Clever use of elongated stitches in faux cables forms the unique pattern in this worsted weight blanket, designed by Zabeth Loisel Weiner. Geometric shapes using knit-purl textures and the appearance of figure-eights from the faux cable (which does not require a cable needle to work!) give this classic design its name.

Shown in middle size

yarn
lark
lichen 126 / 14 (15, 18) skeins

needles
32” circular in sizes US 7 and 8 / 4.5 and 5 mm

gauge
28 sts and 32 rows = 5” / 12.5 cm in pattern stitch with larger needles, after blocking

skills required
Knitted cast on (link provided); twisted stitches, working with dropped stitches.