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  and the needles

You can knit this blanket within just a couple of hours

To prevent shedding and pilling: felt the wool as it shown in this

Color shown in picture: Silver

How much super chunky Merino wool yarn you will need:

A cowl/infinity scarf: 1 lbs
An extra long scarf: 2 lbs
Blanket 25x30 inches: 2 lbs
Blanket 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)