indie did you google "weighted blanket pattern"? that worked. some people said if you like the feel of the dentist's lead x-ray apron, you'll like the weighted blanket. I was thinking of just poking holes in an old comforter, pouring pellets in thru the hole, then patching the hole. as long as the squares in the comforter are closed off from each other. that could all be done by hand, even. thanks for posting this!