Get Your Chevron On with This Easy Fleece Blanket Knitting Pattern

Any time is a great time for a new knit blanket, but I feel like this place we’re in in the northern hemisphere, where it feels like winter might never actually end, is the perfect time to knit a new blanket.

You’ve probably been spending a lot of time in your house, so your current couch accessories might be feeling a little bland. And of course if it’s cold outside you can always use a little extra warmth. And knitting a blanket while it’s cold out gives you the bonus of getting to use it as a blanket while you are still knitting it.

Of course this Forever Fleece chevron knit blanket from Yarnspirations won’t take you that long to knit, given that it’s throw sizes (about 50 by 55 inches as written) and worked with super bulky yarn.

The pattern calls for Bernat Forever Fleece, which it looks like they are running low on at Yarnspirations, though you can still find it on some craft store websites and Amazon.

If you’re looking for a substitution you could try Bernat Blanket (or Bernat Blanket O’Go if you want to let the yarn take care of the stripes) or Bernat Softee Chunky. Either way you’ll get a super cozy blanket on the double.

The tassels on the ends add a boho look if that suits your decor (and you don’t have cats; I can just imagine my kitties destroying those in no time!).

And if you happen to live in the part of the world where it’s warm right now, it’s never too early to get a jump on your winter weather essentials.

You can grab this free pattern from the Yarnspirations website.

And while you’re in the mood for chevrons, why not add a super cute chevron hat? This one is worked in bulky yarn so you can stitch it up in no time, too.

[Photo: Yarnspirations.]

Getting ready for back to school makes me think about pencil crafts, so let’s take a look at some pencil themed knitting patterns!

I recently made a pencil on a circular knitting machine, and it was a fun, quick, easy project that uses little bits of leftover yarn (and if you don’t have yellow you can make it a colored pencil using whatever color’s your favorite). And if you want to make a bigger version check out this pattern from Orange Olive Road on Etsy.

If you want to knit a pencil pillow by hand, check out Sketchy, available on Ravelry from Shana S. Cohen. This one uses worsted weight yarn and has two size options and the choice to make a pencil with an eraser or a colored pencil.

Pencil scarves seem to be the most popular kind of pencil knitting pattern, and there are lot of cute ones. This one from Cosy Craft UK mostly uses garter stitch, with some welts to add texture and what looks like an I-cord edging. It calls for DK weight yarn.

If you want to go all garter stitch try this version from Emsley Co Creations, which uses five colors of DK weight yarn and just a little shaping to make the point of the pencil.

There’s also this fun, mostly stockinette so it looks like it curls a bit, pencil pattern that looks like it’s worked in chunky yarn from Little Knits Studio. This one uses just a little garter stitch and easy shaping for the point.

If you don’t want a pencil scarf, how about some pencil socks? The No. 2 Pencil Socks from The Yarn Enabler are available from Ravelry and use five colors of sock yarn. They feature wide ribs to mimic the texture of a pencil and have options to be worked from the top down or the toe up.

Needs Sharpening by Alexander Walker is a free pattern on Ravelry that uses five colors of sock yarn to make a sort of shortie sock. The little bit of black at the tips of the toes inspired the name. These, too, can be worked in either direction and are available in three sizes.

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