good size blanket with this as well. Xx

[@mbmohney]

Can this be done with a normal acrylic yarn? I have a whole ton I need to use but no chunky!

[@woolcouture1752]

I have made blankets by putting lots of strands of thinner yarns together and then using this technique. It’s a bit of trial and error to get the rights amount of strands. But give it a go. It’s fun! Xx

[@mbmohney]

Thanks so much! I’m going to try today. This is a fantastic tutorial ❤

[@vivianarndt671]

I am a beginner, but have not begun yet, what kind of yarn do you use.??🎃

[@woolcouture1752]

www.woolcouturecompany.com/collections/epic-yarn this is my yarn. Xx

[@austinrabenold6664]

How many loops should I cast on to make a larger blanket? I casted on 24 and the blanket is not wide enough for my liking. Appreciate the help and the amazing easy to follow tutorial.

[@austinrabenold6664]

I’m also using a thinner yarn than the one shown here, will that be a problem? I’m new to this.

[@woolcouture1752]

Hi Austin, I allow 2.2inches per stitch, so 22inches with equals a cast on of 10sts. Happy knitting! X

[@austinrabenold6664]

@@woolcouture1752 thank you so much for the help!

[@badalovainna]

Hello thank you for the video. How many yards/weight of yarn do I need for one blanket thank you

[@woolcouture1752]

My favourite size is a 4kg blanket, 58x58 inches. Perfect for a sofa. www.woolcouturecompany.com/products/epic-extreme-yarn?variant=40889814188201

[@lndlcy]

Hi thank you for your brilliant video. Can you tell us what sort of wool your using and how much does a ball cost . You can't run out of wool half way through so how big a ball would I need for a small single blanket please

[@lndlcy]

@@woolcouture1752 thank you so much Could you tell us how to join a new ball to the knit please without showing

[@sharonharris3689]

How do you stop it from shedding?

[@woolcouture1752]

It does naturally shed and I tend to pull the bits off. A bit like when you have a pure wool jumper. Also when I have made a blanket I put it over a washing line and mist the blanket with a squirty bottle and let it dry. This seems to reduce the shedding. This will only work with 100% wool like our epic extreme. Xx

[@martharosas9526]

Thank u sooooo much i wanna try this

[@woolcouture1752]

Most welcome 😊

[@TheRobb227]

Where can you get this type of wool from please

[@woolcouture1752]

You can find this in my store :) www.woolcouturecompany.com/collections/epic-yarn Happy knitting!

[@originaldrunkrussian]

Thank you so much for the best and easiest to follow instructional video out there ☺️

[@gailalonso3842]

Can you put this on the floor?

[@woolcouture1752]

I wouldn’t make this as a rug. The fibres are too delicate. X

[@BonnyMrazik-bc6jn]

How do you add another skein

[@woolcouture1752]

I have another video that shows you how. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2fKdYBjjrWch8U

[@tracyblinkhorn1596]

Hi - I would like to do one of these blankets to make a full size blanket for a king size bed - would you recommend this and how many stitches would you recommend? Thanks!

[@danniihopkins2768]

What g of wool and how many for a large blanket?

[@woolcouture1752]

Hi Dannii, To make a blanket for the bottom of a double size bed I would normally use 4kg or 6kg for a kingsize bed. Happy knitting! Claire x

[@freyjajones2557]

How many stitches are needed for the armchair blanket? Love this video!

[@andrearatterree2840]

Hi - will the results still be the same regardless of whether one is left or right-handed?

[@melaniemckenzie2704]

Hi, how many stitches and rows for a 40 x 60 blanket? Thanks

[@melaniemckenzie2704]

Thanks; your video is so good and easy to follow to do the arm blanket

[@bevbutterworth43]

You didn't show us how to add wool. You mentioned doing it with 2/3 metre lengths but how do you join the wool in please

[@tracydevonport7776]

Hi what size of yarn would i need to start a blanket.

[@nicholekennedy362]

Whefe is everyone getting this yarn at & would someone mind telling me the name of this yarn ?

[@woolcouture1752]

The yarn I have used is my yarn and it’s called Epic Extreme. You can view it here: www.woolcouturecompany.com/collections/epic-yarn

[@txangie800]

Can I do this with a swim noodle instead of my arm?

[@teenarobben2178]

Where do you get your yarn from?

[@woolcouture1752]

From our store www.woolcouturecompany.com/collections/epic-yarn happy knitting. X

[@MissGiggles1571]

How many balls of wool would I need for a blanket for a standard double bed please? x

[@stacynelson9294]

This was incredibly thorough!! Thanks a million!! P.s I love your accent and could listen to you all day!! Will I get a similar affect using cotton wrapped fiber yarn?

[@lynne8709]

Very clear instructions! Cannot find your email address. I have not tried this yet but want to make a chunky baby blanket. How many stitches do I cast on for the width and how many stitches for the length. Thank you!

[@winterrain1947]

do these blankets usually shed a lot? Or does it depend on the quality of yarn you get. I saw one at someone's house and there was a whole cat worth of lint on their sofa from it.

[@anitalewis307]

Where in the UK can you get this type of yarn please?

[@woolcouture1752]

Hi Anita, you can buy our yarn from www.woolcouturecompany.com Happy knitting! Claire x

[@marciayoung1094]

Also where do I buy the yarn because Michael's did not have it

[@tracygill9868]

What if I want to get 50 by 40 and I cant get 20 on my arm?

[@woolcouture1752]

Hi Paula, This technique can only be used with the amount of stitches you can comfortably get on your arms. For example my daughter having very thin, straight arms can get a lot more stitches on than I can. Claire x

[@caseyberry4789]

Where can I get this yarn??

[@woolcouture1752]

You can find it on our website here. www.woolcouturecompany.com/products/epic-extreme-yarn?variant=40889814188201

[@mar8014]

Can you show me how you FINISH the blanket...my stitches looked loose when i ran out of yarn...didnt know what to do next...how to close it off/finish it thanks.

[@RaspberryRenegade]

She shows how to cast off/finish at about 16:50 :)

[@alisonedwards8480]

Thanks so much for this.

[@michelel1852]

At the beginning of your video you mentioned another way to cast on that you would show at the end of the video but I didn’t see it in this video. Also how big is this blanket? How many for a lap blanket?

[@woolcouture1752]

You're very welcome!

[@robinrich4638]

Where do you purchase your yarn from? The yarn in my local fabric store is not this large.

[@Adam-wl8wn]

You talked about 40"*60" 4kgs double bed blanket, how many rows should I cast on for this please?

[@Adam-wl8wn]

@@woolcouture1752 thanks for the reply, I saw your way of calculating it and I got 18 too. Just wanted to say thanks, because I've almost finished it. I started at 11am and there's just a little bit left to go and the whole 4kg ball will be done. I've only ever knitted socks and scarfs conventionally so thanks so much for this! It's my fiancée's birthday present!

[@candicepratt3597]

I bought 4 lbs from you to make a throw blanket. 30 x 50 Can you tell me how many stitches to cast on please? Thank you

[@cinnamorollsmom]

hi, thank you for this tutorial :) how much yarn did you use?

[@woolcouture1752]

You can find the amounts I use for different blankets on this listing: www.woolcouturecompany.com/collections/our-yarns-shop-all/products/epic-extreme-yarn?variant=40889814188201

[@meganrigby3519]

Where do you buy your wool?

[@michelel1852]

Ok I did it! It looks great too but I see how to tie off the working yarn but how about the tail end (non working yarn) how do we do that since it is already has the knot but is still hanging down. Do we tie that off again or just thread it through the ends?

[@michelleevans8154]

I saw in another video that you thread it through.

[@michelel1852]

Thank you Michelle from Michele!!!

[@michelel1852]

Wool Couture thank you very much! Loved this video. Where do you get your merino wool. The merino wool I bought on Amazon seems very stringy in parts and even though I did the felting in the washing machine recommended by becoming those stringy parts did not felt well.

[@annakaelin-ji6bo]

What happens if your blanket isn’t 22 inches this is my first time and I don’t think I did it right

[@woolcouture1752]

The key with all crafts is to keep practicing. First makes can always be a little dodgy. Blankets are quite forgiving so it doesn’t matter is your tension isn’t spot on. Sorry for the late reply. X

[@RosaWolf3400]

New to this, whats the name of the wool? And how much would you need for a double blanket? Also if anyone knows where i can buy the wool to deliver in the uk, that would be helpful

[@RosaWolf3400]

@@woolcouture1752 thankyou, do you guys deliver?

[@RosaWolf3400]

@@woolcouture1752 thankyou, i did take a look at your website, and love the look of your products, but couldnt see an option for delivery