How Do You Finger Knit?

If you’re looking for a simple and relaxing knitting
project, finger knitting
is a perfect choice. And what could be better than snuggling up under a cozy blanket that you made yourself? In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to finger knit a blanket step by step, using only your fingers and some yarn.

Before you start, choose a medium to bulky-weight yarn in a color that you love. You’ll also need to decide how big you want your blanket to be. For a small throw blanket, we recommend using 3-4 skeins of yarn.

If you’re planning on making a larger afghan, 5-6 skeins should be enough. Once you have your supplies ready, it’s time to start finger knitting! To begin, make a slip knot at the end of your yarn and slide it onto your index finger.

Then wrap the yarn around your middle finger and bring it back over to your index finger (as if you’re making an “X” shape). Now poke the working end of the yarn through the loop on your index finger and pull tight. You’ve just made your first stitch!

Continue wrapping the yarn around and between your fingers until you have 10-15 stitches on each hand (again, depending on how big you want your blanket). Once you have enough stitches cast on, it’s time to start knitting
! To do this, simply take the first stitch off of one of your fingers and over the top of the next stitch (as if you’re purling), then let it drop off of your fingers altogether.

Repeat this process across all of the stitches until you reach the end of row 1. For row 2 (and all even-numbered rows), simply knit all of the stitches as they appear – no need to turn or twist anything. For row 3 (and all odd-numbered rows), purl all of the stitches as usual – again, no need to turn or twist anything since we’re working in flat rows instead of in rounds.

Continue alternating between knit and purl rows until your blanket is as you desire – usually about 30-40rows for a small throw or 50-60 rows for a larger afghan will do it! When you’re finished knitting all of the rows you want.

When it comes to finding the right type of yarn for finger knitting, there are a few things you should keep in mind. First, different types of yarn can vary greatly in terms of thickness and texture.

Second, some yarns are better suited for specific projects than others. And lastly, personal preference plays a role in choosing the right type of yarn for your needs. With that said, let’s take a closer look at some of the most popular types of yarn and their key characteristics:

Acrylic – This type of synthetic fiber is often used in garments and blankets because it’s soft, durable, and easy to care for. However, it can also be used for finger knitting. Acrylic is available in a wide range of colors and weights, making it a versatile option for many different projects.

Wool – Wool is another popular choice for garments and blankets because it’s warm and naturally moisture-resistant. It’s also a good option for finger knitting since it’s relatively easy to work with. Just keep in mind that wool can shrink when wet, so be sure to follow the care instructions carefully.

Cotton – Cotton is known for being soft and absorbent, which makes it ideal for summer garments or dishcloths. It can also be used for finger knitting, although it may not be as strong as other fibers like wool or acrylic. Now that we’ve covered some of the most popular types of yarn, let’s talk about what to look for when choosing the right one for your project.

In general, you’ll want to choose a worsted weight or chunky weight yarn for finger knitting since these tend to be on the thicker side and easier to pull through your fingers without breaking the strand too easily. You’ll also want to make sure the color isn’t too light since it can be difficult to see your stitches when using a lighter-hued yarn.

Lastly, you might want to avoid any type of novelty yarn that has an unusual texture or appearance since these can be harder to knit with and don’t always look as nice in the end result.

Finger knitting is a type of knitting that can be done without using any needles. Instead, the yarn is looped around the fingers to create the stitches. This makes it a great activity for kids (and adults!) who want to try their hand at knitting without having to deal with sharp needles.

Despite the name, finger knitting is not actually the same as traditional knitting. In traditional knitting, each stitch is formed by passing the working yarn over the needle in a specific order. With finger knitting, there is no set order in which you must pass the yarn over your fingers.

As long as you end up with a loop of yarn on each finger, you’re good! One downside of finger knitting is that it can be slower than traditional needle-based knitting. This is because each stitch must be individually looped around your fingers, rather than being able to knit multiple stitches at once on a needle.

However, many people find the simplicity and portability of finger knitting to be worth the trade-off in speed.

The materials needed: yarn, scissors, and your fingers!

Step One: Make a slip knot at the end of the yarn, and put it over your index finger.

Then take the working end of the yarn (the end that is not attached to the ball) and go over your index finger and under your middle finger. Now poke it through the hole between your two fingers from back to front so that it comes out over your middle finger.

Take that same working end of yarn and put it over your index finger again, then under your ring finger this time.

Now poke it through that hole from back to front as well so that it comes out over the top of your ring finger. You should now have three loops on each finger – the loop closest to your palm is loop one, in the middle is loop two, and at the top is loop three.

Step Two: Now take the working end of yarn (again, this is the end not attached to the ball) and go behind all three loops on your index finger, then come up through loop one – poke it through from back to front. Next, go behind all three loops on your middle finger and come top through loop one on the middle finger-poke through from back to front as well.

Do not pull the yet! You are just making the same motion with both hands now – going behind all three loops on each respective finger and coming top through loop one on these fingers- making sure to always go from back to tron to avoid twisting the yarn when you pull it tight later on in the process.

Now do Step Two with both hands again but coming up through Loop Two this time instead of Loop One (going behind all three loops on each respective index and middle finger and coming up in this loop from back to front). Doing this will result in an even number of stitches on both hands.

Step Three: Time to close the fabric! To do this, you will need to work with only one hand at a time.

With the hand that isn’t working, hold on your to thumb and first two fingers so that the loops stay intact while you work with the other hand.