How to Knit a Blanket in Bernat Softee Chunky (CC)

Learn how to knit a blanket from start to finish. Fun for whole family to join in a make together or a great project to make while witching your favorite flix! Click link for free pattern & blog notes. yarnspirations.com/bernat-how-to-knit-a-blanket…

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Timestamps
00:00:00 Welcome
00:00:18 Material Review
00:01:46 Terms Review
00:02:50 Pattern Review
00:05:20 Cast On
00:07:52 Knit Stitch
00:10:58 Fixing Mistakes

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Loom Knitting Notes:
Item is worked in flat panel to the left and right, not in the round. Use your basic or a favorite cast on, wrap or U knit stitch for odd rows and purl stitch for even rows. When you knit about 9" to 10", stop and measure the width of your knitting closer to the cast on edge. make a note of that number. knit until your work measures the same length as your width (you want to make it square). If you aren't sure if it really is that length (say it is too stretched or you knit tightly) then take work off the loom with some waste (extra yarn in contrasting color) yarn with a tapestry needle or use a stitch holder. Then measure your knitting length versus width. When you reach that number bind off (cast off) in basic bind off.

Looms:
Use a LG (Large Gauge) loom at 5/8" or 11/16" C2C spacing or your favorite loom for Super Bulky 6 weight yarn.
Typical best looms are:
5/8" Knifty Knitter Type 48 peg round looms (minimum 30 pegs)
CinDWood 5/8" looms min 30 pegs
3/4" Knifty Knitter type 36 peg or 31 peg loom
Any KISS loom or other loom that will get you to the size needed.

You can work with ANY gauge loom with appropriate yarn and just add stitches or take away stitches to get 12" width. Knit until it reaches 12" length. Use this video above to help with weaving in tails and connecting your squares.