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First Frost Blanket

Submitted by msalume on Sat, 2012-12-01 13:56
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Relax with tea and a book under a lightweight, fluffy blanket.
By Mary Jane Protus

YARN
RED HEART Light & Lofty, 6oz/170g skeins, each approx. 140yd/128m (100% acrylic)

  • 8 skeins #9316 Puff

KNITTING NEEDLES

  • 1 size 13 (9mm) circular needle, 36"/91.5cm long
  • 1 size 15 (10mm) circular needle, 36"/91.5cm long

CROCHET HOOK

  • Size L/11 (8mm) crochet hook (for edging)

NOTIONS

  • Cable needle
  • Yarn needle

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Width 50"/127cm
Length 64"/162.5cm

GAUGE
12 sts and 16 rows = 4"/10cm in Cable Pattern, using larger needle

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Great question! The larger

Submitted by msalume on Fri, 2013-02-01 10:35.

Great question! The larger needle is used for the cast on and set-up rows only. You may be able to use the smaller size for the entire blanket if your stitches are loose enough, but if your stitches are a bit tight, the edge may pull in and appear narrower than the rest of the blanket.

first frost blanket knitting needles

Submitted by MsBLVines on Thu, 2013-01-31 11:42.

I'm new to knitting. Why do you require 2 different size needles?