Simply Cabled Blanket
Discover the warmth and charm of the Simply Cabled Blanket, a cozy knitted masterpiece perfect for chilly movie nights and lazy afternoons. This beautiful blanket is crafted quickly using bulky weight yarn and large needles, making it an ideal project for those looking to enhance their knitting skills. Featuring an elegant all-over cable design, this blanket not only keeps you warm but also adds a stylish touch to any room, quickly becoming everyone’s favorite snuggle accessory.
Skill Level
Advanced Beginner
Yarn
To create your Simply Cabled Blanket, you'll need bulky weight yarn, with a total of 1482 yards (1356 meters) and 42 oz (1200 g). This ensures your blanket is both oversized and ultra-comfortable.
Sample Yarn Used: Lion Brand Yarn's Color Made Easy; composed of 100% acrylic; each skein contains 247 yards (226 m), weighing 7 oz (200 g). You will require 6 skeins in the color Huckleberry for this project.
Needles and Accessories
You will need a Circular Needle (US15/10 mm) with a minimum length of 32 inches (80 cm) to accommodate your blanket's size. A cable needle will be necessary for the intricate cable patterns, and a tapestry needle will help you weave in any loose ends once your project is complete.
Gauge
The gauge for this blanket is 10 stitches by 16 rows, which creates a 4-inch (10 cm) square in stockinette stitch. Achieving the correct gauge is crucial for ensuring your blanket has the right size and feel.
Required Skills
This pattern caters to knitters who possess basic knitting skills, including the ability to perform cable knitting techniques, which are provided both in written format and in chart form for your convenience. Additionally, you should be familiar with slipping stitches to ensure the integrity of your cable designs.
Whether you’re curling up with a good book or gathering with friends for movie night, the Simply Cabled Blanket is the perfect blend of comfort and style. Dive into this project today and create a handcrafted blanket that will be cherished for years to come!
