Learn to Knit Blanket

SKILL LEVEL

Absolute beginner.

Full video tutorial included.

4 techniques involved: Cast on, Knit stitch, Purl stitch, Bind off.

SIZING

6 sizes: Receiving (Baby, Lapghan, Swaddle)Small Throw, Large Throw

Size 1 = Receiving: 31 x 32.25 inches {78.5 x 82 cm}

Size 2 = Baby: 31 x 40.5 inches {78.5 x 103.5 cm}

Size 3 = Lapghan: 36 x 55.5 inches {91.5 x 140.5 cm}

Size 4 = Swaddle: 49 x 48.25 inches {124 x 120.5 cm}

Size 5 = Small Throw: 51.5 x 59.75 inches {130.5 x 152 cm}

Size 6 = Large Throw: 61.5 x 80.25 inches {156.5 x 205 cm}

YARN

Super Bulky (#6) Yarn:

450 (560, 890, 1050){1360, 2180} yards, {411 (512, 814, 960){1244, 1993} meters}

Sample uses: Big Twist Natural Blend (80% Acrylic/20% Wool, 105 yds {96 m}/142g {5 oz}) in the colorway Beige.

NEEDLES

US 13 (9.0 mm).

I recommend using circular needles that have a cord length of at least 32 inches (80 cm).

GAUGE

Stockinette (worked flat):

9.5 sts / 14 rows = 4” {10 cm}