These Heavy-Knit Wool Blankets Are Literally Made By Hand

Kiev, Ukraine–based knitwear designer Anna Marinenko of Ohhio crafts the most massive and burly 100 percent Merino wool blankets, scarves, and more, that look ridiculously lush and comfortable, available on Etsy.

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And what’s extraordinary about these oversized items is that Marinenko weaves them with her bare hands instead of using knitting needles, thereby creating a warm collection of comfort that features a hefty 3-inch-thick stitch.

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Image of Anna Marinenko with another designer, a photographer, a model, and a stylist 

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According to Slate.com, Marinenko also sells colossal and peculiar-looking wooden knitting needles, along with huge spheres of  super-thick yarn for consumers who wish “to make the chunky knits themselves.”

However, as Ohhio’s motto goes “we knit emotions,” pointing to the brand’s passion for creating “comfort, beauty and style using simple elements and honest materials.” As stated on their Facebook page, “we believe, Ohhio blankets all designed to please the eye, the hand and the heart,” later adding “all we knit is love.”

A Model wearing chunky knits, holding humongous knitting needles, standing amid oversized balls of yarn

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Image of large knitting needles Ohhio sells

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And her decadent designs are attracting high-profile RTW designers like Christian Siriano, who just featured Ohhio knits in his recent New York Fashion Week showcase. “Chunky knits became really popular this year and we’re happy to recognize that we have established this trend,” says Marimemko.

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And don’t worry about packing up these oversized knits after the winter season finally ends — Ohhio knits are lightweight enough to continue using through the summer months. Until then, happy Spring! Stay warm.