Learn how to Arm Knit

By Annette Rosanelli Published on February 12, 2017 | Updated on November 7, 2023

A new trend in the knitting world is arm knitting. Arm knitting is just like regular knitting except you use your arms instead of knitting needles.

We have a series of three YouTube videos to teach you how to arm knit:

Part 1 - How to Cast On

Part 2 - How to Knit

Part 3 - How to Bind Off

Let begin!

HOW TO CAST ON

This video shows how to cast on stitches using a super easy technique known as the backward loop cast on,

Click to watch the Learn how to Arm Knit video in Youtube.

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HOW TO KNIT

This easy tutorial shows step-by-step instructions on how to arm knit - the knit stitch.

HOW TO KNIT - Click the image below to watch the video in Youtube.

HOW TO BIND OFF (CAST OFF)

Learn how to bind off with the step-by-step instructions in this video. Bind off or binding off is also known as cast off or casting off.

HOW TO BIND OFF (CAST OFF) - Click the image below to watch the video in Youtube.

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QUESTIONS?

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Some quick and easy arm knitting projects are scarfs, blankets, cowls and shawls. Once you are familiar with arm knitting, a project can be completed in about half an hour. And most projects use several strands of super-bulky yarn.

Want to try arm knitting. Check out the free projects listed below.

HAPPY KNITTING! IT'S FUN!

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Arm Knit Cowl If you want to learn to arm knit, try this free knit cowl pattern. Sugar Bee Crafts
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