The current trend of giant knitting projects looks like it's going to be here for a while, so why not take a weekend to give it a shot? Recently, you may have seen an inordinate number of images on the internet of oversized blankets, enormous scarves, and unbelievably large knitting needles and thought to yourself, “Huh? The good news is once you get your hands on the proper knitting materials, you don’t need to worry about trying to decipher complicated patterns or a lengthy set of instructions. Start by taping an empty yarn cone to each poster tube – this forms the pointy tips of the knitting needles.

Note: I have two updates to this post- one 6 months after I made the blanket and one a year and a half later when I finally found the right wool and method to make one of these blankets. Let's dive deeper to explore what types of materials you need to participate in the trend, as well as some thoughts on how these patterns suit different skill levels. Last week, I stumbled on to a tutorial on how to knit one of these blankets using your arms as the needles. Super chunky yarns are so fun to knit with to create sumptuous scarves, cosy cardigans, jumpers and winter warming accessories.According to Erica from LionBrand in her article, " Big Stix, Big Knits," "The recent influx of extra large knitting and crochet encouraged a necessary change to the yarn weight standards from the Craft Yarn Council (CYC). There are many benefits to knitting, but the true beauty of the hobby is the ability to make so many gorgeous items out of yarn, a pair of needles, and a bit of imagination.

Well, these extra-large creations can be attributed to the extreme knitting movement -- a movement that has definitely taken the fiber world by storm. Holding three strands of yarn together, cast on 20 stitches using the cable cast on technique – check out our video tutorial for our how-to. But, if you want your chunky knit blanket to have heft and thickness, I recommend knitting your blanket on giant knitting needles.

The possibilities are endless when it comes to these larger than life creations, so what are you waiting for? If you like a loose-knit, or if your arms are small enough to keep the stitches tight together, you should give it a try. We’ll show you how to make your own super size needles on a budget, and how to use them to knit a scarf from our chunky Crazy Sexy Wool. Though often perceived as a hobby for an older demographic, knitting is now experiencing a rebirth thanks to awe-inspiring Pinterest boards, oversized knitting celebrities, and fashion-forward yarn companies with their finger on the pulse.

I started with 18 stitches cast on and knitted up one ball of yarn before stopping to see how it was going to look. Our passion for gardening has led us to create a platform that provides practical advice, expert tips, and endless inspiration. The blanket still has some beauty and the pills are only noticeable up close, but they irritate me endlessly! com explains, as long as you're excited about a project and the materials fit into your budget, there should be nothing holding you back from tackling a giant knitting pattern. So, whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, join the millions of readers who are already on their way to building their gardening dreams.These projects work up so quickly, you may even have your first extreme knitting project done in an afternoon! One thing I've learned from hundreds of students is that, if you're excited by a project, you're more likely to finish it. LoveCrafts Group Limited (or its affiliates, including LoveCrafts Makers Limited) 2023, registered in England and Wales (no. While there are so many different knitting techniques out there, I decided to arm knitting and make my very own chunky yarn blanket. By my third month, the blanket (with very limited use) had pilled so much, I had to go over it with a razor for an hour to make it look presentable again.

We believe that there's nothing quite as satisfying as growing your own beautiful and healthy gardens. It's hard for some older people because of the sheer weight of any larger project and because the huge needles are harder to hold and manipulate. Just because extreme knitting uses large yarn, that doesn't necessarily mean that these projects are quick. This giant yarn blanket added so much texture to my bedroom and seemed to be the thing the room needed.com has to say, "I think extreme knitting has given knitting a much-needed burst of recognition in the home decor space, which has been dominated by crochet for the past few years. It’s a year and a half later and after testing and trying all kinds of wool, I finally found the right one.