How to Arm Knit With Thin Yarn, Including Blanket Pattern - Simply Maggie

Yes! It is possible to arm knit with thin yarn. Use these tips and tricks to get a beautiful blanket with thin, inexpensive yarn!
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12 skeins of Premier Anti-Pilling Everyday Chunky yarn in Fog Grey
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[@jmclotsofspots2351]

Dimensions included: I just completed the blanket in about 3 hours start to finish. I used a bulky yarn, No.6 - Bernat baby blanket yarn, 5 skeins. With casting on18 stitches, the blanket is only about 22 inches wide when I laid it flat after knitting. You can pull it and stretch it wider though. If I make another, I would cast on 20 or 22. I like my blankets big and snuggly. My finished blanket was about 6 feet long. It would obviously be shorter if I cast on more stitches. Again, this whole thing stretches out. The finished project is absolutely gorgeous. It does have a right side and a wrong side. It honestly doesn’t matter as both sides are lovely.

[@foxinsoxin1581]

I love the color possibilities with this method. My mom is a total yarn hoarder and I would be more then happy to get rid of em 6 skeins at a time. 😌

[@plishy]

Why did I end up here? I dont know. Am I going to spend all my money on yarn to try this? YES. Yes. I. Am.

[@foxzilla7811]

This is probably one of the most helpful videos on blanket making with your arms. Thank you so much for sharing this video, I can’t wait to try it out for myself!

[@pushamkhatiwada9556]

Oh my gosh this is he type of vid I was looking for months love ya

[@user-oj3vg8ts7h]

I absolutely LOVE this tutorial it took me literally less than 45 minutes to make and the final product was gorgeous! Thank you so so so so so much.

[@annzhao4255]

I used blue , purple , grey , pink, and yellow! And turned out perfectly! Thanks a lot

[@lochness132]

So much better than the late yarn blankets! those are usually made with roving of acrylic/wool and it sheds and shreds apart as soon as its in use, the way creates a sturdy blanket for 1/6th of the price!

[@TH-dj3zo]

Thank you for this video. Do you think this way is as warm as the thicker yarn? What about the price is it really cheaper?

[@ayeshamahomed379]

It's warmer than a normal thick wool blanket. And I personally believe, it's cheaper

[@spookyhamilton2732]

I was able to find yarn on the dollar tree! Defined won’t be the best quality, but it’d be cheaper. (I haven’t finished the video ;)

[@spookyhamilton2732]

Quick update: the dollar tree doesn’t have anti-pilling yarn, though!

[@odd_outcast8003]

It depends on the brand you use. If it’s fluffier it will be warmer and if it’s thinner you can just use more yarn. It is wayyy cheaper if you find the yarn on clearance.

[@penelopemusson3078]

Hi Maggie I just wanted to know how to attach other yarn in arm knitting when skiens are running low. Thank you for your video I can't wait to try this new project. Your videos have been so helpful. I hope you make more fun arm knitting content soon

[@ratsoft]

This is so amazingggg I bought a bunch of thin yarn and it takes forever to needle knit anything that I just stopped knitting for a long time because I refused to buy thicker yarn until I used it up…. I’ll be making a rainbow blanket like this!!!

[@tsam3338]

Thank you, I've never been able to knit but I'm thinking I might be able to do this. thx for sharing

[@djsorensen6225]

Absolutely beautiful and I so very enjoyed it, thank you. What is your definition of thick yarn? To me thin yarn is a 3, 4, or maybe even a 5. #6 yarn is very thick when looming. Would you please give some guidelines - if I have a lot of 4 or 5 yarn left, how many strands should I use? Thank you for your time and sharing your experience. DJ

[@kattgux1121]

DJ Sorensen I was wondering how many to use with a 4/5 as well. I would love if Maggie would respond..

[@thandocoka882]

What happens if you need the loo while you're busy knitting? :( lol

[@myrahuber260]

I think if you have an empty cardboard wrapping paper roll or an empty paper towel roll you could slip it inside your project to hold your place. Oooooh, even better you could slip it onto a paper towel holder that sits on the counter and that way it wouldn't slip off.

[@Cryogen550]

Honestly- I have to sit in the bathroom on the floor at 2 am to do this

[@deanashearer5560]

You do such a good job with instructions! Thank you so much for showing this!

[@cryztalbennet2898]

I want to make one

[@Kirzikka.]

Omg I wanna do this for the sake of my all leftover yarns 😍 always wanted this kind of blanket, thanks for tutorial!! ♥️😍

[@traceym.637]

You give great instructions! Love this!😊

[@somebodytouchamyspaghett7412]

Loved the tutorial as it was easy enough. Once bought a lot of yarn because it was on sale, even though I don't know how to do anything with yarn, so it was put to good use. This is the first time I knit anything and it looked kinda ugly because I made it too loose but I like ugly things xDD

[@spookyhamilton2732]

somebody toucha my spaghett XDD Quick question: was it anti-pilling? I’m too dumb to figure out if you can use one other than anti pilling :P

[@carenwilson4902]

Hi, fantastic instructional video. I especially love the look of simultaneously using multiple skeins. I've done it with finger crocheting, and looking forward to trying it with arm knitting. Could you please give the final dimensions of the blanket and how many skeins, or more specifically yards (since skeins may vary in their yard length), you used to complete a blanket of those dimensions. Thank you!

[@amiahallen5191]

Love your instructions usally cant follow tutorials well but this was easy but could I please know the measurements of the blanket

[@mxkid0176]

Awesome ty for such a clear tutorial. It is very easy to follow along with you.

[@ColbieDaCorgiRoblox]

I am looking to make a finger knitting blanket and I can only spend 10 dollars and at the store I am going to, it only has normal wool so this was so helpful as all the other tutorials I have seen use thicker yarn. So I am going to go purchase it now

[@user-vm5ud4xw6n]

Thank you for sharing. I really want to try this technique and actually love the thicker yarn but $75+ for yarn right now is a bit steep for me!!

[@user-bu3wc1dn8f]

TYSM I LOVE THIS ITS SO CUTE TYSM❤❤❤❤❤

[@trueriches21]

Me and my son sat down on our giant bean bags and started with the simple yarn we have for practice and it’s so relaxing and when we all done practicing the we will order our yard that you use here. Am not sure if you share how to how to get the off if needs to but I thought to use a stick that I collected for Macramé project and used it as a arm and, when I come back I can continue my work putting my hoops on my arm. My hoops ended on the stick on my right when I continue my work I would start to put my hoops on my left arm.

[@karenocampo8653]

I love you. Thank you for making good videos. Your an awesome teacher.

[@nikkiyajtv]

Love it!! Thank you! I have gift ideas 😊

[@aprilstrickland2446]

Thank you for sharing your tutorial..I have so much yarn i want to get rid of now in a blanket ❤️❤️

[@user-ik2rf1nw6f]

Very nice. I love this, such a nice texture.

[@AllThingsSoul]

Good video, but I needed to see the finished product displayed. What size did it end up being? What was the measurements? Show it thrown over the back of a couch or a bed so we can see a full picture of it, close up and from a distance. Very interesting way to make a blanket. Thank you!

[@SimplyMaggieblog]

I add a photo at the end of the video as well as in the link in the description. measures approximately 5 feet long

[@Catharlyn]

@@SimplyMaggieblog It's a lovely photo, but it doesn't really make the dimensions of the blanket clear. If it is 5 feet long, how wide is it? Thanks!

[@CatEyesKiki]

@@Catharlyn exactly what I want to know too. I love you Maggie, but if you could be a little bit more concise regarding the finished piece that would be great. Thanks

[@cindyguilbeau2626]

Same questions, this is the 3rd video I watched and none have the finished product really displayed, it’s hard to see in the few seconds of it bundled up :( but l will def try this method and give it a shot! Looks fun and she makes it look easy! I’m sure it’s not as easy as it looks!

[@spookyhamilton2732]

This is an awesome video! I’m watching this while doing something else so I might’ve missed this.. but can you use yarn other than anti-pilling? I want to make a blanket in quarantine but the yarn can get pretty expensive. The dollar store sells yarn (not anti-pilling) and even though it wouldn’t be the best quality, it would probably be around $12 as opposed to $50. Thanks for the great video!

[@goofygoober301]

I just wanna say your voice is so cute and I tried this and it worked perfectly you are amazing

[@joncampos5551]

You look very healthy. I remember in one vid you said you were struggling with an illness.

[@peggytobin4679]

Ur a gd teacher but u could of showed more of each row. Beginners like me had to go back several times to watch to see how to start and complete blanket. I Love the blanket great idea of saving money looks fantastic. Thank you Peggy!!!

[@theequalizer4justice879]

Oh...That is Fabulous 🤗

[@Flowerz5587]

Hello, does anyone know how heavy this would be? I'm trying to make a baby blanket and then adding some flower embroidery. Thanks

[@tiarutter5108]

How did you keep the first row tight on the last stitch when you switched arms?

[@yomama8212]

Thank you Maggie! Trying to do one for my girlfriend right now

[@heidibabb1793]

Absolutely pure excellence....

[@ceciliekolltveit4468]

Greetings from Norway you sweet talentet Maggie :-) I just learned how to knit and crochet, but wow... you are so good at showing and teaching us all kinds stuff to make - arm knitting, wow, I didn't even know that's a thing

[@ldougoux357]

You are totally talented Chick!.. I loved this blanket!.. new sub

[@heathermueller5610]

How many tidal skiens did you use? I know you did 6 strands so was it 12 total? And what was the approx yardage on each strand.

[@lilsforthethrilz]

has anyone made this with a worsted weight? if so, how many strands did you use?

[@serenasuthar4143]

THANK YOU ALL I CAN FIND ARE TRANSITIONS

[@daisywan-yunhsiao2098]

What happen if you can't finish it in one go and need to take a break? Can you pull your arm out?

[@brandyl7098]

A friend of mine would use a paper towel roll to slide the stitches off her hands for a break.

[@chlochlo8207]

Will def do this thank you!

[@KatelynWarren]

how big did the blanket turn out?

[@ifti0016]

How many yarns we needed if i want to knit a good size blanket??. I have 4 roll. Each 400g, 198cm (approx)

[@saraq6750]

Looks so good

[@makka5058]

can i use different colors instead of all 6 being the same and can i use 4 instead of 6

[@chastityhartman932]

Awesome red ❤

[@jammievenneman9998]

When I tried to start on my left arm and I pulled from the right to the left it was so loose, and I couldn’t make it tighter

[@MsSqueeky71]

I don’t understand how mine when from looking normal to once I laid it out they were just big square holes. What did I do wrong can you please help me.

[@kyleeharoldson1624]

I love this so much I am so excited to make this 😁💞

[@reemdinize1180]

Love it 😍

[@MaladyWinters]

What is the size of blanket you ended with? I am wondering if that would fit on a queen sized bed? Please forgive me if you said in video and i didn't catch it! I am complete beginner! This blanket is beautiful!!!

[@rebekahaustin7971]

Ty, yes I was looking for a video tutorial like this ty very much. Can you show with out long tail cast on? Ty

[@lexiastepto6191]

Will adding more knots (like 30?) Make it wider?

[@michelleallende3899]

Thank you, can't wait to try, hopefully noone needs me🤭

[@ahuyx]

thank you omg i’m going to try this !

[@CC-hz1qm]

Genius!

[@karlamcbride3238]

It would be nice for you to hold up the blanket so we can see what it looks like , how wide, and length. Also the camera could be better adjusted to be able to see the entire process. Thank you for the video

[@randomperson4398]

Awesome!

[@avamhammo9538]

How big is this blanket?

[@heartss4.kamm-]

Thank you so much very helpful

[@jollieabebe7924]

I wish you showed it spread out

[@Sarah-tc1rt]

Whenever I bring the first set of stitches to the left hand, at the last(top) stitches I have these strings dangling which I don’t know how that occurs. And they are like loops dangling from the stitch. Did this happen to anyone else and know how to stop this from happening??

[@lyssa1283]

My yarn is number 4 should I use 9 balls of yarn then?

[@Lucifer-XOXO-Alastor]

the cast on is a bit hard because if the tail is too short you will lose all the stitches

[@karlarud368]

I have tried 3 times now, and every time I get to 7:00 there is this long piece yarn between my hands! What do i do?

[@shellseaanahi7652]

the same thing just happened to me what do i do :///

[@jjp-h3266]

Realizing this will cost the same as something I could buy and not run the risk of messing it up. Anyone know great yarn deals?

[@marilin6105]

Beautiful piece! Would you say this comes out to be a medium or large throw?

[@marilin6105]

Thank you for sharing! 🌸

[@sophialombardelli4200]

Good information, but the hands are not always in the picture.

[@sushmitaray1388]

It would make your video more infotmative if you would have shown the finished product properly..like its length and breadth after 18 cast on and 36 rows.. It would have helped me to know how big I want mine.

[@SimplyMaggieblog]

Hi there, theres a full picture at the end of the video as well as in the link in my description. It measures approximately 5 feet long.

[@joncampos5551]

SUSHMITA RAY That would’ve revealed the large spaces created by arm knitting. I would need to wear socks to keep my toes from poking through it , if I had one of those.

[@thisasna.t]

what i learnt from this vid is to buy blankets from target

[@_itsjustcoral_]

Wow

[@ashlynwheaton3982]

I only have 2 skeins, how to I get more strings?

[@erinsmith3058]

You can use the ends of each one for 4, but will make a smaller product

[@cowboys09torres]

Question would u be able to use something other than ur arms to do this? Thank u

[@SimplyMaggieblog]

Hand knitting 👌🏻

[@mousilkich]

Very good but I made it to tight so in was a real pain to take take it off:(

[@ambermcdonald2643]

What length do you need?

[@angeln9494]

how wide is this exactlu with 18 cast ons?

[@inayasmith6227]

For some reason I can't arm knit my rows right

[@dandk7402]

One problem. I'm stuck on the slip knot part. It just keeps coming undone

[@SimplyMaggieblog]

Make sure you’re grabbing the working yarn and pulling it through the loop

[@3_crazypets310]

MAH ARMS STUCK N IM NOT CUTTING THE BLANKET

[@Georgiaandfriends906]

I can't do it

[@jennifermuilenburg10]

i can not get this at all. i give up

[@thevillainess1650]

I only have 3

[@zirahsurayabalqis8478]

i am so sorry, i still dont understand how u get 6 strands from 4 yarns. I already watched previous video (White blanket), how u get 3 strands from 1 yarn, altho u explain it in the very beginning, but i still dont get it

[@ayeshamahomed379]

You can pull one stand from the middle and another from the top

[@maritelkerbout]

There are more yarns. There are six but 2 are out of view. In the white blanket she has 3 yarns but she showed how to pick the strand from the middle. She had already done it with two other yarns

[@karastuart5797]

I used such random colours lol

[@hubabuba9004]

This is knitting, but with your arms instead 😂 and we just doing knit stitch. How to u do purl tho? (No hate intended ❤️)

[@jenniffermartinez4450]

I only have one not 6

[@yasu2220]

Ok wow i clicked on this video in 0.000001sec

[@thefrogwerido8509]

3:19

[@haadirajput1723]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👍

[@toby_apple9.11]

Am I the only one who cut blood circulation off

[@sushamagokhale8184]

Sell you?

[@artscreationswithmaa1991]

Hii mam

[@andiebrit65]

Make sure you use the bathroom before you start this

[@theoriginalbanana3195]

everyone like if this video was needed fo school