Lion Brand® Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick® Cable Comfort Throw

There’s nothing better to wrap up in than a soft and sumptuous hand-made blanket. This “Thick & Quick” cable comfort throw will be a treasure to pass along to future generations.

Project #:
25343a

Crafting Time:
Varies

Skill Level:

1 being the easiest

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Lion Brand® Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick® (we used) #132 Lemongrass, (9) balls
Lion Brand® Knitting Needles, size13 [9mm]

Lion Brand® Cable Needle
Lion Brand® Large-eyed Blunt Needle

Cost of each project will vary depending on materials used.

Due to the seasonal nature of some merchandise, actual availability of some products pictured may vary.

SIZE
48 x 48 in. [122 x 122cm]

GAUGE
8 sts = 4 in. [10cm] over St st (k on RS, p on WS)

BE SURE TO CHECK GAUGE.

CABLE STITCH EXPLANATIONS
6/6 RC (right cross of 6 sts over 6 sts) Slip next 6 sts to a cable needle and leave at the back of your work, k 6 sts from your left needle, then k the 6 sts from cable needle.

6/6 LC (left cross of 6 sts over 6 sts) Slip next 6 sts to a cable needle and leave at the front of your work, k 6 sts from your left needle, then k the 6 sts from cable needle.

Right Cross Panel (make 3)

Cast on 24 sts. Knit 2 rows.

Rows 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 15, and 17 (RS): K 2, p 4, k 12, p 4, k 2.

Row 2 and all WS Rows: K 6, p 12, k 6.

Row 13: K 2, p 4, 6/6 RC, p 4, k 2.

Row 18: K 6, p 12, k 6.

Repeat Rows 1-18 seven more times. Then repeat Rows 1-7 once. Knit 2 rows. Bind off.

LEFT CROSS PANEL (make 2)
Cast on 24 sts. Knit two rows.

Rows 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 15, and 17 (RS): K 2, p 4, k 12, p 4, k 2.

Row 2 and all WS Rows: K 6, p 12, k 6.

Row 13: K 2, p 4, 6/6 LC, p 4, k 2.

Row 18: K 6, p 12, k 6.

Repeat Rows 1-18 seven more times. Then repeat Rows 1-7 once. Knit 2 rows. Bind off.

FINISHING
Sew long edges of 5 panels together alternating Right and Left Cross Panels. Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS
cm = centimeter

in = inch

k = knit

p = purl

RS = right side

st(s) = stitch(es)

St st = stockinette stitch

WS = wrong side

Tip: Refer to photo to complete project.

Follow manufacturer's directions for all products used.

The information on this instruction sheet is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed. Quantities and selections may vary at each store. Michaels® Stores, Inc. disclaims all liability from any injury to anyone undertaking the construction of this project as a result of improper safety precautions. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, MSI disclaims any liability for untoward results. © 2009 MSI.

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