Learn three different knit cables while making this beautiful and stately afghan ­ makes a great heirloom gift. Designed by Kathy Zimmerman

GAUGE:
22 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in cable patterns.
26 sts = 4 1/2 in. (11.5 cm) in Dancing Cable.
13 sts = 2 1/4 in. (6 cm) in Plait Cable.
18 sts = 3 1/4 in. (8 cm) in Elongated Chain Cable.