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igotnotimeforthis · 05/01/2017 13:22

I'm posting here for traffic really, apologies
I'd like to make a giant knitted blanket -anyone done that? Or knows what I'm talking about?
Where to you get the yarn (or what's it called when it so thick?) and giant knitting needles?
If i look for needles online - what would be the size nr?
Thanks

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Rosae · 05/01/2017 13:25

I think you'd probably have to order those things online. Have you looked at arm knitting rather than using needles?

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Rainydayspending · 05/01/2017 13:27

I think if you google extreme knitting.

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5foot5 · 05/01/2017 13:28

How giant is giant? Sorry I don't know the answer but am terribly intrigues by the question. Grin

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Lateralthinker2016 · 05/01/2017 13:42

I've seen people knit with their arms instead of knitting needles (YouTube) Shockand make a blanket in about an hour... Impressive really Smile

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pigsDOfly · 05/01/2017 14:24

Do you have a proper knitting or craft shop in your town OP?

If you do pop in and ask all your question, most people who work in those sort of shops are an absolute fountain of knowledge and will happily help with all your queries.

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pithivier · 05/01/2017 14:54

Have a look at Arm knitting . My Dd who has never made anything has just started this. Be warned though, it is very expensive. I have just ordered fom her, Debbie Bliss Super Chunky from the Wool Warehouse. Enough for an armchair throw was £125'

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ph0ebe · 05/01/2017 14:57

There is a YouTuber who does massive knitting & sells the wool - its insanely expensive!!
Please let me know if you find a cheap way of doing it

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SerialReJoiner · 05/01/2017 14:59

I'm dubious about the merino wool, tbh. I've worked with wool roving/tops before (which is what these blankets are using instead of spun yarn) and it is amazingly soft, but it also pulls out of shape easily, and gets fluff/dust/dirt stuck in it very easily. Basically, there is a good reason why raw wool tops are spun into yarn before knitting. It gives the wool durability and strength, allowing the fibres to grab hold of each other in the cool way wool can (eg, felting). I would worry that a blanket knitted with wool roving would just fall apart and /or end up covered in dirt that can't be cleaned off without it being ruined.

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debucnik · 05/01/2017 15:05

I found that you can easily and quickly finger knit really cheap double knit wool in to good chunky strands which you can then arm knit with not sure if it would work with chunky needles tho as the new strands are kind of loose if you see what I mean.

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triskellionoflegs · 05/01/2017 15:06

I'd get a book on giant knitting, I've seen several, which should answer most questions. If the recommended yarn is really expensive, you can substitute something cheaper that knits to the same tension/gauge. Or you can use several strands at once of a thinner yarn, to get up to the thickness you need.

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triskellionoflegs · 05/01/2017 15:12

I haven't read this, but it looks helpful for what you need - a smaller project might be wise to start with?:

www.rylandpeters.com/big-needle-knits

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Suze1621 · 05/01/2017 15:12

Not sure is this is giant enough but try copying and pasting link below - video instructions and free downloadable pattern for chunky knit blanket. Uses 25mm circular knitting needle (readily available on line) and chunky wool, 2 strands together to get thickness. I am going to have a go at this as a gift for my daughter's new house.

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RaisingSteam · 05/01/2017 15:15

This sort of thing? I would look at a mega chunky yarn. Say 25mm needles, may be easier to handle on a circular "needle" rather than literally knitting with broomsticks. this? or this?

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HookandSwan · 05/01/2017 15:24

Try stich and story they do lovely thick bambo Knitting needles and soft chunky wool

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PitilessYank · 05/01/2017 15:27

I have been eyeing up giant knitting material on etsy for months. I'd like to knit up a rug, but I am dubious about how easy it would be to walk upon.

I have been working on a giant macrame project, though...

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ph0ebe · 05/01/2017 15:41

Wow that looks like rope yank? What are you making?

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chickenowner · 05/01/2017 15:53

I've got some huge knitting needles and have made some cushion covers knitting with strips of old blankets. I bought them from Ingrid Wagner...

ingridwagner.com/

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EggysMom · 05/01/2017 15:54

Before I google and youtube to find out the answer ... Arm knitting? If it is how I imagine, how on earth due you put it down for 5 minutes to have a brew?

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TheMouseInMyPocket · 05/01/2017 16:01

I've made a blanket using 2 x 4 kg balls of acrylic from woollymahoosive.com (can't afford the merino!). I'm a crocheter rather than knitter though, and used a 35 mm hook. The dog loves it Wink

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PitilessYank · 05/01/2017 16:01

Yes, ph0ebe, it is a cotton rope, about 3/4 inch in diameter! I am making a wall hanging for my stairwell area. It will be about 3feet by 5feet when finished.

Thanks for asking!

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liz70 · 05/01/2017 16:03

"tucks stack of unfinished blankets under newspaper"

That's reminded of that hairpin lace shawl tucked down the side of the sofa, that I still have to crochet all the strips together for. Just as soon as I've finished knitting DD2's rollneck sweater, and crocheting DD1's infinity scarf… Grin

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