Quay Street wrap or blanket knitting pattern

Description

Cables and deep texture are the signature of Aran knits and this warm rectangular wrap or blanket in two sizes (wrap, lap/baby blanket, throw) features both. Knit in a light, soft yarn it will provide warmth without weight and draw a multitude of compliments. Composed of simple cable crosses and knit/purl patterns, it is deceptively simple and satisfying to work—it even keeps you warm while you knit!

Note: This pattern is both written and charted and can be added to your Ravelry Library by using the “add to Ravelry library” button after completing purchase.

The wrap sample is knit in Bare Naked Wools Galway DK, color Irish Cream. See additional designer recommendations below.

Suggested Yarns:
Bare Naked Wools Galway DK, Blues Singer DK, Targhee Tango Sport, Milkshake Sport, Seasons DK, Perendale DK, Better Breakfast DK, Kent DK, Stone Soup DK, or any light DK/heavy sport yarn that knits to pattern gauge

Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size, drape, or yardage requirement.

Finished size for wrap(baby/lap blanket, throw):
20(35, 42) inches wide and 72(41, 55) inches in length (washed and blocked)

Yarn requirements:
1120(1120, 1825) yards

Gauge:
19 sts and 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch on gauge needle (washed and air-dried)
20 sts and 31 rows = 4 inches in center panel pattern on gauge needle (washed and air-dried) 

Needles:
size 7US (4.5 mm) needles for body or size to obtain correct gauge
size 6US (4.0 mm) needles for hems (or .5 mm smaller than gauge needle)
cable needle several sizes smaller than gauge needle (optional)