Childhood Wishes is a classic cable blanket knitting pattern for Aran or Worsted #4 weight yarn. Pattern includes instructions for four blanket sizes.

Childhood wishes can include things as simple as a new toy, a visit to the ice cream store, an afternoon playing at the neighborhood park, a big snow storm (so school will be cancelled!), and lots of candy on Halloween. When we are adults, our wishes for our children and grandchildren are so much more than their fun wishes. We hope they are safe and healthy… and know that they are loved.

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DIRECTIONS FOR FOUR BLANKET SIZES:
Approximate sizes after blocking…

Small (4 cables): 29.5” wide x 32.5” long
Medium (5 cables): 35” wide x 36” long
Large (6 cables): 40.5” wide x 46.5” long
XL (7 cables): 46.5” wide x 53.5” long

Finished size may vary depending on yarn weight and gauge used.

The pattern includes tips on how to make any of the blanket sizes longer or wider.

Pattern includes estimates for additional yardage needed to make blankets longer.

ARAN OR WORSTED #4 WEIGHT YARN:

Small Blanket: 620 - 650 yards
Medium Blanket: 820 - 850 yards
Large Blanket: 1250 - 1300 yards
XL Afghan: 1650 - 1750 yards

Be sure to buy additional yarn if you plan to add length to your blanket.

The pattern may be used with worsted or Aran weight yarn…or similar. Select the needle size that gives the best appearance for your yarn. Finished size and amount of yarn needed may vary depending on yarn choice and gauge….so buy extra yarn just in case!

GAUGE:

Stockinette stitch with US size 9 needles after blocking: approximately 14 stitches & 22 rows = 4”

Exact gauge is not essential.

I used US size 9 knitting needles…but choose the needle size that gives the best appearance with your yarn and your knitting tension.

If your gauge has more stitches per 4” of stockinette stitch… the blanket will turn out smaller than the dimensions listed.

A significantly different gauge may require more (or less) yarn than noted.

CIRCULAR NEEDLES:

Knit flat, in one piece, back and forth on circular knitting needles.

In order to accommodate the large number of stitches, long circular needles are recommended.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Cable knitting experience highly recommended. You will also need to know how to cast on stitches, knit and purl confidently, read a row by row knitting pattern, bind off stitches and weave in ends.

Blocking of finished blanket is highly recommended.

This pattern uses standard U.S. knitting terms.

Written pattern with row by row instructions.