This cool texture is got by slipping stitches- in a Slant knit stitch. See pattern pdf or video for the how to.

My Rainbow Knit Blanket Pattern uses 12 different colors of yarn: 2 pinks, 2 yellows, 2 oranges, 2 greens, 2 blues and 2 purple shades. But keep in mind that you can modify this to suit your style- you can use only Lion Brand Hometown USA yarns or only Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice yarns.

While knitting with the Vanna’s Choice Yarn, hold two strands of yarn (from two skeins) together as one while knitting. With the Hometown yarn, there is no need to double up the yarn, it is naturally bulky.