How to Hand Knit a Blanket Tutorial

* Knitting needles, size 10 (6 mm)

* Worsted weight yarn, 4 skeins (1,000 yards)

* Tapestry needle

Pattern

Cast on 120 stitches.

Row 1: Knit.

Row 2: Purl.

Repeat Rows 1 and 2 for 36 rows.

Next Row (Ribbing):

* Knit 2 stitches.

* Purl 2 stitches.

* Repeat across the entire row.

Repeat the ribbing pattern for 4 rows.

Knit Stitch Pattern:

Row 1:

* Knit 1 stitch.

* Purl 1 stitch.

* Repeat across the entire row.

Row 2:

* Knit 1 stitch.

* Slip 1 stitch, purlwise, with yarn in front.

* Repeat across the entire row.

Repeat Rows 1 and 2 for 24 rows.

Repeat the entire pattern (including ribbing) once.

Cast off all stitches.

Finishing

Weave in ends. Block blanket to desired size.

Tips

* To make a larger or smaller blanket, simply add or subtract stitches in multiples of 10.

* If you are not comfortable with the knit stitch pattern, you can simply knit every stitch on every row.

* To make a thicker blanket, use a heavier weight yarn.

* To make a thinner blanket, use a lighter weight yarn.