Well today we have  Stacy Tavassoli from Truly Majestic here today showing us how to arm knit a blanket with her fabulous step-by-step video tutorials!

Let’s begin learning How to Lightly Felt Wool Roving for Arm Knitting Yarn. It’s easier than you might think!

Now onto the blanket tutorial you’ve been waiting for…

Make sure to hop on over to Truly Majestic to see many other patterns like…

Arm Knitting Heart Afghan Tutorial

and a shop to purchase kits and supplies!

Thank you Stacy for sharing your creativity with us!

GIVEAWAY!!

Stacy also has a great giveaway on Truly Majestic that you won’t want to miss!

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Who else is in love with the chunky knitting look that you can only get from arm knitting?

It’s beautiful, it’s comfortable…it’s GORGEOUS.

Find these beautiful arm knitting tutorials from these talented ladies. It’s easier than it looks and once you start you can’t stop!

How to Arm Knit a Mermaid Blanket by Simply Maggie

How to Arm Knit a Blanket in 45 Minutes by Simply Maggie

Color Block Wrap Scarf Tutorial at All Free Knitting

DIY Arm Knit Pillow by Me Sew Crazy

Arm Knit Cowl Tutorial by Flax and Twine

How to Arm Knit a Fringe Scarf at All Free Knitting

DIY Arm Knit Rug by Expression Fiber Arts

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We’ve had quite a few requests for Cheat Sheets for Knitters — due to the popularity of our Cheat Sheets for Crocheters post.

Due to the talented knitters our there who share their talents with us we bring you cheat sheets for our knitting friends…

Kitchener Cheat Sheet by Knitty

Hat Knitting Guide by NobleKnits

5 Basic Shawl Shapes by Laylock

How to Knit by Behance

Knitting 101 by Craftervention

Knitting Conversion Guide by Craftsy

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I am so excited to be here on Ucreate today. My name is Andrea and I started All Things Bright and Beautiful a couple of years ago with the hope of one day being featured on Ucreate—and here I am!

I’m a stay-at-home mom and spend a good amount of my time each day crocheting projects that are bright, modern, and trendy. Some of those projects include blankets, beanies, and toys. I really want to share my love for crochet with you and get you excited about how fun and easy it is.

So here is a tutorial of a cupcake beanie I made my little girl for her cupcake-themed 1st birthday party.

CROCHET CUPCAKE BEANIE TUTORIAL

Size: 12 months

 Skill Level: Easy

•  Materials Needed:
• H hook (5.00 mm)
• one skein of medium worsted yarn in brown (I used Lion Brand Yarn)
• one skein of medium worsted yarn in pink (I used Lion Brand Yarn)
• stitch marker
• scissors
• yarn needle

Abbreviations:

ch: chain

sc: single crochet

dc: double crochet

st: stitch

sc2tog: single crochet 2 together

Frosting

Note: You will be working in a round on the beanie, so do not turn your work or join rounds.

Row 1: magic ring 4. (4) (This link explains how to do a magic ring.)

Row 2: sc 2 st in each sc around. (8)

Row 3: *2 sc in first st, sc in next st* repeat around. (12)

Row 4: *2 sc in first st, sc in next 2 sts* repeat around. (16)

Row 5: *2 sc in first st, sc in next 3 sts* repeat around. (20)

Row 6: *2 sc in first st, sc in next 4 sts* repeat around. (24)

Row 7: *2 sc in first st, sc in next 5 sts* repeat around. (28)

Row 8: *2 sc in first st, sc in next 6 sts* repeat around. (32)

Row 9: *2 sc in first st, sc in next 7 sts* repeat around. (36)

Row 10: *2 sc in first st, sc in next 8 sts* repeat around. (40)

Row 11: *2 sc in first st, sc in next 9 sts* repeat around. (44)

Row 12: *2 sc in first st, sc in next 10 sts* repeat around. (48)

Row13: *2 sc in first st, sc in next 11 sts* repeat around. (52)

Row 14: *2 sc in first st, sc in next 12 sts* repeat around. (56)

Row 15: *2 sc in first st, sc in next 13 sts* repeat around. (60)

Row 16-18: sc in every stitch around.

Row 19(edging): working in the outside loop only, skip 2 sts, 5 dc in st, skip 2 sts, sc, skip 2 sts, 5 dc in st, repeat around and slip stitch to beginning stitch. Fasten off and leave long tail for sewing to bottom part.

Note: you can make the frosting part smaller or bigger by taking out the last couple of rows, or make it bigger by adding rows at the end and following in the same pattern (sc in first 14, 2 sc in next st, etc).

Note: You will be turning your work and then sewing together at the end.

Bottom of Cupcake Hat

Row 1: Ch. 60.

Row 2: Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each st across.

Row 3: ch 3, *dc in front post, dc in back post* repeat until end of row. Ch 3, turn work. (This explains how to crochet front and back posts.)

Rows 4-6: repeat row 3. Fasten off and leave long tail for sewing sides together.

Note: To make this hat smaller or bigger, simply chain less or more at the beginning and follow the rest of the pattern.

Sewing Together

Once you have both top and bottom finished sew the bottom piece to the frosting top. Sew around evenly through the bottom inside loop of the frosting part to the top of the bottom of the cupcake hat.

Note: You can add sprinkles by sewing different colors into the top part of the beanie, or add a cherry on top.

Cherry

Row 1: magic ring 4.

Row 2: 2 single crochet in each one around. (8)

Row 3: 2 single crochet in 1st st, single crochet in next, repeat around. (12)

Row 4-6: sc in each st around.

Row 7: sc2tog, sc in next repeat around (8)

Row 8: sc2tog, sc in next, repeat around (4)

Fasten off and leave long tail to sew closed and chain 5 for a stem.

Check out my blog for more beanie and blanket patterns. You can also find me on Pinterest!

If you have any questions about crochet I would be happy to answer them.

Thanks Kari for having me!

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Crochet Ruffles & Dots Baby Blanket

  Crochet Infant Tennis Shoes Tutorial

The Knotted Headband Tutorial

 

Oh, and it’s FREE!

Check out the syllabus for details.

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I can’t even tell you how excited I am about being here on Ucreate! I feel like royalty. Kari asked me to share a little about me and my shop. So here goes. I learned to crochet when I was little. My mom has AMAZING patience and took the time to teach me. I was terrible. Later on when I was pregnant with my first baby I decided to pick it back up and try a blanket (scary!) for my new little one. I was greatly improved and fell instantly in LOVE with crochet! Through the years I have started making my own patterns and some (ok about a million) gifts for people I love. Finally opened my Etsy shop Made by Heather B, and here I am now!

I love to share my talent with others and I love introducing people to the art of crochet. I always feel that we should use our talents to help others. I came up with the idea that I could make beanies for people that may need them to do a little to give back. It is one of the few things I can do from home with three small kiddos running around and makes me feel like I am doing something to give back. I love my family, I love helping others, and I love crochet!  On to the tutorial . . . .

Medium Width Crocheted Headband with Flower

Materials needed:

Size F (3.75mm) crochet hook

3 oz Worsted Weight yarn

Blunt yarn needle (tapestry needle)

Scissors

1 – 5/8 or 7/8 button

Thread for sewing the button on.

Abbreviations:

Ss: slip stitch

Sc: single crochet

Hdc: half double crochet

Dc: double crochet

Htc: Half triple crochet

Pattern:

This item is made to fit the individual; therefore there no EXACT numbers are given.

Chain LOOSLY until the chain measures about 1 inch short of the length around your head UNSTRETCHED.

Row 1: Hdc in second chain from hook and in each chain across.

In last chain work 6 dc in the SAME chain.

Row 2: (you will now be working in the free loops of the foundation chain) Hdc in each stitch across.  Work 3 hdc in the 3^rd stitch of the 6 hdc cluster. Work another 3 hdc in the 4^th stitch of the 6 hdc cluster.

Row 3: hdc in each stitch across. Chain 5 loosely and connect with a ss to the 5^th stitch of the 6 hdc cluster at the beginning of row 2 forming a loop for the button. DO NOT FASTEN OFF.

Edging:

*Chain 2 skip one stitch and ss in the next stitch* continue around the entire headband till the 1^st chain of the button loop.  Fasten off leaving a long tail to weave in.

Weave in the Tails of yarn with the blunt tip needle.

Sew on the button to the end of the headband OPPOSITE the button loop.

Make flower.

Flower:

Make a slip knot.

Chain 2

Base: work 10 sc in second chain from hook.

Join with a slip stitch in top of first sc.

Round 1: chain 3, skip one stitch of the base round, ss in next stitch, repeat around (5 chain 3 spaces)

Round 2: working around the first chain 3 section, ss, sc, hdc, 3-dc, hdc, sc, ss (all in first chain 3 section creating the first petal. Repeat for the remaining four petals. Join with a ss at the end of the round.

Round 3: chain 5, ss in the stitch BETWEEN two petals. Repeat 4 more times joining with a slip stitch.

Round 4: working the same way as the first row of petals in round 2. ss, sc, hdc, dc, 3-htc, dc, hdc, sc, ss in each of the five chain 5 sections. Tie off.

Weave in the tail of yarn coming from the center of the flower using your blunt large eyed needle. Cut off excess.

Using the blunt needle again with the remaining yarn tail of the flower secure flower to the headband, being careful to avoid the main band, and not pulling tightly. This will allow the flower to maintain its shape and slide along the band for positioning.

Congratulations!

You are finished! Now enjoy making a bunch of these for family and friends.

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