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Easy Chunky Hand-Knitted Blanket in One Hour
by HollyMann
This project is quick, easy and a ordable! In this
Instructable, I will share with you the steps it takes to
make a beautiful blanket or throw, in about an hour. I
made mine out of chenille yarn and it only took 3 skeins.
I will explain the details of the yarn in the next step.
First, have you ever heard of arm-knitting? It's a craft and
somewhat of a fad that I have seen online quite a lot. I
had two issues with it. I had an issue understanding how
to cast on the stitches, in order to knit with my arms.
And, I also have a problem with pain in my shoulder, so
that method was out of the question. This method that I
will share with you is called hand-knitting and it can be
done on a at surface, the oor or table. Another issue I
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had when I rst started research on making a chunky
blanket, was the cost of the yarn. Many people make
theirs out of some type of chunky wool, which is
beautiful - but it ends up costing at least a hundred
dollars for the yarn, if not more. This blanket that I made
only cost $18!
If you're stopping by, I just want to say thank you! I
haven't posted on here in a very long time and for that I
am sorry. I miss Instructables immensely. If anyone
wants to chat in the comments, I will be around! If you
have any questions at all, please ask!
Step 1: Supplies Needed for Chunky Hand-Knit Blanket

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For this blanket, I wanted to use yarn that is very soft and thick. I purchased 3 skeins of this yarn from my local Walmart
for $5.88 each. They sell it in a variety of nice colors. I recommend buying one extra skein, just in case it is needed, as
amounts vary based on stitch size. Or, you can buy several more if you want a larger blanket. These 3 skeins of yarn made
me a throw that ended up being 30 inches wide by 50 inches long. It does stretch a bit though and when I re-measured
it, it was closer to 60 inches long.

3-4 skeins of Chenille Chunky Yarn 8 oz. (I used Mainstays brand from Walmart) - but the Lion Brand
Chunky Chenille yarn here is also very high quality, with lots of pretty colors, and a great option for those
who want to buy from Amazon
measuring tape
scissors
a needle and thread (totally optional, used to reinforce areas where you are tying on new pieces of yarn)

Need a Larger Blanket?

Here is a calculation you can use to determine approximately how many skeins you may need (for a medium-tight knit
blanket). You can replace the 50 x 60 with whatever measurements you have:

A blanket 50x60: 50x60=3000 divide by 350 = 8.57 - 9 skeins.

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Step 2: Full Video Tutorial

For those who prefer a full video tutorial, it is here! Please subscribe to my youtube channel here as well (it's called
Life&DIY) & not the other one. I post on this one weekly!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imRNZJ52xu0&t=24s

Step 3: Slip Knot to Start

First, tie a knot at the very end of the piece of yarn you
are working with. You can see that in the rst image.
Secure it tightly, but be careful not to break the yarn.
Once it's tight, you can trim o the excess yarn or leave it
as it is, as you can clean it up at the very end of the
project.
Now, you will need to create one simple slip knot. Start
by taking the yarn, and creating a loose loop. Then, hold
that in your hand, while reaching for the working yarn,
to pull that through the yarn in your hands, to create a
slip knot.
If it's di cult to understand, I will have a video
demonstration of this step as well.
[For those who prefer things in a video format, I
have put the entire video in this step, as well as in
the very last step. I now post to this youtube channel
weekly.]

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Step 4: First Row - Create 16 Stitch Chain

For the rst row, you will need to create 16 stitches. Take
your rst slip knot and reach some of your ngers
through it to grab the working yarn and create a loop (a
stitch). Please try not to make the stitches too tight. If
you see the chain I created in the last images, I feel now
that I made them a tiny bit too tight. Feel free to create
them a little bit more loose.Then, take the chain and ip
it over vertically so its back side is facing up. Short video
demonstration available in this step as well.

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Step 5: The First Full Row After the Chain - Creating a Braided Bottom

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In the last step, you ipped the chain over vertically so
the backside would be facing up. You will see on the far
right side that there is a loop from the chain you created.
Just take that loop and angle it upwards, before you
begin making the rst row.
Now, look for the little bump in the middle. You will put
your nger underneath that bump and reach for the
working yarn, pulling it through and creating a loop. Try
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to make the loop lay at and continue on with the rest of
them, until you reach the end. You will see that the
bottom of the piece is braided when you create it this
way. It creates a beautiful e ect.
A video clip is available here so you can really see how to
do this step.
Step 6: Next Row & Subsequent Ones - Important Thing to Remember

You will do all of the following rows in this same way.
There is just one important step to remember. Always
skip the rst stitch in each row. It doesn't matter if the
stitch direction is going left-to-right or right-to-left. If
you are on a brand new row, skip the rst stitch and
begin working in the 2nd loop. By doing this, you will be
creating a beautiful braided a ect along the edges.
For each stitch, you just put your hand through a loop,
grab the working yarn and pull it into the loop to create
another loop. These loops can be quite loose or tight. It is
up to you. I made mine a bit loose, and this created a
blanket a bit larger than the standard measurement of
30 x 50 inches. I only used 3 skeins of yarn to make it. I
recommend trying to keep the loops on the side, tighter
rather than looser. Otherwise the braided edges will look
a bit sloppy or possibly a little too loose.
Keep working row by row until you have the desired
length. It takes very little time to create this blanket. I will
share some tips in the next step, about how to tie onto a
piece of yarn with a new piece of yarn.

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Step 7: Tips on Joining New Yarn
There are a few ways to go about attaching or joining
with new yarn. You will use at least 3 skeins of yarn, and
will need to attach new yarn to the piece as you go
along. For me personally, I did a lot of research and tried
to learn from some experts in this eld. I found two
recommended methods.
The way I attached a new piece, was very simple. When I
got close to running out of yarn, I pulled out a new ball
of yarn and took the end of it to the end of the working
piece I was running out of. I then tied those two together
into a very basic knot - kind of like tying your shoes, but
into a knot. I tightened it as much as possible, then
trimmed the ends o . With using chenille yarn, this is
very unnoticeable when all is nished.
If you want to be extra careful, you could then take out a
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needle and thread (of similar color to your yarn) and
create several stitches through that very knot. If I were
to make these blankets to sell them, I would most
de nitely do that. I would never want it to accidentally
come apart, especially if someone purchased it or I gave
it as a gift. If that happens to you and you made your
own blanket without the thread reinforcement, you
should just be able to use some excess yarn (as long as it
wasn't super tightly knitted) and re-knot it where the
knot came out. It should be totally ne.
The second method is not the one I used. This method
involves beginning a new row with your new yarn, and
weaving the ends of your old yarn into the back side of
the piece.
Step 8: Finishing Off the Hank Knitted Blanket
Finishing o the blanket is easier than you might think!
Take two loops into your hand, then take the working
yarn and pull it through those loops, creating another
loop. Now take that new loop into your hand and grab
the loop next to it so you have two loops again. Then
pull the working yarn through those loops to create
another loop. Keep doing this until you reach the end.
Then, you will pull the nal piece of yarn through the
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nal loop, creating a small, unnoticeable knot. Then, take
the end of the yarn and trim it so it is a bit shorter and tie
a knot at the end. Then, weave this through the back of
the fabric to blend it into the rest of the piece. You could
also, optionally, take that needle and thread out and sew
it inconspicuously to the blanket you made. But, that is
not necessary. You are now done!
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Step 9: Full Video of How to Create the Hand Knitted Chenille Blanket

Here are some nal images of the blanket. Next time, I Full video, showing how to make it from start-to- nish, is
plan on making the stitches a bit tighter. But, even with here! It is a totally update video which I have posted to
this level of looseness, I love it. It is a super warm, cozy my newer youtube channel - where I post weekly.
blanket. It only took less than an hour to make and
about $18! If you have any questions, please feel free to
ask!

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imRNZJ52xu0&t=24s

I made my knots quite tight. I used 6 packs of chenille yarn from Micheals! But I looooove the way
it turned out!!

So creative! That is so beautiful! :))) I like to see the tight knots. It is differnet in a really great way!

Holly, thank you for the easy to follow tutorial! my first blanket was a baby blanket for my sister in
law, she absolutely adored it :) i cant wait to make more and post pictures!
Great instructions! Thank you so much. I have never hand-knitted before and I was able to make
a Christmas tree skirt just by following your instructions and adding an extra third loop, by twisting
the ladder stitch and then looping into it, every third row. I used four skeins of white and a bit over
two skeins of grey.

The sides of my blanket roll or curl .

Stacy, sorry for not replying, Your blanket looks so cute! I am sorry I have never had that happen
with the sides curling. You did skip the first loop in each row, right? The only thing I can think of is
that it might be because your loops are a lot tighter. :)

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Absolutely loved this!

Great instructions!! I made two of these already. One is a bit looser and one has a tighter knit.
Your instructions were very easy to follow. Thank you!!

Beautiful!!! Thanks so much for sharing!

Did it and love it!

How well does this wash? I think the chunky Merino wool blankets are practically unwashable (at
least in a washing machine), and they never really look as good after being washed.
Great queation! I will try to test this out with the cat bed I made (basically a smaller version of this
one) and I will take some before and after images and let you know how it looks, washes, etc. :)
Great, thanks! I have high hopes for this yarn over Merino wool.

Mariette, I am so sorry for such a late reply. I did wash it and after taking it out of the washing
machine, it felt nearly dry already (very slightly damp). So, I laid it out flat and every few hours,
would flip it over. Anyway, this particular mini blanket (cat blanket I made) wasn't done super tight.
It looked very slightly off, or different, after washing it. I noticed it wasn't drastic though, as my
other large blanket that was loosely hand knitted, looks kinda similar. Also, nothing else major
happened - no tied off ends came loose. So, I basically used my hands to check if any areas
were tighter or looser than normal, and tried to kind of readjust things a bit while still damp. Hope
that makes sense. It wasn't ruined or anything. I am so sorry I don't have the after image. I was in
a huge hurry and I gave it to a relative as a gift for her kitty. I wouldn't have given it to her if it
looked super weird though. So I hope that helps a little. I really hope if and when you wash yours,
that it stays put and looks good still. I have a feeling, especially if it's a larger blanket, that once it
settles down and is used more after being washed, it may look better and better. It's hard to
explain, but where it looked a bit off, was where some areas were just a bit tighter than others. I
was able to fix it though.
Thanks so much for the followup, Holly! Yeah, it seems like kind of "wet blocking" it on a flat
surface should hopefully take care of things. This certainly sounds better than Merino wool
literally "felting" after being washed.
I know this is a really late reply but I've washed them a bunch and mostly they look just fine if I
hang them to dry. ;)
Great to hear. Thanks! :)

Can I ask where people buy there super chunky wool, because the cheapest I can find is eBay
but still it's £10 per roll and I need 4 to make the blanket.

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Great tutorial!

Thanks Julia! Sorry for not replying sooner. Your blanket looks awesome!

We ended up using 6 skeins of Mainstays yarn. Both niece and dogs liked it.

Thanks for sharing this Hillary and the images are so cute. I really like that deep color. Looks so
nice!
The instructions were easy to follow. Blanket was fun and easy to make Made it for a gift for a
friend. Thanks for the tutorial! Cannot wait to make another one.

Angela, thanks for uploading the images. So gorgeous and cozy. Love your pictures and you did
an awesome job!
I made it. It does shed

Stacy, that is so beautiful. Love the colors. Wow it looks good.

One of the best instructional tutorials! Not bad for my first try.

Thank you! It looks amazing!

This was the most helpful instructions for someone like myself who is the least crafty person.
First attempt at ever doing any type of stitching and not too bad for first attempt!

Vdipaolo, you did such a great job! I am so happy the instructions were understandable! And,
thank you so much for your pics you uploaded! So happy your blanket turned out so beautiful!
You're so HOT! I love how serious you are teaching us how to hand knit! Seriously super sexy!

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Your comment, Beverly! Thank you! :)

Mine turned out great thank you! I decided to tie it off before adding the last skein. Instead I
added it to the other side to make it wider. It's lovely. I bet my sister will love it! :)

Mine turned out great thank you! I decided to end it before adding on the last skein and instead
added it onto the other side to make it wider. I hope my sister loves it! :)

do you have any chart with different sizes and the amount of yarn they take?

Becozi.net has that information on their website.

First time!

My 11 year old was able to make this with a little help from Mom. He enjoyed making it.

Hey, thank you for posting this! I literally woke up this morning wishing I had a comfy small
blanket I could throw around my shoulders for morning meditation, but I didn’t want to knit
something that would take forever (I’m a very beginner knitter), and this Instructable showed up
in my inbox. Very excited to make this happen.
You are welcome! I hope you can get the yarn and make a beautiful blanket. At Walmart, the
stores also sell a white or ivory chenille yarn and it is so beautiful..even nicer than this color. I
hope you make one. The yarn and the blanket are so incredibly soft and cozy. Morning
meditation sounds so nice. :) Thanks for the comment.
I really need to make this for my bedroom!

Please do! I love these blankets. They are so soft.

Thank you! I went out to Walmart and found this same yarn and made a blanket using your
instructions which are far and away the best on the internet, thank you! The blanket is surprisingly
warm and cozy!
ValJam, thank you so much for the comment!!! I love hearing that you made a blanket! This yarn
really is so soft and nice. I am so glad the instructable was useful! Thank you!
That looks amazing. I'll bet the cats love theirs!

Lee, thank you!!! So great to see your comment! It's been ages!

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Life intervenes with our plans :-)

Work has kept me busy. Sometime I hope do more instructables. good to see you back!

Great instructions very great fun for the videos, I would like to know how you tied your knot at the
very very end. I think I made my loops too big because mine is “spacing out”. But I think I will
take it apart and redo it! Love the idea, will be making more for friends.

PS - your cat is SO cute!!!

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