How to Knit a Blanket
Mary Beth Temple
Class Preview
0:41
- In-depth Instruction; over 95 mins
- On-demand video access anytime
- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Introduction and Materials
6:52
The materials you can use for your blanket are limitless, but there are a few things to think about when making your selection. Here are some things to think about.
Planning
12:33
In this session we will take your gauge swatch, a kitchen scale and a calculator and do a little bit of math to figure out what size you want your blanket to be, and how much yarn you will need to make it. These are my most asked blanket questions!
Working In Squares
27:05
I hesitate to say I have a favorite way of knitting blankets, but if I did, I would say it is working in squares. You can plan all sorts of patterns by utilizing color and texture, and blanket squares make for very portable projects if you are always knitting on the go like I am.
Panels
11:35
Panels, or larger rectangles, are the best of both worlds. Working in larger pieces cuts down on the amount of sewing you have to do compared to squares but is not as bulky to carry around or require as many bobbins for colorwork as working a blanket in one piece.
Working In One Piece
18:52
Let’s talk about knitting your blanket all in one piece! The upside is it cuts way down on finishing work like sewing sections together. The downside can be that it is a little bulky or heavy to carry around or work with in your lap! Let’s take a look at some best practices for knitting blankets in one piece to see if that is the right method for you.
Finishing
17:12
Now that the main knitting on your blanket is done, let’s talk about the finishing touches like borders, and care and cleaning, so you have your blanket for a good long time.
Whether you are knitting squares to practice new techniques or stitches, or a king size single panel work of art, there are lots of tips and tricks to learn so you can easily make a plan for the blanket of your dreams. In this class you will learn about sizing, materials, and some fun texture stitches to start you on your way.
Mary Beth Temple
Mary Beth Temple is a long-time designer of knit, crochet and sewing patterns, and lover of any other type of craft that comes across her path! She can often be found crafting by the beach near her home in Wilmington, North Carolina, and makes no guarantees that there won’t be sand in her samples. With more than a dozen books to her name, Mary Beth is a prolific designer whose independent work can be found under her brand name Hooked for Life. You can check out her doings at HookedforLifePublishing.com/blog, and from there visit her various social media outlets.
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