DIY GIANT CHUNKY BLANKET! (easiest budget gift idea!)

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  • čas přidán 28. 05. 2024
  • Hey, guys! In this tutorial video you'll see my FAVORITE Christmas gift idea: a DIY chunky knit blanket! They are so easy to make and ring in at under $35. This video breaks it down with my friend Jess on exactly how to make them fast. They are the perfect gift idea. Tie with Dollar Tree ribbon, tags and a cute ornament and you can't go wrong. Stay cozy and I hope you enjoy!
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  • @kimberlyoben1306
    @kimberlyoben1306 Před 4 lety +3765

    To wash, put it in a king size pillowcase, tie it closed and wash.
    Like the bags you use for delicates.

    • @lysemmy
      @lysemmy Před 4 lety +87

      Wow thanks for this tip! Never thought of this!

    • @krystalthepeach1900
      @krystalthepeach1900 Před 4 lety +105

      I was literally just coming back on here to see if anyone knew how to wash this! thanks!!

    • @patricial9712
      @patricial9712 Před 4 lety +36

      You are a dream, thank you for that tip.

    • @kimberlyoben1306
      @kimberlyoben1306 Před 4 lety +47

      Depending on size of your blanket, you may have to make your own "pillowcase" type bag.

    • @debbieboring3422
      @debbieboring3422 Před 4 lety +3

      Great idea thanks.

  • @yeppeogeu2828
    @yeppeogeu2828 Před 4 lety +3800

    its the fourth day of september and this woman got me excited for christmas YAS

    • @happylatter-daysaint3503
      @happylatter-daysaint3503 Před 4 lety +14

      Me too!!!🎅🤶🎅🤶☃️☃️☃️🎄🎄🎄🎄

    • @bknightify
      @bknightify Před 4 lety +3

      yeppeogeu Lmaoo same

    • @Fhchvhvbvh
      @Fhchvhvbvh Před 4 lety +2

      Lol. Yes.

    • @imserity
      @imserity Před 4 lety

      Sameee 🥰

    • @markellwilliams3594
      @markellwilliams3594 Před 4 lety +9

      Me too and it’s the day after my birthday September the 7th..... cozy blankets and fireplace, hallmark movies and eggnog yess honey

  • @laura.m.illustrations4179
    @laura.m.illustrations4179 Před 3 lety +151

    Fun fact about making this blanket: If you wear a Fitbit, it will track every stitch as a step 😂 So I got a couple thousand “steps” in while sitting in my bed knitting this last night.
    Also it only took me like 2 hours and was SO FUN! I just ordered more yarn to make one for my mom. Thank you for this video! Was so easy to follow!

    • @Darian--
      @Darian-- Před 6 měsíci +1

      Funner fact, this subtle movement including fidgeting and shivering actually burns calories and can increase fat loss.

    • @madelainevieyra2214
      @madelainevieyra2214 Před 28 dny

      Hey! What type of yarn did u use? I´ve read a lot of comments saying common yarn fells apart quicly. Do you still have it?

  • @slenderman2741
    @slenderman2741 Před 4 lety +538

    Girl with skill: you need no skill
    Me, with literally 0 skill: it’s not lookin good bud

    • @kodakay63
      @kodakay63 Před 4 lety +4

      I'm with you
      ..

    • @travismorganrhoades5194
      @travismorganrhoades5194 Před 4 lety +1

      🤣

    • @slenderman2741
      @slenderman2741 Před 4 lety +5

      Southern Fern I’ve created a very thick knot 😂😩

    • @ajchung622
      @ajchung622 Před 3 lety +7

      I just tried it... there was a hole that could fit my dog through it

    • @jennb1903
      @jennb1903 Před 3 lety +3

      @@ajchung622 I’m trying now and maybe my brain is a right thinker and complicates it.. 🤷🏻‍♀️ but uggh watching this 82 times maybe 83rd time I will get it.. I’m guessing when Grama tried to teach me to knit this why she would smack her forehead.. lol 😂

  • @whitetyger06
    @whitetyger06 Před 4 lety +1263

    It's currently 76 degrees outside yet here I am, watching a video on how to make a blanket. Well done Kathryn!

    • @amberrose9918
      @amberrose9918 Před 4 lety +19

      Ms. Artemis 107 here !! lol

    • @jenniferhadley2037
      @jenniferhadley2037 Před 4 lety +19

      Oh man, I would kill for 76! It's been 111 the last week here. 🙄

    • @sariolivares9451
      @sariolivares9451 Před 4 lety

      Me too hahha

    • @cinnalosasha
      @cinnalosasha Před 4 lety +8

      89° but need a chunky blanket for that AC life ❄️

    • @bingm8109
      @bingm8109 Před 4 lety +4

      Can I use a blanket in Fort Worth, TX?? Only in January!

  • @janisi9262
    @janisi9262 Před 4 lety +864

    When you join a new skein, instead of cutting off the tails, weave them into your blanket. This way, if your knot loosens (which it likely will if you're using a chenille yarn like the one pictured,) your whole blanket won't unravel.
    (Source: 20+ years of fiber arts.)

    • @84rinne_moo
      @84rinne_moo Před 4 lety +6

      Question this yarn looks pretty chunky n solid, could you use a needle n thread to join the ends??

    • @janisi9262
      @janisi9262 Před 4 lety +11

      @@84rinne_moo You should be able to weave the ends into the blanket without a needle and thread, but you can give that a shot if you think it'd work well!

    • @hildabyui
      @hildabyui Před 4 lety

      Janis what type of yarn would you recommend for this project?

    • @janisi9262
      @janisi9262 Před 4 lety +22

      @@hildabyui There are a lot of different, thick yarns out there, but the ones I see the best reviews of have been the brand Loops and Threads.
      I made a chunky blanket like this with size 35 needles and three strands of Lion Brand Wool-ease Thick and Quick yarn held together. Mine was for a full-size bed and took at least 12 skeins, probably more. If you're going to do this, for the love of pants, wait for sales and coupons!

    • @virgobutterfly9981
      @virgobutterfly9981 Před 4 lety +1

      Hi, how long is each skein? I looked at some today that are 44m per skein so how many would I need? Newbie here, really want to try this!

  • @AnAxeforSolitude
    @AnAxeforSolitude Před 2 lety +221

    Just wanted to say thank you for this. I work construction and have no knowledge of these sort of things. I'll admit I had to watch the video several times to get the starting and stopping bit down but I was able to make a blanket that is about queen sized for my aunt in a couple of days. Just wrapped it up actually. She used to have a loom when we were kids and made blankets and stuff for us, but she was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's and is having trouble remembering a lot of things so I wanted to pay her back. Anyway the video helped a lot.

    • @dragons8822
      @dragons8822 Před rokem +5

      Hoping your Aunt likes the Queen blanket you made for her. With your Aunt having Alzheimers I would of picked her brain 5-10 yrs ago for lots of information on the things that she did & things she made if only for family or to include in your family genealogy. (I've been doing my family's since before 1980 & have lots of information that will go thru the family. Photo's , traditions, hobbys!& much more.) That way the things she did, the information would still be in your family for generations.

    • @KM-tk2ih
      @KM-tk2ih Před rokem +6

      How loving!!

    • @DarlingMissDarling
      @DarlingMissDarling Před rokem +1

      @@dragons8822 OK. Jfc.
      Congratulations on figuring out how to go out of your way to neither help nor sympathize with someone's situation. On purpose.
      Hopefully you read back that comment, realize how goddamn shitty it was and never do that to anyone else.
      _"UnLiKe YoU, I would've had some thorough data mining planned a decade in advance for your Aunt's heartbreakingly debilitating disease that you JUST found out about! 🤪 You're welcome!"_
      Maybe try and pretend you have a least *some* gd home training.

    • @RC-kv9rj
      @RC-kv9rj Před rokem +5

      Happy you had to watch the video more than once to get it as that’s what I’ll have to do & hopefully I too can make one. Also so nice that you made one for your aunt.

    • @wen9548
      @wen9548 Před 5 měsíci

      this is such a sweet gift!

  • @melrose8213
    @melrose8213 Před 4 lety +206

    As an avid knitter and crocheter, these instructions were so clear and easy! People who do crochet and knitting diys should use yarn this size lol

  • @toptierenergies
    @toptierenergies Před 5 lety +1029

    "YOU GET A BLANKET! YOU GET A BLANKET! YOU ALL ARE GETTING BLANKETS" (Me to my family this Christmas 😂)

  • @krysdekel
    @krysdekel Před 5 lety +658

    I'm going to host a blanket party with this idea. Thank you!

  • @KelseyGustafson
    @KelseyGustafson Před 5 měsíci +7

    I had to look up how these are made, because my awesome neighbor made me one for Christmas. She used maroon, black and gray yarn. It's truly one of the best handmade gifts I've ever received. These are super warm, and my cat is constantly kneading it. 😊

  • @chelseamae7
    @chelseamae7 Před 3 lety +93

    Yarn bee eternal bliss from hobby lobby is a great yarn for this! I made a HUGE blanket for my aunt last year from it and it’s 6.99 regularly. I waited for it to be 50% off and used 6 skeins and so it cost about $20 for my full blanket.

    • @YuTube-qv3nc
      @YuTube-qv3nc Před 3 lety

      Thank you so much for this information. Do you know what size your blanket is? looks like hers is 50"x60", but I can't tell for sure.

    • @chelseamae7
      @chelseamae7 Před 3 lety +1

      Y0u Tube im not sure about hers because at one point it looks wide and short. But if I remeber correctly mine was about that size.

    • @YuTube-qv3nc
      @YuTube-qv3nc Před 3 lety +1

      @@chelseamae7 Thank you for the information!

    • @kennie3017
      @kennie3017 Před 3 lety +2

      That’s great! I’m gonna try to go to hobby lobby sometime to make a blanket Bc the hobby lobby yarn is cheaper lol

    • @dianemosley4503
      @dianemosley4503 Před 2 lety

      I love the Yarnbee Eternal Bliss.

  • @angelakewin7987
    @angelakewin7987 Před 5 lety +413

    The blankets that are stupidly expensive are made of a completely different material (wool roving). It pills terribly with frequent use and is not machine washable, so not ideal if you have kids and want to snuggle with them under a chunky blanket. This is a much better option, and way less expensive. Great idea!

    • @jamieher2217
      @jamieher2217 Před 5 lety +26

      Angela Kewin it's not stupidly expensive when you're using 100% real wool like merino wool. All wool pills, but the pilling makes it look even more vintage farmlike. (The trend most people are going for these days.) Merino wool or other real roving wool have heat insulation benefits that these cheap blankets cannot provide. And these are little knits compared to what real chunky knits look like. If you're going to spend hundreds on a blanket, just take good care of it. And yes, you can actually wash certain wool in a machine.

    • @angelakewin7987
      @angelakewin7987 Před 5 lety +31

      @@jamieher2217 I'm very well aware of the pros and cons of using wool roving for textiles such as this. If I am going to fork over $140ish for a THROW blanket it needs to be durable and relatively easy to "take care of" as you say. That's the whole point of this video.

    • @jamieher2217
      @jamieher2217 Před 5 lety +7

      Angela Kewin I have a wool blanket and my kids uses it. My pet loves it. So I'm not sure why one would be deem them not durable. It has felted up nicely over the years and I still have it lying around. Probably many people received synthetic wool over the real kind and it fell apart. That's why people are so against roving wool.

    • @bballmomma5900
      @bballmomma5900 Před 5 lety +1

      Angela Kewin Very diplomatic answer 😂

    • @julielee4325
      @julielee4325 Před 5 lety +8

      Real chunky knits come from roving. These little knits are nothing compared to the beautiful huge chunky knits. You might as well just call this a knitted blanket because it's not the chunky kind.

  • @PynkPhanatic
    @PynkPhanatic Před 4 lety +2684

    People are really complaining about $35 lol I’ve seen these bad boys retail for well over $100. Everybody’s dime is different I guess 🤷🏾‍♀️

    • @lipstickjunkie1081
      @lipstickjunkie1081 Před 4 lety +79

      If I make one it's going to cost way more than 35. I want mine to be big and actually be able to cover my tall ass comfortably lol.. to me this ones more of a baby blanket or a toddler sized blanket. Ima need 50-75 loops lololol.

    • @finn1621
      @finn1621 Před 4 lety +21

      Lipstick Junkie I felt that, I’m 5’11 and have a heck ton of body to cover

    • @csillakaszas7285
      @csillakaszas7285 Před 4 lety +71

      people are complaining about the 35$, because that's not their 'budget' for 'budget gifts'. even if it would cost 10 times as much in a store, that's irrelevant. 35$ spent is still 35$, and it won't be any less because you tell yourself you 'saved' 65$+

    • @Lisa-vh6mm
      @Lisa-vh6mm Před 4 lety +31

      The larger ones can easily sell for $500 or more online. Even $100 is a bargain to me!

    • @tootscarlson
      @tootscarlson Před 4 lety +7

      K You are so right. Just the yarn to make a smaller size throw (if you buy the “real deal”) is over $100. The yarn is much thicker too - like so big you need to use your arms to crochet it.

  • @HisEssenceofLife
    @HisEssenceofLife Před 11 měsíci +13

    Just made this for a friend. Took about 2 hours total time. So excited about the outcome. I told my family everyone is getting one for Christmas. Super easy to follow instructions. I can’t wait to make myself one!

  • @sandracoleman3583
    @sandracoleman3583 Před 4 lety +53

    Found this video this morning, had a nice blanket the evening! Great video. I did 30 loops and used 10 8oz skeins. Ended up a great size for snuggling with with! Thank you.

    • @Cvrstry318
      @Cvrstry318 Před rokem +4

      How big did your blanket end up being?

  • @MusicLover5710
    @MusicLover5710 Před 4 lety +272

    I just want to say, firstly I do not comment often on CZcams videos at all. However, I feel it’s necessary for me to say that for YEARS I’ve always tried to learn but I couldn’t figure out how to make a 2nd row or just finish a simple scarf or blanket. This video, literally made me get up and get my old unused yarn that I quit using and I made a really nice blanket in 2 hours. THANK YOU. I’m so happy! Amazing video and Love how short and simple it was. Thank you ♥️

    • @katediy4563
      @katediy4563 Před 4 lety +10

      Sometimes you need a good visual. My blue-ribbon-winning grandma taught me how to knit and said to use light-color yarn when learning. You can see the stitches better.

    • @cherylcullen9087
      @cherylcullen9087 Před 4 lety +4

      Mine too...always ended up with to many loops or not enough!! So don’t think you’re the only one!! I often thought I could at the least get a scarf right...nope never happened!!

    • @farhanmalik4135
      @farhanmalik4135 Před 3 lety

      czcams.com/video/hZRlyJaaikA/video.html

    • @earl0002
      @earl0002 Před 2 lety

      Hopefully I have as much luck as you have. I’ve watched multiple videos and I’m still struggling 😩😔

    • @crystalwaterman7890
      @crystalwaterman7890 Před 2 lety

      SO INSPIRED! Yay, sometimes it just takes the "right" teacher & VOILA! Definitely trying this with a Hallmark!

  • @eileenmoore7725
    @eileenmoore7725 Před 4 lety +78

    I have been knitting for 45 years and did not know I could do that. Thanks for sharing.

  • @atbvip
    @atbvip Před rokem +24

    I’ve made this blanket a few times over the past 3 years already because of your video and I’m now making 2 more while watching some tv. Thank you for this video! It’s been so helpful and I’m so glad I get to keep rewatching it when I need it 😊

    • @aspencook5479
      @aspencook5479 Před rokem

      Hi I have a question. Does this blanket come apart easily or does it hold pretty well?? It looks pretty sturdy and I’m just kinda concerned that it would get caught on the corner of my bed or something and the loops would come undone

    • @atbvip
      @atbvip Před rokem

      @@aspencook5479 I still have the very first one I made and there’s nothing wrong with it! I’ve had my dogs lay/play on it and it’s still good to go. The way all the loops are connected make it not fall apart as long as you secure the end part well enough.

  • @jlewis3412
    @jlewis3412 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I love this. I’ve brought 6 balls of yarn and I will listen to every step you ladies told me. Thank you I’m so excited to start.

  • @eunicemyers6622
    @eunicemyers6622 Před 4 lety +483

    Couldn't decide what to get for my friend for her chemo journey. I think I'll make her one of these. Thank you!

    • @marianamunoz6075
      @marianamunoz6075 Před 4 lety +32

      Eunice Myers Aww! My heart goes out to your friend & you for making her a blanket. I’m sure she’ll love it and will use it. My father was always so cold while in chemo. Love is: A cozy, friend-made blanket!

    • @lindadoucetowen
      @lindadoucetowen Před 4 lety +19

      She will love it, when my mom went thru chemo she was alway cold. She might also love a hat. Id look into crocheting one cause they are quite warm

    • @smc130
      @smc130 Před 4 lety +8

      Eunice Myers .....she will love it! You are so thoughtful!

    • @katehipkin1039
      @katehipkin1039 Před 4 lety +4

      Eunice that is a lovely idea. I hope she continues to do well and you have many more good times together! 🌞

    • @tiffanyhigginbotham
      @tiffanyhigginbotham Před 4 lety +14

      My mom made a blanket for a friend going through chemo, and she said a prayer with each knot. Might be a good idea also. I hope your friend gets well soon. God bless.

  • @niecyb2063
    @niecyb2063 Před 4 lety +531

    FYI Michaels has this yarn for $4 or $5 this week

  • @notjamest
    @notjamest Před 3 lety +1

    This has got the be the best video tutorial on how to make these knit blankets. Every other video takes forever and doesn't get straight to the point. Thank you guys so much!!!!

  • @iheartlaa
    @iheartlaa Před 3 lety

    shes so humble, its amazing.

  • @chriscode6431
    @chriscode6431 Před 4 lety +916

    It took me 2 hours to make this blanket today. Definitely do it on a table.

    • @scarlettbigam9893
      @scarlettbigam9893 Před 4 lety +38

      Chris Code i second this 100%!!! i tried to make it on the floor but a) my back was killing me from leaning over the blanket and b) i couldn’t get the stitches flat!! switched to table = much much easier and better!!

    • @cenisex7514
      @cenisex7514 Před 4 lety +13

      Thank you! I was going to ask how long does it typically take to make

    • @Shannass22
      @Shannass22 Před 4 lety +13

      Can I ask how big the blanket ended up being? Just want to know if I should grab extra balls to make it bigger

    • @chriscode6431
      @chriscode6431 Před 4 lety +32

      @@Shannass22 mine ended up being halfway between a short full and a short queen. Definitely big enough for me to sit with on the couch. But if you're looking for a cuddler, I'd consider more. Also as a note, if you want tighter stitches, take your time and make smaller stitches, otherwise you end up with some holes. I'm going to take mine apart and redo it.

    • @lettyhdz5380
      @lettyhdz5380 Před 4 lety +2

      Chris Code mine came out super long. Any suggestions?

  • @NasikaSakura
    @NasikaSakura Před 4 lety +1800

    WHOA! That was NOT the sudden burst of loud energy I expected from the cozy, calming, neutralized thumbnail.

    • @krystalcarey
      @krystalcarey Před 4 lety +61

      These women are way too perky for me.

    • @NasikaSakura
      @NasikaSakura Před 4 lety +58

      @@krystalcarey It's not the personality itself that jostled me- it was the clear disconnect in theme from the thumbnail to the video. I found this video in the recommendations of another aesthetic autumn video, haven been watching a multitude of them all from recommendations and all being calming, and was terribly startled when this one started from the sheer volume and energy. I almost toppled over a chair.

    • @birchtree5794
      @birchtree5794 Před 4 lety +30

      @@krystalcarey Yes. What a shame because the information is good. Too annoying to watch more, however (including music). Hopefully, they will tone it down. Calm and soothing is much more attractive to potential viewers.

    • @melrose8213
      @melrose8213 Před 4 lety +11

      Omg my eyes went 👀

    • @NasikaSakura
      @NasikaSakura Před 4 lety +6

      @@birchtree5794 I agree on this topic. I've not looked at what other topics their channel covers, but this is definitely something I agree with concerning anything knit and cozy.

  • @macilink684
    @macilink684 Před 3 lety +4

    Just ordered the yarn to make a blanket! I’m so excited! Thank you for these easy to follow instructions!❤️

  • @sharmanewikberg4545
    @sharmanewikberg4545 Před 3 lety +4

    This is the best chunky blanket video! I’ve watched it several times (only cause it’s months in between each blanket I’ve done lol). This year I am making these for Christmas presents and I’ve made ones to drape over the beds in our new home. Love it!

  • @Josco31
    @Josco31 Před 4 lety +228

    I don't know why this came on my feed, but I'm down to make one!

  • @janelle8072
    @janelle8072 Před 4 lety +3436

    “...for just $35”
    Aight... imma head out

    • @jordanu467
      @jordanu467 Před 4 lety +166

      Janelle -_- yeah, my eyebrows raised a little bit at that part.

    • @sbnl1214
      @sbnl1214 Před 4 lety +543

      Yes, but compared to the full price of them in the store. That is the entire point of her channel; getting or making stuff that cost way less than what it goes for retail.

    • @SnapszDuhh
      @SnapszDuhh Před 4 lety

      😭😭😭😭

    • @StarUnreachable
      @StarUnreachable Před 4 lety +70

      I literally just bought five skeins of that exact same yarn at Michael's. They retail for $10 a pop, not $6/each like she says.

    • @purpleflowers6811
      @purpleflowers6811 Před 4 lety +71

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
      Do it on a dime, huh? That's about $34.90 more than I'm willing to do it for tho'. Great project idea though.

  • @voicesinthewoods
    @voicesinthewoods Před 2 lety

    You’re so positive and cheerful and cute! Both of you! Thank you so much for this tutorial! 💖💖💖💖💖💖

  • @PamzieM
    @PamzieM Před 3 lety +3

    Thank you!!! Fastest afghan I’ve ever made and so perfect for when gift giving time comes. I used Yarn bee’s Eternal bliss for mine.

  • @susannahwoodham2395
    @susannahwoodham2395 Před 4 lety +174

    It's casually 99°F outside
    But I'm legit about to make one of these!

    • @jettqk1
      @jettqk1 Před 4 lety

      Ditto!

    • @samayling9855
      @samayling9855 Před 4 lety +3

      Yup, 116°F for me and yet here I am watching this.

    • @triciag3311
      @triciag3311 Před 4 lety

      Same!

    • @sandiludwig4335
      @sandiludwig4335 Před 4 lety +2

      Susannah Lerch I’ll wait until it’s cold outside and I want to stay inside😀I tried knitting so many years ago, my project was never finished because I had difficulty remembering to count. Maybe this will be easier.👍🏼

    • @deannabarnes3771
      @deannabarnes3771 Před 4 lety

      I'm in, bring on the hot cider!

  • @lanchesternaanyane
    @lanchesternaanyane Před 4 lety +126

    I don't know what I'm doing here but it was nice.

  • @MsPatClaus
    @MsPatClaus Před rokem

    Just made one of these last night.... why it took me so long to do this I have no idea... but now I'm hooked!! So much fun.

  • @denisetarabori553
    @denisetarabori553 Před rokem +3

    You made this look so easy! So I will try this and watch this video over and over as I go to make sure I don’t get carried away, lose my place, or just plain mess it up horribly!! Thank you for this!! ❤

  • @YazminA.Sanchez
    @YazminA.Sanchez Před 4 lety +157

    I saw this video back in June and I started saving money (I'm a college student) to buy yarn and do it for Christmas for my boyfriend. (I get really enthusiastic about Christmas.) I just bought 6 of these yarns and am about to start. ♥️♥️♥️

    • @dayzhabrooks5891
      @dayzhabrooks5891 Před 4 lety +10

      Awww me too! The other week he almost went into my room after buying a few skeins and I was like YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THERE 😂😂😂

    • @lynnm8417
      @lynnm8417 Před 4 lety +5

      Yazmin Sanchez how did you do?

    • @aubreyneely150
      @aubreyneely150 Před 3 lety +2

      I am going to try to make one for my boyfriend this year for Christmas:) We love making things for each other and I think this will go over really well as a gift for him

    • @washiihenna2320
      @washiihenna2320 Před 3 lety

      What is the length of each yarn pls?

    • @farhanmalik4135
      @farhanmalik4135 Před 3 lety

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  • @Lena2light
    @Lena2light Před 5 lety +199

    Anything with loops, knots, puzzles, makes my brain confused. I’d rather watch you ladies do it. 😋

    • @analyzgmz5267
      @analyzgmz5267 Před 5 lety +6

      It's fun, try it. For me, its stress therapy if that makes any sense.

    • @JustJennie147
      @JustJennie147 Před 5 lety +6

      hlnl56 : Amen! The whole time I was thinking, “Can’t you just make me one Kathryn?” 😂

    • @always4ever68
      @always4ever68 Před 5 lety +1

      Yep, I'm not doing that!

    • @bballmomma5900
      @bballmomma5900 Před 5 lety +1

      always4ever68 😂😂

    • @jadeflores6841
      @jadeflores6841 Před 5 lety +1

      Same here

  • @biancaskids8563
    @biancaskids8563 Před 2 lety

    I used these instructions and made a gorgeous throw. I’ve never crocheted or knitted before. Thanks so much.

  • @tinawilcox7026
    @tinawilcox7026 Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much for simplifiy this beautiful blanket!! I have crocheted blankets for everyone in the family and the one who is the newest member is going to get one of those, mostly because she is this kind artistic style. Not your regular crochet girl...this is perfect!

  • @creativevanspace
    @creativevanspace Před 5 lety +52

    I am a crochet addict but this is an amazing alternative. Very nice!

    • @SandraOranje
      @SandraOranje Před 5 lety +2

      Yes me too 😁 This is knitting by hand. It looks like crochet but in the end it's looking like a knitted blanket. Pearl stitch on the back side and the knit stich on the front. So beautiful.

    • @donnamartin2568
      @donnamartin2568 Před 5 lety

      Oh I'm all about crochet too! I can't know to save my life, but I might be able to do this lol

    • @maryellenphd
      @maryellenphd Před 5 lety

      Creativevanspace g

  • @kaymill5565
    @kaymill5565 Před 4 lety +66

    Got my yarn on sale; so, it was a 25.00 project. It's perfectly imperfect, but I love it! Thank you!!!!

  • @rebeccahempe5144
    @rebeccahempe5144 Před rokem +8

    Thanks for this video. I want to make a chunky style tree skirt fir my vintage looking tree this year.

  • @gingergrant3932
    @gingergrant3932 Před rokem

    I can't believe how easy that was. I was just looking at the chunky yarn over the holidays saying to myself I would love how to make the blankets. Now I know thank you for this video. I liked and subscribed. Its like knitting with your hands.

  • @christinamariemoney
    @christinamariemoney Před 5 lety +66

    I have to try to make this! 😍 it looks so cozy.. I’m a firm believer you can never have too make comfy blankets hehe

    • @katesanders2219
      @katesanders2219 Před 5 lety +3

      One can never have enough throw blankets, lol!

    • @Cornaynay
      @Cornaynay Před 2 lety

      Lol right ? I’m about to replace all of my couch throws with tons of these!

  • @lisav4219
    @lisav4219 Před 4 lety +8

    Oooh.... This would be a great project for me, and eventual gift for my Granddaughter once she is born!

  • @fridaoaknbl1991
    @fridaoaknbl1991 Před rokem +9

    The instructions were so easy to understand. Thanks. I'll watch your video a few more times and use chenille yarn.
    🤩

  • @mixed4392
    @mixed4392 Před 4 lety +2

    Love this chunky blanket!! Such a cute idea. Projects like this are so fun. ♥️♥️

  • @AlwaysLornaMarie
    @AlwaysLornaMarie Před 5 lety +61

    I wanted to make one of these blankets! I didn’t realize how easy it was it I’m so excited try this! Thanks for sharing!

  • @stunningmisadventures
    @stunningmisadventures Před 4 lety +6

    This blanket looks so COZY!!! So nice for the cold weather and super stylish too!

  • @wendijackson8844
    @wendijackson8844 Před 4 lety +1

    Great idea to do with kids. They can help make their very own blanket. It teaches them a useful craft and also lets them learn to make it themselves.
    Teach them how to avoid becoming "consumer" and be a "creator" instead.💚💚

  • @kiapearce8220
    @kiapearce8220 Před 4 lety

    I literally sat on the floor at A.C. Moore watching your video and now I’m hand knitting a blanket!!! Your video was so simple and easy to follow thank you!!!!!

  • @sued7
    @sued7 Před 4 lety +44

    This is just knitting without the needles...
    If you want to do this with regular yarn just use two strands of yarn at the same time as if they were one..Big needles and two strands yarn at same time make big chunky blankets..Nice and heavy for keeping out the cold..If you use two strands yarn that are different colors, then the color variations can be interesting to experiment with..

    • @smc130
      @smc130 Před 4 lety +2

      Sue Williams ....very creative! Thank you!

    • @farhanmalik4135
      @farhanmalik4135 Před 3 lety +1

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  • @epicepidemic7131
    @epicepidemic7131 Před 4 lety +37

    Wash in a mesh laundry bag meant for college students, securely tying the draw string at the top. This protects the blanket from stretching!

  • @yvettemercadowest5762
    @yvettemercadowest5762 Před 7 měsíci

    Omg I am so amazed at how easy this was. Thank you for your time and dedication.

  • @poppyseed7639
    @poppyseed7639 Před 2 lety

    Got inspired to do this blanket while also giving my hands a break from difficult projects. Can't wait to get started

  • @wellthyboss
    @wellthyboss Před 4 lety +20

    Thank-you! This looks so doable. I just started doing a chunky knit blanket (my first!) with giant knitting needles, but am limited of course to the number of stitches I can fit on the needles and have not yet learned how to use circular needles, so I definitely plan to try this next! I love that you can make it any size.

  • @lr3285
    @lr3285 Před 4 lety +3

    The knotting or tie used to connect the blankets was easy to watch.
    The video was informative and great to watch. 💯❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @annebetbeze3135
    @annebetbeze3135 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for your simple directions! My first blanket turned our beautifully! This will be my new go to project for gifts! Thank you!!!

  • @Flyaway377
    @Flyaway377 Před rokem

    Kathryn, this looks like an amazing project. My Christmas shopping is all finished but both of my daughters have winter birthdays and I know they'd LOVE one❤

  • @ElizabethGS
    @ElizabethGS Před 4 lety +6

    I'm a knitter who's been sidelined for a while (recovering from rotator cuff surgery), BUT wanted to comment on and thank you for such a sweet and delightful explanation of knitting! You laid it out in such a pleasant and easy-to-understand way--even a child can grasp the concept of knitting as you did here - and recognize what a 'knit' (and reverse purl) stitch actually look like...then showing how they look on knitting needles should be a breeze afterwards. I'm dying now to make one of these adorable throws (my cats will love it I'm sure, hahaha!) while I'm very glad to have found your videos. Very well done, and I'm most appreciative.

  • @teresahaven9222
    @teresahaven9222 Před 4 lety +5

    I love this and have thought about it.....I've seen arm crochet, arm knit, but this is slightly different! Love it!!!

  • @kimj3208
    @kimj3208 Před 3 lety

    Been wanting to make a chunky blanket for awhile. Looked it up on CZcams and this was the first video I came across. Viewed it Friday 2/12/21, bought pink and gray yarn at Hobby Lobby- it did cost approx $35.00, worked on it Sat evening and Sunday afternoon. It's finished and beautiful! I've never done any knitting or crocheting but ur video was easy to follow. I think I will be making several of these for Christmas 2021. Thank you so much!

  • @irmaramirez6693
    @irmaramirez6693 Před 3 lety

    I tried this and I’m very happy with the result!
    I used 6 skeins to make it a little wider and I’m glad I did!

  • @BeppyCat
    @BeppyCat Před 5 lety +5

    This would be a good way for me to demonstrate to my knitting students what's actually going on while they knit.
    This is EXACTLY what the needles are helping you do.

    • @amygregg1658
      @amygregg1658 Před 4 lety

      BeppyCat But isn’t this crocheting?

    • @irenerichter9974
      @irenerichter9974 Před 4 lety +1

      @@amygregg1658 crochet finishes each stitch as it's done, Knitting leaves open unfinished stitches, i.e. loops like what the ladies have

    • @amygregg1658
      @amygregg1658 Před 4 lety

      Ahh, that makes sense. Thank you!

  • @FREETOFAMILY
    @FREETOFAMILY Před 5 lety +17

    *This looks so cozy! I love a good blanket and snuggies! MY GOSH you are so creative! Never too many blankets!!! xoxo*

  • @georgiagardener4356
    @georgiagardener4356 Před 2 lety

    I am working one now, thank you for sharing this idea for crafting. I LOVE doing this!

  • @trudyblack6318
    @trudyblack6318 Před 3 lety +1

    Totally starting to make 3 or 4 of these for Christmas. My husband was so taken by this video - he even said he would help!

  • @klomax7089
    @klomax7089 Před 4 lety +3

    Best share EVER!!! I cannot WAIT to do this, my daughter and I love to crochet and this is a PERFECT holiday activity for her and me to do together. I LOVE IT!!! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾❤️❤️❤️👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾😘😘😘

  • @kilokayin5675
    @kilokayin5675 Před 4 lety +9

    I subscribed immediately I clicked the video. There's something about this entire channel. It's extremely inspiring. Wow

  • @moorelifeandtravel
    @moorelifeandtravel Před 2 lety

    I have never been so excited to do a diy project!!! I think this is one I can actually do! Thank you

  • @jillrudy5599
    @jillrudy5599 Před 3 lety

    I'm going to try it. I can't wait. I practiced on not so thick yarn but I think I got the hang of it for the blanket.

  • @kiki29073
    @kiki29073 Před 5 lety +14

    I've been wanting to do these since I first saw them a couple years ago. Thanks!

  • @CAnn-rt5gu
    @CAnn-rt5gu Před 4 lety +4

    CUTE idea and personal bc you MADE it! Amazing! Thank you.

  • @bethlee4824
    @bethlee4824 Před 2 lety

    I so want to start making these yesterday 🥰👏🏼👏🏼❣️ Luv your videos showing the process step by step, THANK YOU ☺️

  • @daisyvaldez3219
    @daisyvaldez3219 Před rokem

    OMGosh this is the easiest shortest video I have seen to make this blanket!!! I love it! Thanks so much!👏

  • @terriestapley5475
    @terriestapley5475 Před 4 lety +4

    Hallelujah!!! I’ve been wanting to make one of these blankets for forever, i’ve watched tons of instructional videos and never could figure it out.
    You are the first one I’ve watched that I understand!!! I’m so happy now I can make one of these for all of my kids for Christmas 🎄
    Thank you💚

  • @ginac9522
    @ginac9522 Před 5 lety +3

    Oh my Lord💞🤸🏽‍♀️👍🏽👏🏽thank you so much for this video!!! I purchased chunky yarn from DT & but I had no idea how to make these. Sooooo excited 😆 I’m getting started today💕🙏🏽🤗

  • @mezzogal
    @mezzogal Před 3 lety +1

    i've been trying to learn to knit for years but yours is the first video i could actually understand and follow! thank you! i can't wait to try it out with more than my test length of yarn. :)

  • @dorisdavis3092
    @dorisdavis3092 Před rokem

    So much fun making these blankets I used 8 skims of yarn with a chain of 35 many times I combine Teo colors

  • @babysteps4289
    @babysteps4289 Před 4 lety +37

    Decided to give this a go today. Must say I was impressed. Watched a movie to pass the time and it was finished right at the credits 👌🏽

  • @kaitlint3332
    @kaitlint3332 Před 4 lety +5

    don't be scared to try this blanket! I did it today and it was super easy. Probably took me less than 2 hrs... love love love

  • @stellamata2481
    @stellamata2481 Před rokem +1

    I just found your tutorial. Thank you for sharing. So simple and easy and you get right to the point. Will definitely be trying to make one

  • @danielaurazan5988
    @danielaurazan5988 Před 2 lety

    AMAZING VIDEO. I just finished my first knit blanket! Thank you!

  • @torilittle9051
    @torilittle9051 Před 4 lety +4

    I just made my first one!!!!! It turned out so beautiful! I can’t wait to make more!

  • @iiipurrrsentkitty-7373
    @iiipurrrsentkitty-7373 Před 4 lety +3

    Lol. Those knots are how you tie off a boat to a dock!
    Great idea!

  • @vianna9803
    @vianna9803 Před 3 lety

    I LOVE HOW SIMPLE YOU EXPLAINED THIS!!!! I've seen SOOO many videos over explaining this and making me so confused🙁 But this is so helpful and i will for sure be doing this tomorrow!!!

  • @keeliewanders6670
    @keeliewanders6670 Před 3 lety

    I was just looking at a blanket like this on amazon for $85! I’m so glad I saw this video before I bought the blanket, I’m going to give this a try!

  • @foxxybrown291
    @foxxybrown291 Před 5 lety +9

    Wow! 😮 my new obsession lol. Thank you xx

  • @zarimiller2507
    @zarimiller2507 Před 4 lety +14

    This was an amazingly easy tutorial to pick up! I can't wait to do this for a craft night with my friends :)

  • @sierra6963
    @sierra6963 Před 3 lety

    I love your excitement for your videos, it;s truly inspiring.

  • @Myownorlando
    @Myownorlando Před rokem

    I come back to this video at least once a year. I love you.

  • @pattyelsberry7654
    @pattyelsberry7654 Před 2 lety +5

    Thank you SO much for this short but priceless tutorial! I just finished mine following your instructions to the letter and it worked out great!!! There is no stopping for me at this point. Chunky blankets for Christmas it is!!!

  • @megandanielle7862
    @megandanielle7862 Před 5 lety +4

    I'm going out today and buying yarn for this!! What a great Christmas idea!

  • @cheyd4312
    @cheyd4312 Před 4 lety

    Ok youtube videos have been blowing my mind all week and this video has been added to the list. Love when i learn something new.

  • @toriechuntraruk3611
    @toriechuntraruk3611 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Thank you for this great tutorial. Love the hand knit blanket!❤

  • @rosinanavarro6253
    @rosinanavarro6253 Před 4 lety +3

    Simplemente me encanta todo lo que haces!
    Tus videos son cortos y al punto!
    Bendiciones para ti y tu hermosa familia! ♥️

  • @dygall4128
    @dygall4128 Před 5 lety +4

    Kathryn - that is Sooo cool! Love it!

  • @toriechuntraruk3611
    @toriechuntraruk3611 Před 7 měsíci

    You are a wonderful teacher! Great instructions. I love these blankets. Beautiful!