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Chunky Blankets

Learn how to make a chunky knit
blanket with no needles!

Learn how to make a chunky knit blanket with no needles!

OVERVIEW

Get together with friends, family or colleagues and learn how to make a chunky knit blanket step-by-step with our expert hosts. Forget knitting needles—this project is completed through the art of arm knitting, and it is very beginner friendly.

Our hosts will share all their tips and tricks to arm knit a chunky blanket. Once you’ve got the technique down, we guarantee you’ll find the repetitive motion therapeutic, making it ideal for workplace wellness and team events.

How will we knit a chunky blanket in just a couple of hours, you ask? With jumbo yarn (weight: 7), aka super thick yarn!

who would enjoy this experience?

DIY chunky blankets are enjoyed by a more varied group of people than you probably think. We see couples, girls’ nights and everyone in between—company events, especially, are a very mixed bunch! And you need not have knitted before, as the chunky wool makes the process far less fiddly or complicated than traditional knitting.

If you enjoy having something to keep your hands busy and creating more tight-knit relationships, we know you’ll love this experience.

who would enjoy this experience?

DIY chunky blankets are enjoyed by a more varied group of people than you probably think. We see couples, girls’ nights and everyone in between—company events, especially, are a very mixed bunch! And you need not have knitted before, as the chunky wool makes the process far less fiddly or complicated than traditional knitting.

If you enjoy having something to keep your hands busy and creating more tight-knit relationships, we know you’ll love this experience.

FORMAT

  • Virtual
  • In-person
  • Hybrid
  • Available internationally

IS THE DURATION ADAPTABLE?

  • Yes
  • No

SUITABLE FOR LARGE GROUPS?

  • Yes
  • No

DURATION

Around 2hrs - 2.5hrs.

what’s included with Yaymaker’s private events?

  • Event planner (your point of contact)
  • Host/vendor
  • Experience
  • Supplies (unless you say otherwise)
  • Venue suggestions

pricing

HOW MUCH DOES CREATE A BLANKETS COST?

IN-PERSON EVENTS ONLY

$114 /pp
+ Tax

VIRTUAL EVENTS

C$135 /pp
+ Tax

*International shipping prices vary. Contact your event planner to learn more.

DIY Chunky Knit
Blanket Kit

Each of your guests will have their own kit, which includes…

  • Four skeins of chenille yarn

That’s it! The only other thing you’ll need is a large flat surface to work on.

DIY Chunky Knit Blanket Kit

PLANNING A VIRTUAL TEAM-BUILDING ACTIVITY?

We'll contact you for addresses and send everyone the materials to make a DIY chunky blanket at home. Given enough time, we can even ship across the world.

enhance your chunky blanket
experience

Explore our customizations, gifts and add-ons to take your event to the next level. You can even book a celebrity interaction or an award-winning keynote speaker.

what we need
from you

Yaymaker provides a concierge event planning service. Just tell us your goals, how many people you intend to invite, the date, and add-ons (e.g., food and drinks).

Our team handles all the logistics and ensures your event’s success.

All that's left for you is marketing and sending invites!

Yaymaker provides a concierge event planning service. Just tell us your goals, how many people you intend to invite, the date, and add-ons (e.g., food and drinks).

Our team handles all the logistics and ensures your event’s success.

All that's left for you is marketing and sending invites!

VIP Corporate Rewards

We created our VIP Corporate Rewards for mid to large-sized companies that plan regular events. With it, you can access exclusive website pages, pricing and benefits. Plus, you can try new experiences before anyone else.

Contact our team to see if your business qualifies to join the program.

Why make chunky knit blankets with Yaymaker?

Our chunky hand-knit blanket experience is enjoyable yet relaxing. There’s no need to watch the instructor the entire time as, for the most part, it’s a repetitive motion. Once you’ve got the hang of it, you can relax and chat with the people around you.

You’ll have a super snuggly throw to keep or give away by the end, and a new skill for life, should you want to make some more!

FAQ’s

The benefit of working with such thick yarn is that it takes no time at all to make your chunky knit throw blanket. The whole event is 2 - 2.5 hours, and you’ll have a complete project by the end.

We will use four skeins of chenille chunky blanket yarn (enough to make a throw-sized blanket).

Four skeins of chenille yarn add up to about 128 yards in total.

You can wash your chunky yarn blanket by hand or on a gentle/delicate cycle in the machine with mild detergent and cold water.

If you opt to wash by hand, stick with the mild detergent, rinse the throw with cold water and wring it out gently to drain the excess water.

If your clothes drier doesn’t have a delicate setting, it is best to line-dry your chunky throw blanket. Dryers are excellent at restoring chenille’s softness—just make sure you dry it alone.

We go for extra thick chunky knit blanket yarn as it speeds up the process and makes for an extra cozy finished project. We love using chenille because it’s super soft and snuggly!

All that’s needed is the yarn (which we’ll provide) and your two hands!

We ask for at least three weeks' notice so we have time to ship supplies to everyone you invite. But, if you do find yourself in a pinch, simply contact our team for viable options in that timeframe.

This is the same for both virtual and in-person gatherings.

You can host your event in any number of places: your workplace, a local venue or online. The essential things to keep in mind are that it's somewhere your attendees can easily access, and you have at least 2ft of space each.

There's no need to look into venues for corporate events per see. We can meet in restaurants, bars or any local venue that's happy to host. We even have our own directory (just note we don't have partners in every city).

"Private event" is the term we use for a private booking, not from our public events calendar on PaintNite.com. This could be a private celebration, a corporate party or a way to woo new clients.

"Private party" is our name for pretty much any non-business event. For example, bachelorette parties, family reunions...any time you have something to celebrate (or even if you don't!).

If you're arranging a company event, our planners are like an extension of your team. You can tell them precisely what you're after, and they'll make it happen. They'll liaise with vendors, book hosts, organize supplies, logistics and more.

You can contact them any time you need to put something together. And if you plan regular events, you could be eligible for our VIP program.

A corporate event is any type of work gathering. For example, team-building events, training days, intern orientations, educational workshops, networking events or office parties.

We do! Our international events are all virtual, but we'll still ship your supplies.

Décor isn't a standard feature that comes with our services. Still, if you contact one of our event planners, they would be more than happy to assist at an extra cost.

You can reach us through multiple avenues, depending on what’s easiest for you when planning.

You can email groups@yaymaker.com, fill out an intake form or call (855) 767-4270 and hit * 3 for private events.

Ways to pay:

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