Oliver’s Blanket

Description

Cables and lace intertwine to create a classic, elegant blanket. Deeply ribbed borders create the perfect frame for the cable pattern, which is charted. Choose a solid color to enhance the heirloom feel of this unisex blanket.

Materials:

Aran-weight yarn at approx. 195 yds (178 m) to 110 g (4 oz): 850 (2,100) yds / 780 (1,920) m

US 8 (5.0 mm) 40 (102 cm) circular needle (for body), or size needed to obtain gauge

US 7 (4.5 mm) 40 (102 cm) circular needle (for borders), or size needed to obtain gauge

Two markers

Cable needle; yarn needle

Gauges:

40 stitches / 24 rows = 8 (20 cm) wide and 3.5 (8.75 cm) high in Main Cable Panel on larger needles, after blocking

21 stitches / 25 rows = 4 (10 cm) in Rib Patt on smaller needles, after blocking