Tutorial - How to knit a memories blanket with Anna Knitter

In this tutorial I show you how to knit a memories blanket with all lines and squares lining up in the same direction in a very easy and pretty way.
Where you can find me: www.annaknitter.com
00:00:00 Introduction
00:04:06 The first square (cast on and decreases)
00:15:31 The second square (pick up and cast on with thumb)
00:23:38 The third square (cast on first and then pick up)
00:29:47 The fourth square (only picking up)

[@pjd2709]

If you do every first stitch of every row with a knit as if to purl, you will create a row of vee's on each edge of your square, it is very neat looking, and it has the right amount of stitches for when you pick-up for your cast on edge.

[@stockinettestitch]

Or slip the first stitch. Super even Vs. ☺️

[@dianebeckett5453]

Thanks for the clear instructions. I like how you go for the less fussy/easy option. My sort of knitting lol. I dont finish the last stitch of the square. I count this as the first stitch of the next square. Makes it even easier to start of the next one :) happy scrappy knitting everyone.

[@annaknitter]

Oh that sounds like a great idea. I have to try that for myself too.

[@maryellenreed3061]

Thanks for counting in German, it takes me back to my German classes in High School. Nice video I really appreciate the join as you go technique.

[@janice4892]

Thank you so much Anna. This is an excellent tutorial with very clear instructions! Now I understand how to get my squares going in the right direction. ❤️

[@annaknitter]

Yay! Congratulations 🎉

[@sabineschaefer6513]

This is the first time this process has made any sense! I have tried and given up so many times before. I was ready to crochet for the blanket MAL, but I'm reconsidering. Thanks for a great tutorial!!! - Sabine

[@KimLomQld]

The BEST tutorial!!! I have revisited this video and have already made 2.5 squares in 1day !!

[@renatebraeunig7781]

Schon mehrmals habe ich versucht, eine Decke nach diesem System zu stricken und immer wieder aufgegeben. Dank deines Videos verstehe ich das nun. Vielen lieben Dank dafür.... auch für die ruhige, konkrete Erklärung. LG Renate

[@annaknitter]

Das freut mich sehr Renate! Wenn doch noch Fragen aufkommen, kannst du dich gern melden.

[@renatebraeunig7781]

Vielen Dank für dein Angebot, liebe Anna. Ich habe schon begonnen und es macht sehr viel Spaß 😊. LG

[@carolinabjorkman5508]

Thanks for this easy and clear turtorial Anna. Now i feel more confident to start one myself.

[@sarahyoung4344]

Thank you so much for this video!! I have wanted to start one of these blankets for awhile and have been working on it everyday thanks to this tutorial!

[@michellebelanger7574]

I just recently learned to knit. Literally been knitting for about 5 days, and I understood your instructions perfectly. I'm going to give this blanket a try!

[@annaknitter]

Wow that is great! I am glad my tutorial is helpful for you.

[@jenniferwiltrout1975]

Excellent tutorial Anna!

[@dollywilliams3446]

Awesome tutorial which I finally got a handled on how and where to place the squares!!! Your direction are so simple. You did an excellent explaining.

[@annaknitter]

Thank you 😊

[@Cynthia2v]

I’m enthralled with this blanket! I have knit many baby sweaters and always have leftover yarn. I’m looking forward to making one of these blankets. Thank you for such a good explanation.

[@kim_makes4038]

I always wondered how that was knitted - now I have another project listed (but I’d like to do it NOW!!!! 😂 Thank you for putting the tutorial together 😊

[@letwendyin]

One of the best tutorials ever. Thank you so much ❤❤❤

[@jenniferpatterson7058]

Omg I’m so happy I found someone who clearly thinks and knits like me lol thank you I’ve been struggling for years to do this blanket but you have finally explained it in a very clear unfussy manner brilliant!!!! I’m now feeling like I can actually do this ❤ thank you again! X

[@jokebos4845]

Thank you Anna👍🥰for sharing and explain in a such easy way.🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️

[@colettebouvier9201]

Thank you so much Anna! As I started watching your tutorial, I remembered my memories blanket I started last year. I had given up on it but now, I can't put it down. 😄 Your positive attitude is contagious! 👍

[@gwenmurillo1093]

Love this tutorial and you counting in your language was adorable.

[@annaknitter]

Thank you 😊

[@roundknittles]

Some of us avoid ridges by mattress stitching squares together. Yes, its extra work, but then again, you get to play with the layout.

[@Sabrina.versailles67]

thank you thanks to you I managed to align 2 squares and in the right direction 😂😊

[@kimski5391]

Thank you this was very easy to understand . I've tried before I was so confused this is much better thanks again😍

[@jamcakes1650]

This is a fantastic tutorial. Liked, subscribed, and thoroughly inspired to finally try my own blanket. Thank you!!

[@annaknitter]

Oh I am so happy it helped you 🙌🏻

[@conniebuchner4715]

Thank you for demonstrating how to make your memory blanket. I hope to start on one as soon as I can❣️🙏🏼

[@janismadigan6178]

You're video is fantastic! Thank you!

[@annaknitter]

Thank you ☺️

[@OllieandMay]

If you Slip 1st stitch Purlwise and Knit Through Back of Loop on Last Stitch on Every Row, you will get a Neat Edge, makes it easier for picking up stitches for next block.

[@ipwendy8]

Nice and clear video🥰

[@annaknitter]

After washing my squares measure approximately 6x6 cm. If you want to have them 10x10 try try 60 or 70 stitches as a gauge swatch.

[@ipwendy8]

@@annaknitter Thanks a lot😘

[@deeptimalhotra5701]

Nice tutorial. Very helpful

[@theknittystew]

This is such a wonderful tutorial! Thank you so much!

[@quiltmekiwi]

Thank you, I just found this video after searching how you knit one of these blankets. Thank you for sharing the estimate for yarn amount for the long tail cast on, so handy!

[@conniebuchner4715]

Thank you so much for teaching us to make your memories blanket! I hope to start soon. 💝

[@julieverona8560]

Hi Anna. I just started knitting socks and I love it !!!! So , I’m sure I’ll have many left over yarn. I’ve seen that blanket before but I though it would be too complicated, the way you showed how makes much easier, I think I can do it 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻thank you for your sooo helpful tutorial, I enjoy your channel very much !!!!! 🥰🙏

[@annaknitter]

I am so glad you like the video

[@lidasantander2714]

Love your SO CLEAR EXPLAINING, , ! I did subscribe to your channel immediately 👌❤️❤️❤️

[@annaknitter]

Thank you! I

[@MikiCrespo]

Amazing tutorial. Thanks so much for sharing 💗 Best wishes for 2022

[@joreynolds5384]

Anna, I started a blanket a year ago but it was not fun to work on. Yours look fun. I will try again.

[@mariaschmitz4882]

Thank you great tutorial now I want to start one .

[@gela9649]

Gruesse aus Kanada und Daumen hoch fuer die sehr gute Anleitung.....und natuerlich auch weil Du Deutsche bist.😀

[@annaknitter]

Danke ☺️

[@yviepaxt4]

Thank you Anna! Two years ago I tried starting a cozy memories blanket, but gave up. Your instructions are so clear that I’m going to try it again! Can you explain how many border skeins you have been using? I think I’d like to to make them in color blocks like you’ve done. This will be a great project for the year make along! 🤗

[@annaknitter]

I haven’t finished this blanket and didn’t weigh the border. But I would suggest take a yarn you can easily get more of if you ran out of yarn.

[@KimLomQld]

Have you finished Yvette ?

[@yviepaxt4]

@@KimLomQld loll, it will be an ongoing project for me. Have you finished or will you be working on yours for longer?

[@KimLomQld]

@@yviepaxt4 I have only just started mine, but have made 2.5 squares already! It's a bit addictive once my brain "got it". We live in Qld, Australia, so only have a small window in our climate to work with yarn as it gets too hot, but I am really motivated to keep going even it it takes me a year or two !

[@yviepaxt4]

@@KimLomQld I’m so happy for you! I live in Southern California and we are have heat and I have no air conditioning. When I get home from work it’s sometimes hard to knit. It is addictive! Anna’s tutorials have really helped.

[@vickifenlon2235]

Anther great tutorial! Thanks

[@luzsarmiento5920]

Thanks

[@peachy75019]

When my watch later videos ended, youtube started this video ... which was so funny because I'm sitting here knitting a Cozy Memories blanket out of all of my left over sock yarn. One tip for you. If you will slip the first stitch of every row knitwise and purl the last stitch of every row, you will have perfect stitches to pick up when you are ready to pick up for the sides. It's like the slipped stitches on the sides of the heel flap of socks to pick up for the gusset. Easy peasy and no guessing whatsoever.

[@annaknitter]

I am slipping the first stitches already. Someone suggested it to me and I tried it. It works really well. Thank you!

[@tntidefan1]

Your cast on for the second square is called 'The Backward Loop' method.

[@annaknitter]

Oh thank you 😊🙈

[@KimLomQld]

This is probably the best tutorial I have seen for this blanket ! I'll have to wait till Autumn to start, it's a bit warm here in QLD Australia ! Where abouts in the world are Anna ? And thank you for sharing the video, as I had given up trying

[@annaknitter]

I am so happy I could help you and that you didn’t give up! Can you tell me what in my tutorial was more helpful than in others? I live in Germany 🇩🇪

[@KimLomQld]

Hi Anna, I do apologise, I have only just seen your message. I like your tutorial because you show people what to do instead of just giving the verbal instructions. It's cooler weather here now, and I have returned to your video, I am just a little unsure in what direction to go ?

[@mariaisabellevit5534]

Thanks, Anna!

[@lauralea86]

Happy New Year Lisa. Just an FYI.... I do very much enjoy your podcasts.

[@beckyb76563]

Thanks Anna. I am using your tips to create my first blanket. I am not sure how to do the white border. I saw below in the comments you said to pick up along one edge at a time and knit 20 rows but what happens at the edges? How would you make them square? Any advice or even another video would be much appreciated! Or if anyone else can help. Would you cast on ?20 stitches (corresponding to the 20 rows) to make a mini mitred edge?

[@jenniferh8693]

Thank you Anna❤

[@kendenta2207]

As a suggestion it would be better if you were to slip the first stitch as if to purl in the beginning of each row and every front and back row. This way you have a definite place to pick up stitches. It's done that way in knitting socks for the heel and heel flap. Other than that I understand this concept to create the blanket.

[@lorettahenderson8979]

Thanks Anna❤

[@elapolcyn4376]

Thank you

[@lmherrington6987]

If you slip the first stitch purlwise, you can pickup the stitches better when adding a new square. Also check out The Crazy Sock Lady .

[@hilarycohen1470]

Or you can use a clipper marker to mark the right side of the

[@helenoreillylong9497]

I’m sorry for all my questions. How many different colours do you use for a blanket? And how do you work out how and when to repeat colours? Thank you.

[@martinez1685]

How do you weave in the ends? As long as you knit or at the end of some squares?

[@mariazmuda3661]

Hallo ich habe eine Frage gibt's eine Erklärung auf deutsch irgendwo?

[@heidicraftydogs]

Danke, du hast mich inspiriert. Habe auch so eine Decke angefangen. Ich mag deine Videos ❤❤❤ vielen Dank für deine Zeit. Kannst du mir bitte sagen wieviel Porto es von dir zu mir in die Pfalz kostet wenn ich nur einen 100g Opal Knäuel bestelle oder kostet es immer gleich viel ? Vielen Dank im voraus fürs antworten. Lg Heidi 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@annaknitter]

Es kostet immer gleich viel. Leider hat DHL mittlerweile sehr hohe Preise.

[@helenoreillylong9497]

Lovely blanket. Can the blanket be made one row at a time? Then pick up stitches along that row to make row 2?

[@annaknitter]

I am not sure if I understand you correctly. Do you mean you would like to ad the squares only to the right side until you have the width of the blanket you would like to have? If that’s the case then the answer is yes. After the first square you cast on half of the stitches of square two and pick up the second half of the stitches along the side of square one. Was that helpful?

[@helenoreillylong9497]

@@annaknitter hello, thank you for your speedy reply. I would like to knit the blanket in columns. With the first square being at bottom left, adding squares on top of each other to the length I want. Then starting the second column also at the bottom, joining each new square to the first column (which will be to the left)as I work my way up. I am struggling to explain myself. Does this make sense? I am thinking it would be like making the long columns on the knitted Jelly Roll blanket.

[@annaknitter]

@@helenoreillylong9497 ok now I understand. Yes you can do that. For that you have to pick up the stitches along the top side of the first square and cast on the other half of the stitches.

[@helenoreillylong9497]

@@annaknitter oh thank you so much ! I am excited to try this. Thank you for your help and your lovely videos.

[@janicebest-nesbitt6455]

Wondering what about the beige border’s for each panels. Are you doing a tutorial on the borders and attachments. Thanks

[@annaknitter]

I only pick up the stitches in one of the four sides at a time and knit 20 rows. Do he help you?

[@bjparker92]

What method of casting on is this? This looks so much faster than my method!

[@annaknitter]

It is called the longtail cast on.

[@janicebest-nesbitt6455]

Great tutorial. How many stitches did you pickup for the second square

[@annaknitter]

I always have 40 stitches on the needle. That means I cast on 20 and pick up 20. Hope that helps :-)

[@janicebest-nesbitt6455]

@@annaknitter Thank You for the response. I am also wondering after the 4 blocks which direction should we go. Is the a standing direction we should follow. Help.

[@annaknitter]

@@janicebest-nesbitt6455 if you don’t enjoy the the cast on with the thumb (like in the 2. square) I would ad the squares with it first (for example 5 squares in the same way like square number 2. After that you only have squares with picking up and the normal cast on for a while. But is really up to you how you want to go on.

[@bnmuzic1]

Hi, are your yarns all wool? Thank you

[@annaknitter]

Yes. Only use one yarn blend in one project so you can wash it. 👍🏻

[@sonjajamnig58]

Wie ist das, wenn du die Decke wäscht? So manche handgefärbte Wolle 🧶 blutet stark aus...

[@annaknitter]

Hatte bisher keine Schwierigkeiten damit. Vorsichtigshalber kannst du aber die Wolle vorher waschen. Und Stacy Perry hat ein Video darüber, wie man herausfindet, ob Wolle ausblutet. Ich glaube sie taucht die Wolle in Essig.

[@sonjajamnig58]

@@annaknitter Vielen lieben Dank 😊

[@simoneschreiner834]

Gibt es diese Anleitung auch in deutsch?

[@lidasantander2714]

Anna what country are you ? Love how you count in your language.❤️

[@annaknitter]

I am German 😊

[@yviepaxt4]

Anna..I forgot to ask, for a sock yarn blanket, what size knitting needle would you recommend?

[@cathygenereux2656]

I use 2.5 mm 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@yviepaxt4]

@@cathygenereux2656 thank you so much for letting me know. Happy New Year!

[@annaknitter]

Sorry I didn’t see your comment. It depends on your gauge. But 2,5 is what I use as well.

[@hilarycohen1470]

Why is it called a ‘memory blanket’?

[@annaknitter]

Most people knit the leftovers from former projects into their blanket. That’s why it’s called Memories blanket. 🤗

[@urbanstylejantine810]

Help, there is no sound under your video!

[@helibacklund8161]

It sounds just fine for me ❣

[@annaknitter]

Maybe you have muted your sound? Check the speaker symbol on the video and on your pc.

[@urbanstylejantine810]

@@annaknitter I was watching KZbin back to back and all the others had sound except this one! Will try again tomorrow!

[@annaknitter]

@@urbanstylejantine810 that is really strange. I have sound on every device. Maybe KZbin has a problem.

[@robinaanstey3734]

What's the name of this pattern pls?

[@annaknitter]

There are many pattern names for this square: Memories blanket, Coziest memories, cozy memories blanket. Some of them have different stitchcounts and decreasing methods.

[@andreamagill7034]

Thank you for a super tutorial. I will have to join your kal later in the year as I am not organised. Even if tried to do 2 to 3 squares a week. 😊🧶