As of November 2021, this pattern has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars on Ravelry for both clarity and overall results.

OCTOBER 2021 UPDATE: The pattern has been updated and slight changes have been made to the two smallest blanket sizes.

DIRECTIONS FOR SIX BLANKET SIZES + SCARF:
Approximate sizes after blocking…

Scarf: 8.5” wide x 64” long
XS Lap Blanket: 30.5” wide x 38” long
Small Blanket: 38” wide x 42.5” long
Medium Throw: 41” wide x 45” long
Large Throw: 44” wide x 49” long
XL Afghan: 47.5” wide x 54.5” long
XXL Afghan: 51.5” wide x 57” long

Any of the sizes may be made longer by adding pattern repeats. Each pattern repeat adds about 1” - 1.25” to the length. Pattern includes estimates for additional yardage needed to make each size longer.

SUPER BULKY YARN:

Scarf: 205 - 225 yards
XS Lap Blanket: 500 - 530 yards
Small Blanket: 710 - 740 yards
Medium Throw: 800 - 840 yards
Large Throw: 970 - 1020 yards
XL Afghan: 1200 - 1250 yards
XXL Afghan: 1350 - 1450 yards

For best appearance, use a yarn with good stitch definition. Chenille yarns are not the best option for this pattern because the stitch definition is too soft. I used Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick in ‘Mustard’ (blanket) and ‘Pumpkin’ (scarf). Other great options include Lion Brand Hometown super bulky and Lion Brand Re-Spun Thick & Quick.

LION BRAND KIT: Game Time blanket is now available as a kit on LionBrand.com!  The kit includes a PDF digital pattern and all the super bulky yarn needed to make your choice of one of three blanket sizes.  Pick your preferred yarn color from Wool-Ease Thick & Quick collection.  NOTE: The Lion Brand Kit pattern has instructions for THREE blanket sizes: XS, Small & Medium Throw. 

If you prefer lighter weight yarn, please see my Quality Time blanket and scarf knitting pattern.

Be sure to buy additional yarn if you plan to add length to your project.

GAUGE:

Pattern stitch with US size 15 needles: approximately 8.5 stitches & 13.5 - 14 rows = 4”

Exact gauge is not essential.

I used US size 15 knitting needles. Choose the needle size that gives the best appearance with your yarn and your knitting tension.

Significantly different gauge may require more yarn.

KNITTING NEEDLES:

Blankets knit flat, in one piece, back and forth on circular knitting needles in order to accommodate the large number of stitches.

Straight knitting needles may be used for making a scarf.

SKILL LEVEL: Easy

You will need to know how to cast on stitches, knit and purl confidently, read a row by row knitting pattern, bind off stitches and weave in ends.

Blocking of finished knitting is suggested but not essential.

This pattern is written in ENGLISH using standard U.S. knitting terms.

Written pattern with row by row instructions.

INSTANT DOWNLOAD KNITTING PATTERN:

This item is an instant download knitting pattern.  A link to download the digital PDF pattern file will be sent to your email address when payment is received. 

Save the PDF knitting pattern file to Google Drive, iCloud or your computer for unlimited future reference.