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Sugarplums Blanket Pattern

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Category:

Knitting

Type:

Home Decor

Item:

Blanket/Bedspread

Skill Level:

Beginner

Basic Skills Necessary:

knit, purl, work with a cable needle

Pattern Description:

The classic cabled blanket gets a modern update with a simple, but elegant, lattice-like texture and lush garter stitch borders. To add additional charm, consider using your favorite tonal handpainted yarn. Worked flat in a worsted-weight yarn, the Sugarplums blanket comes in three useful sizes, from a modern carriage blanket to a lap throw and a full sized afghan. The blanket is also knit as one piece, making finishing a breeze. So grab your favorite cable needle and get ready to stay cozy all Winter long!

--Sample shown is knit in Madelinetosh Tosh Vintage (100% merino; approximately 200 yds (183 m)/120g (4.2 oz)): "Rose," 4 skeins for Small Size

Gauge:

18 stitches / 32 rows = 4" (10 cm) in garter stitch AFTER blocking
21 stitches / 28 rows = 4" (10 cm) in Cable Panel AFTER blocking

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

273/4 (421/2, 56)" / 70.5 (108, 142) cm wide and 321/4 (471/2, 631/4) / 82 (120, 160.5) cm long

Materials:

Worsted-weight yarn at approximately 200 yds (183 m) per 120 g (4.2 oz): 700 (1700, 3000) yards / 640 (1555, 2743 m)

You Will Also Need:

US 8 (5.0 mm) needles, or size needed to obtain gauge; two markers; cable needle; yarn needle

Preferred Brand/Yarn:

Madelinetosh Tosh Vintage

Colorway:

Rose