Home > All Classes > Knitting > Home DécorArm Knitting: Make a Throw Pillow
Intermediate
|
50 min
Taught by Anne Weil
Arm knitting is a simple process that yields luxurious results. Using super bulky yarn, knit designer Anne Weil shows you how to create a color-blocked pillow cover. As a finishing touch, you will also learn how to sew a simple pillow lining. This plush pillow can be made in a day and enjoyed year round.
Learn how to:
- Create a gauge swatch
- Arm knit
- Change yarn colors
- Place knitting on hold
- Sew a simple pillowcase lining
- Bind off
- Sew pillow lining
- Detailed lesson on how to arm knit a pillow with a color-blocked pillow cover
- 4 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
- Detailed supplies list
- Step-by-step expert instruction by Anne Weil
- The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students
Chapters
00:50
|
02:13
|
19:09
|
11:42
|
03:24
|
13:01
|
Materials
Here’s what you’ll need:
- 250 yards super bulky yarn (gauge = approximately 6-8 stitches over 4”). For colors shown in class, use: 164 yards Cascade Magnum in Summer Sky (or main color) and 84 yards Cascade Magnum in Ecru (or complementary color)
- 18” x 18” pillow insert
- 19” x 37” cotton fabric (or pre-made pillowcase) to match yarn color
- Sewing machine
- Coordinating thread
- Scissors
- Measuring tape
- Pins
- Cardboard tube or dowel for holding stitches
Member Gallery
Browse members' projects from this class, add them to your Favorites, and share your own work!
Load More
Discussion
Notes
Your timecode tags and notes for this section
Transcript
Who's Recently Taken This Class
Meet other crafters who have recently taken this class.
olga Cave
Joanie Glowacki
Patricia Scadin
Nancy Brunkal
Sue Davey
Rachel Bosworth
Camille Smith
Lorna Fernandez
Robin Laulainen
Mary Ellen
Patricia J Simon
Jillian Chekan
January Turner
Wendy Moore
Lois Smith
Merve İlgün Özkan
Kelley
CSharon Olsen
Katherine Lee
Jessica O'Neal