Cable Stripe Blanket Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Helen Ardley
Needle Size

US 6 / 4.0mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Cables, Reverse Stockinette

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

Make and donate this stripy cable blanket designed by the talented Helen Ardley.

Help those in need keep the chills at bay with this easy cabled blanket. It’s the perfect size for babies or for using as a lap blanket. Only one ball of each colour is used so it’s the ideal project for using up your yarn stash and can be donated to hospital wards (please check yarn requirements first), hospices, care homes and refuge shelters.

Sizing

55cm x 63cm

What you need

Yarn: DK, shades (A) Cream, (B) Lemon, (C) Pale Lilac, (D) Pale Blue, (E) Purple, (F) Bright Blue, (G) Beige, (H) Orange, (I) Minty Green, (J) White, one 50g ball of each
Needle: 4mm
Cable needle
Tapestry needle

Meet the designer

Helen Ardley is a knitwear and crochet designer with a passion for texture and colour. She's the author of knitting bible How To Knit, as well as Cute Crochet for Tiny Tots and Crocheted Accessories. If you enjoyed making Helen's blanket, we think you'll enjoy making her rainbow apron pattern next.

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