Finger Knitting with Loop Yarn | Michaels

[@hollyluther3161]

This is a great introduction for those who have no experience with knitting or who are intimidated by experienced knitters who attempted to teach them to knit! The simple instructions are far more helpful than some of the condescending comments from experienced knitters. As an experienced knitter who lived thru the instruction of these individuals I look forward to playing with this new Yarn project idea....Thanks Red Heart.

[@blpodnar]

I am an avid craft person who in recent years has had to stop most of my crafts due to spinal damage from an auto accident. Since I can no longer cross stitch and do some of the other things I enjoy, I would love to try this as I have been wanting to make blankets for hospital or animal rescue shelters. I will go get some materials and give it a try since the very nice lady in the video makes it look like I will be able to do it. She did a fantastic job of showing us how to do this craft. She was trying to go slow and easy with it so that even people like me who have no experience at all will want to give it a try. Thank you for the video and this cool looking yarn.

[@noelleboehm1142]

This Method is just what I wanted to learn. This Scarf is just what I wanted to learn.

[@MarlyBird]

I am very happy that many of you have enjoyed this video I did for Michaels and Red Heart Yarns. I can't wait to see what projects YOU make with this fun Loop-it™ yarn!

[@jerriestep5544]

I was wondering how do you add to the sides of a throw. I used a crisscross pattern and now need extra width and can’t figure how to join it.

[@aixolotl]

This video was very helpful thank you

[@lauraspangle987]

Just a quick question. If I wanted to make a blanket, you said that if I did just one kind of stitch, it would curl up. SO, should I do the whole blanket in a knit and then pearl, or should I knit for so many rows then pearl. THANK YOU!

[@dic4382]

do you ever show how to fix mistakes.... i know this is easy but ive skipped a loop.... can this be easily repaired... if not ill have to tear it out and start over

[@deckerhayden5139]

I realize I'm quite randomly asking but do anybody know a good place to watch new tv shows online?

[@Shar1022]

I used to knit, crochet, crossstitch, etc. But, since I now have an autoimmune disease (which causes some physical challenges).... ....I do have some trouble keeping my hands steady ...& my eyes aren’t quite as sharp, plus some memory issues. ...So, I think Marley did a fantastic job showing EXACTLY HOW to use this new Finger Loop yarn!!! Not everyone learns @ the same pace or, in the same WAY...so this nice, slow paced video is a great way to teach both young & old alike...those with & those without... ANY knitting experience @ ALL! Great job, Marley! I really appreciate your patience in describing, in precise detail, HOW to knit, using this brand new Finger Loop yarn! Thank you for your patience!

[@michaels]

Your feedback is greatly appreciated, Sharon. Thank you! - Nia

[@sweetpickle57]

I see this as a great option for those who want to learn a new craft. Looks fun! Great way to introduce my grand daughter to the world of yarn.

[@lindashriver9018]

I agree that this would be perfect with people with mobility issues. Some children are already knitting with her fingers with other types of yarn. She explains very well in the video. If this is the same type of yarn as the Bernat Blanket yarn, it would be perfect for baby blankets. I can't wait to try it!

[@thecatcameback3530]

My aunt bought me this yarn to try, and I had no idea what to do with it, but the video's instructions were super helpful and easy to follow, and the yarn itself is a lot simpler to use than I thought. I thought the loops would come out too easily, but because of how fuzzy the yarn is, friction between the old and new loops keeps everything in place. Thank you so much for the video, and 10/10 would recommend the yarn.

[@noelleboehm1142]

I can't wait to do this Scarf. Well done. I can't wait to make this Scarf for my Mom. Just Beautiful. Great idea.

[@meeravenunagavalli6097]

Wow Red Heart , finger looping didn't seem to be easy , but your tutorial made easy...no needles or hooks or any sol tools......thank you for posting this....hai from S India

[@noelleboehm1142]

This is just what I want to learn Marly.

[@sharronkaplan7532]

Fun to watch something new in the knitting craft. I'm always trying to find new ways of making different types of stitches for my donated baby blankets. Looks like a lot of fun and fast work-up. Totally enjoyed Marley's voice and expressions of enjoyment of something new!

[@michaels]

We are happy to hear your feedback, Sharron. - Nia

[@lindahermansen3226]

I have been a knitter and crocheter for about 70 years and I see a small issue that might be well to mention and solve. People new to hand work might like to learn this. That is: some of the stitches were twisted as they were worked and others were not. I think the knit side especially, would look a little nicer if the stitches were not twisted. (For knitters this would be like going in the back or front of the stitch, or having them on your needles) I am not sure there would be other things I would like to make with this method, but it looks fun for what was described. I have grandchildren who could love this and a daughter with physical problems much like other viewers. If you have physical issue, or think you are too advanced for this video, take the good things you can from it for your situation and forget all the insulting comments.

[@shanpyka]

Yeah I couldn't figure it out at all :(

[@colleenhodges4972]

This yarn is perfect for smaller children to use as well as for people who have mobility issues with their hands who can't manipulate knitting needles or a crochet hook. No need to be insulting with your comments.

[@cvladyryan]

Do not understand where you heard insulting comments in this video.

[@syvettes]

She's referring to some comments left by others....not comments IN the video.

[@noelleboehm1142]

Love this color Pink.

[@texasmimi1954]

Thank you so much for demonstrating a fun way to create projects with this wonderful new yarn!

[@barbgoodman6232]

You are a great teacher! Made it very easy to follow. Thank you.

[@wendegennardo222]

Thank you Marly and Michaels for this video. Now I must go and find the yarn. Ahhhhh. Stash building. Loving it. More yarn......more fun Wende Gennardo 🍪🌺

[@lilbb257]

Thank YOU so much. I have crocheted for years, tried knitting and now I know why my ends curled, lol! I also always heard, "Knit 1, Pearl 2 "(I thought this was the spelling, lol) Definitely going to try this!!

[@noelleboehm1142]

Love this Marly. I can't wait to do this for my Mom for a Christmas gift or for my Dad.

[@resilientsam]

Thank you for making this product. I have chronic pain from fibromyalgia and this will be a perfect craft for me to try.

[@noelleboehm1142]

Thanks Marly. This is just what I want to learn.

[@Addleysmom]

It’s been overwhelming trying to find videos that are very simplistic and slowed down to learn about using the looped yarn. But I found this one and it’s been so truly helpful! The detailed explanations and good visuals with the camera work have been exactly what I needed so thank you so much. I’d picked up this yarn at Michaels last weekend on a whim without knowing a thing on how to use it So these videos have come in so handy and I look forward to using this beautiful yarn!

[@s58786]

I am literally obsessseddddddd with doing this now! I’m making a blanket !

[@getgodspeed]

well done. you are a good teacher, thank you!

[@dianadangas1123]

Thank you so much. I’m a crocheted and can’t knit a stitch but with a new grandchild coming I wanted to do something different. So I bought enough to make 3 baby blankets and had no idea on how to use this yarn. This time it looks awesome. ( this is the third try) thanks again

[@mona-lynneayotte212]

I loved your instructions on this video and could see myself sharing it with my students for makerspace. It was clear, easy to follow and creative.

[@enfantdethemosthighgod9100]

I wanted to learn how to knit. Never understood what people were talking about, when they said Purl. Now, when I decide to learn how to knit, I will have an idea of what is going on. Someone tried to show me how to knit, but I couldn't follow them and it was hard to see what their hands were doing. Now I understand the back to front stitch. When other people did it, the stitches looked all the same. I had a friend get mad at me and insult me because I couldn't learn what she was showing me. She said, "even a child could learn this." she wasn't a good teacher. She started off like I knew something about knitting. I knew nothing. I learned more in 14 minute video then I learned with her sitting and trying to teach me. Every can't teach. Some peope maybe great knitters, but don't have the patience or knowledge to teach. Thanks for this video!!!

[@enfantdethemosthighgod9100]

Oops: ..in the 14 minute. Everyone not every

[@stefbrewer8048]

Great tutorial! I am a crocheter. I can knit, but not strongly. I have always been intimidated with knitting because if I drop a stitch I am lost with how to fix it. This is a great tutorial of the anatomy of knit stitches. Thank you!

[@candybenton6665]

You are such a great teacher. Thanks so much

[@noelleboehm1142]

I love this. I can't wait to do this as a Christmas gift.

[@gypsy269]

i just stumbled on this video out of chance i LOVE LOVE LOVE IT my hands cant tell if im holding needle any more but this i could sure as hell do wow thanks so much for giving me a whole new medium to work in

[@deborahcunningham2457]

This is awesome, i'm gonna run out and get some for my granddaughter and some for myself. What fun!! Great video, well done!

[@Petite43]

This yard is similar to OFF THE HOOK yarn, where you loop it. I LOVE IT, I CAN MAKE A QUICK SCARF. I saw a video where the person demonstrates the yarn, she did it slowly, and I caught on. IM HAPPY I RAN ACROSS YOUR VIDEO... GREAT JOB!!1

[@HinataTrance]

This was so so so helpful. I’ve been wanting to try out this yarn since it came out. And this gives new ideas for different stitches I could do rather than what I’m used to when using tools.

[@thelifeofjonnelleohtv3168]

This is pretty cool. I just hand knitted a blanket with a similar technique with regular chunky yarn

[@noelleboehm1142]

Love this. I am going to try this method.

[@delylarosario.13]

That’s the same exact bubblegum pink color we’re using!!!!!!

[@mostlywildlife]

So easy. Kids would love it, too. You're a great teacher!

[@cocogomez2278]

Nice video Marley! I'm not a knitter and even this looks difficult but I'm going to give it a try.

[@yungzubass9648]

Love this. And your instruction is so clear. Where they be more instruction to do other stitches. I already purchases couple balls.

[@lynneclark7902]

Can’t wait to try it!

[@gigglegal7773]

Love this video!

[@noelleboehm1142]

Eager to try this.

[@Ragnellsdream]

Thank you. I think my granddaughter can do this!

[@cassidybondurant7131]

i just got it and it is awesome

[@michaels]

[@anneg597]

This was a very good video that makes it look easy to do. I want to try the new Loops Yarn on a project I just printed from Michaels for a Cable Scarf but the instructions on the scarf said the 'loop knit' was front to back and the 'loop purl' was back to front which is opposite to the video. I don't know if it will make a difference since they will be the same when you flip the scarf over.

[@pinklizard1589]

This is perfect for knitting on a plane If I make sense

[@vickistone3700]

very clever, but I think it would be great for weaving! loops coming out the warp threads!

[@tawannatm]

I wpuld love to see more patterns with this yarn

[@michaels]

Hi Tawanna, you can find more patterns for finger looping yarn at this link, thanks! spr.ly/6059ErvcD -James

[@tawannatm]

@@michaels thank you. Can you tell me about how many loops it may take to make an adult blanket and about how many skeins of the yarn

[@cdahlgren1]

Looks like a fun way for elementary aged children to make projects!

[@A-C_Creations]

Great video! Easy to follow, would love to try. I just bought my loop yarn on Amazon. Only could get one so I will have to get more later.

[@reaseAable]

Perhaps use for a crochet edged blanket

[@cerverafamily116]

Do you make a headband for winter for people who dont always wear a hat

[@plushies4me]

okay this is fun looking. and great for those who dont know, or dont want to use needles. but can needles be used ?

[@myraquilt]

how do you attach the next skein of yarn to finish the project? In my case it would be a scarf. Also, for a scarf, how many loops should I be working with?

[@janicechobaniuk39]

Knitting is easier ha ha. But it would be fun for kids I think.

[@abbyfarris6558]

I have almost made a full seven foot blanket out of this stuff. IT HAS TAKEN ME THREE MONTHS

[@tentaclearms7317]

Abby Farris how much yarn did you need for it? I want to do the same

[@dianeshelley6439]

What size blanket? Double, Queen or King? I would like a Queen.

[@abbyfarris6558]

@@dianeshelley6439 its a full size I used seven balls of yarn and every ball with the with I did added a foot of length

[@abbyfarris6558]

@@tentaclearms7317 7 balls

[@davedisaster4459]

Hey can you make a video of how to start a loop it blanks

[@jolenelee143]

I love this video and this yarn!! I watched this video over and over again to learn how to use the yarn and show it to others that I think would enjoy loop it yarn. I have a question about following patterns. How do you remember which row you left off at? I have made multiple blankets and a scarf but haven't been able to follow a pattern because I lose track of where I am at in my project.

[@michaels]

Hi Jolene, you can start from the bottom and count each row. At about 6:58 in the video, she points to the rows so you can see them fairly easy. Thanks! -James

[@Colleenbtd]

So to make a nice sized crib blanket what would a pattern be? How many balls might I need to do it? I would be excited to try this...I am not a knitter and this would be my first try with my daughters second baby on the way in March. Thanks

[@michaels]

Hello Colleen, please check the below link to a crib blanket. This pattern is on spr.ly/6057D0YFS and has the supply list and instruction sheet. Let us know if you need anything else! spr.ly/6055D0YFL - Nia

[@crystallopez3145]

When will Michael get it

[@keitharolle123]

Hi love your tutorial how many loops would I use for a nice blanket for a adult

[@michaels]

Hi Keitha, it depends on the size overall; if you click on the link in the description or the link below it'll take you to the item page, on the bottom of which includes a pattern for a throw blanket, thanks! spr.ly/60571y1eS -James

[@phxgidget]

What do I do when in the middle of my project there are NO LOOPS? First project it was about 2 inches and I managed to create a loop and sew it in place then continued with my finger knitting. Now my current project has a large 6 inch gap with no loops! Both times its been with RedHeart, no problems with other brands.

[@michaels]

We're sorry to hear you're having issues with the project you're making, could let us know which project you're trying to do that you're having a problem with? We'd be happy to check with our MAKE team to see if they have any suggestions. -James

[@jolenelee143]

I am loving this yarn but have tried following the Loop-It Cowl pattern on the Red Heart page and my sides curl super bad. What am I missing? I think I might have to go back and re watch the video but if anyone has any advice, I would greatly appreciate it.

[@five10qt]

I dropped so many stitches my first time, I had to unravel whole blanket

[@dianeshelley6439]

How much yarn would it take to do one to fit your bed?

[@autumnwilemon7288]

I have a question!So this is my first craft ever and I'm using Loop-It and it is so fun! I used the first set of yarn and I need to add another bundle, how do I add it to it? I'm making a blanket.

[@michaels]

Hi Autumn, we are so glad you are enjoying the Loop-It yarn! This yarn is actually very easy to continue with a second skein! All you do is line it up and keep looping, as if there was no break in yarn skeins. - Nia

[@jennymartinez7919]

this is great but what do you do with the tails and do you just tie off at the end?

[@michaels]

Let us check with our MAKE team regarding clarification and get back to you with their directions, Jenny. -Leo

[@sharonadamec1034]

Interesting concept, but the quality of the yarn is lacking. Specifically, where there strands connect, you're left with an inconsistent length of unlooped yarn and tails hanging off the knot. You can manually push the straight yarn through as a loop and hope it stays in place while you finish the row. The connection points are also much too frequent. There shouldn't be two breaks one 7 yard skein. Also the spacing of the loops can be inconsistent. I find myself missing loops and having to check my work every 5-10 stiches. Perhaps, I've gotten a bad lot, but if this is the norm, I'll stick to unlooped yarn.

[@user-gy4ej4gi4u]

That's too much work to remember for me i cant see it now mking a baby blanket. It probably be all lopsided i cant do video i need obe on one teaching in front of me i know how to knit its getting started i cant do. UGH

[@joanieminion5047]

Great video but how do you add a new skein of yarn?

[@michaels]

Great question! It is actually very simple, you just keep going with the first loop on the new skein! So you loop the last loop from your working yarn skein as you did each one, according to your pattern or project, and then loop the first loop of the new skein in the next loop, again according to your pattern or project; then , keep going! - Nia

[@susanroush7201]

But how do you secure the 2 ends? @@michaels

[@kimbeauregard1827]

Have bought the wool and will be starting a blanket but don't understand why I need a tail at the beginning if I'm only going to be tucking it in ??

[@michaels]

Hi, Kim! You'll need a tail at the beginning so the piece doesn’t unravel as you are working on it. - Mark

[@michaels]

Actually for this loops yarn, you do not need a tail. You count in for your foundation row and then loop back through the loops of the foundation row so nothing would unravel. This is only true for this yarn type.

[@sa90tami7]

🌹🌹🌹

[@addisonrosenblum3601]

Can you put this in the dryer?

[@michaels]

Hi, Addison. It would be best to hang to dry or tumble dry no heat. - Mark

[@mrslaugh25smith38]

What about crochet Loop

[@1Sweetness]

I no how to do that off regular yarn

[@sonyachilds6499]

Making a scarf for an adult w/ 12 rows how do you know how many to use? 2? 3?

[@michaels]

Hi Sonya, here is a link to a Loop-It scarf project that may help you determine how many skeins you may need, thanks! spr.ly/6052EBm6A -James

[@anacecilia4374]

mds onde eu vim parar???

[@ellenwilts9567]

The tension loois off doesn't it?

[@swell_gal]

How many 100 g spools for one scarf, approximately?

[@michaels]

Hi Flori! Here is the link to the projects for this yarn: spr.ly/6057E1Ybt -Daisy

[@gracithegoatlady823]

Ok is it just me or does she sound like Mia’s friend from the princess diaries? Just me? Ok 😂😂

[@noelleboehm1142]

Is Pearl with this Video spelled Purl or Pearl?

[@robingardella6240]

Purl

[@EphanyasisOwleyes]

What would make this video better is if you were wearing what you are talking about that way people can see something and want to try making that

[@michaels]

Thank you for your input! We will share your feedback with the appropriate team. - Nia

[@Jakathera]

This would be a complete tutorial if they had gone over changing colors

[@sleepynyah120]

tis is confusing😳

[@noelleboehm1142]

Isn't Pearl spelled Purl?

[@rachaelkramer1538]

Ok I must be some kind of idiot. I can follow her and repeat what you do. I am new to any kind of knitting so I am having difficulty "reading" the instructions of the patterns without getting confused. HELP! I love the yarn and i would like to do more but I am frustrated.

[@michaels]

Hi Rachael, please tell us more about the issues you're experiencing with this project, so we can better assist. Thanks! - Nia

[@noelleboehm1142]

What else can I make with Loop Yarn?

[@kristy3917]

I’m confused XD

[@jennifersmith9882]

now anyone can knit!!!! I'm not special!!!

[@s0phie.s4ys]

This is not easy it took me so many tries

[@leandrohenriquecampos6825]

What can of crap yarn is this? “No more fuss? No more mess?” If crocheting or knitting is a mess or fuss compared to this yarn, you’re not doing it correctly.

[@tabithac2914]

I agree. This is the weirdest yarn.

[@myozbubble]

Apples and oranges.

[@thecatcameback3530]

Eh, I find it pretty nice actually because I can't usually take my knitting needles on airplanes.

[@aismail310]

Fake it’s does not work

[@michaels]

Amanda, please send us a private message on Facebook with more details including your email and phone number so we can try to assist. - Mark

[@sweetgoldilocs2]

No thanks