Searching for a showstopping, heirloom-quality baby blanket? Look no further than this cable and lace number. Knit up in worsted weight yarn, it’s the perfect size for a crib or stroller blanket and will keep your favorite little one cozy and warm in style.

Blanket squares are worked individually in the round from the center out and then joined using a crochet hook. The cable and lace pattern is provided in both charted and written out formats.

SIZE
One size, 36 x 36” (91.5 x 91.5 cm)

MATERIALS NEEDED
Yarn:
Malabrigo Yarn Rios (100% merino; 210 yds/192 m per 100g skein); color Aguas; 6 skeins.

Recommended needles:
US #7 [4.5 mm] double-pointed needles, set of 5
US #7 [4.5 mm] circular needle, 16” long
US #7 [4.5 mm] circular needle, 24” long

Notions:
Stitch markers, cable needle, yarn needle, crochet hook in size 6 4.0 mm or size 7 [4.5 mm] for joining.

GAUGE
Exact gauge isn’t critical, but your blanket will turn out a different size and will likely require a different amount of yarn if you don’t match the gauge below.

18 sts/30 rows = 4 inches/10 cm in Cable and Lace Pattern, blocked.