Caravan Blanket by Anne Hanson

Caravan Blanket

Knitting
February 2013
Aran (8 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 10 - 6.0 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
750 - 3000 yards (686 - 2743 m)
(baby square/lap or crib blanket/med throw/lg throw) / 32(32, 45, 52) inches wide and 32(36, 56, 68) inches in length (blocked)
English
This pattern is available for $9.00 USD
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Textiles serve a variety of functions in nomadic farming households; this simple rectangular piece is a good example—one design that can be configured as a warm scarf, wrap, baby blanket, or lap robe, showcasing both a beautiful rustic yarn and luscious cabled detail. This piece knits up super fast on larger needles; without a lot of fussy details, it is the perfect vehicle for chunky handspun yarns, special fibers, or learning how to cable. This piece could also be felted for use as a rug if desired (felting instructions not included).

Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size and drape

gray sample shown is knit in Bare Naked Wools Kent Worsted; kit available includes yarn and pattern. Click here to purchase or to view more information

brown sample shown is knit in snow leopard trust handspun camel, color desert

pattern includes instructions for blanket in four (4) sizes