Garter Ridges Knit Blanket

Craft: Knitting

his beginner knit blanket is designed for unbeatable warmth, thanks to Bernat Blanket Extra Thick.

Build your knitting confidence and impress your friends with this great first blanket project! Designed in Bernat Blanket Extra Thick yarn, this cozy knit throw works up in a flash. The pattern uses a combination of knit and purl stitches to create popular textured garter ridges on a background of simple stocking stitch. It's also a fun project for the more experienced hand who is looking for a relaxing project.

Yarn

Bernat® Blanket Extra Thick™ (10.5 oz/300 g; 32 yds/29 m)

7 balls or 195 yds/175 m

Shown in Biscotti (62004)

Needle

U.S. 50 (25 mm) circular knitting needle 36" [91.5 cm] long or size needed to obtain gauge

Gauge

2.5 sts and 3.5 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stocking st

Measurements

Approximately (Approx) 45" x 50"
[114.5 x 127 cm].