Cozy Autumn Knit Blanket

Cozy Autumn Knit Blanket Pattern

Materials

• 8 skeins of worsted weight yarn in taupe (approximately 1600 yards)
• Knitting needles size 8 (5.0 mm)
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors

Gauge

18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Abbreviations

• CO - Cast On
• K - Knit
• P - Purl
• YO - Yarn Over
• K2tog - Knit 2 together
• SSK - Slip, slip, knit

Instructions

Finished Size

Approximately 50 inches x 60 inches

Pattern

Cast On: CO 180 stitches.
Row 1 (RS): K all stitches.
Row 2 (WS): P all stitches.
Row 3: *K1, YO, K2tog, K1, SSK, YO; repeat from * to end.
Row 4: P all stitches.
Row 5: K all stitches.
Row 6: P all stitches.
Repeat Rows 3-6 until the blanket measures approximately 60 inches.

Finishing

Bind off all stitches loosely. Weave in all ends using a tapestry needle. Block the blanket to open up the lace pattern and ensure it lays flat.