A simple background of half double crochet and an off-center, intricate cable design combine to make this stunning blanket. Post stitches create the cable and the edging.

DESIGNER Anne McFarland

DIFFICULTY Easy

FINISHED SIZE About 50″ wide and 58″ long.

YARN HiKoo Sueño Worsted (distributed by Skacel) (80% superwash merino wool, 20% viscose from bamboo; 255 yd / 3.5 oz): #1110 grey, 14 hanks.

HOOK Size H/8 (5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

NOTIONS Yarn needle.

GAUGE 17 hdc and 14 rows = 5″ in patt; cable panel = 6″ wide.