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Play Hooky with Me

Play Hooky with Me

Күн бұрын

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@PlayHookywithMe
@PlayHookywithMe 2 жыл бұрын
Hi everyone! My finger knit blanket has become the most popular video on the channel and I receive a lot of questions regarding it. Here is a collection of the most frequently asked questions but if I've missed anything, let me know! If you have any project requests, please drop them in the comments. So far I have a request for a mermaid blanket, beanie, and cat bed. xx
@dawndean5645
@dawndean5645 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video and teaching this I work with seniors and volunteer at places and do activities with them this is something that they will absolutely love and I am just so happy to have found you thank you thank you thank you I have subscribed to you and look forward to all your videos you are amazing God bless you
@PlayHookywithMe
@PlayHookywithMe 2 жыл бұрын
@@dawndean5645 oh , you’ve sincerely made my night. ❤️ I’m so happy you found the video helpful and I hope you all have fun trying this , i know you will 😀💕💕
@epringle3769
@epringle3769 11 ай бұрын
I had no idea you could fix a drop stitch the way you did. Game changer!
@jeepgurl1379
@jeepgurl1379 9 ай бұрын
Wow!
@emilysmith3810
@emilysmith3810 Жыл бұрын
Great tips for corrections! Especially love the one on how to correct a dropped stitch and only take the loops loose from that particular row! Thank you so so much!!
@Beckie.B.LeeCountySWFL
@Beckie.B.LeeCountySWFL Жыл бұрын
Oh gosh and thanks for the dropped stitches tutorial! Absolutely amazing worked perfectly
@PlayHookywithMe
@PlayHookywithMe Жыл бұрын
Oh good!! 😀👏🏻💕
@stephaniebauer4961
@stephaniebauer4961 11 ай бұрын
I just finished this blanket yesterday, before seeing this video. I looked everywhere for the Big yarn. I saw the Bernat Extra, but understood that had to do with the amount of yarn, not the size of the yarn. I found some extra thick Bernat yarn. It took exactly 3 skeins to make a 4ft by 5ft blanket. The blanket looks nice and is extremely comfortable. Thank you for these videos.
@PlayHookywithMe
@PlayHookywithMe 11 ай бұрын
Wonderful!! 😀👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🧶❤️
@PlayHookywithMe
@PlayHookywithMe 11 ай бұрын
Wow you got far with 3 skeins, that’s excellent!!! 😀👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️
@tspfull
@tspfull 10 ай бұрын
agree. the extra thick skein at Joann’s is 72 yards which goes a long way.
@debbielittell8995
@debbielittell8995 2 жыл бұрын
I am so happy that I found your channel. I have made 3 blankets so far plus a pillow. They were gifts for friends and they loved them!! I love doing this. This is the only knitting I have been able to do. I am left handed but most everything I do is right handed with the EXCEPTION of eating and writing. Again thank you!!!
@PlayHookywithMe
@PlayHookywithMe 2 жыл бұрын
😂😂💕 thank you - yeah not to brag but when it comes to eating I’m ambidextrous too 😆🙌🏻
@ellenlartz2499
@ellenlartz2499 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Debbie ! I too am neurologically left handed,. When I learned to knit in 1987, it turned out that I knit right handed. The Finger Knit Blanket is easy to learn, but so is knitting. Learning to knit (or doing any craft) takes some time !
@gymsto
@gymsto 11 ай бұрын
I am a BEGINNER to hand knitting. I find your videos to be the best I've seen-easy to understand and follow along. So glad I found and subscribed! Hope to make a blanket for my sister within the next three weeks...thank you so much!!
@PlayHookywithMe
@PlayHookywithMe 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for subscribing! So glad the video helped ❤️
@summerrayne42
@summerrayne42 23 күн бұрын
Roz, I just bearly stumbled across on finger knitting, and I bought a skein of yarn to practice with, before my actual yarn gets delivered. I am so forever grateful that I bumped into this video of yours. I took some notes from it and I’m going to keep on continuing to practice, for I’m giving my first blanket to my father-in-law for Christmas. So, thank you so, so much for sharing these tips and tricks, and after watching, I feel more confident in making the blanket. I always enjoy your videos ♥️!
@PlayHookywithMe
@PlayHookywithMe 23 күн бұрын
I’m so glad you found the tips useful . I’m sure your fil is going to love his gift!!! ❤️🧶
@debcar8024
@debcar8024 2 жыл бұрын
I would love any videos about finger knitting!!! I've started a blanket since finding your finger knitting a blanket video. THANK YOU!
@PlayHookywithMe
@PlayHookywithMe 2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful! Thank you - I’ll be sure to continue making them 😀💕💕🧶
@bfrancis117
@bfrancis117 Жыл бұрын
I like how you explain and you show your videos very close up.❤
@PlayHookywithMe
@PlayHookywithMe Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😀🧶
@CarolBrown-c4l
@CarolBrown-c4l Жыл бұрын
I just made my first blanket. This was so easy, dropped a few stitches but with your tutorial was able to do the fixes. I'm left-handed and it always so hard to learn a new skill. With this I had no problem.
@PlayHookywithMe
@PlayHookywithMe Жыл бұрын
That’s wonderful news! So glad you enjoyed it, thank you ❤️
@Beckie.B.LeeCountySWFL
@Beckie.B.LeeCountySWFL Жыл бұрын
Thanks so very much for all your videos! ❤
@summerrayne42
@summerrayne42 22 күн бұрын
Hi Ros! I am working on my blanket, and yes it took me a few tries, to get it perfect, but it’s coming out really well☺️! As I was working on it, I too discovered a couple of tips as well, that I hope will be ok to share? I found that if you wind a couple of spools of yarn together, it makes pulling the yarn through the loops a lot easier. Also, if you place your yarn ball inside a big mixing bowl, you won’t have the problem of your working yarn slipping off of the table. I hope these tips help you on your next finger knitting blanket and others. Thanks again for all your wonderful videos♥️!
@PlayHookywithMe
@PlayHookywithMe 21 күн бұрын
Excellent tips!! 😀🧶💕
@sammysingleton5529
@sammysingleton5529 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! You answered my question. Lots of good information.
@kiaranegron6997
@kiaranegron6997 10 ай бұрын
I discovered the fast blanket video last night, today I finished my blanket, then I started looking for tips and you came up again had to subscribe ❤️❤️ so excited to see what we make together 🎉 it was meant to be 😂
@PlayHookywithMe
@PlayHookywithMe 10 ай бұрын
Thank you 😀👏🏻💕
@yolandamora1630
@yolandamora1630 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. You gave us so much information. Have a wonderful day.
@PlayHookywithMe
@PlayHookywithMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you , you too 😀💕
@tami3456
@tami3456 2 жыл бұрын
Your instructions are so easy to follow and your tips are incredibly helpful! 🤗 after finishing my first blanket with the ribbed pattern I decided to order more skeins of chunky chenille to make a blanket for my parents next. For a project idea I wondering if you could do a tutorial on how to finger-knit a basket with basic/ribbed chains?
@PlayHookywithMe
@PlayHookywithMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you , Tami! Do you mean ribs vertically or horizontally? 💕
@tami3456
@tami3456 2 жыл бұрын
@@PlayHookywithMe to be honest I'm not too sure, whichever you have a preference for 😁
@jeepgurl1379
@jeepgurl1379 9 ай бұрын
This type of tutorial helped tremendously, thank you.
@TheReeldeel15615
@TheReeldeel15615 2 жыл бұрын
Best channel for tips and tutorials! Thank you! Maybe a basket next? I did use the Bernat Blanket Extra and opted to use 2 strands. It worked out ok.
@PlayHookywithMe
@PlayHookywithMe 2 жыл бұрын
Oh awesome! Thanks for letting me know. Ironically, they aren’t selling the extra in my area so I’m happy to know it works well with two strands 😀👍🏻💕
@sharistrazz3313
@sharistrazz3313 Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU FOR SHOWING THE DROPPED STITCH!!! I was on my 3rd SKEIN of BLACK LOOPED YARN and realized I DROPPED a stitch back on my 1st SKEIN at the very TOP. 🥴 I would have to UNDO 1 whole SKEIN or UNDO 1 ROW of about 12 LOOPS!! WHEW!!!!! HIGH 5! ✋🏻 You are BRILLIANT!!! 😁
@PlayHookywithMe
@PlayHookywithMe Жыл бұрын
Awesome, so glad it helped! 😀💕💕
@kathydumas2745
@kathydumas2745 11 ай бұрын
This is so easy, to understand. Thank you!!!
@bgtsy
@bgtsy Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful black kitty baby! Thx for sharing. Working on mine now. Costly but I need a break from the smaller yarns and needles Gorgeous. Only problem I’m having must be dropped stitches. I’ll be tooling along and all of a sudden it looks different Yucky. That’s why I picked up crotchet after trying knitting long ago. I kept dropping them in knitting with needles but love the finished look. Thx again for sharing
@PlayHookywithMe
@PlayHookywithMe Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😻 yes those loops can get easily missed . It’s a pain sometimes 😆
@nikitajoshi5742
@nikitajoshi5742 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for these beautiful tips I made 2 twin size blankets.
@PlayHookywithMe
@PlayHookywithMe Жыл бұрын
I’m so glad! 🧶💕
@wistfulsighs7791
@wistfulsighs7791 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your tips on why my blanket length keeps increasing. I was knitting with my blanket ends falling off the surface I was knitting on. Hence my loops were a bit larger on the ends and there was a lot of extra space between the loops at the ends. I considered the size of the loops being larger at the ends being a cause but the spacing between the loops at the ends was the main cause. Now I am more mindful of choosing a number of stitches that fit the bed I am knitting on and bringing each loop I am doing in close to the last loop, before pulling through. This also helped with the curling of my cast on row, which I still pet down, pulling a little at the top loop down the braid to the bottom to ensure completely straight edges! Now my skeins go a lot farther too being that I'm actually seeing the width increasing instead of the length! lol I'm so much happier with the results, which dare I say, looks professional!
@PlayHookywithMe
@PlayHookywithMe Жыл бұрын
Oh, good, I’m so glad it’s working out for you. I’m sure it looks fabulous 😍 Thanks for letting me know 😀💕
@AvaXxWimberlyXx_6843
@AvaXxWimberlyXx_6843 2 жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness! I started watching this video and thank you so much!
@PlayHookywithMe
@PlayHookywithMe 2 жыл бұрын
So happy you like it!
@christinestewart8951
@christinestewart8951 4 ай бұрын
Yes I want see more friger knit
@krystahnash790
@krystahnash790 Жыл бұрын
Yes please post a video tutorial on how to hand/finger crochet
@lawrencejohnson3259
@lawrencejohnson3259 11 ай бұрын
Another great video thanks so much, you’re a 💎 Gem❤
@PlayHookywithMe
@PlayHookywithMe 11 ай бұрын
Thank you, Lawrence 💕
@SFM1123
@SFM1123 7 ай бұрын
Wonderful video! Do you have a video which shows or explains how to get a nice straight cast on chain or how to keep your cast on chain straight while making the blanket? Does it have to do with the tension used when starting the cast on chain? Any tips would be appreciated. Thank you!
@PlayHookywithMe
@PlayHookywithMe 7 ай бұрын
Other than what you’ve seen, I’d say it really comes down to tension, yes. Which is hard when you’re doing it with your fingers.! 2 suggestions. Use a tape measure to help get the same length for each of your chains when casting on. Also, you might prefer adding your first row of loops into the back bump of the cast on chain instead of how I show in all my videos. This will give you more of an edge and help it look a little neater . I didn’t teach it this way because it’s a little more difficult to see where to put the loop if you’re a beginner. BeCozi does it this way . Check out how she does it . I think it will help . Keep me posted 💕 kzbin.info/www/bejne/epKZaKyKar-CmK8si=9SLXfjrsMQbheHOE
@AvaXxWimberlyXx_6843
@AvaXxWimberlyXx_6843 2 жыл бұрын
I will probably made this a mat for my bathroom.
@PlayHookywithMe
@PlayHookywithMe 2 жыл бұрын
Fabulous!
@loribarton7832
@loribarton7832 Жыл бұрын
Very informative… thank you
@jerrydinges4388
@jerrydinges4388 Жыл бұрын
Great video finally
@laurenharvey2408
@laurenharvey2408 Ай бұрын
Any advice on switching colors mid row? Thanks for the video by the way!!
@PlayHookywithMe
@PlayHookywithMe Ай бұрын
You would pull the new color through the loop and continue on. You’ll have two ends hanging in the back (old color and new color) that you can weave into the blanket to secure it. 🧶❤️
@tking8093
@tking8093 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful, thanks 😊
@carolratcliff
@carolratcliff 2 жыл бұрын
Your blankets are so consistent and beautiful! Do you ever use double strands for the thinner yarns? Or maybe even triple strands?
@PlayHookywithMe
@PlayHookywithMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you ! I haven’t worked with double strands but that’s definitely an option. I find the thinner strands to be quite fiddly. If you’re interested in trying that , I do have a video where I share some tips. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3mylp6pZt9pitk
@kiaranegron6997
@kiaranegron6997 10 ай бұрын
I just wanna know if maybe we could get another pattern video or maybe if you could show different colors for beginners 🙏🏽 like two or three colors but make it a whole video so I can stitch with you hehe
@dld4202
@dld4202 2 жыл бұрын
Your nails look beautiful.
@PlayHookywithMe
@PlayHookywithMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! 💕
@lyndaillustrator3801
@lyndaillustrator3801 7 ай бұрын
I asked this question on your baby blanket site, but I made the larger blanket with the Bernat Big Blanket and I am coming to the end. I did the work on a table and pulled the blanket toward me to rest on my lap and a chair and then noticed that the sides are drooping down at each bottom corner so no longer in a rectangle. Did it stretch as you say with the weight? Is there anything I can do it about. I would hate to start again as it now almost 60 inches which is what I wanted. Can you help at all with a suggestion? Love your explanations on everything. You really do explain each item. Thank you very much!
@PlayHookywithMe
@PlayHookywithMe 7 ай бұрын
Oh damn , what a shame , I know that’s frustrating for you. Well, you won’t like my answer. There’s really nothing to be done other than restarting if you want those sides to appear tighter. If you do decide you can’t live with it and start over, you might want to try creating an edge that will hold it in. I made this video to help with curling issues when making scarves but you might like it for your blanket. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpOxfmelZ8d7n7Msi=F_6Kcl6F6t18X8IQ
@Cheryl_Loves_Purple
@Cheryl_Loves_Purple Жыл бұрын
I found your finger knit blanket video & just started my first one today. I actually watched your video last year & bought the yarn but just had not started it. My first mistake was not counting my initial row loops. I just got into a groove & kept going. I did go back & count, removing quite a bit, leaving me with what I thought I had counted at 30. Somehow though I now have 58. I havent missed or dropped any stitches but I am doing it on my lap so they have gotten alot wider. I must have not have counted my initial row correctly. That brings up mistake #2, that initial row is just too tight. I made the loops very small & now 3 skeins in, I have quite a large ruffle. I fear if I keep going I will have a giant skirt instead of a blanket. I fear to ask, because I know the answer, am I going to have to take it all out & restart it? LOL! Luckily it is not a difficult process to finger knit, but I have just wasted quite a bit of time on it. I had hoped that I could maybe re shape it once I got it done but now that it is getting wider, I do not think it will be possible. I am using the same Bernat big that you are using in the color plum fest. I bought 6 hoping it would make a nice sized throw. How many loops should I be starting my first row with for a decent sized throw using 6? I could pick up some more, I bought it at Michaels & they still have it, if I need to. I really have issues with math but it seems like your calculation here in this video means I should have bought 9 or 10 skeins? I would greatly accept any suggestions you might have. I am going to set this aside for the night & go back to my cross stitch project.
@PlayHookywithMe
@PlayHookywithMe Жыл бұрын
Ohhh damn 😕 I’m sorry on the different issues you have dealt with along the way. And yes, you know what I’m going to say 😅 you really will be much happier with it if you restart. It will be worth it. Have you seen my tip video already on how to help with these issues ? What are the measurements you want to make your blanket? 6 balls gave me a decent 4x5 foot throw blanket (maybe a little bigger) . 🧶💕
@Cheryl_Loves_Purple
@Cheryl_Loves_Purple Жыл бұрын
@@PlayHookywithMe I should have started with a little sample just to get the hang of it. I also should have pulled it out a few rows in when I noticed it was starting to widen out, lol. I am going to re start it, but I will do it on the table, not my lap. I saw how it was starting to get wide & I was trying to keep pulling them in tighter but it was just too far in to make a difference. It does get quite heavy hanging off the sides on your lap. If 6 will make a 4x5 ish throw, that is good. So, how many loops across do you do when starting for that? I will give you a chuckle for the night, my starting row is measuring 62" while my ending row (3 whole balls) is measuring 95". LOL! When I said I had a really big skirt going, I really meant it :) It looks really good as far as the knit, I am very excited to see it when I do finish it properly.
@PlayHookywithMe
@PlayHookywithMe Жыл бұрын
@@Cheryl_Loves_Purple haha 😂 it happens. I can’t remember how many I made for that size. I usually just take a tape measure and chain to the 4ft mark and then go from there. I’m assuming you’ve seen the tip video, but just in case, you need to make your loops for the initial chain wider to help compensate for the tightening and widening issue . Good luck and let me know how it goes 👍🏻💕
@Cheryl_Loves_Purple
@Cheryl_Loves_Purple Жыл бұрын
@@PlayHookywithMe Thank you, I will try that. I appreciate your help & videos :)
@PlayHookywithMe
@PlayHookywithMe Жыл бұрын
I’m such a goober 😑I just noticed that you are commenting here on the tip video 🙄🤣 - you’ve clearly watched . 🤣 my bad … good luck 🧶💕
@summerrayne42
@summerrayne42 13 күн бұрын
Hello! I have one more question. Do you by chance, have a video to teach how to finger knit with smaller size yarn, like a size 6 yarn? If so, where may I find it? Thank you ☺️!
@PlayHookywithMe
@PlayHookywithMe 13 күн бұрын
Here you go 💕 Finger Knitting with Thinner Yarn - Perfect for Baby Blankets kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3mylp6pZt9pitk
@summerrayne42
@summerrayne42 13 күн бұрын
@ You are a sweetheart. Thank you💗💗
@kirat5699
@kirat5699 2 жыл бұрын
In the original video you said you kept the loops 1.5-2 inches and here you said you keep them 2.5-3 inches...Did you change the length to 2.5-3 because they blankets weren't straight? Which length do you recommend to make a tighter blanket that stays straight? also thank you so much for your videos!
@PlayHookywithMe
@PlayHookywithMe 2 жыл бұрын
Yes I switched to 2.5 -3 because the shorter chain foundation (1.5-2 inches) was making it too tight at the beginning. So yes, I recommend doing that for a straighter edge. This is just referring to that initial chain to start the blanket. Otherwise , I kept the height of the loops the same (1.5-2 inches) like in the initial video. This will keep your blanket tight in a good way. Hope that clarifies it for you.
@ajkforever2819
@ajkforever2819 Жыл бұрын
When you Re making the blanket what if you run out of yarn and need to switch
@PlayHookywithMe
@PlayHookywithMe Жыл бұрын
I show how to do that in the finger knitting video . kzbin.info/www/bejne/faOQkmRrqq-Upbs You can either create a knot where you are and continue on or start on the side so there isn’t a knot. Watch this video at the portion where I share how to switch colors if you want to avoid a knot . kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2KmgoiJi72NiqM
@tammyallen1125
@tammyallen1125 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. 😊
@kaylabrooks5600
@kaylabrooks5600 Жыл бұрын
Will you make a tutorial on finger crocheting a blanket.
@PlayHookywithMe
@PlayHookywithMe Жыл бұрын
You’re the first that has asked but I definitely can , yes 🧶
@wendykinkle2850
@wendykinkle2850 7 ай бұрын
Doing herringbone stitch and I keep getting holes. I have restarted it at least 3 times.
@PlayHookywithMe
@PlayHookywithMe 7 ай бұрын
That’s frustrating for you , I’m sure . 💕
@lisagraziano6400
@lisagraziano6400 2 жыл бұрын
In the video you mentioned substitutions for bernat if not available?
@PlayHookywithMe
@PlayHookywithMe 2 жыл бұрын
Yes - I listed them under the video (description box) - sometimes the little arrow is hard to find . Click it and it will show the full area.
@g.sancia6814
@g.sancia6814 2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful- thank you!
@PlayHookywithMe
@PlayHookywithMe 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you !
@wendybaryl6867
@wendybaryl6867 11 ай бұрын
TFS❤❤❤
@mara4938
@mara4938 8 ай бұрын
If my last bit of yarn is not long enough to reach the other side of the blanket but I do not want to undo the whole row can I make a regular knot connecting the used yarn and the new ball of yarn to continue my blanket? Or will this cause problems later?
@PlayHookywithMe
@PlayHookywithMe 8 ай бұрын
This yarn holds a knot very well so you should be fine 👍🏻💕
@varro1235
@varro1235 Жыл бұрын
If I wanted to do this with multiple colors, would I do the same thing you do when you have to add a new skein? Like tie a knot and trim? I would like to try to make a striped one
@PlayHookywithMe
@PlayHookywithMe Жыл бұрын
I’d recommend that you start on the side. Here’s a tut where I show how to do it for a scarf - same concept kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2KmgoiJi72NiqMsi=Ecyd9a2m1aEPoDsm
@bippp3886
@bippp3886 Жыл бұрын
I'm unsure as to have to adding an additional color yarn
@PlayHookywithMe
@PlayHookywithMe Жыл бұрын
I show you in this video how to add a new color or ball of yarn on the side of the blanket to avoid knots. But you can watch this video where I show you how to make a knot to join a new ball of yarn : kzbin.info/www/bejne/faOQkmRrqq-Upbs
@maxa9345
@maxa9345 Жыл бұрын
Hi, I just about finished my first blanket. I had to restart twice before I got the hang of it. It is so much fun and just like knitting except without the needles. I had to give up knitting because I have arthritis in my thumb but with finger/hand knitting, my thumb doesn't hurt. My question - I am not going to start over now, but realized that with the first skein i used i had made the stitches a little too big on the ends. as I went along, I did get a better shape and more uniform. Is there any way to fix the larger loops on the ends? I had problems every time I started a new row. Thanks for all the tips. I have been buying yarn from Hobby Lobby but the yarn I bought also was discontinued. Fortunately, I kind of figured out how many skeins I needed so I have enough but its a pain when they discontinue yarns. :-( Sometimes you can find someone selling skeins of discontinued yarns on ebay or etsy.
@PlayHookywithMe
@PlayHookywithMe Жыл бұрын
I’m so glad the finger knitting is enabling you to keep making things 😀 Unfortunately, there’s really nothing you can do to fix the larger loops on the side after you’ve finished the blanket . I haven’t been able to figure out way. The only thing I can recommend for that though, is when you work on another blanket, skip that first loop on the side when you start a new row. This will actually create an edge to your sides and will eliminate that larger loop issue. I have a video showing what I mean . I show how to do it for a scarf but you would use the same technique for a blanket. Just skip that first loop and work into the 2nd loop when you start a new row . Watch This : kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpOxfmelZ8d7n7M Discontinued yarn is so disappointing, I know what you mean 😑 I’m glad you e found some work arounds on that 🧶💕
@maxa9345
@maxa9345 Жыл бұрын
@@PlayHookywithMe Thank you for responding. I just found your channel so I subscribed and will watch. I have watched several other KZbinrs with the DIY chunky blanket. Continuing to learn and pick up new tips.
@hamatcon5
@hamatcon5 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Have you ever knitted this same exact blanket with the same yarn with needles? which do you prefer if you have? thanks
@PlayHookywithMe
@PlayHookywithMe 2 жыл бұрын
I bought some needles to do it but I found it hurt my wrists (that’s a common problem for me so that doesn’t necessarily mean that would be an issue for you). If you are wanting the knit stitches to be more uniform and tighter then I would recommend the needles. Finger knitting it is just a fun way for anyone to make this without previous knitting or crocheting experience. 🧶💕
@hamatcon5
@hamatcon5 2 жыл бұрын
@@PlayHookywithMe thank you it's looking nice as is might be quicker too!
@PlayHookywithMe
@PlayHookywithMe 2 жыл бұрын
@@hamatcon5 great!! 😀
@conniedunlap4220
@conniedunlap4220 10 ай бұрын
How many loops would you need for a queen size blanket?
@PlayHookywithMe
@PlayHookywithMe 10 ай бұрын
No idea. I don’t count loops - I just take a tape measure and loop along until I reach the width I want. That is what I recommend 👍🏻💕
@conniedunlap4220
@conniedunlap4220 10 ай бұрын
@@PlayHookywithMe Thanks so much 💕
@erickam8254
@erickam8254 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video! I do have a question on how many stitches in a chain for standard size blankets? If I measure the chain when I start it'll be the size I want but by the time I finish the blanket it's changed to a longer size. Any idea what I'm doing wrong?
@PlayHookywithMe
@PlayHookywithMe 2 жыл бұрын
You’re not doing anything wrong - the growth of a blanket is natural because yarn is stretchy. Hopefully these tips I share will help keep it from doing that as much. Especially the one of keeping the yarn between loops from growing too much. The amount of chains you make really isn’t going to change the issue but If it’s really extreme (the growth) then maybe try less chains to start.
@jeandodge8053
@jeandodge8053 Жыл бұрын
I found a dropped stitch. Do you have a video on how to fix that?
@PlayHookywithMe
@PlayHookywithMe Жыл бұрын
This one that you’re watching
@vondaroark-martinez8403
@vondaroark-martinez8403 Жыл бұрын
7:41 Thank you, beautiful!
@micheletanguay7100
@micheletanguay7100 3 ай бұрын
How come my first 3 rows front edge of knitting are curving ? Are the first loops too tight ? Do I need to make the first stiches looser in size - would that help?
@PlayHookywithMe
@PlayHookywithMe 3 ай бұрын
It will straighten out but it does sound like you’re working too tightly. Looser stitches will help 👍🏻
@missyphegley5667
@missyphegley5667 3 ай бұрын
Can you use iron labels?
@PlayHookywithMe
@PlayHookywithMe 3 ай бұрын
I wouldn’t recommend it. This is a polyester /acrylic yarn so it will melt if the iron is too hot . Maybe with a towel between the iron and yarn but again I’d advise against it 💕
@julieannjohn3757
@julieannjohn3757 6 ай бұрын
Where can i buy the wool from
@PlayHookywithMe
@PlayHookywithMe 6 ай бұрын
This is Bernat blanket yarn. You can get it at many locations if you are on the US. If not, search for yarn that requires a 25 mm hook
@timaalenizy
@timaalenizy 2 жыл бұрын
Hello! I'm using the Bernat Extra instead of the BIG could you please tell me or estimate how many skeins of the Extra I need to make a 4x5 ft stitch blanket? It would really help a lot thanks, even an estimate is fine.
@PlayHookywithMe
@PlayHookywithMe 2 жыл бұрын
I would need the yarn on hand to make a swatch and measure but I can’t get that yarn in my local area. You have 92 yards in a ball of the extra . the Bernat blanket big has 32 yards. They both weigh the same so my guess is you’ll need more of the extra than the 5 balls I recommended. If you have a ball on hand and can make a swatch and weigh it then I could help you figure out how much you need from there. 💕
@kalielasmith1109
@kalielasmith1109 11 ай бұрын
Does anyone know where I could source similar yarn in Australia? I've had no luck so far, and most places don't ship to Australia (of course 🙄 on top of months long delivery times!)
@annastasiag6633
@annastasiag6633 2 жыл бұрын
After finishing the blanket for the first time my first row was much tighter than all of the other rows. Is there anyway of correcting this after completion?
@PlayHookywithMe
@PlayHookywithMe 2 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, no, there isn’t any way other than stretch the heck out of it with your hands. Maybe add some steam to help it stretch. If it’s really bothering you , I would redo it. 😕💕
@annastasiag6633
@annastasiag6633 2 жыл бұрын
@@PlayHookywithMe Thank you so much for your reply and your excellent videos. You are THE BEST INSTRUCTOR!
@lisachildress5580
@lisachildress5580 Жыл бұрын
This just happened to me too! Thinking about pulling it all out 😮
@ajkforever2819
@ajkforever2819 Жыл бұрын
What yarn that it cheap could I use
@ajkforever2819
@ajkforever2819 Жыл бұрын
Could I use moon wave yarn
@PlayHookywithMe
@PlayHookywithMe Жыл бұрын
Bernat Blanket Big
@mllysmth
@mllysmth 2 жыл бұрын
How many stitches do you have in your first chain? Also, for bigger blankets, does that number change or do you just make it longer and not wider with the number that’s more than 30.
@PlayHookywithMe
@PlayHookywithMe 2 жыл бұрын
In my first chain for what? If you check the description box of the blanket video, I’ve written how many chains I made for each blanket. The number will only change if you decide to make it wider. You are creating a chain for the width then working on the height by adding more skeins of yarn. E.g. 3ft (width) by 4ft (height)
@mllysmth
@mllysmth 2 жыл бұрын
Oh okay! Thank you for explaining! How do you decide how many chains to make in each width and length dimension? If that makes sense. I just saw your chain section in the description but what if the blanket is bigger?
@PlayHookywithMe
@PlayHookywithMe 2 жыл бұрын
@@mllysmth if you want to make your blanket bigger , place a tape measure on the floor and keep chaining along it until you reach the width you want. If you don’t have a tape measure , then use a blanket that you already have and chain along the width of it to get the same sizing. The length of it will grow longer with each ball of yarn you add. Just keep adding yarn until you reach the length you want.
@mllysmth
@mllysmth 2 жыл бұрын
@@PlayHookywithMe that makes sense. Thank you so much for the explanation! ☺️
@roxanneuduku7249
@roxanneuduku7249 2 жыл бұрын
Hello, I would like to ask a question. I am still a beginner regular knitter, and currently trying finger knitting. Would it be overwhelming to switch in between different techniques into knitting?
@PlayHookywithMe
@PlayHookywithMe 2 жыл бұрын
I’m not sure what you mean? Do you mean it will be too overwhelming to learn to finger knit as well as traditional knitting? No. I would recommend that you look at it as two separate things. Finger knitting is just a fun way to make something without any prior knowledge of knitting or any fiber arts. You’re just pulling loops through loops. Traditional knitting will take practice and patience and it’s a great skill to achieve! You can look at it like checkers(finger knitting) and chess (knitting) . I hope you are enjoying your knitting journey! 🧶💕
@roxanneuduku7249
@roxanneuduku7249 2 жыл бұрын
@@PlayHookywithMe Thank you for your reassuring advice. I am sorry to confuse you.
@ritabrancazio471
@ritabrancazio471 Ай бұрын
How to finish off the last row
@PlayHookywithMe
@PlayHookywithMe Ай бұрын
Watch my finger knitting videos and you’ll see how it’s done .
@crystalle8982
@crystalle8982 Жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@Ladythyme
@Ladythyme 11 ай бұрын
Fancy washer….
@PlayHookywithMe
@PlayHookywithMe 11 ай бұрын
You can have it - I’ve had someone come 3 times to fix the screeching sound it makes 😂
@Ladythyme
@Ladythyme 11 ай бұрын
@@PlayHookywithMe I believe it… I’m old school…mine is the white one with the Wash Rinse Drain…Hot Cold….Small Medium & Large options only lol….I always look for ones with the least bells and whistles….the less electronics in my view the better …😏
@francegirard5693
@francegirard5693 Жыл бұрын
Your loops are not even 😮
@PlayHookywithMe
@PlayHookywithMe Жыл бұрын
Oh nooo … the sky is falling! 😮
@sharistrazz3313
@sharistrazz3313 Жыл бұрын
@PlayHookyWithMe Can this method also be made using, SUPER BULKY 6 YARN???
@PlayHookywithMe
@PlayHookywithMe Жыл бұрын
Yes it can but it takes longer and is more difficult. Here is a video to help with some tips 🧶💕
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