Childhood Wishes

Childhood Wishes is a classic cable blanket knitting pattern for Aran or Worsted #4 weight yarn.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOUR BLANKET SIZES:

Approximate sizes after blocking…

Small (4 cables): 29.5” wide x 32.5” long

Medium (5 cables): 35” wide x 36” long

Large (6 cables): 40.5” wide x 46.5” long

XL (7 cables): 46.5” wide x 53.5” long

Finished size may vary depending on yarn weight and gauge used.

Any of the blanket sizes may be made longer by adding cable pattern repeats.

WORSTED or ARAN #4 WEIGHT YARN:

Small: 620 - 650 yards

Medium: 820 - 850 yards

Large: 1250 - 1300 yards

XL: 1650 - 1750 yards

GAUGE:

Stockinette stitch with US size 9 needles after blocking: approx. 14 sts & 22 rows = 4”

Exact gauge is not essential.

Choose needle size that gives best appearance for your yarn & knitting tension.

Cable knitting experience highly recommended.

Blocking of finished blanket is highly recommended.

This pattern uses standard U.S. knitting terms.