For a large blanket, basting the layers of fabric together is essential!  It will prevent lumps and gathers on both sides of the blanket, and make the whole process go smoothly. No matter what quilting method you choose, basting is a solid first step.

Here's how:

   1. Wash and dry both fabric and knitting according to their particular needs.
   2. Cut your fabric two to three inches bigger in each dimension than the knitting.
   3. Lay the fabric, right side up, on a flat surface and tape it down.
   4. Center the knitting, right side down, on top of the fabric.
   5. Using quilter's curved safety pins, pin the two fabrics together, beginning in the center of the blanket and working your way to the edges. Pins should be about 6 inches apart.