North of the River

North of the River chunky cable blanket knitting pattern features big, bold cables and a simple seed stitch border.

Experience with basic cable knitting is highly recommended.

DIRECTIONS FOR FOUR SIZES:

Small (3 cables): 30.5” wide x 42” long

Medium (4 cables): 38” wide x 49” long

Large (5 cables): 45” wide x 56” long

XL (6 cables): 52” wide x 63” long

SUPER BULKY #6 WEIGHT YARN:

Small: 475 - 500 yards

Medium: 700 - 725 yards

Large: 925 - 975 yards

XL: 1300 - 1400 yards

I used Lion Brand Hometown in the color “Chicago Charcoal”.

GAUGE: Stockinette stitch with US size 15 needle approximately 8 stitches & 11 rows = 4”

NEEDLES: Knit flat, in one piece, back and forth on US size 15 circular knitting needles.

For best results, blocking of finished blanket is recommended.