I don't know how I stumbled across this site, but it has some neat free
patterns that will disappear forever on September 1st. The website is
from an ex-acrylic yarn maker but you can substitute whatever yarns you
like instead as long as you hit the gauge. I particularly like the
Kitty Dreams blanket and the Bulky Knit Pullover.
http://www.acrilan.com/patterns.html