The blanket you can knit in a weekend.
Skill Level | Beginner
Finished Size | 56″ x 65″
Learn and improve your skills while getting the (near) instant gratification you crave as a beginner with this giant knit blanket project.
Pattern sponsored by Yarnspirations
Introduction
About this Pattern
If you’re looking for a really easy knitting pattern but want to make something more than a headband or wash cloth, look no further than the Giant Knit Blanket.
With this project you’ll get lots of practice with knits and purls, the two most essential stitches in knitting. When used in the right combination, these stitches make the most recognizable stitches in knitting, the stockinette stitch.
Before you begin, review this page entirely so you understand the full scope of the project. We worked with Yarnspirations to bring you a downloadable, printable pattern PDF as well as a video tutorial that’ll walk you through the entire thing.
getting started
Recommended Supplies
- Approx 515 yds (8 skeins); Bernat Mega Bulky Yarn (colorway pictured: Light Gray Heather)
- US 50 (25 mm); Circular Knitting Needle, 48″ long
- Yarn Needle
- Scissors
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pattern details
Abbreviations
- Approx Approximately
- Rep Repeat
- RS Right Side
- St(s) Stitches
- WS Wrong Side
Finished Size
56″ x 65″
unblocked
Gauge
4 sts x 5 rows = 4″
(stockinette stitch)
The Giant Knit Blanket will teach you three very important skills as you continue to knit more projects in the future: the long tail cast on, the stockinette stitch and the simple knitting bind off.
the pattern
Written Instructions
see how it’s done
Giant Knit Blanket Tutorial
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