JOANN Stitchalong Bernat Knit Blanket Clue 6

We have made it to the last week of the 2019 Bernat Stitchalong. Last week we finished up all the heavy lifting and this week we will be adding the finishing touches to the blanket. Adding tassels and pom poms really make the blanket pop! Working along with me in the FREE pattern to finish your blanket.

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About the 2019 Bernat Stitchalong:

For our stitch along we will be making a beautiful Knit Festive Textures Afghan. Since this is a stitch along there will be both a knit and crochet version available for you. Both the knit and crochet versions are very similar and you will enjoy either pattern that you decide to go with. I will be teaching and hosting the knit blanket only.

This blanket is knit with Bernat Blanket yarn in very modern colors. But you can choose any color combination you wish to make yours match your home.

This is a 6 week knit-along hosted by Marly Bird. The crochet-along is hosted by Mikey at The Crochet Crowd.

Looking for all of the nitty gritty details of the stitch along? Check out the announcement post that I did two weeks ago for all of the details, dates, materials and more! Don’t forget to check out the GIVEAWAY details too!

Week Six Stitchalong Supplies:

For this section of the Bernat Stitchalong you will need color A and D. Along with these three colors you will need extra worsted weight yarn that is close to color A, 5″ piece of cardboard, a good pair of scissors, tape measure and the FREE pattern.

Don’t forget to also download the pattern for week six.

4 Things You Will Learn:

This week we will be working on the finishing touches for this blanket. At the end of last week you had all of your stitch work completed and this week we are ready to add the finishing touches. In this video you will learn the following 4 things.

1. How to make a tassel
2. How to make a pom pom
3. Making multiple pompoms and tassels at one time
4. How to add fringe to your project

Week Six Video Tutorial:

Share Your Progress:

By all means please share you work with us! We would love to see your progress. Use the hashtag #MarlyBird or #HandMadeWithJoann when you share your photos! Share them in the Marly’s Minions Facebook group or the Yarnspiration Stitch Along Facebook group.

Make a Cowl:

You might have noticed that the sample that I am making in the video is smaller than the blanket that you are working on. Rather than make the whole blanket in the video I took a smaller section and made a cowl from the pattern.

If you want to follow along with the smaller sample and make a cowl with me follow along here for my stitch counts.

What I’m Wearing:

Did you fall in LOVE with the shawl that I am wearing in the video tutorial? Looking for the pattern so you can make one for yourself? You are in luck! The Bluebonnet Crochet Lace Shawl is a FREE pattern on my blog. It uses one ball of It’s A Wrap by Red Heart and is a wonderful light weight lace option.

This shawl is perfect anytime of year and in any climate because of the 50% cotton and 50% acrylic blend yarn. Grab a cake of yarn in your favorite color and get started on this beautiful shawl today. This fashionable and fun accessories will become a favorite of yours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the last week of the Stitchalong?

Yes! This is the last week of the 2019 Bernat Stitchalong. We finished the main part of the blanket last week, and this week is all about those fun finishing touches.

What do I need to finish the blanket this week?

Honestly… you’ll need colors A and D of the Bernat Blanket yarn, plus some extra worsted weight yarn that matches color A. You’ll also want a 5″ piece of cardboard, good scissors, and a tape measure to make your tassels and pom poms!

Can I really make a cowl instead of the whole blanket?

Yes! The sample I’m using in the video is actually a smaller version I made into a cowl. If you want to follow along with that smaller sample, I’ve got the stitch counts for you right on the page.

How can I share my finished blanket?

Oh, I would LOVE to see it! Please share your photos using the hashtag #MarlyBird or #HandMadeWithJoann. You can also share them in the Marly’s Minions Facebook group or the Yarnspiration Stitch Along Facebook group.

What else will I learn in this clue?

So here’s the thing… besides learning how to make tassels and pom poms, you’ll also learn how to make multiples of them at once and how to add fringe to your project. It’s all about those beautiful finishing touches!