Log Cabin Blanket by Lesley Stanfield

Log Cabin Blanket

Knitting
Aran (8 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in garter stitch on larger needle
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 9 - 5.5 mm
2156 yards (1971 m)
Approx 80 x 110 cm / 31 1/2 x 43 1/4"
English
This pattern is available from knittingfever.com for $5.00.

Masterful handling of color turns this log-cabin-style blanket into a feast for the eyes as well as a warm treat for the body on chilly mountain nights. It is worked in mitered garter-stitch squares that are sewn together in strips. Knit in Cashmerino Aran, a microfiber/merino mix.

finished measurements
• Approximately 80 x 110cm/311⁄2 x 431⁄4in.
• One block measures approx 15cm/6in square.

materials
• Five balls of Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran in Black 300 (A); 2 balls in Burnt Orange 48 (B); 4 balls in Grey 09 (C); 2 balls in White 25 (D); 3 balls in Gold 34 (E); 2 balls in Cobalt 208 (F) and 4 balls in Aqua 47 (G).
• Pair of 5.50mm (US 9) knitting needles or size to obtain tension.
• One long 5mm (US 8) circular needle.
• Cable needle

#32 in magazine