It’s time to bust that yarn stash! Hold three strands of yarn together to work up the Hefty Caramel weighted blanket. This blanket is a great way to use up a lot of yarn from one’s stash in one fell swoop, producing an eclectic and colorful blanket with a comforting heft and warmth! So many neurodivergent people (those with ADHD, Autism or a combination of the two) find the weight of a heavy blanket comforting and calming. It’s even better when it’s made with love!

The caramel stitch is a cluster spike stitch with a gorgeous, luxurious appearance. Though the stitch definition is muted slightly when you hold so many strands together, the spiked stitches add a fun pop of texture and interest to all the color changes featured in this blanket! If you have yarn in a color or colors that you don’t necessarily love anymore, blending it with others can give it new life.

The pattern is finished with a simple single crochet border worked in turned rounds so it lays perfectly flat.

The sample shown uses two worsted weight yarns and one super fine weight yarn held together for a total of three strands. Using the yarns you have on hand, the effect created from mixing yarn weights adds dimension and interest to the finished project!

SIZE
Throw

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Width: 50 inches/127 cm
Length: 60 inches/152 cm

MATERIALS

Yarn
5,000 yds/4,550 m of Worsted weight/#4 Medium
2,400 yds/1,850 m Sock-weight/#1 Super-Fine

Yarn Characteristics

The sample shown uses two worsted weight yarns and one super fine weight yarn held together. Washable yarn such as acrylic, cotton, or superwash wool are recommended so the blanket is easy to care for. If you’re planning to donate your finished item, check the charity’s requirements before beginning. For example, some charities require acrylic only. Smooth or textural/novelty yarns could both work well and add to the eclectic charm of this project. The sample incorporated some variegated yarns for added interest, but if you would prefer to control the colors more carefully, you may wish to stick with solids.

Recommended hook size
always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed below - every knitter’s gauge is unique
US #L-11/8mm hook

Notions
stitch markers
yarn needle