9. Hand-Knit Blanket This tutorial is so simple that you don't even need a pair of knitting needles. Just lay the blanket flat and weave the yarn with your hands.

Recognizing the demand, she expanded her offerings to include DIY knit kits—bundles of yarn, instructions, and video tutorials—to help others create their own hand-knitted blankets at home.

Everyone ages 8 and up is invited to The Ladder Community Center Monday, September 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. to learn how to knit chunky blankets. This step-by-step hand ...