This easy garter stitch blanket is based on the washcloth pattern our grannies used to make. We've added a pretty picot edge to dress it up, but you can leave it unadorned if you like. The washcloth makes a nice shower or housewarming gift tied up with a bar of soap. For a grown-up throw or afghan, just keep on knitting!

Pattern Details:

Washcloth & Blanket DK Weight Version:
Sizes: Washcloth (Blanket)

Finished Measurements: 9 (29)" square

Yarn: 115 (920) yards DK weight

Needles and Notions: US 5 needles (Washcloth), U6 24-29" circular needle (Blanket)

Gauge: 22 stitches = 4" in garter stitch (Washcloth); 21 stitches = 4" in garter stitch (Blanket)
 

Blanket Worsted & Chunky Weight Version:
Sizes: Worsted (Chunky)

Finished Measurements: 29 (30)" square

Yarn: 800 yards of worsted weight; 768 yards of chunky weight

Needles and Notions: US 8 24-29" circular needle (Worsted Version); US 10 24-29" circular needle (Chunky)

Gauge: 17 stitches = 4" in garter stitch (Worsted); 13 stitches = 4" in garter stitch (Chunky)