Description
The Mawghan Blanket is designed using two yarn weights 4ply/fingering or 8ply/DK.
You choose the yarn weight that you would prefer.
The 4ply/fingering weight option is suitable for a baby’s large bassinet blanket or an adult’s lap blanket.
The 8ply/DK weight option is suitable for a cot blanket or an adults blanket/throw.
Sizes approximate
4ply/fingering 74cm/29ins (W) x 97cm/38ins (L)
8ply/DK 102cm/40ins (W) x 130cm/51ins (L)
Materials
4ply/fingering blanket
1 x 3.25mm/US 3 80cm circular needle
1 x 3.25mm cable needle
Bassinet or lap blanket 6 x 50g/11oz (1350m/1477y)
6 stitch markers
Wool needle for sewing
8ply/DK blanket
1 x 4mm/US 6 80cm circular needle
1 x 4mm cable needle
Cot or adult blanket 14 x 50g/23oz (1396m/1527y)
6 stitch markers
Wool needle for sewing
Note: Using a different wool other than the one specified may give an unsatisfactory result.
Tension
4ply/fingering - 28sts and 36 rows to 10cm/4ins over stocking stitch on 3.25mm/US 3 needles
8ply/DK - 22sts and 30 rows to 10cm/4ins over stocking stitch on 4mm/US 6 needles.