Our first giant yarn knitting | #LRCrafts - DIY Passion: if you can think it, you can make it
Browsing through my phone, I stumbled upon an old project I never properly shared: my first attempt at big yarn knitting. It was a delightful experience that I just have to tell you about!
I’ve always loved working with fibers. I’m confident with my lucet, creating tons of different projects, and I even wrote a book on it. However, despite my love for fibers, knitting and crochet never quite became my thing. I can do the basics, but they didn’t capture my heart in the same way.
One memorable exception was a knitted scarf I made during my school years. Using thick yarn and size 15 needles, which were as thick as my thumb, I enjoyed the process immensely. It’s a project I loved and plan to recreate sometime.
A few years ago, on my birthday, my husband brought home a giant, mysteriously wrapped ball. As I unwrapped it, I discovered a 2kg big yarn ball inside! Knowing how much I loved trying new crafts, he gave me the material to create my own giant knitted blanket. We had been admiring images of giant yarn blankets and poufs for a while, so this was the perfect present to enjoy together.
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Giant yarn knitted blanket
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The yarn itself was fascinating. It was a no-lint yarn, made like a giant tube of stretchy fabric, similar to t-shirt material, filled with fluffy stuffing. This construction made it much easier to wash than proper wool and simpler to manipulate. Its unique texture and ease of handling made it perfect for a beginner project.
That evening, we decided to dive right into it. We followed a super easy tutorial we found online—no big knitting needles, no arm knitting. We simply hand-weaved the yarn on the table. The result? A cozy small sofa blanket, ready in literally minutes! The process was incredibly fun, quick, and surprisingly easy.
Our blanket is super comfy and just the right size to cover one person while lounging on the couch. We had just 2kg of yarn to make it, so it’s a bit small for a bed.
Convinced we’d mastered the technique, we started planning a larger one for our bed. The only downside would be the weight: I think a double bed blanket with this kind of yarn would be incredibly heavy! We roughly calculated that, for a single bed blanked, we’d need at least 4kg of giant yarn, while for a double bed at least 6kg.
Inspiration often strikes at the most unexpected times.
As I was working on this project, I remembered an Italian phrase I once read in a sofa shop:
“Dicono che il tessuto abbia una trama perché vuole essere raccontato.“
It translates to
“They say fabric has a weave because it wants to be told.“
In Italian, the word for “weave” is the same as “plot,” which beautifully connects the idea of crafting with storytelling.
Through my handmade projects, I really feel like I’m weaving my own tales, expressing my creativity and passion.
This quick and simple project was a joy to make together. Look just how fast this kind of knitting is. Give it a try and share your creations—I’d love to see them! If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at giant yarn knitting, I highly recommend it. It’s a fantastic way to spend an evening, and the result is both beautiful and functional.
by Rici86.
