Colouring Blankets: A Simple Guide for Cosy Evenings

It looks like an ordinary throw, except the design is printed as outlines that you colour in yourself. Many come in at about 150 x 125 cm, with their own set of pens.

You pick a section, colour it in and come back to it another evening. It is one of the few hobbies a whole household can share on the same piece.

Themes range from flowers and fruit to cats and more fantastical scenes. A busy pattern keeps you going for weeks, while a simple one is done in a few evenings.

What makes the difference is the washable ink. Washable pens use water-based ink that, per the manufacturer, washes out in the machine, so you can start again. The care label sets the temperature and drying.

Some people switch to permanent pens for a finished blanket they want to keep as it is. You can mix both on the same project, as long as you remember which parts will stay.

Two small tips before you start. Lay the blanket flat on a table rather than on your knees, and put the caps back on the pens between sessions. A quick test on an edge shows how strong each colour looks.

It is an easy way to keep your hands busy while chatting or listening to music. It is also a popular Christmas gift idea, as it is still useful once the colouring is done.

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