![]() ![]() When your blanket is complete, you’ll just tie the tail off and then weave it into the blanket to hide it.įinger knit your blanket as directed in the video above.Īnytime you need to start a new skein of yarn, just cut a tail at the end of your current yarn and a tail at the beginning of the new yarn and tie them together. To make a tail, just clip across the stitch that holds the first loop together at the bottom. When you begin your blanket, you’ll want to make sure you have a “tail” on the very end of the yarn. If you are making a cable knit blanket, be sure to count an even number of loops for your starting row, since you will be working in pairs or loops. My blanket is about 50 inches wide, and I counted out 70 loops for my first row. Remember, when making a blanket you’ll want to start by counting out as many loops as you need to get to the width of your blanket. Watch this video to learn how to make a cable knit blanket with loop yarn: I used a variegated yarn to get a pretty multi colored look without having to switch yarns. How to make a cable knit blanket with looping yarnįor a 50×60 inch blanket (throw size), I used 6 skeins of Blanket EZ loop yarn. I really love the texture that an easy cable knit stitch gives you! NOTE: Some other brands of loop yarn seem to be cheaper than the Blanket EZ brand however, when you compare the length that comes in each skein I think the Blanket EZ is actually a better deal. All the loop yarns are a bit pricey, but Jo-Ann almost always has them on sale and if you watch coupons you can get a good deal I bought yarn for this cable knit blanket when it was on sale and used an additional 20% off coupon. I’ve seen quite a few different brands of looping yarn, but my favorite is the Alize Blanket EZ yarn from Bernat, which you can buy at Jo-Ann. Even though I have no idea how to knit, I was able to make this throw size blanket (50×60 inches) in 10 hours, while watching my favorite shows on TV. The loops (that you would normally create while you knit) are already pre-stitched in, which means the hard work is done for you. I made a throw size cable knit blanket, perfect for cuddling up with. The best thing about looping yarn is how easy it is to work with the next best thing is how soft it is – I don’t think I’ve ever felt yarn this soft. No needles, hooks, or knitting skills necessary! Keep reading and I’ll show you exactly how to finger knit a blanket using looping yarn. This blanket uses a cable knit stitch, which sounds hard, but like pretty much anything you make with looping yarn it’s dead simple. It is seriously my favorite thing these days! A few months ago I shared photos of my first finger knit blanket, and today I’m sharing my second. In today’s post: You don’t need any knitting experience to make this gorgeous cable knit blanket! Learn how to finger knit without needles using looping yarn.Īlright guys, I have another post for you about loop yarn. ![]()
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