Part 1 of the Buttered Popcorn Movie Blanket machine-knitting tutorial introduces the project and shows how easily the blanket tucks into its built-in pocket for storage or display.  

In case you want to jump right into it, here is the link to the companion pattern: https://twistedyarns.com/patterns/but... It includes adult- and child-size blankets so everyone can stay cozy with their own. It makes a wonderful gift and offers practice with essential machine-knitting techniques that can also be used in other projects.  
I use worsted-weight yarn on a Brother KH230, but any mid-gauge or bulky flatbed knitting machine will work.

Part 2 covers knitting and assembling the panels with a latch-tool join, a simple method that creates a decorative, textured seam in stockinette. It works especially well with contrasting colors, like the popcorn bucket’s red and white.

Part 3 shows how to finish the side edge with a turned hem and where to attach the built-in pocket, completing the main blanket section.
Finally, Part 4 shows how to add the fluffy Buttered Popcorn Edging to the cast-on and bound-off edges.

Happy Machine Knitting!
Mary can be reached at Mary@twistedyarns.com
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