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Chunky knit blanket

A huge, cozy blanket knit with your hands and chunky chenille yarn, done in 1 afternoon.

Chunky knit blanket
LevelIntermediate
AgesAges 12 and up
Time3 hours
Cost$35 to $60

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How to make it

  1. Step 1: Make the first row
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    Make the first row

    Make 20 loops in a row along the yarn, each pulled through the one before it. This is your chain.

  2. Step 2: Start row 2
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    Start row 2

    Pull a loop of working yarn up through the first chain loop from behind.

  3. Step 3: Keep pulling loops
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    Keep pulling loops

    Pull a new loop up through each loop in the row. Work left to right.

  4. Step 4: Keep the size even
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    Keep the size even

    Make each loop about 2 fingers wide. Even loops make a flat blanket.

  5. Step 5: Join new skeins
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    Join new skeins

    Overlap the old and new ends by 6 in. Knit with both together for 3 loops.

  6. Step 6: Bind off
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    Bind off

    Pull the second loop through the first, then the third through that. Repeat to the end and tuck the tail in.

Edie's tip

Chenille yarn holds best. Wool roving falls apart with use.

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