Arm Knitting: Make a Throw Blanket
All levels | 42 min 51 sec
Introduction
00:44
Materials
01:25
Arm Knit Blanket
06:36
13:04
12:18
Finishing
08:44
Taught by Anne Weil
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Who doesn’t love cuddling under a big squishy throw blanket on a cold winter night? Learn how to make your very own oversized garter stitch throw – no knitting experience required. In this beginner friendly class, arm-knitting expert Anne Weil shows you every step of construction, from cast on to bind off. Since you’ll be using your arms instead of knitting needles, all you need is yarn to get started.
Here’s what you’ll need:
Materials:
  • 6 skeins of Cascade Magnum (super bulky 100% wool; 250g/123 yards per skein)
  • Cardboard gift wrap tube (or a broomstick)
  • Scissors
Downloads:
Learn how to:
  • Cast on and bind off
  • Arm knit with the basics and purling
  • Put your stitches on hold
  • Join in new balls of yarn
  • Weave in your ends
 
What you’ll get:
  • Learn how to make a cozy throw blanket by arm knitting
  • 5 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
  • Detailed supply list
  • Step-by-step instruction by expert instructor Anne Weil
  • The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students 
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Arm Knitting: Make a Throw Blanket Reviews
319 users recommended this class to a friend
Morgan Robison
I'm curious if this would work with t-shirt yarn. If so, how wide should the strips be cut?
More than 3 months ago
 
Celia Shanahan
Lisa has a cute personality. I like that she did the stitches slowly and how to fix it and how to stop and restart.
More than 3 months ago
 
Silvia Rodriguez
The presenter is easy going and takes her time in explaining the process. I would take classes with her again.
More than 3 months ago