Introduction to Arm Knitting and Wool Dyeing

XXL blanket fabric

A course by Javiera Ortiz , Costume designer and photographer

98% positive reviews (83)

2,037 students

Audio: Spanish

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About the video: XXL blanket fabric

Overview

“The time has come to knit! In this lesson we will see how to weave using the technique of arm knitting . I will teach you how to make chains and create your blanket using your own arms.”

In this video lesson Javiera Ortiz addresses the topic: XXL blanket fabric, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Arm Knitting and Wool Dyeing. Learn how to dye wool and knit XL pieces using your arms.

Partial transcription of the video

“XXL blanket fabric In this lesson we get down to work. Here I have the gray fleece so you can see how it looked. I'm going to show you how I make the fabric from the fleece ball Because it's the most common way you'll see in stores. The first thing we have to do is look for the tip. I recommend you get some wool so that you can knit more comfortable. First let's make a slip knot. This will work as a stop so you don't miss the points. If you noticed, I took off my vest and all my rings, In addition to my watch. This will help you to knit easier, without getting entangled in all accessories. ...”

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Course summary for: Introduction to Arm Knitting and Wool Dyeing

Level: Beginner
98% positive reviews (83)
2037 students
4 units
11 lessons (1h 4m)
3 downloads

Category
Craft
Areas
Decoration, Fiber Arts, Knitting, Textile Design, Textile Dyeing

Javiera Ortiz

A course by Javiera Ortiz

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Costume designer and photographer

Javiera is the creator of Inspiratemirando, a travel blog. She is a photographer and costume designer although she has always felt connected to crafts and fabric.

Inspiratemirando was born as a travel blog in Australia, where Javiera wrote and photographed all the things she liked. While seeking inspiration, she found XL fleece knitting and became obsessed with learning this new technique. That opened a whole new world of possibilities and unintentionally, transformed her travel blog into a page dedicated to knitting.

Javiera teaches XL knitting workshops and today has some of her blankets exhibited in Australia, as well as having her own online shop.