Lauren LaChant, a contestant on The Circle, has worked with yarn in many side scenes between activities. She's bi-crafted in that she crochets granny squares and finger-knits a blanket on the floor. While I cannot accurately identify the brand she uses to finger-knit her blanket, it appears to be Bernat Blanket Extra Thick yarn. Reality...
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What To Do With Bernat Blanket Extra Yarn?
Introducing Bernat Blanket Extra yarn, a step above Bernat Blanket yarn as you know it. In the mid- to late 2010s, the craze of increasing the thickness of the yarn began. Crocheters know that more material per inch will increase the cost of the product, but there is a strong demand for it. There is...
Knit Friendship Knot Pillow + Tutorial
A beginner-level knit pattern consists of two long tube shapes intertwined into a square knot. The free pattern includes a schematic for putting them together. Then, using a tapestry needle, you will secure the ends of each tube to the back side. The yarn of choice is Bernat Plush Yarn. This is called the Knit...
Beginner Knit Blanket Pattern + Tutorials
The Beginner Knit Tweedy Striped Blanket is a great beginner pattern using Bernat Lattice yarn. This is called the garter stitch, which is just a fancy word for knit stitch in each row. In the tutorials below, I will show you steps to take you from an absolute beginner to making this blanket. I have...
Knit Collective Sampler Blanket
Yarnspirations has requested I film a series for this Knit Collective Sampler Blanket. Using Red Heart Super Saver, this has nine sampler squares. The squares include the following: I'm a slow knitter so that this tutorial series will take some time. - - Another Knit Blanket The Knit Honey Comb Knit Baby Blanket isn't too...
Loom Knit Santa Hat Pattern + Tutorial
The Loom Knit Santa Hat is a fun and easy accessory to have to wear at a parade or close to Christmas time. The brim uses Bernat Pipsqueak, which is double-stranded for thickness. It's the iconic look of the fluffy white brims that Santa would wear. The body of the hat is also double-stranded of...
Loom Knit: Differences of Flat Knitting Looms
The differences between the flat looms and how to consider using them. Use a portion of a large loom or use the full loom for bigger projects. These looms can be used in different ways. More Ideas Tutorial
Beginner Loom Knit: How to Turn Heels + Tutorial
Turning the heels of a stocking or sock in loom knitting is easier than you may think. It's a back and forth motion to decrease and increase. This is demonstrated on a small loom knitting ring where the ring is divided almost in half, peg-wise. You will only use half of the loom for the...
Loom Knitting Christmas Stocking Pattern + Tutorial
The Loom Knitting Christmas Stocking was written by me in 2009. Using 5" loom knitting tool, eWrap a Loom Knitting Stocking. This is a free loom knitting pattern. This is using the twisted knit stitch that is achieved through eWrapping concept. The example picture is the first one I ever did. This pattern has been...
Beginner Loom Knit Adult Double Wrap Hat
The Loom Knit Double Wrapped Adult Hat is double wrapped and not double-stranded. The yarn is called Bernat Wavelength where there is a subtle transition between colours which works out lovely. However, if you double strand the loom (using two yarns at the same time), you will most likely lose the look of the how...
Beginner Loom Knit Adult Striped Alpaca Hat + Tutorial
The Adult Loom Knit Striped Alpaca Hat is using Patons Alpaca Blend yarn. We will have tutorials linked below once they are ready for the concepts in this free pattern. The yarn is a roving yarn with 22% wool, 10% nylon, 60% acrylic and 8% alpaca. This means, it's incredibly soft and will be warm...
Beginner Loom Knitting: Adult Ribbed Hat Pattern + Tutorial
The Loom Knit Adult Ribbed Hat is a quick loom knitting project. The entire hat is loom knitted with the built-in brim that is formed after round 17. The tutorial will give you loads of extra tips for speeding up and quick ways to count. The free pattern download also gives the instructions as the...
Beginner Loom Knit So Soft Baby Hats
The Loom Knit So Soft Baby Hats were an original pattern by me in 2012 that was changed in 2020 to be better in sizing and also update the tutorial made for it. The original video was still up but in hidden mode so people couldn't search for it. Originally, I was just going to...
19 Free Assorted Loom Knit Patterns
There are a handful of YouTube Hosts that can take you beyond the basics of Loom Knitting. We talked about before on Loom Knitting for Beginners on What to Buy, now it's time to experience some patterns that are above the absolute basics. We have the absolute basics of Loom Knitting within our YouTube Channel....
Loom Knit: Stretchy Striped Comfort Wrap + Tutorials
The Loom Knit Double Ribbed Stretchy Wrap is my latest 22" flat loom creation. It uses a double-ribbed wrapping technique. Sizing The wrap is 76" long unstretched. It is 13" wide unstretched but will stretch to 20" once put on. It's the Double Ribbed Stitch that causes the wrap. The stretch is what is using...
Loom Knit: Double Wrap VS Double Stranding
The 4-ply Woven Yarn, with double stranding, is required for loom knitting on large peg looms. Double wrapping keeps the yarn transitions. Yarn like Bernat Wavelength has a slow transition between the colour changing. if you are double stranding, and yes it's faster, the transitioning will be lost if you double-strand versus double wrapping. Double...
What Are the Loom Knitting Ring Sizes?
Usually, the loom knitting rings are sold as a kit. Up to 4 sizes are in one package but which one do you use? I made the assumption that the smallest was for babies, the next size for kids, the next size adults and the largest size for things bigger. The room looms can be...
6 Beginner's Loom Knitting Hats + Christmas Stocking
Today, we are focusing on easy, near beginner-level loom knit hats. It's hard to go wrong with these great charity builder hats. As a child, I got hooked on the yarn crafts with the concept of corking or spool knitting. It's the same concept but much bigger and creating practical use items to fend off...
Loom Knitting for Beginners - What to Buy
Loom Knitting is the art of knitting with a tool instead of knitting needles. There are a variety of looms on the market, and you need to make the decision to select the right looms for your application. There are companies that specialize in loom making only and the quality difference. For example, Looms by...
Discontinued: Bernat Alize EZ Wool Yarn
New to the Bernat family of yarn is Bernat Alize EZ Wool. This looping yarn requires no hooks or needles. It's great for beginners learning to knit. It's a gateway product for someone wanting to play with the yarn arts but not familiar with hooks or needles. Bernat Alize Blanket-EZ is a chenille-based yarn, which...
How to Use Bernat Blanket-ez + Tutorial
So you want to see what's up with Bernat Alize Blanket EZ yarn? Here is a technical preview of explaining the properties of the yarn, how the loops are made and little fabulous tips about this yarn. Get an up close and personal view of the Bernat Alize Blanket EZ yarn. If you understand how...
Knit Brights Hats & Mitts Garland Pattern
Knit Brights Hats & Mitts Garland Garland is a fun way to decorate any room, and this Knit Bright Hats & Mitts Garland is a super cute addition. With a splash of colour this fun and easy knit project designed by Scarlet Tayler will be a cute way to jazz up your fire place or...
My First Ever Chunky Knit Hat + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD HAT PDF FREE PATTERN I had a mission to knit my first hat finally. Yarnspirations gave me this suggestion and I am quite proud of myself. These are the Family Knit Basic Rib Hats that use the Mistake Knit Stitch. I learned plenty of things in using this as my first example: My Sample...
Adult Family Fair Isle Knit Hat
DOWNLOAD FAIR ISLE FREE PATTERN The Adult Family Fair Isle Knit Hat is the next hat I made. Obsessed with the colours, I used Red Heart Super Saver Brushed instead. Changing the yarn over made for a soft halo-like yarn look and feel. In this pattern, I learned how to decrease stitches in the charting...
Crochet Loopy Corner Pillow Pattern + Tutorial
This is a Corner to Corner (C2C) Loopy Pillow concept of using single crochets from one corner to the other. It's combining two favourite yarn products which are Bernat Blanket and Bernat Alize Blanket EZ together. The video below shows you how to inject the Bernat Alize Blanket EZ into the stitch work by laying...
Beginners Knit Preemie Hat Pattern
Try your hand at knitting with this Beginners Knit Preemie Hat. We have tutorials for other types of hats as well. This is using Bernat Softee Baby yarn. It's soft as promised. The pattern is really basic and the top is pulled shut at the end. So you won't need to do any decreasing. It's...
How To Knit Beginner Textured Scarf + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD PDF FREE PATTERN This is an absolute beginner-level textured scarf by Julie Farmer. Easy 4-row repeating throughout the scarf. Two sizes are available. This is the Knit Heartwarming Beginner Scarf pattern. I have taken this design and made a beginner-level tutorial that is slow and detailed to show you how to knit from the...
Beginners Knit Baby Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Back to the basics in this beginner-level Knit Baby Blanket. Using Bernat Blanket yarn, this is a great place to start with your knitting. The tutorial will show you the pattern, how to get started, how to maintain and then how to cast off. Pattern Suggestions Tutorial
Bernat Blanket-ez + Tutorial
Bernat Alize Blanket EZ Yarn Do a double take on the Bernat Alize Blanket EZ yarn now at JOANN. In stores and available only as early as July 27th, 2018. This yarn is unique and you may have never seen anything like it before. I know for me, it was unique and very intriguing. This...
Fix Bernat Blanket-ez Stitches + Tutorial
How To Fix Bernat Alize Blanket EZ Stitches As mentioned in the preview video, this yarn is double the thickness of regular Bernat Blanket yarn. This extra thickness is key for the success of this product because the loops hold inside each other as you knit. The extra thickness of the yarn provides the friction...
Garter Stitch Bernat Alize Blanket-ez + Tutorial
Garter Stitch with Bernat Alize Blanket EZ Yarn Yep, you can do the Garter Stitch with Bernat Alize Blanket EZ yarn. You may have been seeing always pulling the yarn from the back and going forward which creates the knit stitch and if you keep going from the back to the front, you make the...
Blanket EZ Cowl Pattern
EZ Cowl Learn how EZ it is to make the EZ Cowl. The cowl is made using the stockinette stitch which is the easiest one of them all. The cowl is length wise and then secured in permanent round with sewing the two ends together. Tutorial Casting On Stockinette Stitch More Bernat Alize Blanket EZ Ideas...
Blanket EZ Scarf Pattern
EZ Blue Scarf Try this EZ Blue Scarf. It uses an easy cast on and then stockinette stitch to complete. Follow the pattern to get the stitch counts and finger your way through your project! Tutorials Casting On Stockinette Stitch Bind Off More Bernat Alize Blanket EZ Ideas [the_grid name="Bernat Alize Blanket EZ"] More Scarf Ideas...
EZ Baby Bear Hat Pattern
EZ Baby Bear Hat Yes you can... you can even finger up hats with the Blanket EZ! Create this Baby Bear Hat for someone you love or even for charity! How can you resist a smile like that from the model! Follow the pattern to begin your hats today. It's pretty cute and ultra soft too! More...
Blanket EZ Round Pillow Pattern
EZ Round Pillow Yeppers, you can also do circles with Blanket EZ. This EZ Round Pillow is a great example of it too. Best yet, we have a tutorial to help you further. Once you get the rhythm of this pattern, it's pretty simple! I would consider this an intermediate level but very doable! More Blanket EZ...
Blanket EZ Textures Blanket Pattern
EZ Textures Blanket Light as air is the EZ Textures Blanket. It's a combination of the twisted garter stitch and cable stitch. Each row is done in one pass. So you see there is a border, that's done at the same time by changing the stitch technique. It's really awesome to say the least. Tutorial More...
Blanket EZ 2 Colour Criss Cross Pillow Pattern
EZ 2 Colour Criss Cross Pillow This 2 coloured EZ 2 Colour Criss Cross Pillow uses the criss cross technique but the colour is changed every 2nd row. Across and back on the same colour. You do not cut the strands after each set of stripes. You let it stay in behind and when you are ready....
Blanket EZ Criss Cross Scarf Pattern
EZ Criss Cross Scarf Make this EZ Criss Cross Scarf as a practice run as you can use this stitch for many other types of projects you may have in mind. Keep in mind it is two rows that can make this happen! Once you get the motion of the ocean, the world is your oyster!...
Blanket EZ Blanket Pattern
EZ Blanket Create this EZ Blanket with Blanket EZ. Follow the pattern to get the stitch count. Cast on the number of stitches and work your way through using the stockinette stitch! EZ stuff! Bind off at the end! Tutorials Casting On Stockinette Stitch Bind Off More Bernat Alize Blanket EZ Ideas [the_grid name="Bernat Alize Blanket EZ"]
Bernat Blanket-ez at Walmart Canada
Bernat Alize Blanket EZ Yarn Canadians have been waiting and the wait is now over. Bernat Alize Blanket EZ yarn is now available at Walmart Canada in most Walmart Stores across our country. This is a starter yarn project for kids and adults who fear learning how to knit or play with yarn. With the...