Cozy Knit Blanket

Cozy Knit Blanket Pattern

This pattern will guide you in creating a soft, creamy knit blanket. The blanket features a combination of stockinette and rib stitches, making it an inviting project for knitters of all levels.

Materials

• Yarn: 8 skeins of worsted weight yarn, approximately 200 yards each, in a cream color
• Knitting Needles: Size 8 (5mm) circular needles, 32 inches long
• Scissors
• Yarn Needle for weaving in ends

Gauge

18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch.

Note: Always check your gauge. If it’s too loose, try a smaller needle.

Abbreviations

• CO = Cast On
• K = Knit
• P = Purl
• RS = Right Side
• WS = Wrong Side
• Sts = Stitches

Instructions

1. Cast On: CO 120 stitches using the long tail method.
2. Row 1: K1, *P1, K1; repeat from * across the row to end (this creates the ribbing).
3. Row 2: K1, *P1, K1; repeat from * across the row to end.
4. Repeat Rows 1 and 2: until the piece measures 8 inches from the cast-on edge.
5. Next Rows: Switch to stockinette stitch - K every row until the blanket measures 40 inches long.
6. Ribbing for the Border: Once the body is complete, switch back to ribbing for the last 8 inches: K1, *P1, K1; repeat from * across.
7. Bind Off: Bind off all stitches in ribbing pattern.
8. Finishing: Weave in all ends using the yarn needle. Block the blanket if desired to give it a finished look.

Your soft, cozy knit blanket is now complete! Enjoy snuggling under it at home or gift it to someone special.