Merindah means ‘beautiful’ in a local Australian Aboriginal language, so I chose it as a name for this pattern.
This blanket is classic in its style, perfect for an heirloom gift. Big bonus: The pattern calls for Aran weight yarn and knits up faster than most heirloom baby blanket patterns.

The diamond encased cables are floating on a reverse garter stitch background; all edges are enclosed by an I-cord, which is knit as you go along.
Merindah is a great blanket for a baby or toddler, but also makes a lovely lap blanket.

Size: 30” by 42” or 76 cm by 107 cm

The size of this blanket can be adjusted easily. Add or subtract 12 sts ( one repeat) for each 5 cm (2”) in width and work 36 rows (one repeat) more or less for each 15 cm (6”) in length. Materials: Worsted Weight Yarn, Aran, about 450 g ( 180 m per 100 g) Debbie Bliss Falkland Aran
Knitting needles: 5 mm (US 8) long circular 100 cm (40”)
2 DPN“s 5 mm (US 8) for working the I-cord,
cotton waste yarn
cable needle
tapestry needle crochet hook
Tension/Gauge: 19 sts and 28 rows to 10 cm (4”) in stockinette