If in doubt, we always recommend knitting or crocheting a swatch before making your project, so you can check the gage, stretch and texture before committing to your new yarn. Trish from Colorways includes numerous chunky knit patterns with this kit including different type of stitches you can use. TIP: When working with this yarn, it comes compact and at first appears less bulky than you might be thinking.

While not strictly a crochet bee pattern, this little bee-themed bear is so cute I couldn’t resist including him. NOTIONS: A tapestry needle, fiberfill, stitch marker, 8 mm safety eyes, sewing pins, an embroidery needle, black embroidery thread for the mouth and eyelashes, a little 2″ diameter flower pot, and optional pipe cleaners to stiffen the legs. e wool versus cotton) keep that in mind, as yarn fibers make a big difference when making yarn substitutions. The knitting patterns and photographs displayed on these pages are the intellectual property of their respective copyright owners. You’ll need 50 g of Yellow, 25 g of White, and a small amount of white for the wings, and pink for the cheeks and bow.If you’ve never done the loop stitch before, don’t worry – a detailed step-by-step photo tutorial is included in the pattern. NOTIONS: Fiberfill stuffing, 8 mm safety eyes, a tapestry needle, stitch marker, scissors, and a small amount of pink embroidery thread. When reading the reviews about her arm knitting blanket project, the actual amount of project time seemed to range between 45 minutes to 3 hours. This will make a low cost cozy blanket, BUT, it is NOT as chunky and thick as the ones you see photos of on Pinterest and Instagram. NOTIONS: 8 mm safety eyes, fiberfill stuffing, a tapestry needle, sewing needles, scissors, and glue.

NOTIONS: Polyester fibre fill, black embroidery floss, embroidery needle, scissors, yarn needle, sewing pins, stitch markers, 12 mm safety eyes.The best way to be sure when using an acrylic yarn to substitute, is to read reviews on the yarn and sneak a peek at how much twist the yarn has. Pick up some of Elizabeth Bagwell's top tips and tricks, use our handy chart below and read our useful guide to yarn weights for all the info you need to help you substitute your yarn! Using giant yarn for knitting with your arms is an extremely popular way to make a giant knit blanket.