DIY Projects & Crafts Knitting How to Finger Knit Yarn and busy fingers are all you need for this simple technique. By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 1, 2020 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: BURCU AVSAR An easy and fun craft, finger-knitting makes for a great way to busy the hands while quieting the mind. Contributor Katie Gast explains the many applications there are for the finished product—from necklaces to give as gifts to garlands for a tree or mantel. What You'll Need Materials Yarn (Lion Brand Yarn) Scissors Instructions Slip the end of a ball of yarn between your thumb and index finger, pinching to anchor the yarn as you knit. Then loop the yarn around your pinkie finger and weave it through your fingers. Loop the yarn around your index finger completely, and weave it toward your pinkie. Make a full loop around your four fingers. Slip the bottom (woven) row over the top (unwoven) row, from pinkie to index finger. Repeat steps two through four as the knitted side flows down the back of your hand to the desired length. To cast off, cut the yarn, leaving about a 10-inch tail. Pull the yarn through all four loops, then pull the loops off of your fingers. Tie the tail to the closest loop and trim