Magnolia Blanket

Three different, but complementary, cable patterns gracefully wend their way along the surface of the Magnolia Blanket. Slipped stitch edges, with small cable twists at each edge, and ribbed borders ensure that the blanket lies flat. A solid or mostly solid color of yarn honors the timeless feel of this design. The blanket is worked flat in one piece in an aran-weight or heavy worsted yarn. The carriage blanket size is shown, and the pattern includes 2 larger sizes. The cable patterns are written out and charted. For a custom size, add or subtract repeats of the Main Cable Panel and work until the blanket is your desired length. Be sure to measure your working yarn before and after completing one full repeat of the cable patterns to ensure that you have enough yarn. **Sizes** Carriage Blanket (Lap Throw, Afghan) **Finished Measurements** 26½ (42½, 50½)" / 67.25 (108, 128.25) cm wide 33 (48, 60½)" / 83.75 (122, 153.75) cm long **Materials** Aran-weight, or heavy worsted, yarn: 925 (2,160, 3,235) yds 845 (1,975, 2,960) m » Carriage Blanket shown in Hikoo® by Skacel Simpliworsted (55% merino wool, 28% acrylic, 17% nylon; 140 yds (128 m) per 100 g (3.5 oz)): “Natural,” 7 skeins US 8 (5.0 mm) 32” (80 cm) circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge Stitch markers (optional) Cable needle; yarn needle **Gauge** 48 sts / 16 rows = 8" (20.25 cm) wide and 2½” (6.25 cm) high in Main Cable Panel patt, after blocking