HOW TO KNIT A BEGINNER BLANKET | LION BRAND WOOLWICH AFGHAN
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- Опубликовано: 8 июл 2024
- This afghan is very beginner friendly. All you need to know how to do is slip knot, cast on(CO), knit, purl, changing colors, bind off(BO), and weave your ends! This tutorial takes you through each step so you should be successful at making this no matter your knitting level! If you have any questions, please ask! I'm here to help :)
Free Pattern by Lion Brand Yarn: bit.ly/woolwichafghan
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Materials :
- Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Bonus Bundle - seaglass, oatmeal, grey marble, & succulent: bit.ly/wool-ease-bonus-bundle
- Size US 13(9mm) 36" circular needles(to accommodate the # of sts): shrsl.com/29fht
- Tapestry needle to weave ends: amzn.to/2DpFg1j
Go to my Blog for more info: www.theiknits.com/2020/05/how-...
Slip Knot: 0:58
CO: 1:19
Knit border: 1:44
Purl (WS rows): 5:10
Knit RS rows: 6:47
Trouble shooting tip: 8:08
Changing colors: 8:54
BO: 10:33
Weave Ends: 11:54
To see my other projects: bit.ly/2cLnKpA
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I just finished my first blanket after following this tutorial! I highly recommend all of iKnits video tutorial guides!
Wonderful that you show both styles of knitting for beginners to choose what works best for them. Changing colors adds interest but with basic stitches, lovely.
The only video that gives the instructions so clearly and gives beautiful results.
Having knitted about 40 years ago, this video came in handy to remind me how to do it. I am knitting an Afghan for my great-grandchild with some very soft multi-colored pastel with large yarn large needles. Your video helped me get started and it was very informative for every step. Thank you for kindly giving us guidance to make this video for others. God bless you
Love the pattern. This is my FIRST knit blanket! Thank you for great instructions!
love this pattern, it’s my go to for baby blankets
So glad I found your channel, as a beginner knitter your instructions are easy and clear to follow! 💕💕💕💕
You have a lovely teaching voice. So nice & pleasant to listen to at 11:30 at night. You’re a wonderful teacher. Thank you so very much!
That blanket is beautiful!! I want one now!
Awesome pattern. First time I used this pattern. Loved it
Beautiful and great clear instructions on how to knit!
Thank you for your feedback and I’m glad you like it 😁
Hello, I greet you from Colombia, I congratulate you for tutorials.
It has been a long time since I stopped knitting but now I will start with you my passion which is knitting. Thank you for sharing your ideas
Thank you so much!
An excellent tutorial. Looking forward to making my first blanket.
Thank you for such clear understanding demo
Great video! Making one now! Thank you 🙏🏼
Love it, so simple! Thanx!
I’m so excited to have found you! I’m a true beginner and so excited to make my first blanket. I purchased exactly what you did. Wish me luck!
Any update!? How did it turn out!? :)
How’s the knitting progress going 😆 I’m learning aswell
Great video .. your voice is so calming. Thank you.
It’s beautiful! I’m going to try to make it for my new cousin :)
I always thought knitting looked so daunting, but it’s actually so easy to catch on 😂 thank you!!
You can put stitch markers before the 6 knits. It’s so much easier
My brain hurts 😂 loveeee can’t wait to master this 👏🏻
lovely teacher, thankyou. am almost at the very end of mine, the throw is a bit more narrow than I was expecting (first one) but otherwise an excellent pattern :)
I also use stitch markers to remind myself if I have a border like that way I remember to switch to the other stitch.
That’s so smart!
Stitch markers are great, I did a tumbling blocks baby blanket and even though I knew which stitches came next the markers gave me the confidence to knit without looking and trust what my fingers were telling me
Instructor is at a very good pace.
Hello - love the pattern. What is the length and width of the finish blanket?
great tutorial love your work, was just wondering why you switched from bamboo to metal needles in this video??
I love the colors that you use I think I'm going to get those so I can make a nice blanket for my daughter I think I'm also going to need a longer circular needle hopefully I can find one that is 40 or 60 inches
Thank you! They are beautiful colors. My kids love this blanket. Longer circular needle will make this a lot more enjoyable to knit! Let me know how it goes and if you need any help 😊
@@iKNITS the website that you mention do they have an app?
I would like to purchase the yarn,
@@giggleswithteshanaandbrihanna I don’t believe they have an app, but I have the link that goes directly to their yarn if you want to buy it off their website that’s under the video in the description.
@@iKNITS thank you!!
How many stitches do you need to make for a queen sized blanket? And how long of a circular needle do you need for that big of size? I usually can only find a 36 inch
Thank you for this tutorial. I did the first eleven rows but when I clicked on the link to get the pattern to finish the project I don’t see it.
thankyou!! loved it but i still can tknit the bit where i put it ove rmy x the yarn i cant seem to get it like youres it goes fine but then it makes this big loop and stich and im doing allt he exact instructions
Hi. Thanks for making this video. Any reason you changed needles at the end ? was it for size or did you get the chia goo red lace 😀
Hey! beautifull thank you! Can you do this with regular knitting needles too, just the straight ones?
Yes! Just make sure they’re long enough to fit all the sts
So I do knit the first stitch every time I start a new row or do I loop the first stitch onto the right needle and knit the second stitch?
Such a beautiful pattern and great yarn choice! Do you know the finished measurements? You also gave clear and very detailed instructions thank you
Thank you! Yes all that info. is on the written pattern but it is about 48x64"
Hello! Thank you for the great tutorial. All the yarn colors you have referenced have been discontinued. Do you have any recommendations for substitutions? Thank you!
This is the only video I feel very helpful , just a question does anyone know if how many cone of wool do I need to make a baby blanket ? And how many stitches should a do for a new born blanket ?
Which do you find more comfortable? English method or the Continental method. I learned how to knit in the continental method because I learned how to crochet before I learned how to knit so I got used to holding my yarn in my left hand more than my right. The only time that I do the English method is if I'm stranding colors because I find that my tension is a bit looser.
I just learned continental last year but I’ve definitely gotten used to it and it is my preferred method. I just need practice starting a row in continental. I also prefer English style for purl. Still haven’t got the hang of it in continental. But it’s faster and a lot easier on my hands which is why I’ll keep trying.
Hi love the pattern! Could you tell me how many rows you did with each color and in the sequence of colors as you knitted? My apologizes in advance if this is a confusing question 😊 Newbie here!
Hi! All that info is listed in my blog, the link is under the video. Let me know if you need help finding it. And have fun knitting!
Could I use size 12 needles that aren't connected?
thank you for the video. i have a question, can i use smaller needle size?
Hey, you can but your blanket won’t be the same size.
Hi, I’m hoping to give this pattern a try but the yarn is a little on the expensive side for me, any alternatives you might recommend?
Hi! I don't have an alternative. This yarn is so good, it's worth it to make your blanket out of nice quality yarn. But there's a way to get the skeins cheaper. What I suggest is going to Michael's or Jo Ann with a 50 or 60% off coupon and buying them that way. I've done this lots of times..you just have to take multiple trips. If you don't want to do that, you could search on google for size 6 yarn and see if there's any good deals. Just watch for the yardage. You could find good prices but they don't have as much yarn in them
hi there! maybe a silly question, but i understand that you k6, purl all the way down to the last 6, then k6, then knit the next row. for the row after that do we knit again, or do we k6, purl, k6 (and knit the row again?) i hope i'm making sense..!
ahhh, zooming in on the picture on the website i can see the pattern is repeated. thank you for the wonderful video 🥰🥰
@@peachieangie hey! Yes so you are purling in the middle while you’re on the WS(wrong side) so that it will make the knit stitch or the “V’s” on the RS(right side) I hope that helps you understand why...
@@iKNITS wonderful, have a great day 😊😊
If I want to make a bigger blanket what would be the stitch count? Thank you
i dont have this yarn.....can i use bernet blanket yarn its number 6 and size 13 needles? and how many skeins would i need?
You sure can! You’ll need around 1,060 yards of yarn 🧶
A ? Can I use Homespun Yarn?
How long is your long tail cast on?
Hi! I'm actually making the afghan now and I had a quick question every time I do a color change do I purl?
Hi! No, you want to change colors on your right side. So that's when you knit
@@devoragafni1929 you purl every other row when you're on the wrong side. Message me on IG and send me a pic or video of what you have so far so I can help you better.
@@iKNITS Thank you! I did!
Hi! Beginners question. Do you turn your work again when you finish row two?
Hello! Yes, you turn your work after each row 🙂
@@iKNITS thank you so much for the response! I’m definitely a visual learner and your video is making this pattern so much easier!
Do you change colors on the even row or the odd row?
The right side rows!
Is there a way of hidding the color transition to hide the purls on the wrong side?
Definitely change colors when your next row is a RS row.
I forgot to knit every other row. Will my blanket still turn out well?
i’m sure your blanket will still turn out great! it will just look different from the pattern:)
Beginner question- do you need to use circular needles for this?
I don't believe so I'm using straight needles and doing just fine
If your needles are long enough, then you can use straight needles. Usually they aren't so that's why you use circular needles. I personally prefer to knit with circular needles. They're so much easier to knit with.
Hello! Would I still be able to make this if I can’t get the bonus bundles?
Hi! Great question. Yes! You will just need more of the regular sized skeins
Is there a difference between the metal needles and the wooden needles?
Metal needles let the yarn slide across them really easy.. the yarn drags across wooden needles making you knit slower which is ideal for beginners as it helps prevent the yarn from slipping off the needle.. but if you want to be able to knit faster without the drag, metal is the best option
How do you work out your amount of stitches? I am using thinner wool and would like the same size blanket. Not sure how to work out my stitches.
There is a gauge on the pattern. So knit up a swatch until it's the same size as the patterns swatch and toil be able to figure out how many sts you need to make the same size blanket
@@iKNITS thank you
@@anneriesteenkamp5155 you're welcome, let me know how it goes!
how many balls of yarn do you need for this
What is the easiest way to break up the rows from the original pattern? How do you do that? Thank you
Hey I'm not sure what you mean. Are you wanting to change the stripe pattern?
@@iKNITS hi! Sorry it’s hard to explain. So you did a different variation the the original pattern which is 45 rows for each color. So the pattern has a total of 225 rows. Can I do any variation of this as long as I end up with 225 rows? Argh sorry! Total beginner here
@@stephaniehoward5340 Yes definitely! That's what I did :)
Plz how many stitches for Afgan
What size knitting needles and what yarn are you using please
All of that info is included under the video in the description as well as in the beginning of the video. I'm using size US 13 needles. Let me know if you need help finding the info.
How long did this take you??
Around 16 hours to make 😁
Great video but can anyone tell me what exactly “purling” does ?
When you knit you end up with the braid looking stitch and the back of it is kinda wavy.. purl is basically the other side of that.. purling gives you the wavy stitch and the back of the purl is the braid looking stitch.. its the same stitch just back to front in a way
@@claraleigh1271 thank you
Can i do this with straight needles?
Yes absolutely
Hello can you explain what is row 1 and row 2 please? Thank you
Your first 11 rows are the same: knit. I explain this in the video and it is in the written pattern too. Link is under the video in the description. Let me know if you need anymore help.
@@iKNITS link takes me to make a purchase of a blanket. No pattern
@@normagonzalez8283 I just clicked on it and it says to click on "download free pattern"
Is possible to do more than 98 to make it bigger??
Notmuchleft 56. Yes you can make it however big you want!
@@iKNITS sorry one more question so I just ordered some circle knitting needles. Would it be easy to transfer from straight to the circle? I would think so but don't want to mess up my work
@@katiekerr6730 Yes! You put your circular needle on your right hand, and then keep the straight needle on your left needle with your work on it, and start knitting it onto your new needle and wa-la!
How do you fix a dropped stitch in this pattern?
I like to get a crochet hook and grab the dropped stitch and then pull it through the "bar" or horizontal line of yarn. It's kind of hard to explain
@@iKNITS could you please do a video on it? I accidentally dropped stitches in this pattern and can't figure out how to fix it. Also because I'm not sure where the start of the dropped stitch is.
@@geekyoppakun yes I will plan on making one. In the meantime, here's a great video on it to help you now: ruclips.net/video/6Ef3lgiWlKU/видео.html
I’m doing really well with my blanket so far but the plastic adjoining my circular needles is starting to split 😩 HELP what do I do …..?.
What?! Can you send me a pic on IG? instagram.com/theiknits
Is it raining there?
I just can't hold the yarn like you help me
When this blanket is finished, did you block it?
No I didn't. Have you finished yours?
No, I’m still working on it. It is taking much more yarn than the pattern said it needed. When it’s finished just wondering if I need to block it.
@@SL-mz2zv Did you get the Bonus Bundle? They are more than double the size than the regular skeins of the thick & quick yarn. You do not need to block this blanket.
Oh man, no I did not! That explains it. It’s going to take me about 11 regular skeins I think. Thanks.
@@iKNITS I'm restarting this blanket - Long story but I decided to make it as a gift and want it to be a little different. Question - I am going to slip the first stitch in order to make a pretty edge. Should I count the slipped stitch as part of the border so in other words, slip the first, then knit 5, then purl? (I'm going to slip first stitch knitwise, then purl last stitch) so how will this affect the count of stitches at the border?
What is the finished dimensions?
About 48x64"
If using these colours, do you need 2 balls of the seaglass and 1 each of the others?
Yes that’s correct
I love your videos but I am switching to Rumble.com. Can you start posting your videos over there?
Why did you change needles from wood/bamboo to metal?
Because metal needles are way better than bamboo!
Why do you leave such a long tail at the beginning?
It's no more than 6 inches and I wanted to make sure it was long enough to weave it in properly.
@@iKNITS Thank you!
This is not free. I do not want to sign up yet.
So... The width depends on the length of your knitting needle? 😂
Haha well let’s just say that it’s super annoying if you’re having to scrunch all your sts together to fit on one side. I’ve done this before and it was not fun. So get those circular needles! ☺️