Whether you’re relaxing with a good book, enjoying a movie with friends, or gearing up for a late-night study sesh, keep extra cozy with the Alma Mater blanket. Chunky cables and wide ribs traverse spirited stripes in your favorite team colors, yielding a plush and polished throw that’s rich in texture and classic style.

SKILL
Knitting

DIFFICULTY
Easy

SIZES
One Size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Length: 60½”
Width: 48¼”

MATERIALS
Universal Yarn Uptown Bulky (100% anti-pilling acrylic; 100g/109 yds)
• 524 Silver Grey (A) – 10 skeins
• 517 Eggplant (B) – 2 skeins
• 514 Sapphire (C) – 3 skeins
Needle: US Size 10 (6 mm) 32” or longer circular (to accommodate large number of stitches) or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, cable needle

GAUGE
16 sts x 18 rows = 4” in Striped Cables pattern after blocking
Save time, check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
This blanket is knit flat from the bottom up and features a built-in garter stitch border.

The Striped Cables pattern is both written and charted for your convenience.