Cables & Lace Baby Blanket by Darlene Dale

Cables & Lace Baby Blanket

Knitting
March 2011
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
12 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
920 yards (841 m)
40”/101.5cm x 42”/106.5cm
English
This pattern is available for free.

Darlene Dale has designed one of the most satisfying and sumptuous baby blankets we’ve seen in a while. Stitched in our quick-knit Simply Soft Chunky, the Cables and Lace Baby Blanket is sure to become the favorite naptime “blankie” of your favorite tot.

Skill level: Intermediate

MATERIALS

Caron International’s Simply Soft Chunky (discontinued)
(100% acrylic; 5oz/142g, 200yds/183m):
23oz/656g
Shown in: Lavender Blue #0002

One circular size 10 ½ (6.5mm) needle, 36”/91.5cm long or size to obtain gauge

Cable needle (cn)
Yarn needle
13 markers (optional)

Large Cable & Eyelet Stitch (multiple of 11 sts plus 1) 8 rows

Blanket is worked back and forth on circular needle.