- Prepare for finger knitting by selecting yarn to be used in the project. The appearance of the final product is affected both by finger thickness and the weight, or thickness of the yarn. Fingers with a larger circumference will produce a more loosely woven, lace-like final product. Determine the desired weave and appearance of the final product and choose yard accordingly. To achieve a tighter weave, find a very heavy, thick yard or with a fuzzy texture. Doubling the yarn can also develop an interesting texture for advanced finger knitters.
- Create a loop by tying a firm slipknot in the yarn. Slip the loop over the thumb on the non-dominant hand. The slipknot should fit securely but not too tightly. Take the ball or skein of yarn firmly into the dominant hand. Weave the yarn in and out on the fingers of each hand. At the little finger, turn and weave the yarn back towards the thumb, stopping at the pointer finger. There should be a full loop of yarn securely wound around all four fingers.
- Repeat the weaving process to create a second set of loops above the original first set. Carefully put down the ball of yarn. Using the thumb and pointer finger on the dominant hand, pull the lower loop on each finger up and over the top of the pointer finger. Repeat on the other three fingers. Push down the remaining set of yarn loops, and cast on a second row. Repeat the finger knitting process until the final product has reached the desired length.
- To take a break from finger knitting, stop before casting on a second row, when there is only one full set of loops around the fingers. Carefully pull the loops off the fingers and place one by one in order over a crochet needle or a chopstick in a secure place where the project will not be disturbed. To finish the finger knitting project, tie a knot securely at both ends of the project. Enjoy the finger knitting result as a belt, headband or style-conscious skinny scarf.
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