Knitting the whimsical Reindeer Woods Blanket offers the maker a winter “retreat” with reindeers, owls, and winter foliage along the borders. A fabric lining, batting, and sweet quilt ties finish this cozy lap blanket.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Finished Size 23 (46)“ wide and 33½ (63½)” long. Blanket shown measures 46” wide and 63½“ long.

Yarn Cascade Yarns 220 Sport (100% Peruvian highland wool; 164 yd 150 m/1¾ oz 50 g): #9543 midnight blue (MC), 1 (9) skein(s); #9448 olive heather (CC1), 1 (2) skein(s); #8401 silver grey (CC2), 1 (2) skein(s); #4010 straw (gold; CC3), 1 (2) skein(s); #8012 doeskin heather (taupe; CC4), 1 (2) skein(s); #2452 turtle (green; CC5), #9404 ruby (red; CC6), #9408 cordovan (brown; CC7), #8905 robin egg blue (CC8), and #8010 natural (cream; CC9), 1 skein each.

I am currently updating this pattern to use a different yarn. I will no longer be working with Cascade Yarns in any way, as one of the owners/former owners of this company have posted opinions on social media that conflict with my values to be an inclusive, family friendly brand.

Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 47” circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Spare 47” cir needle in same size or smaller than main needle; tapestry needle; 46” x 36” (60” x 46”) Quilter’s Dream wool batting; 1¼ (4) yd 44” wide cotton flannel fabric (shown: Robert Kaufman Mammoth Flannel in color #15605-179 rust see Notes); sewing needle and med gray sewing thread; sewing machine (optional); large-eye sharp needle; quilter’s curved safety pins; ruler.

Gauge 24 sts and 29 rows = 4” in St st.

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