Learn how to knit cables with our fast and fun blanket pattern. With simple, beginner-friendly instructions and super-bulky merino wool yarn, you can make this blanket quickly. Cablework is an easy skill to pick-up and fun to knit! Creates a throw-size blanket.
DIY Kit - My First Cable Blanket
Level: Intermediate (watch how to do cables video below - if you are beginner level but are very comfortable using knit and purl stitches and you think you can follow the video you can make this blanket)
Time to complete: 12 - 16 hours
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Size
Yarn Amount
Width
Length
Throw
11 balls
40” 101 cm
60” 152 cm
Also available as a baby blanket!
Kit Contains:
Loopy Mango Merino No. 5 Yarn 74 yds 68 m | 150 g 5.3 oz each, 100% merino wool
Size US 19 (15 mm) circular needles 32'' (80 cm) in length - OPTIONAL
Size US 19 (15 mm) cable needle - OPTIONAL
Pattern
Loopy Mango project bag
NOTE: A tapestry needle may be helpful when seaming and securing all loose ends.
Fiber Content Note: Merino No. 5 TWEED colors Blacksmith, Flamingo, and Stardust have different fiber content: 80% Merino Wool, 14% Wool, 6% Viscose
Care: Dry clean or hand wash cold, lay flat to dry. Please test any washing/drying method on a small swatch to ensure you like the end result. Note that exposing wool to heat (hot water) or agitation (machine washing) will cause it to felt.
Yarn made in Italy, kit assembled in the USA.
Shown in Polar Bear.
We also have My First Cable Blanket DIY kit in our Big Cotton yarn available here!
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