This tutorial will teach you how to hand knit a cable knit blanket 40x60 inches, a good size for your bed or sofa Measurement can change a little depending on your knitting skills You will need 7 lbs of super chunky Merino wool for such blanket and giant needles You can buy the wool here and the needles here You can knit this blanket within just a couple of hours To prevent shedding and pilling: felt the wool as it shown in this video Color shown in picture: Silver How much super chunky Merino wool yarn you will need:A cowl/infinity scarf: 1 lbsAn extra long scarf: 2 lbsBlanket 25x30 inches: 2 lbsBlanket 35x45 inches: 4 lbs (Small throw for your bed or sofa)Blanket 40x60 inches: 6 lbs (Medium throw for your bed of sofa)Blanket 50x60 inches: 8 lbs (Fits Large size mattress up to pillows)Blanket 58x70 inches: 10 lbs (Fits Large size mattress, mattress of 60x80 inches)