Finger knitting with thinner yarn is possible and in this video I share some tips that helped me make it less stressful. This is a companion video to my finger knit chunky blanket that you can find here :
https://youtu.be/Gr-a15uJaoY
If you are wanting to make a baby blanket here are the dimensions for some common sizes and the amount of yarn I would recommend.
Baby /Stroller 30" x 35"
Receiving Blanket 40" x 40"
Crib 40" x 60"
Toddler 42" x 52"
Bernat Baby Blanket ( Size 6 Bulk Yarn)
baby /stroller 1.25 skeins
Receiving 1.8 skeins
Crib 2.4 skeins
Toddler 2.18 skeins
Jumbo 7 Yarn
baby /stroller 1.5 skeins
Receiving 2.20 skeins
Crib 3.33 skeins
Toddler 3 skeins
Bernat Baby Blanket Size Bulky 6
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Loops & Threads
Sweet Snuggles Jumbo 7 Velour Yarn
https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-100216280-13492653?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michaels.com%2Fsweet-snuggles-yarn-by-loops-and-threads%2F10610043.html%3Fr%3Dg&cjsku=10610043
Time Stamps:
00:00 Intro
01:00 Yarn
02:16 Tutorial and Tips Size 6
02:39 Chain Chart
02:44 Foundation Chain
04:01 Row 1
04:19 Big Tip
05:47 Row 2
06:43 Tip - Crochet Hook
07:41 Jumbo 7 Yarn
08:50 Last Row
10:42 Joining Skeins
12:14 Finger Knit Chunky Blanket
12:20 Outro
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