Note that this pattern was originally published in 1963 using Red Heart Knitting Worsted and was republished in 2003 using TLC Heathers.

Pattern calls for 48 ounces of white Red Heart Worsted yarn.
GAUGE: End Strip–43 sts = 10 inches; Diamond Strip–15 sts = 4½ inches; Cable Strip–24 sts = 4¾ inches; Center Strip–41 sts = 10½ inches; All Strips–11 rows = 2 inches.

This pattern has been updated at Red Heart to be knit as one piece Isle of Aran Throw