Crochet Pony Bead Weighted Blanket | Crocheting a Weighted Bead Blanket from Scratch

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All things old are new again, and this blanket is no exception. These pony bead blankets gained popularity in the late 80s, and now they're making the rounds again.
Please, do not make this type of blanket as a baby blanket. Babies love to chew, and they don't need anything with beads on it. Also, I highly suggest you hand wash this, and either hang or lay flat to dry. If you do need to toss it in the dryer for a few minutes, do so with no heat. Acrylic yarn dries very quickly.
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  • @Mimionwheels7.6.14
    @Mimionwheels7.6.142 ай бұрын

    I'm working on a weighted blanket with these beads my beads are glow in the dark the same brand of beads you have fun project

  • @ThisSouthernGirlCan

    @ThisSouthernGirlCan

    2 ай бұрын

    Yours is going to be awesome!

  • @jacquemcbroom7279

    @jacquemcbroom7279

    Ай бұрын

    I am waiting that too. I thought glow in the dark would be fun. Lol

  • @lacedreason
    @lacedreasonАй бұрын

    Ive seen these before and always thought you would have to prestring all the beads, this is so much easier lol

  • @gingerjackson6787
    @gingerjackson67872 ай бұрын

    Wow Amber I'm older than dirt and I've never seen this done before, I love it. Going to send this to my sisters. Awesome idea!

  • @theimperfectcrafterny

    @theimperfectcrafterny

    2 ай бұрын

    😂😂😂

  • @marlenelaverty7196

    @marlenelaverty7196

    Ай бұрын

    Me too!

  • @user-ed3yk9wh7o

    @user-ed3yk9wh7o

    Ай бұрын

    Newborns are perfect for this. Adds extra secure feeling.

  • @merlinshouseoffreereadings4641

    @merlinshouseoffreereadings4641

    Ай бұрын

    Maybe it’s regional. Before the internet, some fads didn’t make it everywhere. I’ve never seen this.

  • @Twinkletoes62
    @Twinkletoes622 ай бұрын

    Amber you brought me back to my Grandmother. She made me a beaded Afghan I the early 70's I loved my Afghan. Thank you. Love your channel.😊

  • @ThisSouthernGirlCan

    @ThisSouthernGirlCan

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you! 🥰

  • @kathypeachs6847
    @kathypeachs6847Ай бұрын

    This blanket would be awesome for people in wheelchairs who have dementia or any anxiety disorder. You could make them small enough to stay out of the wheels and crochet ties on the top corners so it could be tied on like an apron. I’m going to make one like that and take it to a memory care facility. Thank you so much for the tutorial.

  • @keylimetea

    @keylimetea

    Ай бұрын

    Weighted blankets are beneficial for many reasons too! Not just anxiety it helps me sleep at night

  • @JaneDoe6000
    @JaneDoe6000Ай бұрын

    I'm an old bird and I do not remember these pony bead blankets at all - but I live under a rock! I'm a very visual learner and have spent the last month watching every video available. If you are wanting to learn how to make one YOUR SEARCH STOPS HERE! This tutorial is perfectly paced and each step is thoroughly explained. Lovely, lovely, lovely!! THANK YOU!!

  • @melodyshackelford8866
    @melodyshackelford88662 ай бұрын

    I've always wondered how these were done! I'm sitting here grinning like a goofball because I'm loving it!! Thanks for the video!!

  • @kellybrus8663

    @kellybrus8663

    Ай бұрын

    You're not a goofball. 😁. I've never seen one like this. Totally awesome.

  • @aprilgarcia3670
    @aprilgarcia3670Ай бұрын

    I know ur teaching us to place beads in our projects. But I only subscribed because of your laughter 😂. Hella funny 😄

  • @rosemaryreed1226
    @rosemaryreed12262 ай бұрын

    These would make great fidget blankets, I think I'm going to make one for my grandson, he's 5 and nonverbal with FoxP1 , he loves fidgets

  • @deborahkeefer58
    @deborahkeefer582 ай бұрын

    Like the look of this beaded blanket have never seen or heard of it.

  • @TheLightbright01
    @TheLightbright012 ай бұрын

    Someone made me 1 back in late 60's. It had flannel on the back with peace signs on it.

  • @marycook2788
    @marycook2788Ай бұрын

    I'm in my mid 50's and I've never seen this before! Thanks for the tutorial, this is going on my to do list!!

  • @kellybrus8663

    @kellybrus8663

    Ай бұрын

    I'm in my 50s too and I haven't seen anything like it either. Definitely on my to do list. 😁

  • @Trippy_Space_Bunny
    @Trippy_Space_Bunny2 ай бұрын

    😆 I made one of these blankets in high school in 2002, because I liked the one that was almost falling apart on my aunts couch. Now I'm thinking of making one for my daughter.

  • @sr2291
    @sr2291Ай бұрын

    I think this pattern would make a nice bag. I like how you staggered your beads.

  • @sharonm3677
    @sharonm367726 күн бұрын

    I love this! Never heard of pony bead blankets. Yup, now I know what to do with my yarn! Great tutorial❤❤

  • @nicodianime
    @nicodianime15 күн бұрын

    Dont let pwople tell you what to do slay with long daggers while u crochet better than them haters.

  • @wallysworld3435
    @wallysworld34352 ай бұрын

    Longtime knitter/crocheter and this is new to me. Good idea, though. I’ve seen pony beads used to make fidget toys.

  • @torakfett3351
    @torakfett33512 ай бұрын

    I love this idea! We got a weighted blanket for my son and he broke out in a HORRENDOUS rash! I asked if he’d like one of these instead and he LOVED the idea! ❤❤

  • @honeybee8194
    @honeybee8194Ай бұрын

    Amber you are an absolute hoot im so glad i found this channel:)

  • @junkersc10
    @junkersc10Ай бұрын

    Couldnt wait to start one myself, thank you! Doing a jewel multicoloured wool with random coloured beads. Very satisfying....so far.

  • @ThisSouthernGirlCan

    @ThisSouthernGirlCan

    Ай бұрын

    I bet that is beautiful!

  • @seonaelizabethcoster8465

    @seonaelizabethcoster8465

    Ай бұрын

    Oooooooooh. Sounds soooo pretty. I might have to do one of those, too.

  • @sandynuber1509
    @sandynuber15092 ай бұрын

    Amber, I love to crochet. My Grandma taught me when I was young. I picked it back up after my son was critically injured and I spent a lot of time in the hospital. So I wouldn't lose my mind, I had to find something to do with my hands, so I crocheted. I can't wait to try this. Thank you for the inspiration. Much love from Texas ♥️🤠

  • @lindagunn3173

    @lindagunn3173

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks 👍 for this pattern. I love it. Never saw a beaded blanket and I'm 78 yes old.

  • @sonshineandsong

    @sonshineandsong

    Ай бұрын

    Sandy, I truly hope your son is doing better. Can you please give an update?

  • @sandynuber1509

    @sandynuber1509

    Ай бұрын

    @@sonshineandsong my son Zac, has had over 40 surgeries and needs more, but thank God, he's doing well. He had God and youth on his side. Thank you for asking. ♥️🙏✝️

  • @sonshineandsong

    @sonshineandsong

    Ай бұрын

    @@sandynuber1509 oh wow that's a lot of surgeries. So glad you gave an update. I will add Zac to my prayer list. God is so good and I believe He has helped him and will continue to. God bless you both. 🙏❤️

  • @sandynuber1509

    @sandynuber1509

    Ай бұрын

    @@sonshineandsong thank you so much. God bless you. ♥️🙏✝️

  • @nettajar1938
    @nettajar19382 ай бұрын

    It's been a couple of decades since I've crochet. You explained this so well. 💜💜💜💜💜

  • @gingeratterbury8291
    @gingeratterbury8291Ай бұрын

    I forgot about these. One of the first blankets I made in late 70's when I first started crocheting. Going to make another 😊

  • @helenaalexandra4197
    @helenaalexandra4197Ай бұрын

    I'm doing a loom weaving blanket with beads, using a garter stitch (yes I know it's a different discipline). I'm pre-beading the yarn before it goes on the loom and then sliding a bead between each peg while doing the purl section of the garter stitch. So I'm working in 5 row sections to make a crib sized blanked as a thunder blanket for my sister's dogs. This is the test piece for me. Im using Bernat Blanket yarn, so one side is effectively lined already. I never considered lining it to cover the other side (where the beads show), but that is a good idea, if the multi-color beads is too much! Just sharing that my project to show that this can be done in another medium, if anyone is interested.

  • @stephanievanosten3496

    @stephanievanosten3496

    Ай бұрын

    I never would have thought to use a loom! Thanks:)

  • @sarahchapman532
    @sarahchapman532Ай бұрын

    I just finished a blanket yesterday. I guess I found my next project 😂

  • @ericaparis8327
    @ericaparis832725 күн бұрын

    Thank you for making this so easy to follow!!

  • @snapdragonfairies
    @snapdragonfairies2 ай бұрын

    I just sent this on to my sister in Tucson...I just love this!!

  • @eljones5752
    @eljones57522 ай бұрын

    I never saw anything like this before. My Mother and Grandmother crocheted and knitted all the time. This is very nice. Thank you for showing us one more of your many talents. ❤

  • @annemarie7682

    @annemarie7682

    2 ай бұрын

    I did a scarf for my granddaughter , it was knitted with pearls in different places , using nearly the same technique

  • @fragilexmom9511
    @fragilexmom95112 ай бұрын

    I've never been able to get my tension right with crocheting! That blanket looks cool and I don't remember them from the 80's. Tfs another one of your amazing talents!!

  • @PinkGundam
    @PinkGundamАй бұрын

    probably the best toturial ive seen in a long time

  • @barbwissmann5576
    @barbwissmann5576Ай бұрын

    I will be at Joann’s when they open tomorrow to get beads. This looks so fun. Thank you for giving me something to get excited about. ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @Kari-qs6ms
    @Kari-qs6ms2 ай бұрын

    And you crochet! You are talented girl. Thank you for sharing all your amazing ideas. I love you videos.

  • @ThisSouthernGirlCan

    @ThisSouthernGirlCan

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you 🥰

  • @anitra7709
    @anitra77092 ай бұрын

    Irene Dr seeing them however I was a kid hadn’t learned to crochet yet. Can’t wait to practice this pattern. Thank you as always for sharing your talent.

  • @bonitaalexander2314
    @bonitaalexander23142 ай бұрын

    I LOVE this, thank you so much. I have so many beads you are a lifesaver. 🥰🥰🥰

  • @barbaraculwell4812
    @barbaraculwell48122 ай бұрын

    I love the look of the beads. I want to use that idea and make a notions pouch. Thanks for sharing.

  • @jocelia4622
    @jocelia46222 ай бұрын

    My Mom loved to crochet, she made so many blankets and socks etc😊😊

  • @theredrockstorm
    @theredrockstorm2 ай бұрын

    Very Cool! Love the bright colors.

  • @suebigger5097
    @suebigger50972 ай бұрын

    I loved your tutorial, I’m glad you used Joann’s beads, as that’s what I just bought today. I can’t wait to start my blanket.!! I subscribed to all your videos. I haven’t seen your channel before. I was mesmerized by the tattoos on your hands🤗 thank you for sharing how to do this.

  • @ThisSouthernGirlCan

    @ThisSouthernGirlCan

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! I’m glad you’re here 🥰

  • @suebigger5097

    @suebigger5097

    2 ай бұрын

    @@ThisSouthernGirlCan know I’m going to love this channel 🥰

  • @sheliaporter6795
    @sheliaporter67952 ай бұрын

    This is beautiful! I am definitely going to make a weighted blanket like this. ❤😊

  • @gerilynne1955
    @gerilynne19552 ай бұрын

    That would make a pretty purse, vest, scarf, or pillow.

  • @cooperernestine
    @cooperernestineАй бұрын

    This is beautiful. Trying this soon. Got to finish up my other projects first. At least a couple of them.

  • @christieller6408
    @christieller64082 ай бұрын

    How pretty, you done a fantastic job on this! It's so colorful and happy💜 💅Nails look very pretty! I don't have a 😺 but do have a blonde hair Chow-Chow and the hair is everywhere🤦 Excellent video! Thank you

  • @carolrivington952
    @carolrivington952Ай бұрын

    I’m so glad that I got to watch you making this, I always thought it was way too complicated for me - but thank you, you’ve made it look so easy…..now I want to try it!

  • @morticia0815
    @morticia0815Ай бұрын

    I just want to say thank you for your clear instructions.

  • @paulinehooper7938
    @paulinehooper79382 ай бұрын

    Brilliant,going to try this. Love your nails ❤

  • @Tootsierohl
    @TootsierohlАй бұрын

    Love this. It’s so pretty and I know my daughter will love it. There are a lot of things you can make with this concept! Thanks so much for explaining it.

  • @yvonnechampion4890
    @yvonnechampion48902 ай бұрын

    Amber that is so awesome. Thank you for your video.

  • @user-dp2gr9mm4t
    @user-dp2gr9mm4t2 ай бұрын

    U did a great job explaining! Beautiful!

  • @marlenelaverty7196
    @marlenelaverty7196Ай бұрын

    I love this. Thank you for sharing this pattern.

  • @maggieworthy8103
    @maggieworthy8103Ай бұрын

    I've made your purse pattern and really like how you explain and show us what to do. Thank you for another great pattern! I have lots of pony beads and plan on making one of these blankets!

  • @karleedu
    @karleeduАй бұрын

    I finished my first throw (40 inches long and 100 sts wide). I used pony beads from Walmart with a 4mm hook and a 5mm hook for the rows without beads, and I used Big Twist yarn in ivory for the yarn. I made mine with 1 row of beads and 2 rows hdc. I'm in the process of making the second blanket with a different stitch style.

  • @user-rm7eh3wd7u
    @user-rm7eh3wd7u2 ай бұрын

    I don’t crochet…I just love listening to you!!…maybe some day I will learn!

  • @pam7436
    @pam7436Ай бұрын

    This is awesome! Thanks for the easy to follow instructions 😊 Yes I have cats and cat hair is in every project 🤭 until wash time. PS I love your nails and your ink ❤

  • @tanyabaylis5199
    @tanyabaylis519928 күн бұрын

    Thankyou for another great tutorial Amber. I will have to give it a try. Love your channel and your videos. I learnt how to do the virus shawl from one of your videos. Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺

  • @pyrokittykat744
    @pyrokittykat744Ай бұрын

    Works beautifully for bags and purses as well 😊👌🏼

  • @bamanolan7482
    @bamanolan74822 ай бұрын

    That is beautiful. I have never heard of a beaded crochet blanket. I am going to try and make it. Thank you for sharing .

  • @peggymarsh6569
    @peggymarsh65692 ай бұрын

    That would be an awesome blanket! Beautiful & you make it look so easy. thanks

  • @deannapapp2307
    @deannapapp23072 ай бұрын

    love this ,can't wait to make it. thanks for sharing your time and talent with us

  • @lizsanabria5541
    @lizsanabria55412 ай бұрын

    Hope you are having a great weekend Amber you go lady this is so prettty 🩷💛❤️💙

  • @ThisSouthernGirlCan

    @ThisSouthernGirlCan

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!!

  • @helenwalker6253
    @helenwalker6253Ай бұрын

    Thank you sooo much love your personality and humor plus this is beautiful ❤❤❤

  • @deborahveitch5307
    @deborahveitch5307Ай бұрын

    Oh wow that's beautiful hen, I love it 💖 x

  • @ThehappyCrafter-tz9bi
    @ThehappyCrafter-tz9biАй бұрын

    I love this! Thanks for sharing!

  • @marydickey1350
    @marydickey1350Ай бұрын

    Wonderful tutorial! You did such a great job showing and explaining everything and gave great tips. Can't wait to try it! Thank you!

  • @JustFluffyQuiltingYarnCrafts
    @JustFluffyQuiltingYarnCraftsАй бұрын

    Bought some pony beads and giving this a try. Thank you! ❤

  • @MarciaB12
    @MarciaB122 ай бұрын

    This is so cool. I've never seen this before.

  • @theresaraddatz-melancon9334
    @theresaraddatz-melancon93342 ай бұрын

    How fun! I’ve never seen this. I have try it! Thank you so much!

  • @serenasmith7885
    @serenasmith78852 ай бұрын

    That is soooo cute!😊

  • @winterwolf5813
    @winterwolf5813Ай бұрын

    Amber this is the coolest idea ive seen and a amazing tutorial ❤ thank you darlin

  • @rebeccahutzler6655
    @rebeccahutzler66552 ай бұрын

    I love this blanket. I have never seen this but I’ll be giving it a try! Thank you for sharing! Hope you have a wonderful day!

  • @cathy-annemannix8898
    @cathy-annemannix8898Ай бұрын

    I have just found your channel and I am so glad I have. I love your tattoos, your nails and your videos!!

  • @misspotential
    @misspotentialАй бұрын

    Yea I remember seeing them with wood beads back in the day! I want to make one now!

  • @rethacordovano9879
    @rethacordovano98792 ай бұрын

    Personally, I LIKE my cats' hair in my crochet. It wouldn't be one of mine, if it's not woven with some cat hairs. LOL!

  • @melindamiller6070
    @melindamiller6070Ай бұрын

    I am going to make bracelets and. Chokers for the kids .. thank you for a way to use up beads m

  • @phoeberuff475
    @phoeberuff4752 ай бұрын

    OMGosh!!! I love this - I have never heard of this before either - so glad I came across it! Thank you for the tutorial and ALL tutorials you do - I’ve been a follower for a while - definitely adding this to my project list ♥️

  • @ashleyhamilton9107
    @ashleyhamilton9107Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for this I haven't heard of this before, but my daughter would benefit to have one so thank you!

  • @LoriWheeler-cu7rt
    @LoriWheeler-cu7rt2 ай бұрын

    Wow Amber this brought me back to my mom & grandma making these blankets. And I started singing “Wiggle It” just a second before you did🤣🤣🤣. I always reference things I say to songs.

  • @amberthompson2191
    @amberthompson2191Ай бұрын

    Omg this is the idea I needed! Thank you

  • @lesliesudduth5015
    @lesliesudduth50152 ай бұрын

    I love to crochet! Thanks for the idea. I have a new grand baby coming up at the end of the year. Great idea for Me! Thanks!

  • @DaphnesCreativeTouch
    @DaphnesCreativeTouch2 ай бұрын

    I want to make one of these blankets.Thanks for sharing.

  • @barbarakoeppe2623
    @barbarakoeppe26232 ай бұрын

    I really like this I might make a purse with these beads

  • @BNHAalltheway
    @BNHAalltheway2 ай бұрын

    Never seen this before love it

  • @LindaLMcHugh
    @LindaLMcHugh2 ай бұрын

    Hi Amber. I just watch your video and it was so much informative. I was surprise and appreciate your comment about the baby blanket as I was considering doing that. Thank you so much. Happy crocheting! Linda ❤😂

  • @JuanellHopper
    @JuanellHopperАй бұрын

    I put beads on my kids' afghans and I have made sweaters with them. They make it very pretty

  • @katrinagreely5399
    @katrinagreely5399Ай бұрын

    That’s interesting. I learned to add beads to crochet awhile back, also using the add-as-you-go method (versus pre-stringing and pulling beads forward). You are using a slightly different technique, while accomplishing same thing. Now I know there are options. This has been very informative.

  • @mariaelenairizarry149
    @mariaelenairizarry1492 ай бұрын

    Wow thanks l been looking around to use the beats for blankets a bag🙏🏼😘

  • @estherharper3098
    @estherharper30988 күн бұрын

    My grandmother made macrame I think is what it's called beaded car seat covers and that's what this reminds me of

  • @mrs.harris1520
    @mrs.harris15202 ай бұрын

    OMG that's so cute!!! I love to crochet. I've been watching your videos for years. You're so talented.

  • @ThisSouthernGirlCan

    @ThisSouthernGirlCan

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you! 😊

  • @mrs.harris1520

    @mrs.harris1520

    2 ай бұрын

    @ThisSouthernGirlCan it's my pleasure love! May you and your family always be blessed. 😊🙏

  • @tawanajones-smith1379
    @tawanajones-smith1379Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for this video, because i have seen this for a while and i wasn't sure how to start it.

  • @yarnycat_crochet
    @yarnycat_crochet2 ай бұрын

    I couldn’t crochet with nails 😅 but if you can do it you should do it how you like not anyone else 😊thanks for the tutorial ❤

  • @ThisSouthernGirlCan

    @ThisSouthernGirlCan

    2 ай бұрын

    You’re welcome 😊

  • @shayg9802
    @shayg98022 ай бұрын

    nice job on explaining, thanks!!

  • @denisedegani4087
    @denisedegani4087Ай бұрын

    Amei demais, obrigada por ensinar tão bem, abraço.❤️👏👏

  • @angieelliott8741
    @angieelliott87412 ай бұрын

    This is really cool! I have never seen this, before!! I am totally making one! I think i have tons of beads, already. Not to mention the massive amounts of yarn I have! Cute!!! 🖤🖤🖤

  • @WooHooCrossStitch
    @WooHooCrossStitchАй бұрын

    I was about to share this with my daughter (she has a weighted blanket on her bed already) bit I'm going to keep quiet and just make one for her. I probably won't use pony beads but something more appropriate for an adult. Great tutorial!! Thanks!

  • @joannefleet5546
    @joannefleet5546Ай бұрын

    I started one . thanks so much

  • @DorothyWade-rh1ld
    @DorothyWade-rh1ldАй бұрын

    Good morning Amber 🌞 my name is Dottie from Sunny San Diego 😊 I love this pattern with the beads. I've been wanting to do this for a long time and now I found your KZread channel and it's easy to understand 👌 thank you Amber have a beautiful weekend 🧶🧶🧶🧶

  • @karenellis3039
    @karenellis30392 ай бұрын

    Love this thank you ❤

  • @sharolrich5412
    @sharolrich5412Ай бұрын

    Thank you, I love this ..and your instructions were great also could follow along perfectly. ❤😊

  • @lechusalinda9141
    @lechusalinda91412 ай бұрын

    Hi Amber! This is awesome! I think a scarf would be nice for fall with wooden beads. I would probably have to go through all the beads drill holes clean and wide enough. But only add beads to 3 or 4 rows in the beginning and end. Thank you for all that you do 😊

  • @SumYarnJawn
    @SumYarnJawnАй бұрын

    The sample would make a very nice coaster ❤❤

  • @jocelia4622
    @jocelia46222 ай бұрын

    Hello. Good Evening Amber 😊😊Happy Friday 💞💞

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