Winter is here and if you're looking for a super easy project to do while you cozy up to a fire, you're going to love these. For those of you that struggle with the dexterity of knitting needles or crochet hooks, these super easy projects are done using only your fingers. You won't believe how fast you can whip up a cowl, scarf or infinity scarf using either of these methods.
ARM KNITTING
If your budget is tight this Christmas-- these would make great low cost gifts to give to your family and friends. I bought a skein of chunky yarn in Joanne Fabrics on sale for $3.49. One skein was enough to do one arm knitted cowl (infinity scarf). Once we followed the tutorial to get started, both Marlee & I each finished an infinity scarf in about 15-20 minutes! And the result: beeeeautiful!
Another option rather than buying chunky yarns (although I love them!), is to use regular afghan weight yarns and combine several strands (and colors) to create your own chunky weight yarn in your color choices to give your scarf a variegated chunky yarn effect.
FINGER CROCHET SCARF/COWL
Using only our fingers (and no hooks) you can crochet a chunky scarf or cowl. If you're a crocheter you are going to catch onto this process really quickly. For those of you that can't crochet it is still a very easy learn and fun to do. I did a finger crochet cowl in about an hour. There are two differences between this and the arm-knit projects. The finger crocheted completed project is more heftier and has a closer weave effect. Also, it took two skeins of yarn--instead of the one that I used to make the arm-knit version.
ARM KNITTING:
ARM KNITTING:
Here is a listing of the best tutorials I have found for arm knitting.
Flax and Twine- Anne has a terrific step-by-step tutorial on her blog-- complete with photos per each step.
Handimania- There are quite a few video tutorials for arm knitting but the video on Handimania is far and above the easiest to follow along.
Yarnspirations offers 6 Video Tutorials
FINGER CROCHET
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