Randolph Blanket
Elevate your knitting projects with this exquisite cabled medallion blanket, featuring stunning intertwined columns of ribbing that take center stage. The design is enhanced with delicate, feather-like cables that provide a rich background texture, resulting in an eye-catching and luxurious finish. The professionally crafted i-cord edging ensures that the blanket edges remain flat and polished, adding to its refined aesthetic. This versatile blanket is knitted flat in one seamless piece using worsted-weight yarn, making it an enjoyable project for knitters of various skill levels.
The pattern showcases a cozy carriage blanket size, perfect for keeping warm, while also including instructions for a larger lap throw size for those who desire an even more expansive blanket. Both the Rib pattern and the Cable Panel are thoughtfully presented in both written and charted formats, catering to different knitting preferences.
Materials
For this beautiful blanket, you will require worsted-weight yarn totaling 1,100 (2,990) yards / 1,010 [2,735] meters. The sample blanket shown is crafted in Knit Picks Swish Worsted, a delightful 100% merino wool yarn that offers 110 yards [101 meters] per approximately 50 grams [1.76 ounces]. You will need 10 skeins of the rich “Marine Heather” colorway for the carriage blanket size.
To create your masterpiece, gather a US 7 (4.5 mm) 32” [80 cm] circular needle—or your preferred size needed to achieve the specified gauge. Additionally, make sure to have some stitch markers, a cable needle, and a yarn needle handy for convenience.
Gauge
The specified gauge for this pattern is 34 stitches / 36 rows, which equals 5½” [14 cm] wide and 5” [12.75 cm] high within the Cable Panel, after blocking. Achieving the correct gauge is essential to ensure your blanket turns out just as envisioned.
Embrace the art of knitting with this enchanting cabled medallion blanket pattern, providing a perfect blend of complexity and beauty that will be cherished for years to come. Whether for personal use or as a thoughtful gift, this blanket will add warmth and style to any home decor.
