Blankets knit and crocheted with Lion Brand yarn

Blanket Yarns and Projects

Beautiful Blankets Start Here

From cozy blankets to playful pals and statement-making décor, our yarns bring soft, satisfying texture to every stitch. From Cover Story and beyond, choose your yarn and start your next chapter.

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The stitch test

Same Family, Different Stitches

See how each yarn’s construction changes the surface, drape, and definition. Switch between knit and crochet to compare every yarn side by side for each craft.

  1. Posh Twist knit swatch
    Posh Twist crochet swatch

    Posh Twist

    Yarn Weight
    5 Bulky
    Length
    232 yd / 213 m
    Weight
    7.05 oz / 200 g
    Knit gauge
    10 sts × 9 rows
    US 11 (8mm)
    Crochet gauge
    9 sc × 9 rows
    L-11 (8mm)
    Construction
    Low-shed chenille
    Stitch look
    Clear, compact
    Best for
    Amigurumi, pals, details
    Shop Yarn: Posh Twist
  2. Favorite Blanket knit swatch
    Favorite Blanket crochet swatch

    Favorite Blanket

    Yarn Weight
    6 Super Bulky
    Length
    223 yd / 204 m
    Weight
    10.5 oz / 300 g
    Knit gauge
    8 sts × 13 rows
    US 11 (8mm)
    Crochet gauge
    7 sc × 8 rows
    L-11 (8mm)
    Construction
    Plush chenille
    Stitch look
    Soft, blended
    Best for
    Blankets, sweaters, décor
    Shop Yarn: Favorite Blanket
  3. Cover Story knit swatch
    Cover Story crochet swatch

    Cover Story

    Yarn Weight
    6 Super Bulky
    Length
    547 yd / 500 m
    Weight
    35.2 oz / 1000 g
    Knit gauge
    7 sts × 11 rows
    US 11 (8mm)
    Crochet gauge
    6.5 sc × 6 rows
    N-13 (9mm)
    Construction
    High-yardage chenille
    Stitch look
    Deep, cushioned
    Best for
    Big blankets, fewer ends
    Shop Yarn: Cover Story
  4. Cover Story 300g knit swatch
    Cover Story 300g crochet swatch

    Cover Story 300g

    Yarn Weight
    6 Super Bulky
    Length
    164 yd / 150 m
    Weight
    10.5 oz / 300 g
    Knit gauge
    7 sts × 11 rows
    US 11 (8mm)
    Crochet gauge
    6.5 sc × 6 rows
    N-13 (9mm)
    Construction
    High-yardage chenille
    Stitch look
    Deep, cushioned
    Best for
    Small projects, color details on bigger projects
    Shop Yarn: Cover Story 300g
  5. Dreamland knit swatch
    Dreamland crochet swatch

    Dreamland

    Yarn Weight
    6 Super Bulky
    Length
    148 yd / 135 m
    Weight
    10.6 oz / 300 g
    Knit gauge
    7 sts × 11 rows
    US 11 (8mm)
    Crochet gauge
    6.5 sc × 6 rows
    N-13 (9mm)
    Construction
    Printed chenille
    Stitch look
    Plush, painterly
    Best for
    Color-led throws, accessories
    Shop Yarn: Dreamland
  6. Lazy Days Thick & Quick knit swatch
    Lazy Days Thick & Quick crochet swatch

    Lazy Days Thick & Quick

    Yarn Weight
    6 Super Bulky
    Length
    125 yd / 114 m
    Weight
    8.8 oz / 250 g
    Knit gauge
    10 sts × 15.5 rows
    US 13 (9mm)
    Crochet gauge
    8 sc × 8 rows
    N-13 (9mm)
    Construction
    Knit tube
    Stitch look
    Rounded, defined
    Best for
    Cables, pillows, statement throws
    Shop Yarn: Lazy Days Thick & Quick
  7. Thick & Quick knit swatch
    Thick & Quick crochet swatch

    Thick & Quick

    Yarn Weight
    7 Jumbo
    Length
    39 yd / 36 m
    Weight
    10.6 oz / 300 g
    Knit gauge
    3 sts × 4 rows
    US 50 (25mm)
    Crochet gauge
    2.75 sc × 3 rows
    U-50 (25mm)
    Construction
    Voluminous chenille
    Stitch look
    Huge, fluffy
    Best for
    Oversized blankets, baskets
    Shop Yarn: Thick & Quick
Tree of Life Afghan knit blanketNew pattern

More blanket possibilities

Beyond Cover Story

The Cover Story line makes wonderfully plush blankets that work up quickly, but it’s just one chapter. Across Lion Brand, different fibers and weights unlock new possibilities for knit and crochet blankets, from bold stitch definition and intricate cables to heirloom texture and year-round comfort.

An icon, reimagined

Tree of Life Afghan

One of Lion Brand’s most iconic knit afghan patterns, the Tree of Life Afghan has been a longtime favorite for its distinctive cablework and tree motif. This updated version brings the bestselling design forward in medium-weight Wool-Ease®, preserving its heirloom-worthy character while giving the pattern a fresh, contemporary look.

Explore the reimagined pattern

Make the next chapter

Patterns for every type of cozy.

Explore our extensive blanket collection by project type, from classic blankets to imaginative scenes.