Knitting a blanket.

[jackandahat]

This is one of those things where I've done plenty of googling, but I'd like "real people's suggestions" to go with gathered information.

So, for those of you who've knitted a blanket (I'm most likely going with a variation on Moderne Log Cabin Blanket) - what kind of yarn did you use? Given my local knitting shop runs heavy to acrylic and baby-pastels, it seems likely I'll have to order some, so I'm looking for solid advice before I get out the debit card.

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[novembersgirl]

I'm currently also looking into yarn for a blanket, basically with the same requirements as you have. I want a warm and heavy blanket for the cold winter days.

The kntting store recommended Boston by Schachenmayr to me which I found a bit too scartchy for my taste, although it does come in some nice colours and the price is relatively reasonable. Personally I'm tempted more by Merino Big by Schachenmayr which is a bit softer.

Last year I knitted a blanket for my mom and of course now I no longer remember what yarn I used. Hm, it might have been Vario by Lana Grossa.

Hope that helps :_)

[jackandahat]

That does help, thank you. I know patterns and such have lots of advice, but that's not the same as getting advice form people who've actually done it.

[novembersgirl]

I know what you mean. :-) Finding the right yarn is always tough, especially when you don't have many stores near-by and can't touch and test yarns for yourselves.