Materials
4 skeins of Scheepjes Whirl in Lemon Cassis
Cream 765 (1093.6 yd./1000 m per skein and
7.8 oz./215 g net weight per skein; 60% cotton and
40% acrylic; #1 super fine weight) (yarn doubled)

Hook
US size H-8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook

Dimensions
36 in. (91.4 cm) wide by 39 in. (99.1 cm) long
(including lace edging)

The Tyrian Purple Blanket is in the book Colorful Crochet Cables: How to Crochet Celtic Cabled Designs in Vibrant Multicolored Hues by Noelle Stiles

Don’t be afraid to mix colors and cables!

The often-repeated advice that it is best to choose solid-color yarns when you crochet cables is not always true. With a little bit of knowledge and planning, you can crochet beautiful Celtic cables and enhance the design with your choice of a multicolored yarn.

Author Noelle R. B. Stiles is a vision scientist and has done extensive research into the art and science of color play (so that you don’t have to!). What she brings to this book is the practical side of color usage. She gives you a broad look at how colors and designs work together and illustrates how color choices affect the final outcome of your crochet pieces. She specifically sets out to prove that multicolored yarns should not be sidelined in your textured crochet pieces and can be used to great advantage. With practical examples and 20 patterns, she shows how crochet designs can feature both a multicolored yarn and an intricate cable to gorgeous effect. Patterns include eye-catching scarves, hats, mitts, blanket, cardigan, and more. If you are new to cabling, there are step-by-step instructions and several beginner patterns. Pull out your favorite hand-painted or variegated yarn and give it a try!