Description

“Alltan,” meaning “brook” or “stream” in Gaelic, is so named for the rippling cables covering two sections of the blanket on either side of a central path. Beside each “stream” appear “fences” and each section is edged with “river rock.” Actually, the entire scene is composed of cables to give you a fun, cozy knit project. Imagining a pastoral stroll beside a rippling brook as you knit is a just a bonus!

Finished Measurements

59.5 x 55.25 (59.5 x 67.25)” [151 x 140.5 (151 x 171) cm] Sample shown is smaller size.

Materials

• Bulky weight yarn, approx 1,750 (2,175) yds [1,600 (1,989) meters]
• US size 10 [6 mm] 42” circular needle or size needed to achieve gauge
• Stitch markers (2)
• Cable needle
• Yarn needle

Gauge

14 sts & 20 rows= 4” [10 cm] in Chart B patt, after blocking and slightly stretched

Skills Used

Cable knitting

Yarn Used: Cascade 128 Superwash, color # 821 (now 9463B), 14 (17) skeins.

Construction

Worked flat in one piece.