You will need about 8 skeins of the background yarn and 5 skeins of the snowflake yarn. The pattern is on my website, VintageKnitWit.blogxpot.com and can be found if you click on the HOME DECOR tab and the chart for the snowflakes is on the KNITTING CHARTS tab. If after you complete knitting your blanket and you get it dirty, don’t worry. Just, LET IT GO, because it is machine washable. It’s made to keep you warm when you feel like you’re FROZEN! Enjoy Snowflakes and Icicles Blanket Knitting Pattern and Happy Knitting from Mary Beth.