Amazon.com: Big Knits, Big Needles: 20-Plus Stylish Patterns on Giant Needles for Super-Fast Results: 9781465453983: van Impelen, Helgrid: Arts, Crafts & Sewing
Knitting Kit - Knit your own Giant Blanket - Lauren Aston Designs
Giant Knitting Needles: Crocheters Use Super-Sized Tools for Extraordinary Results
Thin yarn plus big needles = frustrating practice. Thicker yarn (in wool per the book recommendation) + big needles (plus a few tips from *YOU AWESOME PEOPLE* = much better practice results