How to Finger Knit a Blanket [Washer & Dryer Safe], by Play Hooky with Me on YouTube. 6 min 28 s.
- Video length
- 6 min 28 s
- Time to do it
- 3 to 4 hours
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Measure your desired width with a tape measure. For a 3x4 ft throw aim for about 36 inches wide, and for a 4x5 ft throw about 48 inches.
Make a slip knot and slide it onto your fingers. Leave a short tail you can weave in later.
Chain about 20 to 25 loops for the 3x4 ft size, or 30 to 35 for the 4x5 ft size. Check the width against your tape measure as you go.
Start row 1 by pulling loops of yarn through each chain loop with your fingers. Keep the loops even in size.
Continue row 2 and every later row the same way, working back and forth. Stop when the blanket reaches your target length.
Keep the working yarn behind your work so the loops do not twist. Roll the finished part up as you go to keep it tidy.
Join a new skein when one runs out by tying the ends and hiding the knot inside a loop.
Finish the last row by pulling the tail through each remaining loop to close them off. Weave in the ends.
Tips and common mistakes
Chain loosely and check the width early, since tight tension makes a narrower blanket.
Roll the blanket as you knit so the weight does not pull your loops out of shape.
Sew the loose ends with a needle and thread if you want extra hold, but it is optional.
Wash on a gentle cycle and tumble dry low to keep the chenille from matting.
Questions
Do I need to know how to knit or crochet?
No. Finger knitting uses only your hands, so beginners can make the whole blanket.
How much yarn does a 4x5 ft blanket need?
About 6 skeins of Bernat Blanket Yarn, which is 32 yards per skein.
Can I make it with knitting needles instead?
Yes. Use 25 mm needles, which suit this chunky yarn weight.
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