The softness of Malabrigo Merino Worsted yarns just lends itself beautifully to cables and simple shapes that allow the hand-dyed colors to present themselves.

This blanket features a glorious cable design that is challenging, but so well worth the effort! Wide garter stitch borders and stockinette stitch panels provide a nice contrast to the intricate cable work and give the blanket a finished look.

Make the smaller baby blanket size or go for the larger throw size. Either one will be a treasured piece to showcase this fabulous yarn as well as your knitting talents (and patience)!

Finished Knit Measurements: Baby Blanket size: 30" [76 cm] wide by 30 ¾" [78 cm] long; Throw size: 46 ¾" [118.5 cm] wide x 57 ¼" [145.5 cm] long.

Skill Level: Solid experience with cables definitely recommended.

Yarn Used: Malabrigo Merino Worsted (100% Merino Wool); 3.5 oz/100 g (210 yds/192 m] per hank): 3 (9) hanks in Indigo #88.

Gauge(s):
Pattern Gauge: Approx 16 sts = 5" [12.5 cm] and 20 sts = 4" [10 cm] in St st.
Yarn Label Gauge and Information: A worsted weight yarn with a gauge of 4 - 5 stitches = 1" on US size 7 to 9 needles.

Total Yardage Required: 630 (1840) yds [576 (1683) m].

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Knitting Needles Used: Size 11 [8 mm] 24" [60 cm] or longer circular needle OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE.

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