For long trips and chilly climates, a well-knit car blanket is absolutely essential. This one spreads out to nearly a square yard, the perfect size for a passenger’s lap blanket or a traveling child’s nap. Best of all, this pattern rolls up neatly and buttons closed for easy storage in the backseat, trunk or almost any compartment. (Lion Brand Yarn)

SKILL LEVEL: Easy (Level 2)

Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick® (Article #640)
3 colors, 5 balls total
(A) 1 ball
(B) 2 balls
(C) 2 balls

OR

#135 Hometown USA® Solid Colors
2 colors, 7 balls total
(A) 4 balls
(B) 3 balls

Size 13 (9 mm) 29-inch (75 cm) Circular Knitting Needles
Split Ring Stitch Markers
2 buttons, about 1-1/4 in. (32 mm) diameter

A circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of stitches. Work back and forth on circular needle as if working on straight needles.

Straps are knit separately and are used to secure blanket when it is rolled for storage.

Available in different versions:

Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick® (Article #640)
L10446 Glacier, Sky Blue, Grass (November 2011)
L10446C Fisherman, Sky Blue, Grass (June 2012)

Hometown USA® (Article #135)
L10446B Dallas Grey, Cincinnati Red
Corrections applied Jun 4, 2012

See also L0165AD Car Blanket (larger size)

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