2026 is going to be the Year of Making a Blanket. I need a new blanket for my new living room with my new couch and my new carpet!
Every month I am going to make a new square or two. Do you need a new blanket or Afghan? Do you want to join me? This will be a free project. There will be a Blog post every month with a new square. You will need to subscribe to get the emails regularly!
Post it where ever you knit with the hashtags #newblanket and #letissierdesigns. I would love to see your progress.
There is a thread on Ravelry and a Facebook Group as well.
I am going to be working the squares in Cascade 220 wool. I just started my first one! You can choose any worsted weight yarn you like. Or a fingering weight yarn, or any yarn. These are just going to be some squares. Some will be simple, others maybe not, it sort of depends on the other designs I will be working on, I may be trying out some different stitches. Sort of pre-swatching!
Most of these squares will be based on the blanket I did 11 years ago with The Buffalo Wool Co. I am going to remake the squares in the cascade 220, the originals were done in the Tracks Sock. These will be quite a bit bigger!
Look for some purple Sea Stars here and there! It is going to be called the Sea Star Blanket! Or maybe the West Coast Blanket!

I am adding a little something extra to the blog posts each month, a “Fancy”. These extras will only be available on the Blog Post.
February’s Fancy is some dimensional Hearts.

Immerse yourself in the cozy world of knitting with our Make-a-Blanket - February Square pattern. This advanced beginner project is perfect for those looking to expand their skills and create a beautiful textured square. Worked flat from the bottom up, this pattern includes both written instructions and a chart for visual guidance. The Cascade 220 worsted weight yarn adds warmth and depth to your creation, with a gauge of 20 stitches and rows equaling 4 inches in knit flat. Customize your square in one size, with additional size details available in the notes. Dive into this engaging project and watch your skills grow with each stitch!.
Unique Features-

• Advanced beginner level for skill progression
• Textured square design adds depth
• Written instructions and chart for guidance
• Customize in one size with more options available
• Cascade 220 yarn for warmth and quality

Materials Needed-

• Needle: 4.5mm (US Size 7.0)
• Yarn: Cascade 220 (Worsted weight, 75-80 yards)
• Gauge: 20 Stitches Row = 4 Inches in Knit Flat