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While I just happened to have 2 flagpoles lying around, you might have something different. I looked into broomsticks and was going to use them until I remembered my flagpoles. The broomsticks were a little smaller diameter, so your weave will be tighter, but think it's completely doable given manufacturer's needle size.

14 skeins of Super Bulky (size 6) yarn. I used Loops & Threads Biggie I've been asked to recommend some other yarns If you can't find the Biggie (doesn't look like it is sold online anymore). You might try some of these. I haven't seen and felt them, so can't attest to their feel, but they look like they might be thick enough. I can't make any promises though.
Red Heart Grande Yarn 78% acrylic, 22 % wool
Blue Sky Alpacas This looks DELICIOUS! 50% Alpaca and 50% wool, but it'll be pricey.
Spinrite Mega Bulky 100% acrylic
Lion Brand Quickie, 100% acrylic
Martha Stewart Lofty Wool Blend, 75% wool, 25% acrylic
I can't tell you how much you'll need for a blanket in these other yarns, since I really don't know how they'll knit up. It may be worth getting a skein and knitting a swatch and then go from there.
2 poles, 32mm (or 1 1/4) in diameter. You could also use US 35 knitting needles (which would have a smaller diameter than my poles) or US 50 knitting needles (which have a larger diameter). You can surely use many things, just check your gauge. Mine was 4 stitches and 5 rows for a 6 by 6 square.
White yarn and transparent thread for tassels
How to Make Chunky Blanket:
Cast on 34 stitches. This video shows how I did the cast on with the poles

Stocking stitch for remaining rows, starting and ending with a knit stitch on each row.

I added tassels on the cast on and cast off edges. I cut 20 pieces of yarn, each 16, to make my tassels.





Original article and pictures take http://www.hometalk.com/13402669/a-thick-cozy-chunky-diy-blanket-in-one-day site
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