Irish Aran Cabled Trellis Blanket

Irish Aran Cabled Trellis Blanket

What Is Being Made

The Irish Aran Cabled Trellis Blanket is a square throw blanket measuring approximately 44 inches by 44 inches (111.5 cm by 111.5 cm). This design combines traditional Irish Aran cable knitting techniques with a modern trellis pattern, creating a textured, decorative blanket suitable for both personal use and commercial production. The blanket is an original pattern by designer Reena Belford of I LOVE MY BLANKET.

Craft and Techniques

This project uses knitting as its primary craft method. The pattern is rated at intermediate skill level, making it suitable for knitters with some experience beyond basic techniques. A distinctive feature of this blanket's construction is that the right side of the project faces at all times, and you do not turn your work at the end of rows. This approach creates a consistent visual presentation throughout the knitting process and ensures the cable and trellis patterns display correctly on the finished piece.

The design incorporates cable stitches characteristic of traditional Irish Aran knitting, combined with a trellis motif that adds visual interest and texture. These techniques require understanding how to cross stitches over one another to create the raised, dimensional patterns that define Aran-style blankets.

Materials and Yarn

The Irish Aran Cabled Trellis Blanket is worked in super chunky weight yarn. The pattern calls for 9 balls of Lion Brand Off-The-Hook Yarn, with each ball containing 3.5 ounces (100 grams). The sample image shown features the colorway Beach Sand.

While the pattern is specifically designed for Lion Brand Off-The-Hook Yarn, it is compatible with any brand of loop yarn. However, crafters should note that variations in loop size and weight across different yarn brands may affect the final dimensions and drape of the completed blanket. Loop yarn, also known as chunky loop or bulky loop yarn, creates a distinctive looped texture that works beautifully with cable patterns and produces a blanket with significant visual texture and warmth.

Pattern Details

• Finished dimensions: 44 inches by 44 inches (111.5 cm by 111.5 cm)
• Yarn weight: Super chunky
• Yarn quantity: 9 balls (3.5 oz/100g each)
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Craft: Knitting
• Design style: Irish Aran with trellis motif
• Construction method: Right-side-always facing, no turning rows

This blanket pattern is ideal for knitters seeking a project that combines traditional textile techniques with contemporary design sensibilities. The use of super chunky yarn means the project works up relatively quickly compared to finer yarn weights, while the intermediate skill level ensures that experienced knitters will find the cable and trellis work engaging without being overly complex.