The Wonder of the Internet

And in the blink of an eye, anything you can imagine is available on the Internet. Case in point: the complete knitting instructions to make your own Jennifer Wilbanks 'hide from the media' blanket. I especially love the last line of instruction. And with plenty of time before Halloween, so you can be ready with your costume.

Yarn Required
Lion Brand Yarn Wool-Ease Worsted
80%Acrylic, 20% Wool
197 yards /3 ounces

Color A: Rose Heather 140 - 2 skeins
Color B: Colonial Blue 117 - 2 skeins
Color C: Ranch Red 102 - 1 skein
Color D: Gold 171 - 1 skein

Needle
Size 7 US / 4.5mm

Gauge
4.5" sts x 5 rows = 1” in garter stitch

Blanket
With A, Cast on 120 sts.
Working in garter stitch;
(work 10 rows in A,
14 rows in B,
10 rows in A,
20 rows in B,
14 rows in A,
20 rows in C,
8 rows in A,
20 rows in C) repeat once.
Work 10 rows in A.
Bind off loosely.

Finishing
Steam block. Place over head.

by Annie Modesitt
http://www.modeknit.com/blog