#35 Horse Blanket by Nicky Epstein

#35 Horse Blanket

Knitting
January 2007
Aran (8 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 33 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch on smaller needles
US 9 - 5.5 mm
US 11 - 8.0 mm
4137 yards (3783 m)
54" x 63"/137cm x 160cm
English
This pattern is available from store.vogueknitting.com for $6.00.

Knit.1 Spring 2007 #35
Design by Nicky Epstein
SKU: K1SP07_35 (604)

Knit.1 description:
This homage to the Kentucky Derby will have you knitting yourself right into the winner’s circle. Nicky Epstein’s signature roses are applied to this festive blanket.

MATERIALS

Wool-Ease by Lion Brand Yarn, 1¾oz/50g skeins, each approx 197yd/180m (wool/acrylic)
13 colors, 21 balls total

7 balls in #152 Oxford Grey

3 balls in #179 Chestnut Heather

1 ball each in 11 more colors:
#180 Forest Green Heather, #127 Mink Brown, #403 Mushroom, #153 Black, #402 Wheat, #171 Gold, #195 Azalea Pink, #138 Cranberry, #174 Avocado, #139 Dark Rose Heather, #104 Blush Heather

• One pair size 9 (5.5mm) needles
• One each sizes 9 and 11 (5.5mm and 8mm) circular needles 36”/91.5cm long
• Stitch holder and yarn needle