How to Knit a Blanket for Complete Beginners | Full Tutorial + Written Instructions | Arctic Throw

[@carolineouellette2299]

I’ve tried to knit for years watch so many videos I never understood … watched your video once and got it ! Thank you so much 😊

[@SewHomey]

That's incredible! I hope you continue to learn, knitting is such a great hobby!

[@Jumatico]

So easy to follow even with chunky yarn

[@elsya7]

Me too!

[@kittysaggar8958]

@@SewHomey wonderful

[@lesliehyde]

I started to really be able to knit after I found a tutorial that matched the knitting style that came naturally to my hands and brain (right hand dominate continental style).

[@yeroroo]

ive never ever knit before. just bought all the materials and i have ALL DAY for a couple weeks so GONNA TRY IT OUTT

[@christinadavis3631]

I got a whim to learn to knit this week and found your post. You are an AWESOME teacher for a beginner! I found the seed stitch a little hard for me as a beginner and after a couple attempts decided to pull it out and start over just doing the knit stitch for this first blanket. I'm getting better at not pulling it too tight and my blanket is looking great. I'm now 2 skeins in and really enjoying knitting. Thank you so much!! I think by the time I finish this blanket I'll be ready to try a blanket with the seed stitch. Thanks so much for your great lesson!

[@SewHomey]

Wow, that's amazing! So awesome that you are learning a new skill (especially knitting lol). I can totally understand, and I respect that you didn't give up. You adapted and made this blanket your very own! I love that. And your enthusiam to make another blanket, next time with the seed stitch, is so inspiring. Thanks so much for taking your time to let me know your thoughts. And if you need anything, please reach out!

[@KRistyrose978]

Do you bind off in pattern?

[@tupasnyder8828]

Thank you. You took so much vare to make it accessible to a beginner. ❤

[@nicoleschaefer4933]

I’ve been working for months on this blanket and I’ve finally completed it! I love it so much thank you!!❤

[@SewHomey]

That's incredible!! I'm honored you chose this pattern. Thanks so much for sharing!!

[@kiransinghsimak5405]

Hi, how much wool u used …to complete

[@emilyenrriquez6457]

i honestly don’t know how this video isn’t any more popular!! i’ve been trying to find a method like this but i’ve never found one this helpful. thank you so much!!

[@SewHomey]

💛💛💛 wow! Thank you! I'm so glad you found a method that works for you!

[@lindamoore4196]

I am 62 yrs. old and I been crocheting since I have been 12 yrs.old. I have been trying to knit for years now and could never get it. Just completed the blanket and it is beautiful.Thank you so much for the time you put into the video.I am so proud of it and you made it so easy.

[@SewHomey]

Wow, that is incredible! I'm so happy to hear that you completed the blanket!!! Congratulations 💛💛💛 You're a knitter now!

[@Ematched]

I can’t thank you enough for this video. Your cast on technique has saved me so much time I used to spend unraveling when I didn’t pullout enough tarn to complete my cast on. In turn, it also saved me from wasting yarn, because I used to overcompensate and have a tail much too long.

[@sharronbudniak2612]

Using both ends of the yarn to begin the long tail cast on is ingenious. I am already a knitter but I've never seen this before.

[@SewHomey]

Couldn’t agree more. It changed my world!

[@sharonmiller4284]

Can I make a blanket with various colour squares or sections?

[@LochsLibrary]

do you know if im supposed to cut one end

[@sharronbudniak2612]

@@LochsLibrary yes, She didn't show it, but whichever thread you decide to use, cut the other one, leaving a few centimetres so you can weave it in later.

[@LochsLibrary]

@@sharronbudniak2612 ì eventually had to, my yarn was such a mess omg it took like an hour or so to fix and then i questioned my IQ. hahaha. it’s my first actual knitting project tho so i guess it was inevitable 😂

[@PROTOgarrettv2]

This was my very first knitting project, and it worked out perfectly. Thank you so much!

[@Chelseabee55]

How many skeins did you use?

[@PROTOgarrettv2]

I used 12 skeins of Lion brand thick n quick for a rather large blanket. @@Chelseabee55

[@angelinajacobson283]

How long did it take you ?

[@UnderTheNorthStar]

Incredibly clearly explained. Thank you for taking the time to put this video together.

[@SewHomey]

So glad you think so! Thanks for taking the time to comment :)

[@karlayoung3769]

You are a born teacher! Excellent you taught a beautiful cast on and how to keep going. I will recommend this to anyone wanting to learn to knit! You are so good at this. I shared your video with my daughter and she agrees. Keep up the great videos you’re gonna be a KZbin star ⭐️ 🌟

[@SewHomey]

I have the biggest smile on my face after seeing your comment. All I can say is wow, that is the highest compliment I have received yet 😊 Thank you for your support and sharing this video!

[@carolederaiche2691]

@@SewHomeyc

[@stevenmagri337]

I dont get why you did a cast on like that but i think i might. is it because drawing out enough yarn to do a regular long tail cast on is hard to measure out with such a large project so you need to make sure you have enough yarn to cast on? Because when your done casting on wouldnt both tails still be the same length because they came from each end of the scane, but then you cut off the remaining yarn? Dont you want that yarn to continue knitting? And how are you going to attatch a new scane of yarn when you run out how is there gonna be a tail that comes to a end if you went from both sides of the scane Wouldnt that just like come to the very middle of the scane? Im just really confused, love the tutorial and how patient you are but im just confused and hoping you can answer 😊😂🙏

[@CM38110]

I havent been knitting for very long and I just got confident with the knit stitch. I plan to use this pattern to make my niece a blanket for her birthday in a few months (this is my first time using a pattern as well). This will be my first big project and I'm really excited! I feel super confident and will probably reference this tutorial a lot

[@joshuataylor283]

(Daughter)this was so easy and you have such a beautiful and nice voice it was very hard before i found you THANKyou!!!🤑 Now i have a free blanket!!!!!

[@katrinahill43]

Just found your videos, I really appreciate how you break down every step. I got a beginner's knitting kit for Christmas. Now that I've gotten comfortable with the basic knit stitch, casting on and binding off, I wanted to progress into making my first blanket. Your video was extremely helpful. I love that you also offer your patterns on various sites. Thanks so much ❤❤ I will definitely be watching more in the future to learn new projects 😀 😊

[@Rayannajoness]

You made this so easy to understand and not very intimidating!!! Thank you! 🎉

[@SewHomey]

You’re very welcome! That’s wonderful to hear 💛

[@eileenie3101]

Beautiful pattern, great tutorial for beginners- I’m one of them! Thank you!

[@jadabigham950]

I've never knit anything and I don't even own a pair of needles, but I got this random idea to learn knitting and this tutorial made it look so easy and I really wanna try it. What a cute blanket 😍

[@SewHomey]

I hope you try it out! It's a great hobby! Of course I'm biased....

[@beawriting]

Just downloaded the pattern! It;s been years since I knitted. Excited to give this a try.

[@1dylanification]

Best tutorial I have ever watched thank you !

[@SewHomey]

That’s very kind of you to say, thank you!! And best of luck if you decide to knit your own :)

[@jmarie6041]

This is the best instructional for knitting and purling. She is very clear and gives you confidence in completing your project!!

[@SewHomey]

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment! Very kind of you to say and I'm so happy that this tutorial makes you feel that way!

[@Autumn74]

Oh wow, so beautiful. I’m an advanced beginner and I’m definitely going to knit this! I’ve just found you and you’re a great teacher. Can you show a full tutorial on how to knit socks on circular needles. I’m struggling past the heel flap!!! 😩

[@SewHomey]

So happy to hear that!!! I hope you enjoy the pattern. Great question. I'd love to do tutorials on socks, but I still consider myself a beginner on this topic. I want to try more sock patterns out before I do my own. With that said, maybe I can point you in the right direction. Are you knitting socks with 9" circulars or with long circulars and using magic loop?

[@masuganut2082]

If I may, try the channel Purl Together. I’ve been knitting for almost four years and struggled and failed making socks for so long. The nervous knitter is also a good one to teach you how. I have found that I have to watch multiple people in order to get the hang of it. To really understand the form. Also, try doing socks in worsted weight first before you venture into sock weight yarn. It makes a world of difference when trying to learn ❤️❤️❤️

[@derekmill7412]

Very good tutorial. However I've always been taught to join a new ball of yarn at the end of a row. You join in in the same way and then you sew them down the edge. This way you don't have a thick area with is more noticeable in thinner yarns and in patterns that have a smoother surface eg as stocking stitch carrigan or sweater. I have been knitting for more than 65 years. But keep going as you are. You're doing a great job! By the way, no criticism intended. From Bernadette

[@lorrygeewhizzbang9521]

I've never seen cast on done that way before, pretty cool

[@SewHomey]

Have to agree! It’s fantastic for projects with big stitch counts.

[@olivia.g2009]

Thank you!! I need to make a birthday present for someone, and I have always wanted to knit a blanket. This blanket is very pretty too!

[@SewHomey]

This would be a very thoughtful gift! 💛

[@mariamalfa7026]

Same and I can't knit lol. I thought it would be cute to do

[@IExpectedBSJustNotThisMuchBS]

Beautiful blanket. What a nice yarn that is. I know the both the knit and the cable cast on are supposed to be slower than the way you cast on, but you can’t convince me of it. My mother used the cast on method you used but not double stranded. I picked up the knit cast on because it just made more sense and then cable cast on later, and my mother didn’t seem able to cast on any faster than I could. Both of the knit kinds of cast on are easy to learn. I image a two strand cast on is the way to cast on if you must use this method. Also, my mother taught me to knit with the yarn in the right hand and without taking my hand off of the needle and so it ends up being just as quick as having the yarn in the left hand (perhaps quicker). Well, I have to do a slight lift of the hand because the first digit of my finger wasn’t as long as my mother’s - the first digit is used to guide the yarn around. It’s very efficient. The left hand yarn feed always looks like it requires so much effort from both hands.

[@SewHomey]

Hi, thank you so much. I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment about your knitting experiences with your mother. That's really neat that she taught you! I'll have to take your word for it 😄 I learned to crochet first, so holding the yarn in my left hand has always felt more natural to me....I'm really slow and awkward if I try holding it in my right.

[@Yvonne-qn9lh]

Oh I’m so excited!! I’ve been looking for a project and have always wanted to knit an afghan but was hesitant because I am at beginner level.

[@SewHomey]

If you're nervous, practice the stitches on a smaller scale to get acquainted to the knits and purls. Gain confidence then commit to the whole blanket! I hope you give Knitting a try!!

[@TheOtherSideOfAlex]

This is my 2nd pattern I am trying, this is so wild and fun! Thanks for making a detailed video!

[@SewHomey]

Oh wow! 💛💛💛 that’s incredible and I’m honored you chose this pattern! Hope you like it and let me know if you have questions along the way!

[@Thisisit120]

You are an excellent teacher. Thank you for this video.

[@SewHomey]

☺️💛 hope you give it a try!

[@staceybuss3755]

This is the BEST beginners video. Thank you!!

[@SewHomey]

Yay! I'm so glad you think so!

[@jessicanelson4038]

Thank you thank you, for slowing it down! This was very helpful. I think I’m going to knit this for my boyfriend for his Christmas present!

[@SewHomey]

He's so lucky! Hope you enjoy the knit!

[@justmoosethings]

I crochet. I've always had trouble with knitting. This tutorial was easy to understand. I haven't actually attempted the knitting yet, as I do not have the supplies, but I plan to follow this tutorial/pattern in the near future. You will be hearing back from me soon!

[@SewHomey]

Wonderful! I love to hear that! I do hope you try out this pattern. I crocheted for YEARS before I even attempted knitting. But I absolutely love it now and I try to have both a knit and crochet project going on at once. Can't wait to hear back from you :)

[@sweeperchick]

I just started working on my blanket last night and I am enjoying it so much! The size 13 needles and Thick and Quick yarn are so easy to work with. Thank you for this informative video and the blanket pattern!

[@SewHomey]

That's wonderful! So happy that you are enjoying it 💛 I love the yarn and needle combo too. It's so much fun to work with and you see your blanket grow much faster!

[@HollyHooton]

I’ve been knitting for years. Just finished my second blanket that was a simple knit stitch. I’m excited to give this a try! ❤

[@joshuataylor283]

Same

[@orangetigerlilylane1111]

I'm a new knitter and have a ton of yarn in my stash due to being a long time crocheter. I want to knock out my stash and donate my blankets. Thank you for this tutorial.

[@SewHomey]

A wonderful use for your stash. The recipients will be so grateful!

[@kahea2018]

5 Stars! Great tutorial! Thank you!

[@SewHomey]

You're too kind! Hope it's inspired you to knit!

[@kenzatui]

Thank you so much for this wonderfully thorough video! I purchased the pattern on Etsy to go along with it. It was SO easy to follow. I am a beginner knitter and just finished the lapghan size... starting the throw size next in a different color!!

[@SewHomey]

Wow! So honored you chose my pattern 💛 And it makes me so happy to hear that you liked the pattern so much you're making a second one!

[@angelinajacobson283]

How long did it take you to make the throw size?

[@janicegrima6593]

I will try it for sure. And thanks for showing us how it's done . It's Janice from Malta in the Mediterranean

[@SewHomey]

Hi Janice! Wonderful to hear you will try this blanket out! Thanks so much for sharing and good luck with knitting your own! Reach out if you have any questions.

[@janicegrima6593]

@@SewHomeythanks for reply back .i will let you know how it want but got to finish other items first. Keep up the good work ❤

[@SewHomey]

@@janicegrima6593 Totally understand! Keep it on your queue :)

[@mariacorona2991]

You explain very well the stitch purl and knit i love it. Thank you

[@SewHomey]

So happy to hear that!

[@maybee...]

Your arctic throw is gorgeous!!!

[@SewHomey]

Thank you 💛 that’s really kind of you

[@illawallaroo]

You are such a good teacher. Now I’m retired, I’m hoping (at last!) to learn to knit, but I’ve been quite intimidated. I find your instructions so clear and helpful. Thank you!

[@SewHomey]

Congrats on your retirement! Hope you do learn to knit! It’s not as hard as it seems at first, it just takes practice. If you need any more convincing to learn to knit, let me know hahaha!

[@mishmish5333]

so nice, sweet and elegant blanket ❤️❤️❤️🌈

[@SewHomey]

Thank you! 😊 That's very kind.

[@summerbartell2531]

Do you get that you look like Alanis Morissette all the time??? You do!! So excited to try out this tutorial. Thank you!

[@SewHomey]

So funny you ask! I was asked that recently actually . Thanks! lol I hope you do try it out!

[@melingitis]

i chose this project as my introduction to knitting and my pea brain just couldn't do the alternating stitches, but after knitting an interpretation of this with only the knit stitch, powering through using straight needles, and lots of hiccups, i think i can finally come back and make this one the way it's supposed to be lol

[@gabeelston2042]

How did the blanket come out and what size did you make in struggling with the same thing using straight needles

[@sashleymo4]

Thank you. Trying to learn. This was well explained and a beautiful result.

[@SewHomey]

Thank you 💛 I hope you do learn to knit! It's such a fun hobby :)

[@claudiasalazar2299]

I have watched several knitting videos and I like yours better because you give such great detail of what and why you are doing this or that.

[@SewHomey]

That makes me so happy to hear 💛 glad you found it helpful!

[@DemocracyofLight]

Magical. Thank you.

[@SewHomey]

Aww, thank you so much 💛

[@fabali6380]

I’ve finally finished my throw!

[@SewHomey]

Oh wow, that is fantastic!! Congratulations!!! How do you like it?!

[@fabali6380]

@@SewHomey is looks beautiful! So many compliments!

[@sarahmichelle776]

Great video!! I’m a beginner and this made so much sense to me! Can’t wait to try this pattern! ☺️ How many skeins do you need to complete each size blanket?!

[@saracampbell7134]

Excellent video and tutorial - thank you!

[@SewHomey]

Glad you liked it! Thank you so much!

[@donnashelton2992]

Going to begin my first knitted throw.Have always crocheted. Your tutorial was great!

[@SewHomey]

How cool! I was a crocheter first, but now love to do both. I hope you love it too!

[@suebean3873]

Great tutorial, thank you. You are a great teacher, nice and calm.

[@SewHomey]

Thank you!

[@SKYGOLF7GTIGOLF7GTI]

Can you also knit squares

[@morninglynn6281]

I use the Russian join when I add new yarn. Takes care of tails

[@SewHomey]

Thanks for bringing this up! I had someone else mention this to me. For other viewers that see this, I hope they get curious and look it up and even use this technique. I have yet to try this on a project, but it is fascinating!

[@luliknits]

Hi! I just found your channel and this is my first video of you and I have to say I loved it! The blanket looks beautiful and it's really easy to do, you're a great teacher. I'll no doubt knit my own! Here in Argentina it's Spring but I think I'll start it now so I'll have a new blanket for next Winter :)

[@SewHomey]

Hello and welcome! So glad to have you. I'm so pleased that you are interested in this pattern, I do hope that you knit one for yourself! It is so cozy and one of my favorite projects ever :) Enjoy the warmer weather, it's getting cold where I'm at in Texas!

[@luliknits]

@@SewHomey Yes! I'm already looking for the right yarn I want to use, someting warm and cozy, thanks for writing back!

[@onnelyroos7970]

Question: If I am knitting with long needles instead of circular ones, should i transfer the stitches I have cast on onto the empty needle to cut one of the slip knot threads and then transfer it back to the original needle? Also, do you have a video clip of how to cut one of the skeins' yarns at the end of casting on the stitches to continue with only one skein at a time? 😊

[@SewHomey]

Hi! Thanks for the question. If you’re using straight needles to cast on this way, no you don’t have to transfer stitches and undo the slip knot. You can start knitting on your first row and when you get to the end, don’t knit into the slip knot (it’ll look like a stitch). Instead, pull it off your needle as I show in the video. As for videos, I do not, but I’m going to recommend my favorite demonstration. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5qqgXqso5djhKc Hope that helps and let me know if you have further questions!

[@abbeykavalaraki464]

Thank you, it was a great tutorial 👍☺️

[@SewHomey]

☺️ hope you give it a try!

[@Roxaneayon-mg9gw]

My mom:oh r u you make ing a big blanket? Me : no *makes a big blanket*

[@crochet-art1357]

Thank you 🌹

[@SewHomey]

Hope it's inspired you to knit something for yourself!

[@sheriblesener1246]

The blanket I made turned out to be about 58 inches long by about 32 inches wide with almost 10 skeins of Wool Ease wheat color yarn. So, basically, it turned out to be a lapghan. Also, I accidentally knit the garter stitch (k1, p1) throughout the entire blanket instead of creating the seed stitch (k1, p1, then p1, k1 on the opposite side) but one of my grown up kids thinks it’s really cool!

[@isasantos8577]

I don't have circular needles and my city doesn't sell yard larger than 4mm, but I'm loving the video and I hope to be able to knit a blanket one day

[@SewHomey]

Ohhh and I hope that you can knit one too! 💛 Many vendors sell circular needles online if that's an option for you. I use Chiagoo or Clover Takumi bamboo needles (used in the video), but there are many other kinds! And if you can't find a bulky enough yarn, you can hold more than one strand together to create a bulky yarn. I want you to be able to knit, so hope you don't mind my suggestions 😄

[@mariacorona9177]

I love your video thank you for sharing just learn to knit.

[@SewHomey]

Thank you! Wonderful to hear that you are learning to knit 😁

[@juliethompson8888]

Rows and stitches for the big one.

[@SewHomey]

Find here: sewhomey.com/how-to-knit-a-simple-beginner-blanket-free-pattern-tutorial/ Pattern is located at the bottom of the page.

[@robinspiker1933]

thank you for this easy to follow tutorial, I am left handed and I find it a little difficult to follow right handed instructors, your tutorial will make knitting much easier for me. I have crocheted for a couple of years now - teaching myself through videos. I learned as a child to knit, from my mom or grandmother, but my cast on is different, the long tail method seems a bit confusing to me, but your tutorial slowed it down to a nice level of understanding. I am curious though, I see so many beautiful items that are knitted, are they all just variations of two stitches ? Knit and Pearl ? Crochet has so many stitches, there are the basics, but I find it hard to believe you can complete any knitted project if you know only two stitches.

[@SewHomey]

That's wonderful, I'm happy to hear that it is helpful for you! It took me several tries to understand the long tail cast on when I was learning. While I'm obviously not left handed, I can see how that can be difficult learning from others. I have had another left handed person contact me and I suggested the channel B Hooked Crochet and Knitting. She has both left and right handed tutorials, so if you want additional resources and haven't come across her channel yet, you might check it out. That is exactly how I learned both crochet and knitting, watching other people via KZbin. One of the reasons I created this channel actually. I want beginners to feel confident that they can jump in and start making those projects they always wanted to. That is the beauty of knitting. Everything is essentially a knit and purl. There are other techniques like twisting stitches, slipping stitches, yarning over, and increasing and decreasing, etc. But these are added to rows as you knit and purl normally, which is how you can obtain texture and designs in the fabric. I hope that makes sense...

[@josimpson7999]

Really lovely blanket. I can’t see anywhere though where you show your tuition on making the pretty tassels. Have I missed it?

[@SewHomey]

Hi! Thank you so much. The blanket and tassels are separate tutorials. There are a few ways to make the fringe and I wanted to leave that up to the maker. So you can find the fringe tutorial here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6rQi42uqbx5edE. The exact way I made the tassels for the blanket you see is method #2.

[@josimpson7999]

@@SewHomey Ah, that’s so very kind of you for getting back to me, it’s very much appreciated. I will check out the link you’ve included. Thank you once again 😊👏🏻🇬🇧

[@melissasutherland1797]

Hi there. I have just found this video; I am in New Zealand. I am a complete beginner. I went to your website and need to ask please, is it between 7 and 12 or 7 in total or 12 in total skeins (balls?), of wool I will need to make this beautiful looking blanket? I am excited to begin! Thank you for sharing your gift of knowledge and experience here. I hope to build my confidence in knitting this for myself and family members. Thank you for your time.

[@anav7774]

Wow. It's the pattern I've loved so much and looked for since always. I'm going to give it a try. Any suggestion so as to adapt it and make a cushion cover? I've carpal tunnel in both hands and a blanket seems a lot for me to make...

[@SewHomey]

I hope you do give it a try! If you are up for a little bit of math, you can totally adapt this for a cushion cover! Let me know if you want help with it.

[@anav7774]

@@SewHomey oh thank you. That's very kind of you... I will let you know 😁

[@heatherlou5522]

How do you go from the two strings to using only one string? I didn’t see that in the video maybe I missed it? I will check again but I didn’t see it

[@janiep99]

I was wondering the same thing also. I’ve reversed the video to see at what point she went from the two strands in the CO to the K/P with 1 strand. Hmmm. Good question.

[@janiep99]

Sew Homey, we have a question please.

[@kendlycao612]

She replied like this: "Hi! I would love to help you out. I'm sorry that portion of the video has left you confused, totally my fault. When you get to the end of the cast on (all of your stitches are on the needle), you still have 2 strands of yarn. You only need one strand to knit with, so cut one of the strands, doesn't matter which one, just cut one and leave a tail 6-8 inches to weave in at the end. Then you will be left with 1 strand and that is the one to knit with. So sorry I did not make that so clear in the video. I added a little box where I tried explaining that, but it's easy to miss. I hope that clears it up for you. And let me know if you have any other questions!" And I just noticed this after spending 5h more to do this ^^ This is my very first time try and this yarn is totally wasted! 🙈 But thank her still for awesome video with easy instruction!

[@simonecarvallhoartes2614]

Belíssimo trabalho arrasou 👏👏👏

[@SewHomey]

Thank you!

[@diamondsandlipgloss]

new subbie sent by Elise Rose Crochet✋🏾 question: I'm reading the pattern on your blog & am not clear on what you mean by: " Begin: long tail co 74 (106) sts" . I get that you're saying cast on 106 stitches, but what does the 74 mean?

[@SewHomey]

Ohh how cool! Thanks for subscribing 🤗🤗 and thanks for the question. The pattern is written for 2 different sizes. The 74 is the cast on stitches for the smaller size and 106 for the largest. Please let me know if you have any other questions! Happy knitting 💛

[@diamondsandlipgloss]

@@SewHomey i'm super excited to make this...as soon as i find the shade of yellow that i'm looking for 😂😂 thank you for clarifying 🌺

[@diamondsandlipgloss]

how many skeins did you use?

[@gabrielleeast9578]

I've been knitting since I was 6, 52 years (but never a blanket and was looking at what people do to knit big blankets). My English Grandmother (born 1908) taught me to knit. I found this a strange way to cast on and I've never seen holding the wool in your left hand.

[@deniserinella5933]

Can you just use a regular cast on instead of a double using both ends of the yarn?

[@SewHomey]

Yes, you most certainly can! I just demonstrate the double stranded cast on because that's my method of choice. Feel free to use yours!

[@sofiacavagnera7541]

Thank you sooooo much!!!! 🤗

[@madisonstanley6362]

Can you do this with a thin yarn? Me and my 9 yo are learning to knit and she is using the jumbo yarn that says to use us 9 needle. I figured it would be okay but just different. I did 106 seed stitches and I’m not sure if I should do more than that bc we are super beginners and still not sure how all this works. Thanks so much this video is super helpful

[@madisonstanley6362]

Also one more question. What happens when you run out of room on your needle when making the seed stitch… thanks so much again!

[@echoevefinch1483]

Question! ❣️ To add a new skein can I also just knot the old yarn (the tail) to the the new skein of yarn and continue as normal?

[@SewHomey]

You could. However, I don't like the feel of the knot, which can be really noticeable with a thicker yarn like what is used in this video. But definitely try and see if you like it. Another way to add a new yarn is to pick up the end tail of the new skein and start knitting. Just leave enough yarn at the end to weave in. I use this method a lot too since it's fast and easy.

[@AngieGmoney-bn6ho]

I'm going to do this tomorrow I'm so excited but I'm just not sure how many cast on stitches to start off with. I want to do the bigger sized option. Can you please let me know how many cast on stitches i would have to do on order to make this blanket? Thank you 😊

[@tallulafortune7969]

I really enjoyed this video and thought you explained it very well! I have never knitted before but will try this technique to make a throw for my new house. I wonder whether you could do a video on how to add a new skein that's a different colour to make a stripe effect and how/when you should add it so the old colour doesn't run into the new one? Does that make sense? I want to make a black and white striped blanket :)

[@SewHomey]

Thank you, I'm so glad to hear that! That's exciting! So happy for you, knitting is so much fun!! Yeah that question totally makes sense. I'll see what I can do! Maybe I can get a short tutorial filmed this weekend :)

[@SewHomey]

I just uploaded a short video showing how to join a new ball of yarn to a project. Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJqbZXh-nLmqbdE I used the seed stitch and added a contrasting color so you can see what your blanket would look like with stripes. I hope this helps! If you have other questions please reach out.

[@tallulafortune7969]

@@SewHomey That would be great, I have subscribed so I will keep a look out :)

[@libbylockhart1641]

Can I use a 36 in circular knitting needle for the 52x60 blanket? Or do I have to buy bigger needles?

[@SewHomey]

36" is what I used for that blanket size. It will hold all of your stitches and you can knit comfortably.

[@elizabethsmith9038]

I really like the pattern all except for you don't have to have ends to leave in if you make Russian knots as you go

[@alliekms]

When you start the first knit stitch, are you using only 1 of the yarns from the skein? Because we started with both ends of the yarn to CO. Do you just pick 1? What do you do with the other?

[@SewHomey]

Yes you only use 1 strand of yarn on the rest of the blanket after the cast on. You choose which strand you want to knit with and use that. The other strand, cut it but leave about 6-8 inches to weave in. You don't want to cut it at the stitch because your blanket will unravel.

[@barbarapeach7353]

It seems that you don't slip the first stitch of each row. I was told to do this for a neat selvage.

[@SewHomey]

Hi! Yes, so you are absolutely correct. You can do that, I just choose not to. My edges don't always look right when I slip the first stitch. Honestly, I just need to practice more... But, please do whatever you like best. You can slip the first stitch of every row and you won't alter the look of your blanket.

[@anneculver6635]

Thanks for all your help. How can you fix a mistake when suddenly you are off the pattern of knit / purl. I tried to unravel and fit but it is hard to know which way the loops go. Is there an easier way ?

[@thomaskirven9007]

Can you always release the slipknot after you knit your first row?? I’m sure I’ve counted as a stitch every time!

[@yushanlin181]

Great tutorial! Thank you for sharing!! This is my first time knitting and now I am trying to knit a blanket with your pattern. So far so good! But I got a question for you... howcome my stiches are all curl up... the width of my blanket is pretty long, is it possible it is too long? seems like it is over 36"? thinking if I made some mistakes along the way to cause it... maybe I should start all over again... would love to have your input! thanks!

[@Alwayslofee]

Is it okay if I don't use long knitting needles like that? Or you could say it's like using a regular knitting needle but making something longer than the needle? I hope you understand what i say :) thank you

[@lacelebella]

Do you have any recommendations for washing this blanket? I’m about to finish knitting this bad boy but it’s shedding those little brown fibers everywhere and it’s driving me crazy. I’m worried about ruining it in the wash 🙈. I literally can’t even believe I knitted this! Thanks to your wonderful teaching I can look at this blanket and say I made it! Thank you!

[@erinsimone5247]

Thank you for this helpful video. I just finished mine! Can it be washed?

[@SewHomey]

Congrats on finishing your blanket! So exciting! And yes, this blanket can be washed. I’d follow the suggestions on the yarn label if they provide that info. I throw mine in the washing machine and dryer, so if you used the yarn in the pattern, you’re good. Beware the first couple washes will leave fibers in your machine, but this should go down with more washes.

[@crystalalexis7946]

I saw this and immediately wanted to do this but I'm more of a crochet girl than a knitter. Do stitches differ from crochet to knitting and is it possible to do this stitch with a crochet hook?

[@Autumn74]

Knitting stitches differ from crochet stitches. Also you definitely need knitting needles not a crochet hook! It is easy to learn the simple beginner stitches and it’s worth it. 😊

[@SewHomey]

I used to consider myself as exclusively crochet. But once you expand into knitting, you'll learn the types of fabric you get are totally different. And this is because the stitch structure is different. So yes, the stitches do differ. In knitting you have knit and purl stitches and everything else is a combination of the 2. In crochet you have slip stitch, SC, hdc, DC, and tr. Those can all be combined to make different patterns too. You can easily see the difference if you Google knit vs crochet fabric or if you have a knit sweater from the store, you can compare to your crochet pieces. And to answer your 2nd question, to my knowledge, there is not a crochet stitch pattern that looks identical to the one used in this knit pattern. There is however a crochet "seed stitch". This knit blanket uses the knit seed stitch, but like I said it's not identical to the crochet version. You might like to check it out though :)

[@lauriepusateri7493]

This is so helpful. I would love to learn to knit. I am left handed. Do I just reverse your instructions? Thank you

[@SewHomey]

I do hope you learn and give this pattern a try! Knitting is such a great hobby. Yes, essentially you mirror what I'm doing in your left hand. I actually found a great LEFT HANDED tutorial for the seed stitch (used in this pattern). You might give it a try!! Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnO2ZXqYmbmIeJo

[@toastedsniper9248]

u r so pretty omg

[@SewHomey]

lol

[@niranjanam8966]

Your way of teaching is inspiring. I have earlier tried to do knitting without knowing the basics. Unfortunately I left it midway as it was not coming perfectly. Now that I have seen your explanation it’s making sense to me. I will give it one more try. ❤ Also can you tell approximately how many yarns are required for making a throw?

[@SewHomey]

Your experience with knitting sounds very similar to mine when I started. I dropped it for years because I couldn't get the hang of holding the needles. But circular needles changed everything for me. I hope you do give it another go! This blanket requires about 12 skeins of Lion Brand Thick & Quick yarn.

[@niranjanam8966]

Good news I have completed the blanket ❤

[@SewHomey]

💛💛That's incredible!!! Congrats on completing it! I hope you love it! So happy you gave knitting another go.@@niranjanam8966

[@helmimau]

I'm not sure if it was already stated in somewhere but how much yarn do you need for the full sized blanket? Thank you so much for the video, it was super helpful and informative!

[@SewHomey]

You can find the yardage listed here, just scroll to the bottom and it's listed under materials. sewhomey.com/how-to-knit-a-simple-beginner-blanket-free-pattern-tutorial/ And glad it was helpful for you!!

[@claremartyn9895]

Do you block this blanket when finished? It's not mentioned in the video. Clare

[@SewHomey]

Hi Clare! Thanks for the question. You do not have to block this blanket. When I finished, I washed and dried it and it was ready to use.

[@tiff2361]

I very new to knitting and your video was super helpful! I just have a question, so you have your working yarn and then you have a second yarn for the first loop from casting. What will I do with that? Will I eventually work that in? I’m not done w my blanket yet but it’s confusing the heck out of me. Sometimes I’ll accidentally use it, or it’ll get tangled up in the rest of my yarn. Please help, thank you! ❤

[@angelabaldwin9]

I have printed out the free pattern, but I still can't find how many scans of yarn is needed for the large throw

[@SewHomey]

Hi! You will need 12 skeins for the throw size. Thank you for asking this, I have since updated the article and added the # of skeins to go along with the yardage amount.

[@kevinp2722]

Thank you so much. I think I’m going to give this a try. May I ask how long it took from start to finish? Will probably take me twice as long 😊

[@SewHomey]

Wonderful! I hope you do. It's an easy, mindless knit that I made while watching a show that I can't remember now lol Funny you ask because I remember trying to keep track of how long it took.. I think it took me about 2 hours per skein and I used about 12 skeins...so 24 hours give or take??

[@oliviarischitelli]

Is there a way to get rid of the small fibers coming off the yarn. Should I stem or...?

[@sbartdbarcelona44]

Thx you!

[@SewHomey]

💛💛

[@homemakersbudget]

Am I missing something? Where's the 2nd strand of yarn that u were working with when u start the 1st row... Im confused.

[@SewHomey]

Yes, I'm so sorry I did not capture this better in the tutorial. You cut one of the two strands and continue knitting with the other strand. This tutorial is also great at explaining the two strand cast on method: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5qqgXqso5djhKc

[@simplysoulenergy7248]

How long this took anyone? I knit roughly 5 hours a day everyday. I am going to attempt this one first throw blanket thank you

[@SewHomey]

This took me a couple weeks, sitting down to knit a little at a time. I would put on a movie or tv show or podcast and try to knit for 2 hours straight because that's about how long it took me to knit 1 skein. And it took 12 skeins for the blanket size I chose. Of course, each person is different and knitting speeds will vary, but maybe this will help you. P.S. I hope you try this out!