Nordic Lap Blanket by Patons & Baldwins

Nordic Lap Blanket

Knitting
January 1999
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette with smaller needles
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
2496 yards (2282 m)
41½" x 53" [106 x 134.5 cm]
English
This pattern is available for free.

This bright patterned lap blanket is perfect for cuddling up. (Patons Yarns)

Skill Level: Intermediate

MATERIALS
Patons Canadiana (100 g/3.5 oz) or
Patons Décor (100 g/3.5 oz)

Main Color (MC) (Black) 6 balls
Contrast A (Aran) 3 balls
Contrast B (Red) 2 balls
Contrast C (Purple) 1 ball
4 colors, 12 balls total

Needles:
Sizes 4.5 mm (U.S. 7) and 5 mm (U.S. 8) circular knitting needles 36 ins [90 cm] long

Finishing: Fold top and bottom edgings along fold lines to WS and sew in position. Work side edgings. Block to finish.

Colorwork charts are provided in pdf download (June 2009).