HOW TO - KNIT A HURDLE STITCH THROW - EASY FOR BEGINNER KNITTERS

[@cathyphegley7414]

This looks like fun. So simple and easy. What a great gift idea. You are an excellent teacher and your voice and demeanor are so pleasant.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Glad you like the throw video. Nice and easy and looks and feels great too!

[@SudeshnaSarkar-cf6us]

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[@chan58]

This is going to be my next project, thx so much!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Woohoo! Enjoy knitting your throw!

[@ShilohPianoandCelloDuo]

I'm making my first knitting project and your instructional is so easy to follow. Thank you!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@julieanderson7078]

Hello! I am quite an experienced knitter, but enjoy simple and quick knits. This pattern is very nice. What I really like about you is your calm, patient and clear way of explaining knitting. For circular needles, it helps to put the cable (non needle part) in a shallow bowl of hot water for a few minutes before using for the first time. This helps to soften the cable a bit and takes some of the curling out as well. Let it rest in the water a minute or so then dry with a towel. This step is not necessary, but I find it very helpful.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thanks for your kind comment and sharing your great tip with us all!

[@loveyrogers3181]

Perfect pattern and Instruction!! So happy I found you!!!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Glad you found me too!

[@barbaraerbe3926]

I am going to try making one of these blankets. Thank you for your clear instructions.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Please do!

[@dalebouayadi4430]

Thank you for showing a new easy stitch! Awesome pace!!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thanks Dale! Check out Tasha’s Etsy Homeology page. The link is in the description box below the video.

[@martinebangs6520]

Thank you for sharing this tutorial, I don't feel as intimidated to knit with circular needles now. I"m a beginner, so far all I've done are dish cloths and scarfs....Take care...

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

I was the same when I first tried circular needles. At least this time they only assist with holding all the stitches. Don’t have to knit in the round. Yeah!

[@calstalk1675]

So pretty

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thank you!

[@victoriabaratta2260]

I’m brand new to knitting and this looks like I could actually do it! I have never used the circular needles and I’m nervous about using them. Is there a reason why we use the circular and not the straight needles? Thanks so much for this! I’m excited to get started! Have my yarn, just have to get my needles! Happy holidays!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Don’t fret about the circular needles. Just think of it as two separate needles and some plastic cord in the middle. You will be knitting as you would using straight needles. The plastic cord is just handy to hold all the stitches as it would be hard to get them all on one needle. You will see when you start.

[@SueLD]

I like this pattern--thanks!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Thanks! I like how it turned out with the bulky yarn.

[@rosealcantara2649]

Because everyone is knitting during this time of isolation I cannot get circular needles the size required. What else do you recommend?

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

It’s so hard getting supplies right now. Amazon is getting depleted. I have been doing online orders from Walmart. In a pinch if you have double pointed needles in size 13(9mm) then you could securely tape a 2 ft piece of cord or wire to each end of a needle to make your own circular needles. Or if you have any really long needles in that size you can try and squish them all on to fit.

[@kimsewall1408]

Excited to try this throw...I am a beginner and have some Red Heart Dreamy yarn which is only a 4 in terms of bulkiness. Can you tell me what I need to adjust, for example, a different needle size, number of stitches? Thank you so much!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Hi Kim. Yarn can be confusing. A 4 and a bulky 4 are a totally different weight. I used a super bulky BLANKET yarn which is way heavier than your 4 weight yarn. You will be able to create the same pattern but it won’t look anything like mine. If you want suggested needle sizes for your yarn than have a look on your label and it always gives you the suggested needle size for the size of yarn. If you are just learning to knit then it is best to follow the pattern with the same yarn and needles. Then you will be happy with the results. If you really still want to chance using your yarn then you should make a little sample. Cast on 23 stitches and knit 8 rows. This will show you your gauge for how many stitches per inch. Than you can work out how many stitches you need to make a large throw.

[@kimsewall1408]

@@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts thanks for the quick response! The label says it is a medium 4, suggested needle size 6mm so I'm thinking that perhaps it would be better for a baby blanket. I checked out your video on the moss stitch baby blanket and there you are using bulky 5 with a 6mm needle. If I use this medium 4 with the 6mm needle, do I need to adjust the number of stitches from 108?

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Depends on what size you want your baby blanket. They can be almost any size you want. Receiving blankets can be 48x48, 40x40 or 36x36. Crib size is 40x60 or multi use 30x40. So just cast on the same amount of stitches and knit a few inches. See what it measures across and then if you want to make one of the baby sizes I mentioned above then knit until it measures the size you want.

[@kimsewall1408]

@@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts thanks so much! Can't wait to get started!!

[@hefinaowen7820]

what yarn can i use please cat get that yarn your using and the size of the needels please

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Try any bulky 5 yarn and use the recommended needle size on the yarn label.

[@hefinaowen7820]

where do you buy your knitting nedels pleas

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

My local craft store, yarn store or Amazon.

[@wolves930able]

Can I use straight needles instead of the circular needle

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

It’s a lot of stitches to fit on straight needles. That is why I use circular needles to hold all the stitches.

[@beverlysmith1953]

I made this Blanket for my Grandson it came out okay but it's not the size you ended up with I might have knitted it tighter not sure, also my beginning end is about 2-3 inches wider than the end I binded off and that end is tighter than the beginning end do you have any idea what I did wrong and have any suggestions for me for future blankets. I Love this pattern and very easy to follow but for some reason it didn't turn out like it should have. Thank you

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

It may be that your cast on stitches were very loose and your cast off stitches were very tight. If you used the same Bernat blanket yarn and same size needles (9mm) as mine than it should be close to the same size.

[@beverlysmith1953]

@@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts Yes I did use the (9mm) needle and the yarn was Bernat but it was Baby blanket yarn would that make a difference ? Also I noticed the yarn is 100% Acrylic vs Polyester is the Acrylic yarn good to make blankets with ? Thank you for getting back to me.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Yes, the baby blanket yarn is much smaller than the blanket yarn I used. That’s why your blanket is smaller. I don’t worry too much if it’s acrylic or polyester. I just want the yarn to feel soft for babies. It would have been a very loose knit as well with the larger needles and a finer yarn.

[@beverlysmith1953]

@@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts I now have the Yarnspirations Bernat Blanket Yarn for my future Blankets same size as you used, so I'm hoping my other blankets will turn out better. Also should I use a bigger size needle if I tend to knit on the tighter side. Thank you so much for helping me I appreciate it.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

No, use the same needle size. It works well with the size of yarn.

[@kimsewall1408]

Me again! I have some Bernat Baby Blanket super bulky 6 now, and the 9mm needles. If I want to make this throw as a baby blanket, what would you suggest for the number of stitches and rows?

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Hi Kim. Glad you found some yarn and needles. Let’s try 53 cast on stitches as a guesstimate. That should give you a width of about 30-34”. Just keep knitting until your desired length is achieved.

[@kimsewall1408]

@@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts super! Thanks! I sure appreciate your help!

[@beverlysmith1953]

Am I reading this pattern right, by casting on 83 stitches the finished blanket will be 50 inches wide ? I'm using Bernat Baby Blanket yarn Super Bulky 6 with the size 13 Circular knitting needles. Also how many total yards of yarn do you need for a Blanket that is 50 inches wide and 60 inches in length. I'm sorry I don't mean to be a pain I'm fairly new at knitting and just want to make sure that I buy the right amount of yarn any help would be Greatly appreciated.

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Yes, you are reading everything correctly. Cast on 83 stitches. That will make a throw that is 50” wide. Yes for the super bulky 6 yarn and size 13 circular needles. I used 3 balls of my yarn which is 660yds.

[@beverlysmith1953]

@@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts Thank you so much for getting back to me Patti, I appreciate it. Have a Great day. :)

[@sarahcecilia9385]

Would this pattern work with Bernat Velvet Plus yarn? Thanks!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

These days you have to work with what you have. Supplies are so low. I’m sure it will work up beautifully. This pattern is fairly forgiving.

[@beverlysmith1953]

Can you use a size 11 circular needles for this blanket instead of the size 13 ?

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Sure. It will just be a little bit of a tighter knit. Which is fine.

[@beverlysmith1953]

@@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts Thank you for getting back to me so quickly I appreciate it. I also would like to know if this blanket is reversible ?

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Yes, it looks the same on both sides.

[@beverlysmith1953]

@@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts Thank you :)

[@beverlysmith1953]

@@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts I have ordered the circular knitting needle size 13 from this site, I can't wait to get it.

[@beverlysmith1953]

How many stitches would I need to cast on to make the blanket 36" wide ?

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Try casting on about 53 stitches.

[@beverlysmith1953]

@@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts Thank you I appreciate you getting back to me. :)

[@frankginabonadonna751]

If I want to make it bigger what multiplies would I need to work with?

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

It’s a multiple of 2 plus 1.

[@frankginabonadonna751]

@@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts thanks

[@joninagel1401]

Can a person add on after completed or bad idea…..

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Easy enough to remove cast off stitches and then keep knitting to make it longer. But to make it wider would be harder.

[@joninagel1401]

@@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts I’m going to give this a try, thank you so much for your quick response! 😊

[@calstalk1675]

What is the mult stitch number..

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

It is a multiple of 2 plus 1.

[@calstalk1675]

Thanks..

[@wolves930able]

Hi .Iam a little confused. On one of yiu pattern instructions you have Row 1. : knit Row2: K1p1 k1 Row3: P1K1P1 Row4 : K1 p1 k1 Repeat rows 1 to 4 Then on another pattern you have Row 1 knit Row 2 knit 1 * P1 K1* Row3 : P1 *K1P1* ROW 4 : K1 *P1 K1 WHICH ONE IS CORRECT??

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Fr the hurdle stitch blanket this is the pattern show in the description box and at the beginning of the video and throughout the video. Not sure where you saw other instructions. Unless it was for a totally different blanket. Row 1: Knit Row 2: k1 *P1,K1* Row 3: P1 *K1,P1* Row 4: K1 *P1,K1* There should be asterisks * around the last two stitches for Row 2,3 and 4 but when I hit reply it is taking them away. Weird.

[@wolves930able]

SO FOR ROW 2.START WITH K THEN DO P1,K1 TO END OF ROW??? 3..START WITH P..THEN K1,P1 TO END OF ROW?? 4..START WITH K..THEN P1 K1 TO END OF ROW??? HOPE IAM UNDERSTANDING IT NOW???

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Yes you are correct.

[@wolves930able]

@@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts 🥰🧶Thank You so much for your patience!! You are an amazing teacher!! I cant wait to start my blanket and I also want to try doing your slippers🥰

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

No problem. Enjoy your knitting projects!

[@heylozzie]

I accidentally did 84 stitches, I missed counted - is this going to be okay?!?!

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Oh dear. I hope you haven’t knit too many rows. It needs to be 83 so the ribbing works. Rows 2 & 4 start and end with a knit and row 3 starts and ends with a purl. 84 stitches will throw off the pattern.

[@heylozzie]

Crafty Patti well I think I counted 84 stitches but my pattern seems to be 2 & 4 started & ended with a knit and row 3 started & ended with a pearl 😂 I don’t know what I’ve done but it looks really cute! It’s the first thing I’ve ever knitted so I’m happy with it anyway xx

[@CraftyPattiArtsCrafts]

Lol. Okay. As long as it is working out for you then that’s the important thing.