This project originally appeared in segments in Twists and Turns®: The Newsletter for Lovers of Cable Knitting. Part 1 was in the Winter 2007 issue, part 2 appeared in the Spring 2008 issue, and part 3 was in the Summer 2008 issue. The pattern is now available as a compilation and has been renamed the Fireside Aran Afghan. The compilation has all of the corrections from the newsletter version incorporated in it.

Level of Experience: Ambitious Beginner

Sizes: One size

Finished Measurements:
Length: 60”
Width: 48”

Materials:
A total of 2200 yds any yarn which knits to the specified
gauge. Sample shown in Naturally New Zealand Natural
Wool 14-ply (100% wool), 246 yds/200g skein
US size #9 (5½ mm) ndls or size required to obtain gauge
Cable ndl

Gauge: 16 sts and 20 rows = 4” (10 cm) over Stockinette stitch on US size #9 (5½ mm) ndls