How to Hand Knit a Pillow

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👉 *This is the yarn I used for the white pillow (it took me less than one skein) - rstyle.me/+LAZ...
👉 *The yarn I used for the green pillow was discontinued but here are two similar yarn options:
👉 This is a non-shedding yarn - amzn.to/3kntnj9
👉 This is a wool yarn, very similar to what I used (but it might shed a little bit) - amzn.to/3IOz7fc
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[@murdaanat1994]

thats it everybody in my family is getting a hand knit blanket and pillow. 😅

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

😂😂😂 yay! They’ll love them!

[@wingv313]

I know what my family is getting for Christmas 😉 🧶🧶🧶 Who doesn’t love homemade blankets & pillows? Soooo cute!

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

Right?!?! Your family will love them!

[@CandyB843]

This is one of the best tutorials out there for these pillows! Thank you for all the information and inspiration!! Happy Holidays!!

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

I just saw your comment! Thank you so much! ❤️

[@annthompson3246]

I agree Candice Bunch, its brilliant 👏 thank you 🍀🇮🇪Eire

[@emmasanchezsoto2474]

White is just so delicate, fancy pillows and large blancket so soft. Thank you teacher. I created aqua blue.

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

Oh I bet your pillow is so pretty! I love aqua!

[@BlessedBaubles]

Yes!! That’s the same yarn I used with a different video before I found your video. It is so gorgeous but it doesn’t slide around and readjust like most knitted projects do with yarn. But if one can work it like you say, it’s beautiful!! I wish I saw your video first because of the way you closed the pillow at the end! What a total life saver your way would have been. Great job! I made my son an longer pillow and redid it because you can see through the stitches when it’s done. But what I did to overcome that is I used a pillow cover, stuffed the stuffing in that, then put it in the pillow so what I see is white through the white. It looks better than just stuffing with no fabric in between. I’m gonna use the rest of my skein to make myself a hat. Yum!!

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

Great idea to use the pillow cover so that the stuffing doesn't show through! The first time I made a pillow I made the gaps WAY too big, so I ended up unraveling the whole thing and redoing it with smaller stitches. I always learn the hard way ha! And yay for you using the rest of the skein to make a hat! I know it'll turn out adorable!

[@kyoukajirou5803]

@@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt thank you for the easy tutorial but i hqve one question. How many yards were in 1 skien? I know you said it took less than one but i want to make sure i buy the right amount 😅

[@brendaochs262]

I agree she is the best!!! I followed your directions my blanke looks fantastic. Thank you. On to my second blanket and pillow to match.

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

You're so sweet Brenda! So glad you've been able to make gorgeous blankets and pillows!

[@Random_847]

Thank you so much for sharing!! Great job explaining too, I really appreciate it. 🙂

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

I'm so glad it was helpful! :)

Nice, fun, easy. Pretty! Going to make a couple. Thank you!

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

So glad you liked my video! :)

[@joemack6911]

I looked at what feels like 100 videos and none of them can help me except for this one so thank you so much now I have a gift for the baby shower

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

I'm so glad you found my video helpful! Thank you for your sweet comment!

[@PrayerWarriorAnii]

This is so relaxing 😍 it's so beautiful 🥰

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

Thank you! ❤️

[@selrowe]

Thank you for this video! It’s very thorough and easy to follow through!

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

You’re so welcome! ❤️

[@sherryc7484]

I’ve tried knitting and crocheting in the past and just could not wrap my head around it, this tutorial for the hand knit pillow was so easy to follow! My first made pillow has some lumps and bumps on it but I loveee your video! thank you!

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

Yay! Glad it was helpful!

[@Miko_Bear14]

Thankyou for the tutorial, this will help very much!

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

You're welcome!

[@sgisvshisb7198]

Awesome video very explanatory and easy to follow, I didn’t have stuffing so I used old pillow cases to stuff mine and it’s shaped like a squash but other then that my pillow is perfect! 🤩 😂

[@rosetanner3415]

I absolutely loved this!!!! ❤❤

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

Yay! I'm so glad!

[@wbrumahrajut1994]

Amazing idea 😍 it very beautiful and I like it 🥰🥰🥰

[@bars4mars651]

Ok I’m making a small business of these pillows 🙄🤚

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

I just found your comment and I hope you did! Let me know how it's going!

[@bars4mars651]

@@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt it’s still in the works of it, but hopefully ⟟ will sell my first one before the end of June!

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

@@bars4mars651 that is so exciting! Please message me here or on Instagram (@shescraftyandsheknowsit) and I’ll give you and your store a shout out on my Instagram and Facebook!

[@noelleboehm1142]

Love it. I have been wanting to learn this.

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

Yay! You got this! They're super easy and quick to make!

[@noelleboehm1142]

@@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt Thank you so much. I am loving your Channel. This is so fun. I am loving your channels and videos.

[@noelleboehm1142]

Me too I love knitting. Can I find chunky yarn that is not wool?

[@noelleboehm1142]

Are you a wool fan? I am not a wool person.

[@briribalta3698]

One of the best tutorials I've found. Very simple and clear directions. Thank you!

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

Wow, thank you! I’m so glad you found it helpful! 💗

[@emmasanchezsoto2474]

Thank you

[@AB4Jss]

It is exactly the same as making a toque. The only difference is not pulling together on one end of the knitted yarn.

[@Bgsqlila]

How many skeins did you need to use for this size? And what about if I did like 20 loops, would that use a whole skein?

[@kimberlyflick159]

OMG. I can actually follow these instructions. Thank you!

[@altheahopkins6408]

Omg!!! Thank you. Also do you have any social media pages I can follow. Again thanks

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

You’re welcome! ☺️ And yes, I’m on Instagram @shescraftyandsheknowsit and Facebook Facebook.com/bringingcraftyback

[@oliviarizzo1505]

Thank you SO MUCH for this tutorial! It's simple, concise, and easy to follow! I just ordered some yarn and I'm going to make some throw pillows.

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

Yay! I’m so glad you found it helpful! Enjoy making your pillows!

[@coco_pisces4089]

Thank you! This video was very helpful.(≧∀≦)

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

Yay! I’m so glad it was helpful!

[@soldemujer17]

¿Por qué no permites la traducción a otros idiomas?? No sólo existe el inglés

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

¡Lo siento mucho! Intentaré arreglar eso. No me di cuenta de que estaba configurado así.

[@carolyncruze6132]

I love your work. You can always make and stuff your own pillow form so you don’t have to worry about the filling coming through. Even if you don’t have a sewing machine, you can stitch the form by hand and it will still be ok. Great work.

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

Great idea Carolyn! Why didn’t I think of that 🤦🏼‍♀️ I could even use hot glue like I did in the Pom-Pom pillow video. Thanks for the idea! 💗

[@ryanandlaurelrosmann5847]

Can you maybe do a video of a hand knit shirt? I love your videos!

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

Hey that’s a good idea! I’ll have to see if I can figure that one out first 😂 But keep the ideas coming!

[@ryanandlaurelrosmann5847]

Maybe you can try a hand knit plushie

[@niskamelchionne1942]

What cotton balls make due? If you don't have that kind of stuffing for pillow

[@ana.catarina]

Mais vídeos de croché, com lá, esse tipo de coisas - mantas, chachecol... Por favor !! Não estejes tanto tempo sem vídeos no canal, por favor !!

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

Muito obrigado pelo seu comentário! Vou tentar fazer mais alguns vídeos em breve! Você viu o vídeo geral? Confira aqui: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXjbkKt-g52Yi6s Estou usando um aplicativo tradutor, desculpe se não faz sentido.

[@moemyintmyatthu7732]

May i know the length of the yarn u used for the whole pillow pls?? Btw i like this vid alott

[@Bashl3y]

That non shedding stuff is pretty pricy. How much of it would be needed for a smaller pillow like this? I think it comes in pounds

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

I used half a skein. The white yarn is about $9 a skein and one skein should be able to make 2 little pillows. I have the yarn linked in the description below the video, if that helps!

[@pushamkhatiwada5759]

omg tysm for this video, I watched a lot of other ones but they either explain too much or explain too little, your video is amazing tysm!!

[@simpliikeq]

Ikr

[@SusanDrewMcGowan]

How many ounces or yards is in that skein of yarn that you’re used or how many do I need to complete this project

[@taintedsiren9291]

I made a pillow out of the same yarn and roughly the same measurements. It uses one skein which for the yarn she used is 32 yards, but she said in the description that it took less then the 32 yards for the pillow. I had the same outcome as her, I have extra yarn.

[@sheinasarahuisman1089]

Can you use thick yarn for this or thinner yarn for the blanket than you used so that I use the same yarn for both? Thank you!

[@PEPPA.pig.is.a.hottie]

You don’t even tell us what to do at some parts your just doing i😡

[@kaybussjaeger567]

Thank you for this tutorial. I used your one for hand knitting blanket and just finished one for my granddaughter. wondering how many stitches you cast on for the green yarn pillow -12 or 15?

[@AB4Jss]

Curious how to wash it?

[@gaylebentkowski2610]

Great video! Very easy to follow and complete instructions. My pillow came out cute!

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

Yay Gayle! I love making these pillows!

[@123npw]

Finally, a tutorial that is clear and easy to follow with verbal instructions included (in English). Your video has inspired me. I wanted to watch the video also showing how to join two yarns together. Did I miss the link or am I looking in the wrong place? Thanks so much.

[@susie3790]

I can do it!! Thank you. It’s a fun project for sure.

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

You’re welcome! You totally got this!

[@cathyantrim]

I have watched so many videos on how to do this craft and your video was the one that made the most sense! Thank you so much! I just finished my pillow!! 😁

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

Oh yay! I’m so glad you found my video helpful. And congrats on your new pillow!! ❤️

[@craftingcrimejunkies]

How many skeins to you use for a pillow?

[@stephanietulman3074]

You are sooo good! I’m struggling with how to increase diameter…. I did one with 14 loops to start and one with 20 loops to start and they were not much different in diameter….. weird right? Can you suggest how to increase diameter and also how to avoid puckering when cinching?

[@lauragorocica5974]

About how big is this pillow? Thanks

[@SnOwTiGeRz]

Just did it but need to get poly fillings Thanks 😊

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

Yay!!!

[@Jewleeeuh]

I have that quilt from target!!! Damn I’m going to start making blankets and pillows for all

[@Gigie2Z]

I’ve had to put clothespins on each loop as i go around. I’ve had to rip the entire thing out too many times. Saves a lot of frustration.

[@xoxomaddss]

My friends ask me about how I made it, so I ask them if they would want one so I buyed 5 yarns and made them a pillow that you made! 😁 They were so happy I made it for them thank you for sharing this hand made crochet I really appreciate it:)

[@KassiaNeve]

Hi! This was such a great tutorial thank you! I was just wondering, if you were to use the entire skein of wool would the pillow be a good shape still or would it not look as nice?

[@theequalizer4justice879]

So cute Thanks, Just wondering how exactly 🤑 is that little pillow going to be??🤗

[@ЕленаЖукова-п8ж1з]

Добрый день, как называется пряжа?

[@amitjain3530]

AMAZING very well explained.

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

Thank you! So glad it was helpful!

[@ana.catarina]

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Vídeos !!

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

❤️❤️❤️

[@shawnasalvo2398]

can this pillow go into the washing machine with the polyfill loose like that?

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

I'm sorry but I haven't tried that. I'd be worried about the poly-fil coming out. I'd try spot treating it if it gets dirty. Sorry!

[@beckyleung210]

I can't seem to figure out closing the bottom (the end with the tail)... the hole at the bottom is so big that going around it once doesn't close it up. If i cinch it tighter, it creates big gaps where i pull it tight - plus it distorts the shape and makes it lumpy... I've tried making the first chain tighter - hoping the hole will be smaller but that just makes the knit so tight that the shape ends up being a tube. please help

[@Myeditswithmybestie]

She should really help but she isn’t when I’m done I will help

[@Myeditswithmybestie]

Or try

[@vierasiles3845]

How many skeins did you use for the green one? 🙂

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

Less than one skein. The yarn is just so thick that it makes a bigger pillow.

[@saraherlichman8175]

How many balls of yarn did she buy?

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

I only used about half a skein for each one, so one skein will be plenty!

[@shynialevins5320]

Super cute I’m doing this tonight

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

I hope you enjoyed hand knitting! Thanks for your comment!

[@kiamanawatini9512]

cool👍🏽✨ She's crafty and she know it Thank you xo

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

You’re so welcome! 😊

[@kiamanawatini9512]

@@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt To date - I have made two small hand knit Pillows (blue) and 2 hand knit blankets (Pink + Brown yet to make Blue) size P= 21 stiches Br= 31 (too big dang) ... huge thank you for your reply FYI: I also shared the above finished projects via video call to an older sibling (New Zealand my home too and I am currently living in Australia) she raises her voice with glee 'WOW ...so beautiful' followed closely, were several questions I shared your Ytube tutorials and stated easy to follow and on point / a success Thank you ano (again).

[@toshdemsey]

great! thanks!!!

[@annaholland8502]

U are a good teacher thank U for sharing

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

Awe thank you so much Anna! ❤️

[@Ladythyme]

Kinda kinda kinda kinda

[@elsahillstrom4270]

Thank you so much for posting a great video. It's perfect for a beginner like me! Made a pillow first time watching it!!

[@adrianna3501]

what size yarn did you use?

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

It's jumbo sized yarn (size 7).

[@TheSilenceOfNude]

My came out as a oval but worked out great for my neck and did not look that bad thanks to this video

[@VyTran-go7my]

Made 2 and loved it!!!! I do wonder though, how do we wash these?

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

Yay! So glad you loved making them! I haven’t washed mine, but I would spot treat them and wash by hand, and let them air dry.

[@shawnasalvo2398]

i was thinking the same thing. i like to wash my pillows and blankets to keep them fresh. i think for this reason i would use a round pillow insert instead of loose polyfill so this way you can throw it into a front load washing machine as i know that this yarn is washable.

[@avery9060]

just made my pillow!! i love it it’s so soft

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

Yay!!! These are my favorite little pillows!

[@deborahperry3449]

Can you do this with loop yarn?

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

Oh that’s a good question! I haven’t tried that!

[@Emily.fd10]

How many balls of yarn did you use and how many yards

[@zsaqiacamphor5205]

I would love to see you do a hand knit Cardigan. Love your channel 😍

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

I'll add that to my list of things to attempt! Thanks!

[@sandrathomas2878]

I like I'm a new Comer 😏

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it, and glad you found my KZbin channel!

[@lisabean7786]

Hi

[@selahdecker4485]

I loved this tutorial!

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

Thank you!! 😊

[@imsoninjacool]

Thank you so much. I didnt know what to give as a gift for christmas and this was such an easy, cute and low budget idea 💕💕 great video and super well explained step by step 🤗

[@secondstagevideo8275]

I used this technique to create bunnies!

[@annemariedeaville1049]

I love your video and your pillows

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

Thank you so much!

[@mariadelllano7425]

How much time does it approximately take you to do it ?

[@loisevans2862]

Love this tutorial

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

Thank you!

[@unakuzmanov9947]

Hi, can i wash the pillow?

[@deniselynne1966]

I looooove this

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

Oh yay! I’m so glad! Thank you! ❤️

[@sunset_hailey3583]

This is sooo easy!

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

It really is! ☺️

[@claralouise7013]

Brilliant!

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

Thank you! ❤️

[@cinthianava9253]

I looove your videos

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

Thank you so much Cinthia! 💗💗💗

[@cinthianava9253]

Im subscribed to you

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

Thank you!! 💗😊

[@anyarevana5865]

ITS TOO HARDCD

[@divinelight8573]

Nice

[@naisadventures]

Ok I think your going a bit to fast

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

Oh I’m so sorry! Maybe I can make a slower one in the future. Sorry!

[@nenaqueen2455]

Beautiful

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

Thank you Nena!!

[@charlettas.sanders7921]

Thank You So MUCH!!!!!

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

You're welcome! ☺️

[@gayleathome]

Thanks for posting; exactly what I was looking for!! How many rows did you use & appropriately what size of a pillow did you end up with? Thanks again; lol, made the blanket & have an extra skein & some. Hoping to gauge if I have enough for 1 or possibly 2🤔🤔 Love your technique; great job👍🏼👍🏼

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

Hi Gaylene! It looks like I did 16 rows on the cream colored pillow, and it made about a 10.5” round pillow. Hope this helps!

[@gayleathome]

That's perfect, Thankyou!! I'll definitely be able to get about 2 pillows done; my daughter will be thrilled. Lol, I made her the blanket; increased it to cover a queen size & she was over the moon. Much appreciate it!!👍🏼👍🏼💛

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

Oh yay! I bet it’s gorgeous! She will love the pillows! They’re so cute! If you have Instagram I’d love for you to send me a message with pictures!! I love seeing all of the beautiful things everyone makes. My Instagram is @shescraftyandsheknowsit ❤️

[@gayleathome]

Lol...thanks hon; think I might been awhile. Oh, just a daughter's tend to do; have been "requested" I make a larger one instead🙄So, now that I have "practice" will attempt to double & see how it goes🤞🏼Thanks again!! 💛

[@Ashton_Editz76]

It didn't work for me

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

Oh no! Where did it go wrong?

[@noelleboehm1142]

Can I find a chunky yarn that is not Wool?

[@Mrsquick]

I got mine from Walmart.

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

I’m so sorry! I replied with a link and it keeps deleting my comment. That yarn was discontinued but you can look in the description of my video for links to other yarn options. The first option from Michaels is my favorite!

[@noelleboehm1142]

@@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt Thank U very very Much Darling!!! I love your Video. Yes, You are very Talented!!! These Chunky Yarn Ideas are all great Ideas!! Thank you! Great Job and I enjoy learning from your Videos!

[@syifayazidhabibah9303]

how long does the yarn to make one pillow?

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

I used less than one skein of this yarn (michaelstores.pxf.io/c/1441940/583110/9591?prodsku=10519836&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michaels.com%2Fbernat-blanket-big-yarn%2F10519836.html) - so less than 32 yards. I don't have an exact measurement but I would guess I used about 3/4 of the skein - so maybe about 24 yards or so. Hope this helps!

[@tishperez1888]

I recently found you and made a few of these! Great instructions and they came out pretty!

[@glancy0616]

Haha put in plastic bags as my filling-

[@boomboxpants]

So, so informative! I am def not afraid to make one now😊 Best tutorial evah!

[@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt]

Yay Faith! So glad you found the video informative!

[@boomboxpants]

@@ShesCraftyandSheKnowsIt None of the other tutorials I had watched gave me the results that I so desperately wanted! So again, than you for the tutorial!!❤