Knitting a blanket can be a great project for those long winter months. It is especially suitable if you are not in a hurry and just want to spend some relaxing time working with your favorite yarn. Of course, there are lots of different patterns you can use to make blankets. And while it is often recommended that you not use big and chunky yarns, those types of yarns also tend to make the softest and most cuddly blankets.
If you've been itching to try your hand at using something really fuzzy like a homespun yarn, here is a great pattern that will last almost forever and still be soft and cozy. You will need about six skeins of homespun yarn and size 13 needles. Here is the pattern:
Cast on 5 stitches
Row 1 - Knit
Row 2 - knit 1 yo, knit across row
Repeat Row 2 until blanket is half the size you want (or until you use up half your yarn)
Decrease Rows:
Knit 1, Knit two stitches together, knit across row
Repeat until there are 5 stitches left
Knit on row
Bind off and weave in ends
As you can see, this is a pretty simple pattern and you will be able to just sit down and knit to your hearts' content. It will make a nice, large blanket to curl up by the fire with. So go and grab you some good homespun yarn and get started on this blanket pattern right away.
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