Hi, Guys!
I'm Kristen and Welcome to STUDIO KNIT!
I am so excited to announce that I've been selected to be your knitting host
of the BERNAT STITCH ALONG WITH JOANN.
So, I've been wanting to create longer, larger projects with you.
and something we can work together as a community
so this project is perfect for all of us.
I want to give a big thank you to JOANN for partnering with me on this project and sponsoring
the announcement in this video.
So, let me tell you how it works
it is over the course of 6 weeks.
and we start knitting it up 4 weeks from the posting of this video.
I am going to be announcing a new Mystery Clue each week.
So, week 1, you will find it over on the Bernat Stitch Along Facebook page.
I have links to everything you need to know in the description below and where to go.
and from there, we are going to be creating a beautiful afghan over the course of 6 weeks.
We also have some bonus projects.
So, weeks 1, 2, and 3
there's a really comfy pillow.
And then weeks 4 through 6, there's also a basket.
those are totally optional.
Of course, you can pick and chose which projects you'd like to do
but they have been designed so you can complete them all over the course of these 6 weeks.
each of these 6 weeks is designed to strategically knit up all 3 projects.
for our blanket afghan, every week, we're going to have a new pattern, new design,
new color combination and new knitting techniques.
for the pillow, we're going to be doing it in 3 different stages.
and the basket as well.
these projects are all perfect for us here on Studio Knit because
I know you're going to love the yarn.
It's really comfy and fun to knit with.
It's also on the larger side, with larger needles, which means
it's going to knit faster, I know you're going to love that.
it also it affordable, especially when you're knitting something like a blanket
that is a big commitment of your time and your resources.
And having an affordable option for your yarn, I feel, is really important for us.
And it's all really easy to find.
All of these yarns are available
at JOANN.com and your local JOANN Stores.
All of you who have completed my ABSOLUTE BEGINNER KNITTING SERIES
you are ready, these patterns are perfect for you.
and for those of you who are a little bit more advanced,
I know you're going to love it, too.
There's some really cool designs.
that will keep you interested
and teach you a few new things, as well.
So, what's in a clue?
Each week the clue that I am
giving you is a written pattern by JOANN where they are clearly writing out
everything you need to know: materials, tools, techniques, row-by-row instructions,
And then my videos, I'll show you what my finished piece looks like, as well as
up-close video of my knitting tips, tricks, techniques that I discovered
along the way to help you fully understand that written pattern.
To participate, simply LIKE the Bernat Stitch Along page over on Facebook
this is the place where we're all working together as a community and this is
where the weekly clues will be delivered to you with a link to that pattern.
Of course, in the comment section we would all love to hear how things are going for you,
so make sure to say Hi, share your progress, and that's a place where
you can add your photos for everyone to see, as well.
To make sure that you don't miss any of the fun, I suggest on Facebook to see all in your Newsfeed
with notifications on all posts.
Oh, and when you are posting on social media, make sure to do hashtag #HANDMADEWITHJOANN.
That is the way that we can all find your projects on social media, on Facebook, Instagram,
Twitter, and it's going to be really cool to see how everybody's projects knit up.
Then pick up all of the yummy yarn I'm about
to share with you here and you are going to want to get your friends involved so
share this video to get your knitting friends involved and there is also a
Crochet Stitch Along happening simultaneously along with me and that is
hosted by Mikey of The Crochet Crowd, so all of your crochet friends and family
can get involved in the fun, as well.
So let's check out all of the materials that you'll need to get started.
We're starting with BERNAT Blanket for
our afghan.
Now, yes, you probably have used BERNAT Blanket before but they've
just released these beautiful new shades.
Of course, you can select any colors you'd like.
You'll need five color choices and let me show you how the yarn
breaks out for what I've selected and how I'll be knitting my blanket up.
We're using two balls in our MAIN COLOR and I've chosen
COUNTRY BLUE and then two balls in the CONTRASTING COLOR A. Mine will be DARK GREY.
For my colors B, C, and D, I have selected the new shades available exclusively at JOANN.
and that is AUBERGINE, DARK TEAL, AND SMOKEY GREEN.
The knitting needles for our blanket are circular needles size 11 and you'll want
36 inches in length or longer . We're going to be using three total to
complete our blanket.
Now, weeks one through five, you only need one needle
and week six is when we need all three.
So you can either get all three needles right now
or you can wait until week six and get those extra two knitting needles at
that time.
THE STITCH ALONG PILLOW is knitted up in this new product, it is so
cozy and fun to touch.
It is BERNAT VELVET.
It's a bulky weight yarn and i am
going to use this pretty color INDIGO VELVET.
and this is also a shade that is available exclusively at JOANN.
For the pillow, you'll want to get
two balls of the BERNAT VELVET YARN and mine here is called INDIGO VELVET.
Then one circular needle this one is size 7 US that is 24 inches in length or longer
as well as a pillow form that is 20 inches square.
The STITCH ALONG BASKET, it is using another new product.
It is the BERNAT BLANKET EXTRA.
So, this is a jumbo yarn that means that we are also
using bigger needles and this is going to knit up into a really sturdy, cool basket,
perfect for your home decor and maybe a place to store some yarn if
you're looking for more yarn storage.
I'm sure you are!
For our BASKET we're using two balls of the new BERNAT BLANKET EXTRA YARN
and the color I've chosen here is called VELVETEAL.
and this is another shade that is available exclusively at JOANN.
You want 4 double pointed knitting needles
that are size 10.5 US, as well as 2 different sets of circular needles.
Those are also 10.5 but there's different lengths there's a 16 inch length you'll
also want to have 36 inches on hand, as well.
You'll want to make sure that you also have scissors, some stitch markers, the
and a little tapestry needle on hand.
The textures are all of these cozy BERNAT YARNS, they have been designed to work
together adding a beautiful depth to your home decor and the colors they also
are totally complementary with each other creating a beautiful look to your home.
I'm so excited for all of you Studio Knitters to join me.
This is a huge honor for me to be selected as the BERNAT STITCH ALONG knitting host,
so do me a favor, head on over to that Facebook page right now, make sure to join, and in
the announcement video that you'll see on that page, make sure to jump in the comments,
say HI, say Hi Kristen, let everybody know that you're a Studio Knitter and that this
is your first STICH ALONG and you're really excited to join us all on Week 1, that is
4 weeks from the posting of today's video.
And I will see you next time, Guys.
BYE!