Disclaimer: This blanket is a beginner-friendly craft and does not require previous knowledge of knitting or crocheting. However, knowing one or the other may be helpful. Refer to YouTube for similar tutorials or visuals.

As winter comes fast approaching, a warm, fuzzy blanket is an essential for days in front of a fireplace witha cup of hot chocolate. This pattern is a step by step list of instructions for the perfect blanket for the upcoming cold weather.

Here is a list of supplies needed:

• Yarn (Size: Jumbo – 7)
• Scissors

Instructions:

 Step 1:

The first step to starting all yarn crafts is creating a slip knot. Take the end of the yarn, and create a loop over the long end connected to the skein of yarn. Pull the long end of the yarn through the loop you just made. The loop should be loose enough to put your yarn and fingers through the hole.

Step 2: 

Next, figure out what size you want your blanket to be. This will help you to think about how much yarn you will need to use. Create a chain to the width you want your blanket to be.

Step 3:
To start hand-knitting, create loops in the chains that you just made. Take the long end of the yarn and pull it through the holes of the chains. Make the loops as even as possible to avoid making awkward holes in your blanket. To start a new row, simply add loops into the loops you just added to the chains. Continue adding loops to your loops until you reach the desired length for your blanket.

Tip:

If you would like to use multiple colors, once you finish your rows, cut off the yarn for the next row you want to use a different color. Then, as if this was the original yarn you were working with, start your new row with the new color the same way as stated in step 3. Tie together the ends of the different colored yarn together and weave them into the edges of the blanket to hide them.

Step 4: 

Once you’re done with your blanket and are happy with the size, you need to cast it off so the blanket doesn’t unravel. To cast off, loop the previous loop into the next loop. Continue until you reach the end of the row. For the last loop, pull the remaining yarn through the loop and fasten the end.

Step 5:

Tuck the ends of the yarn into the edges of the blanket and cut off the excess yarn sticking out. This makes your blanket look neater, but if this blanket is for yourself, you can leave it be. Whether you make it for a loved one or for yourself, this blanket will help you spend this winter season warm and cozy!

The final product: