HOW TO FINGER CROCHET A JUMBO BLANKET

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[@wanda9740]

I am riding in the truck with my husband and have been trying to hand knit a chunky blanket leaving loops at the top, my space is limited and moving it from side to side on the bed, I have dropped stitches and it looks tacky. I am not a knitter, i bought 13 skeins of Main Stay Chenille at Walmart and its beautiful teal color, an ivory and soft silver.... not on sale but 35 yards and so soft and cuddly. Since I do know how to crochet, I will start my next s,kein of the fancy teal color in single crochet and remake the entire thing. With little movement knitting it by hand, it can literally come apart with one wrong move! I appreciate your video and I know enough on my own to use all 13 skeins of Chenille yarn to make an awesome blanket/throw that's large enough for me and my husband! Thank you for the inspiration! ~ Wanda T

[@MrsShamrock1]

I tried "hand knitting" with this yarn, but as a crochetter, I just couldn't get it right. Your tutorial is very helpful! Thanks :)

[@elessadore9293]

Thank you so much for this! I may or may not have made a whole queen size blanket after following your video! I also posted it on an adhd facebook craft group and have been sharing your link because it was SO helpful

[@dazzling_belgian]

Hello! If you can remember, how many yards of jumbo did you use for a blanket that size? Also how many chains? Thanks a lot:)

[@staceyharrison5925]

32 yards and 25 chain than add another to make 26 chains in all​@dazzling_belgian

[@user-tt2uz2rq6p]

I love how you clearly explain how to hand crochet. Can you share how to tie on the next roll of yarn please?

[@stormh.784]

Yes! You did great job explaining it and I’ve been looking for one more close and less holy and this is literally perfect! ❤️

[@fluffytaytay]

Thank you for being so great at explaining for beginners! This was brilliant to understand :)

[@pearlrichardson4179]

Thank you for this video. You are so soothing to listen to during the demonstration & easy to follow. I always see these type of blankets on design home or apartment websites or HGTV. I know how to needle crochet but doing it with the fingers takes it to a whole new level. I can't wait to try it.

[@aliciablunt4857]

been following a lot of your videos recently. i love how you make really cute projects, true to your taste in style. they don't look clunky or outdated lol

[@BecBec1967]

Thank you for explaining the "loop" so simply, I'm a beginner, have hand/dexterity issues, can't use a hook due to lack of coordination in left hand. I'll try this, whenever I begin my project!

[@laurettagerlerludwig2539]

I suggest that1st-time users use a light-colored yarn. DO NOT USE BLACK!!!

[@lauraallen140]

Why?

[@Esha_A]

Laura Allen Black and other dark color yarns make it a bit difficult to count stitches/chains. For most beginners, this leads to mistakes like: space skipping, unnecessary increases, and uneven edges.

[@lauraallen140]

@@Esha_A Oh ok

[@nickeypiohmy1031]

Ieisha Andrews you are absolutely right!! I’m a beginner and I bought a darker colored yarn like a blue green color...I had a horrible time trying to see where the chains and stitches were lol

[@emmasmith9192]

Me using navy👁️👄👁️

[@sinafilifili5111]

Ithak God that I had a chance to find you channel on You on u tube to tell the truth this video made my day I use to crochet an knit but see you video I thank God cause wen I became sick nearly 5years now my left side is paralyze now holding a needle an the yarn is so difficult but I'm trying the hand crochet it's look easy so I thank you for this I praise God that I found you an your introduction cause hand craft is my kind of life from the bottom of my heart I thank you so so very much you brought my life back on have nice day an God bless

[@minxynights]

thank you so much! i have all this random yarn but never knew how to make a blanket and my mom's birthday is in a few days! this helped me a lot!

[@lauranalu7522]

First💖✨ love you!!

[@Janellethepuppyhandler]

i’ve tried so many tutorials and your worked for me! thank you so much

[@shawnlusarreta5885]

How do you add in new yarn and how did you finish the last row to “tie” off the yarn? Love this yarn and your blanket.

[@nooralaswad4615]

You can also tie in new yarn and hide the knot i the middile of the loop

[@aniarctic]

loved this tutorial thank you so much!! almost done with my own blanket 🤗

[@caseymiller7431]

This is the first video that I've found that explains it so clearly to me! I'm so excited to start tomorrow 🥰

[@Addleysmom]

Thank u as this was so helpful and more manageable for newbies as myself with just the two inch loops.

[@user-gm3rk8fd9l]

I would love to say I have watched so many of these beginner videos and you are PERFECT! so easy to follow. I want to say more but I’m not good with words or typing! Thank you again!

[@jhal6802]

Very useful video, first time for me with Crochet and I didn't know how to do it. Thanks you ....

[@maddena977]

This is so crazy!!! I have been crocheting for a long time and this is so cool!!!!

[@rrhopewell]

This is amazing

[@itz_max1355]

I’m planning on making a baby blanket for my band teacher who is expecting and this is a very helpful video Thanks

[@wowplanet961]

I've crochet with an elephant toy once. Its trunk was kind of bent so I used it to crochet... It was very funny to everyone around me. I didn't have any needles so I needed somethin!🌸

[@cadyreimann8551]

Them nails too, girl! Slayyyy!! ❤️

[@loriallberry7415]

Thank you! This is so helpful! I can’t wait to start!

[@TheBrit1992]

I love your nails!! Are those press-ons?

[@maj1994jrz]

Thank you so much! I love this video! First time making a blanket and your video is the best! You took the time to explain step by step on what you did! Thank you!

[@heathercooke3210]

Awesome tutorial. Thanks. Have you tried doing a triple crochet or double crochet stitch to make a chunky blanket? Wondering if that would work out or not.

[@dianafeliciano741]

Thank you for your tutorial you made it look easy and fun, I very anxious to do one thank you again.🙏🙏👍👍✌️

[@shareewalls6032]

Love this!!!

[@sisleidyssunolsunol89]

Good morning Dana B What size is that blanket and what amount of planting did you use to make it ? Thank you very much for sharing and it was beautiful .

[@jenniferalpiner7974]

You are a perfect teacher!! Thank you!!!!

[@adrianatovar4771]

Love it. I just finished your maxi cardigan. Can you do another one pleeeeeeaseeee preetty please ?

[@lottiehollingsworth7161]

Thanks for posting it the video was so helpful

[@sarahcadwallader4673]

This is GREAT!! Thanks for sharing. However, if I may add, in my opinion it is a little difficult to see and closely pay attention since the yarn matches the background. Overall, great tutorial especially for me as a beginner. Thanks!! :-)

[@nompenduloluthando4579]

enjoyed the tutorial . It was very much detailed for me as a beginner

[@rosiesaunders3334]

Your tutorial is great! Can you please show us how to finish the blanket?

[@brownieplayzthegamer]

all you do is cut the yarn with about 6 inches left do a chain and pull the access yarn and then don’t cut yet you want to tie a know then cut

[@brookewashington3383]

My new favorite pattern when using big chunky yarn!! Thank you!!

[@Belindasdiys]

Great instruction 👍

[@danareed1656]

awesome job!

[@j3annie]

Nice, quick and easy!!!

[@candicehawkins2676]

Gawd...gorgeous nails.

[@alineoliveira445]

Amo seus vídeos. ❤❤❤

[@soulreaper6962]

thank you for doing this video I have some bad arthritis that stopped my small crocheting projects this helps so much now I don't have to use the small needles any more. now my next problem is I ran out of yarn 😅 off to Walmart I go

[@honeybby3997]

Thank you so much this was so helpful

[@kbprelude93]

Love this ❤

[@banana_bread_.4550]

Love this best totourial ever please show us how to tie off the blanket

[@zayzay4969]

Love this so much helped me so much!! But only problem is my blanket keeps making a circle! Anyway to fix that?

[@lnngiri]

Would it shrink when wash.? And is it machine washable?

[@dianeluttrell7139]

Thanks for a sc chunky blanket. I don't have a long table like the other vids use to pull up loops this makes more sense work as you go blanket.

[@craftyjansplants5848]

Great I understood everything you explained

[@LuluAce]

Hi! Love this blanket 💗 What’s the color of the yarn your using?

[@Jayariee]

What size was the blanket when one yarn was done?

[@marisolaceves3568]

Will you get the same result by using a jumbo hook instead of your fingers?

[@hourglas39]

Thank you for sharing the techinque. I'm always afraid of this big chunky yarn, but after seeing your video and watching how easy it is to work, I will go and pick some up, this yarn always seems to be on clearance at walmart all the time too. :) oxooxo

[@AccountInactive]

I just finished my first blanket with that big, blue Walmart yarn similar to what she's using in the video. Took a dozen rolls but omg this thing is so warm and soft!

[@kathrynnsteele7662]

Love the blanket. How do you launder it and how well does it hold up? Should it be dry cleaned?

[@sabellafaccio5682]

It honestly depends on the type or the brand of your yarn. Normally the way they can be cleaned is shown on the packaging.

[@cab6092]

How do you make the blanket to look more square? Is it just adjusting the loops?

[@aimeee316]

How would you add in a 2nd color if for example a grey and dark grey blanket?

[@DianaWcraftyDIY]

How do you add the next ball of yarn and how do you end the blanket?

[@lm7488]

Thank you for the info. I was wondering if you could show how to bind off or end the last chain for closure. Thank you

[@siscarmichael2949]

Good video! You did a good job of explaining how to do this, but I have the same question....how do you tie it off?

[@annavupie]

I would love to see you do a series on making sweater lookalikes of high end sweaters that sell for $400 and up because your tutorials are so easy to learn from. 💕

[@annavupie]

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[@annavupie]

www.revolve.com/mobile/artisanal-cropped-turtleneck/dp/APIR-WK5/?&d=Womens&product=APIR-WK5

[@ja1an11]

I love your channel♥♥♥♥

[@maddena977]

Omg I love this

[@debbiefinch7445]

I don't know if i missed it, but you stated you would give the measurements of the 2 balls when you had finished but apart from seeing part of the finished 'blanket on screen i didn't hear you say the size? It would be good to know so people(well, me anyhow) could work out how many balls for different sizes. Can you maybe add this into your 'notes' bit please? xx

[@sandrawungluck9959]

I am hooked

[@katelillo1932]

For those of with furry children, I think this could make an adorable little basket bed for a kitty or little dog if you change the stitch pattern a bit :)

[@nicolethomas3809]

Kate Lillo This yarn at Michael’s actually has tutorials for baskets on the inside of the packaging! It only takes like 2 skeins for the basket.

[@colleenjacobs9466]

I've been crocheting for a number of years and am just getting into working with this size yarn. Most of my projects are using either a #1 fine or the crochet thread. I suspect this is going to be very bizarre at the beginning. Your explanation was amazing, it's the first one that popped up and frankly I don't think I'll need to look at any more. How easy are these to wash? I've seen the labels on the chunky ones that state hand wash cold-lay flat. I'm wondering how difficult that would be.

[@kimjensen2278]

I love this

[@secretmc2011]

Hello! Love your work so much!! Could you do the pink top that Mariah Carey wears in her video of "Heartbreaker" please? That would be awesome of you :)

[@judeiz2203]

I really do love how beautiful this came out and your voice and instructions were easy to understand and informative. If I could make just 1 little suggestion for your upcoming videos, could you use a different color background from the project itself? It's difficult to see the project seeing as it's the same color as the background. New subscriber & finger crochet beginner 🧶🪡🧶

[@sierradunbar19]

great video maybe next time use a different color background blanket. it's hard to see when its white on white

[@brookitha327]

I NEED TO DO THIS!

[@chasityheppard1307]

How did you end the blanket? I made one with 10 rolls 😅 and im bout finished just dont know how to end it

[@andiechapel7831]

I want to make a baby blanket for my grandson due in September! I want to do white You did very goid instruction Because I'm terrible at any of this! I'll be watching it again. Thanks!

[@joshoemaker64]

How do you JOIN the skeins (one end to the next)?? TFS!!!

[@shortyrocks387]

I like to sew mine together then I know it wont come apart

[@xxswordplaysxx908]

Are these types of blankets machine washable? or will it have the possiblity of falling apart?

[@Kimzeb0410]

This is so cool Dana!!!

[@sandraferguson653]

I LOVE this yarn! Whr can I order???

[@karlakfox8554]

Please show how to connect two ends together when you end one skein. Thnx

[@maddena977]

You tie them together and then cut off the excess tails close to the knot that you just made

[@judeiz2203]

Do you ever work on a knitting loom?

[@debbiemcwhorter1998]

I recommend if you are going to demonstrate with light yarn darken your background color…for beginners.

[@articvibeclinicallyproven]

Can I use small yarn?

[@minidaruwala2056]

Where can i get this wool?? N yes u crochet a lovely blanket 🤗😊👌👍

[@huckle_berry5081]

I noticed that you didn't flip it for the 2nd row after the first chains . With my regular crochet, I usually flipped after my beginning chains. Maybe this was wring for me to do. But the way you did it looks so much nicer and easier. I just wanted to make sure that i understood ( saw) that correctly. Mine was so uneven and looked a mess when i flipped too soon. Make sense?

[@DianaWcraftyDIY]

Also what size of blanket does one ball of yarn make so that I can determine how many I will need?

[@marooqi]

im worried crocheting dulls the mind because this is the 2nd tutorial on this where the creator either doesn't really want other people to learn how they do it or they leave out information that the audience wants to know to get started. They use white yarn with a white rug background with similar texture, they forget how it felt to be learning it for the first time, why make it more challenging than it has to be?

[@aitoschheng6920]

How did you tie off the yarn when you were done?

[@lizcarter6093]

I found it at Michael’s on sale for 4.97

[@spamzstufff2344]

How many did you use for the blanket?

[@deborahjohnson7861]

Nice

[@Natalie-hc7ds]

It helped a lot

[@roxanaanghel2217]

What are the length and width of the blanket?

[@joyflinchbaugh3916]

I need help! My first rows come out in a "u" shape! I have taken it out twice now and it keeps doing it. What am I doing wrong?

[@Tnc874]

How do you end it and how do you add yarn like if you start using a new ball of yarn

[@heidijaeger5400]

Can you use “normal” size yarn?

[@traceyjones394]

How do you make it looser with the more holes effect? And your attention to explaining in detail is very good. I await your response :)

[@imaprincessdammit]

Instead of only pulling about 2" of yarn, you pull more, like 3" or so. The more yarn you pull out the looser the crochet will look.

[@janeben-ami8754]

I get this weeks scalloped edge. Any idea why

[@susanking2160]

It helps to find the next loop by laying your chain out flat so you can see the loops

[@kaitlynnraber4684]

How should we wash the blanket??

[@britbrat8159]

How do you add the second ball of yarn?

[@isaalonso2206]

Brittny Melendrez you tie the end of the first one with the second one

[@alexisstendalen9731]

How did you finish it… like how did you tie the end so it doesn’t fall apart