A family of owls, all in a row, sit along the length of this cosy blanket. Suitable for a beautiful baby blanket or a throw for the end of the bed or your sitting room.

The pattern is easy/intermediate, as you will need to know how to cast/bind on and off, knit, purl, and simple cabling. (Even if it’s your first time cabling, you will be able to, it’s that easy!) Line by line instructions, in English, with British and USA terms. Any chunky/bulky yarn should be fine.

Measurements approx.;
Small (baby blanket) - 61cm/24in width x 86cm/34in length.
Large (throw) - 76cm/30in width x 112cm/44in length.

Materials;
• 3 (5) x 100g ball Stylecraft Special Chunky -Colour Duck Egg 1820 - 144m/157yds per ball.

(Most chunky/bulky yarns should work well with this pattern, although amounts may vary and please check your tension/gauge).

Actual amount used –
Small 299g/431m/470yds
Large 486g/700m/764yds.

• 6.5mm (UK3 – USA 10.5) knitting needles minimum of 25cm/10in in length for the small size, and minimum 33cm/13in for the large size. OR a circular needle approx. 50cm plus – use it by working back and forth.

• A cable needle approx. 6.5mm.

• 2 brown/black buttons approx. 11mm (3/8in) for each owl, (up to 6 (8) owls in total), and matching cotton thread.
OR a small amount of yarn could be used to oversew and make the eyes.
OR leave bare.
Please note that buttons are not recommended for baby blankets.

• A large/tapestry needle to sew up, and a thinner needle for the cotton thread if using.

Matching cushion available.

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